Increasing our understanding of the nervous system to solve the hidden health consequences of spinal cord injury Brielle Goulart March 10, 2023 2324 Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating medical condition that can forever change the trajectory of a life. It is also costly to the health care system, like traumatic brain injury or Alzheimer’s. Dr. Aaron P...
Through the clouds – Eric Pilon-Bignell to climb seven peaks on seven continents to raise funds for brain research Brielle Goulart February 18, 2023 2337 On Eric Pilon-Bignell’s 35th birthday, he lost his father to a stroke. “For me, this is something I’ve accepted I’ll never fully recover from,” he says. “The strength my mother, brothers, and sisters have shown...
Improving depression treatments through translational research Katarina Stojkovic January 15, 2023 1812 Mental illness is the leading cause of disability in Canada – in any given year, 1 in 5 people experience mental health problems or addiction. Major depressive disorder, along with other mood disorders such as ...
Research by Dr. Boris Bernhardt is improving our understanding of autism spectrum disorder in children Noor El Mufti December 19, 2022 1373 Brain Canada-funded researcher is using his 2019 Azrieli Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research grant to deepen our knowledge of ASD using powerful computational models Approximately one in 66 children in Ca...
Brain Canada launches the first-ever national youth mental health platform, in partnership with RBC Future Launch, and with support from Power Corporation of Canada Noor El Mufti November 17, 2022 2049 A pioneering project will enhance Canada’s overall understanding of youth mental health needs and advance new assessment and treatment approaches Each year, one out of every four youth in Canada needs mental he...
Making the connection between your heart and your brain The Montrealer October 11, 2022 1477 Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke award $6 million to research “We are thrilled by the calibre of the two teams and the thoughtful, innovative research programs they have designed,” says Dr. Viviane Poupon, P...
National webinar series offers insight for people living with dementia Melissa Arauz September 14, 2022 1121 Brain Canada and the Alzheimer Society of Canada are teaming up to host a free webinar focused on creating dementia-friendly spaces, taking place on Wednesday, September 28 In honour of World Alzheimer’s Month,...
A novel collaboration from Brain Canada and the ALS Society of Canada brings decades of expertise to ALS research Lauren Bentley August 16, 2022 1427 The Discovery Grant Program is designed to fuel innovation that will accelerate our understanding of ALS, identify pathways for future therapies and optimize care to improve quality of life for people and famil...
A sister’s love: Pushing ALS research forward Melissa Arauz July 12, 2022 1895 In 2017, Linda Auger Morissette’s brother, Pierre, received an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis at the age of 52. “This completely shocked my family,” she says. “My daughter, who views her uncle l...
Offering hope to brain injury survivors Melissa Arauz June 8, 2022 2195 Dr. Matthew Galati, traumatic brain injury survivor and Founder of Brain Changes Initiative In 2013, Matthew Galati was well on his way to becoming a doctor. One weekend, on his way back to medical school from ...
