Making the invisible, visible: Spotlight on Caregivers Kate Shingler May 17, 2023 326 Caregivers are often the unsung heroes of our health care system, providing an invaluable service to those in need. The story of Prateek and Swati Mohanty highlights the critical role of caregivers in Canada t...
Using digital technology to personalize depression treatments Katarina Stojkovic April 13, 2023 474 Funding provided through the Bell Let’s Talk – Brain Canada Mental Health Research Program will enable researchers to determine the safety of a new tool in treating adult depression. Over the course of their li...
The MUHC Foundation’s Le Bal Rouge gala is roaring into the twenties in support of respiratory medicine Tara Simonetta Mann March 11, 2023 1007 Lisa Giannone was 8-months pregnant with twins when her 2-year-old son contracted RSV. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common virus that in some cases can cause severe illness. Lisa watched her littl...
Increasing our understanding of the nervous system to solve the hidden health consequences of spinal cord injury Brielle Goulart March 10, 2023 1075 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 1334 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...
MUHC Foundation brings renowned cardiologist Dr. Patrick Lawler to Montreal Tara Simonetta Mann February 17, 2023 1211 A world class hospital needs world-class talent. The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation is proud to welcome cardiologist Dr. Patrick Lawler to the MUHC as the first recipient of its new Rising St...
Improving depression treatments through translational research Katarina Stojkovic January 15, 2023 896 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 784 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 1140 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 853 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...
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