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Brain Canada is a national non-profit organization that enables and supports excellent, innovative, paradigm-changing brain research in Canada. #BrainCanada
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · 14d
À la Fondation Brain Canada, en partenariat avec Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN), nous savons que la diversité nourrit la découverte.

Lisez cet article d’opinion rédigé par la chercheuse Carly McMorris (financée par la Fondation Brain Canada–KBHN) et Megan Ames de l’University of Victoria.
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · 14d
How universities can become neuro-inclusive — and what can help autistic students thrive. Read more in this #oped from our funded researcher Carly McMorris (University of Calgary) and colleague Megan Ames (University of Victoria) theconversation.com/how-universi...
How universities can become neuro-inclusive — and what can help autistic students thrive
Research into autistic students and post-secondary education yields insight into how institutions and faculty can foster more welcoming spaces, and tips for students navigating campuses.
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Aug 11
📢 Sharing this exciting opportunity from
Women's Brain Health Initiative! Are you a Master’s or PhD student in brain health, cognitive aging, or caregiving at a Canadian university? Postulez pour présenter au Sommet sur la santé cérébrale des femmes 2025.
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Women's Brain Health Summit - Bright Minds, Bold Ideas - Abstract Submission Page
Master Students and Ph.D. Candidates are invited to submit abstracts focused on brain health, cognitive aging, and caregiving. Submissions must clearly demonstrate how sex (biological differences) and...
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Aug 8
New research shows walking may help slow cognitive decline and Brain Canada-funded researcher Dr. Cindy Barha is helping lead the way.
Her work is transforming how we understand and prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
Read more about this exciting new research: cnn.it/3UgN8XZ
Worried about Alzheimer’s? Start walking, according to a new 10-year study | CNN
As you age, maintaining a daily habit of walking can prevent cognitive decline, especially for those most at risk, a new study suggests.
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Aug 8
De nouvelles recherches montrent que la marche pourrait ralentir le déclin cognitif. Cindy Barha, chercheuse financée par Brain Canada, joue un rôle clé.
Son travail fait progresser notre compréhension et prévention de la maladie d’Alzheimer
Lire l’article complet sur CNN : cnn.it/3UgN8XZ
Worried about Alzheimer’s? Start walking, according to a new 10-year study | CNN
As you age, maintaining a daily habit of walking can prevent cognitive decline, especially for those most at risk, a new study suggests.
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jul 18
Des chercheurs de Sunnybrook offrent de l’espoir aux personnes atteintes de SLA. Grâce au soutien de Brain Canada, des chercheurs testent une nouvelle façon d’acheminer les médicaments au cerveau. Découvrez l’étude clinique: shorturl.at/OsGn1
World first: Canadian innovation enhances drug access to brain areas affected by ALS
Using their own innovation, Sunnybrook scientists non-invasively opened the blood-brain barrier to deliver a dose of immunotherapy into the brain of a patient with ALS
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jul 18
Researchers at Sunnybrook are offering new hope to people living with ALS. With support from Brain Canada, researchers are testing a way to help medication reach affected areas of the brain. Read more about this promising clinical trial: shorturl.at/OsGn1
World first: Canadian innovation enhances drug access to brain areas affected by ALS
Using their own innovation, Sunnybrook scientists non-invasively opened the blood-brain barrier to deliver a dose of immunotherapy into the brain of a patient with ALS
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jul 14
Check out the new website for the Canadian Brain Health Data Collective, led by Dr. Tristan Glatard. The platform is helping drive AI innovation in brain health research. Brain Canada is proud to support this work through the Platform Support Grant program. www.bhdc-pdsc.ca
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jul 14
Découvrez le nouveau site web de la Plateforme canadienne de données sur la santé cérébrale, dirigée par le Dr Tristan Glatard. La plateforme aide à stimuler l'innovation en matière d'IA dans la recherche sur la santé du cerveau. Brain Canada est fier de soutenir cette initiative. www.bhdc-pdsc.ca
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jul 14
Les jeunes ne sont pas seulement l’avenir du leadership en santé mentale ils en sont déjà les acteurs. Dans ce nouveau billet, Vidhi Desai partage sa vision d’une intégration significative des jeunes dans la recherche, la politique et le plaidoyer.
Lire l’article: shorturl.at/yEI6h
L’intégration des jeunes en santé mentale : d’une participation symbolique à une implication structurée
Dans les domaines de la recherche, de la défense des droits et de la politique, les jeunes sont en train de bâtir les systèmes de santé mentale qu’ils veulent.
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jul 14
Youth are not just the future of mental health leadership they’re already shaping it. In a new blog post, Vidhi Desai reflects on what true youth integration looks like across research, policy, and advocacy.
Read more: shorturl.at/bnpIA
Youth Integration in Mental Health: From Symbol to Structure
2024 Igniting Hope Forum hosted by Brain Canada, where I joined other youth, researchers, and advocates to reimagine the future of mental health.
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jul 11
Brain Canada investit dans la recherche en santé mentale. Découvrez comment notre soutien aide à transformer les soins pour le trouble bipolaire : shorturl.at/CNRZ7
@bipolardiscoveries.org @ottawahospital.on.ca
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Ottawa part of research initiative aiming to transform bipolar disorder care
The Ottawa Hospital Research Network is the first international centre involved in the initiative.
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jul 11
Brain Canada is investing in cutting-edge mental health research. Learn how our support is helping transform care for bipolar disorder in Ottawa and beyond: shorturl.at/CNRZ7
@bipolardiscoveries.org @ottawahospital.on.ca
via @ottawacitizen.com
Ottawa part of research initiative aiming to transform bipolar disorder care
The Ottawa Hospital Research Network is the first international centre involved in the initiative.
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BD² @bipolardiscoveries.org · Jul 10
We just announced our partnership with @braincanada.bsky.social to launch the first international BD² Integrated Network site at @ottawahospital.on.ca. Watch as Lead PI Jess Fiedorowicz discusses the opportunity to accelerate research and improve the lives of those with #bipolardisorder ▶️
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jul 10
La Fondation Brain Canada, avec la Société Huntington du Canada, est ravi de présenter les lauréats des Bourses pour étudiants de premier cycle 2025! bit.ly/4640XQG
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jul 10
Brain Canada along with the Huntington Society of Canada are excited to introduce the recipients of the 2025 Undergraduate Student Fellowships! bit.ly/4eJ91bQ
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jul 8
Vous appliquez la recherche en contexte réel? Présentez une demande pour les subventions de mobilisation des connaissances 2025. Ce programme de la Fondation Brain Canada finance des projets concrets en santé cérébrale. Détails et demande ici: bit.ly/44DBo6C
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jul 8
Are you working to apply brain research in real-world settings? Apply for the 2025 Knowledge Mobilization Grants. This Brain Canada program funds projects that bridge research and practice for better brain health outcomes. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3TYeXUG
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jul 8
Brain Canada est fier de s’associer à @bipolardiscoveries.org pour améliorer les soins destinés aux personnes atteintes de trouble bipolaire. @ottawahospital.on.ca recevra 2,3 M$ US pour se joindre au réseau intégré BD². Détails bit.ly/44vNC12
La  Fondation Brain Canada et BD² annoncent un partenariat et l’intégration d’un nouveau site international au réseau phare de recherche sur le trouble bipolaire
Aujourd’hui, la Fondation Brain Canada et Breakthrough Discoveries for Thriving with Bipolar Disorder (BD²) ont annoncé un partenariat international visant à faire progresser la recherche et à transfo...
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jul 8
Brain Canada is proud to partner with @bipolardiscoveries.org to improve care for people with bipolar disorder. As part of this effort, @ottawahospital.on.ca will receive $2.3M USD to join the BD² Integrated Network. Learn more: bit.ly/3GoGfR5
Brain Canada and BD² announce partnership and new international site to join landmark bipolar disorder research network
Today, Brain Canada and Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder (BD²) announced an international partnership to advance research and transform care for people living with bipolar d...
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jun 30
We’re thrilled to see #BrainCanada funded researchers Mark Cembrowski & Grant Bruno featured in The Globe and Mail's spotlight on rising science leaders!

Nous sommes fiers de soutenir ces brillants chercheurs!

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Meet Canada’s next generation of researchers
They’re still early in their careers, but making breakthroughs in health and medicine
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jun 25
Powering discovery starts with the right tools. Brain Canada’s 2025 Platform Support Grants fuel the innovation behind neuroscience and mental health breakthroughs.
Register by July 25, 2025
Apply by Sept. 18, 2025
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jun 25
L’innovation commence avec les bons outils. Les Subventions de soutien aux plateformes 2025 de Brain Canada soutiennent les percées en neurosciences et en santé mentale.
Inscription avant le 25 juillet 2025
Demande complète avant le 18 sept. 2025
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jun 23
Stay tuned! Brain Canada and Krembil Foundation’s Accelerator Grants: Neurodegeneration x Immunology program is launching next week with registration forms due early September!

Be sure to sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know when this new program is launched! bit.ly/3TlhzeX
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Brain Canada @braincanada.bsky.social · Jun 23
Le programme de subventions d'accélération de la Fondation Cerveau Canada et de la Fondation Krembil: Neurodegeneration x Immunology sera lancé la semaine prochaine et les formulaires de demande seront disponibles en septembre!
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