Canada Brain Power
Cutting-Edge Neuroscience Research Driving Canada’s Knowledge Economy.
Scientists across Canada perform innovative research to understand how the brain and nervous system work and to address complex health and societal challenges. Major progress in these areas depends on bright minds and Canada’s commitment to supporting and strengthening investments in fundamental and disease-related neuroscience research and training.
Pioneering Research & Impact
Neuroscientists in Canada are defining the boundaries of knowledge about the brain and nervous system. Learn more about some recent major discoveries.
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Identification of a previously unknown mechanism controlling the interaction between astrocytes and blood vessels in the brain
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Researchers succeed in reversing certain signs of Alzheimer’s in an animal model of the disease
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Study first to examine how early memory changes as we age at a cellular level
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Mimicking brain plasticity in children to control post-traumatic stress
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Krembil Brain Institute scientists identify a protein-protein interaction that contributes to Parkinson’s disease
Knowledge & Expertise
Supporting neuroscience research in Canada means investing in a highly-skilled, diverse, and knowledgeable workforce prepared to confront new biomedical challenges.
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Identification of a brain network for substance use disorder
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Memory network reorganization in temporal lobe epilepsy
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Large-scale analysis reveals opposing brain signatures of sleep in task-based and resting-state conditions
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13 year-old research trainee Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis hopes to cure Parkinson’s
Strengthening the Economy
Neuroscience spurs innovation, drives new industry, improves health care, and informs government. Learn more about the economic, technical, and societal value of neuroscience research.
Funding Research Benefits all Canadians
Learn how cutting-edge research is funded in Canada, and why this investment is beneficial to all Canadians