Brain Canada plays a unique and invaluable role as a national convenor of the community of those who support and advance brain research.
A greater understanding of how the brain works will contribute to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of disorders of the brain, thereby improving the health outcomes of Canadians.
Brain Canada’s main areas of focus are fundraising, granting and strengthening the brain research community.
Awards
2015
Recipient
David VocadloAward type
British Columbia Alzheimer’s Research Award
Project title
Preclinical development of a disease modifying small molecule therapy for Alzheimer disease
Recipient
James JohnsonAward type
British Columbia Alzheimer’s Research Award
Project title
Locally produced brain insulin in memory and Alzheimer’s disease: A multi-disciplinary approach to a key question
Recipient
Christian NausAward type
British Columbia Alzheimer’s Research Award
Project title
Validation of connexins and pannexins as a target for Alzheimer’s disease
Recipient
Faisal BegAward type
British Columbia Alzheimer’s Research Award
Project title
Novel retinal biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease
2013
Recipient
Neil CashmanAward type
British Columbia Alzheimer’s Research Award
Project title
Targeting amyloid propagation in Alzheimer disease: Structures, immunology and extracellular vesicle topology