BRAIN RESEARCH MUST BE A - Key Persons
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- Early Career Researchers Cluster Lead, Université Laval )
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- Neuroscience Research Cluster, University of Saskatchewan )
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- Manager, Public Affairs & Partnerships at Neurological Health Charities Canada
"Directly or indirectly, every Canadian is affected by conditions such as dementia or stroke and by the mental and behavioural health challenges. That burden is growing steadily. With improved coordination of research and stringent peer-review of funding decisions by Canada's respected research councils, Canadian taxpayers and donors can be assured that urgently-needed investments in brain and mental health will achieve maximal value. With a unified effort and a meaningful investment in brain science, Canada's researchers, clinicians and decision-makers in all walks of life will be far better equipped to respond to the urgent needs of 36 million fellow citizens."
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- Director of the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute at the University of Alberta
Douglas Zochodne, Director of the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute at the University of Alberta
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- Director of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute
Dr. David Park, PhD, Director of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute; Lead, University of Calgary Brain and Mental Health Research Strategy; and Professor, Departments of Clinical Neurosciences and Cell Biology & Anatomy, University of Calgary
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- Director, Krembil Research Institute, Co - Director, Krembil Brain Institute
The Krembil Brain Institute's neuroscience research program is focused on research programs dedicated to brain and spine with a goal of alleviating debilitating chronic diseases through basic, translational and clinical research. The Krembil Brain Institute's clinical programs specialize in brain-based and neural-related diseases and disorders. Krembil is a leader in the treatment of spinal cord injury, movement disorders (including Parkinson's disease), epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, a range of neurodegenerative and neuromuscular conditions and brain, spine and peripheral nerve tumours.
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- Director of the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health
The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health builds on the University of British Columbia's impressive legacy of brain research and brings together experts in the fields of neuroscience, neurology, psychiatry and rehabilitation sciences in a hub for training, research and clinical care. Headquartered in a state-of-the-art facility located on UBC's Point Grey campus, the Centre bridges basic science and clinical care and provides opportunities for education, collaboration and interaction with patients from across BC.
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- President of the Canadian Association for Neuroscience.
The Canadian Association for Neuroscience is the largest association of scientist working in all fields of neuroscience in Canada
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- Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences / Director of the Graduate Program in Neurosciences at McMaster University
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- Director of the Douglas Research Centre
The Douglas Research Centre is a mental health research facility located within a hospital. The research conducted at the Douglas has a direct impact on the lives of many patients, with major research programs in: Aging, Cognition, and Alzheimer's Disease; Stress, Mood, and Impulsivity Disorders; Psychosis and Neurodevelopmental Disorders; and Mental Health and Society.
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- Director - Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital
The Neuro - The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - is a world-leading destination for brain research and advanced patient care. The seamless integration of research, patient care, and training of the world's top minds make The Neuro uniquely positioned to have a significant impact on the understanding and treatment of nervous system disorders. The Neuro is the first institute in the world to fully embrace Open Science principles.
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- Chairman of Neurological Health Charities Canada, CEO of Parkinson Canada
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- Vice - Chair, CBRS Steering Committee, Neuroethics Canada, University of British Columbia )
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- Director of the McGill Centre for Research in Neuroscience
Keith Murai, Director of the McGill Centre for Research in Neuroscience,
Leader of the Brain Repair and Integrative Neuroscience (BRaIN) Program at The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
The McGill Centre for Research in Neuroscience (CRN) is a multi-disciplinary research centre that integrates fundamental and translational neuroscience research within a highly interactive environment. The CRN is located at the Montreal General Hospital within the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre and focuses on understanding cellular and molecular mechanisms of central nervous system (CNS) function, determining how the CNS is assembled during development, and discovering how it can be repaired in response to injuries and disease.
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- Science Communications Lead
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- Department of Neuroscience
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- Chief of Research, SickKids Research Institute
The SickKids Research Institute is committed to improve the health of children, here in Canada and in the global community. Its core values are are research excellence and integrity and its strength is collaboration. It is an environment where top researchers and health care experts work closely together as a team to improve children's health.
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- Interim Director of the University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute
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- Director of the Brain Repair Centre
The Brain Repair Centre is a research venture whose members share a powerful vision: to discover and develop the means to prevent, repair and even reverse damage to cells and synaptic connections in the brain and spinal cord. In so doing, they aim to provide years of good-quality life to the many thousands of people who suffer from debilitating illnesses and injuries of the nervous system.
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- Chairman
- Director of the CERVO Brain Research Centre