/neuro/taxonomy/term/479/all en /neuro/channels/news/neuro-researchers-receive-grants-canada-brain-research-fund-267900 <p>Brain diseases and disorders are the leading cause of disability, directly affecting one in three Canadians as well as millions of family members, friends, colleagues and caregivers. The Government of Canada recognizes the significant impact on the health of Canadians, and supports Canadian research on the brain and related diseases and disorders</p> Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:20:21 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2600 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/major-als-research-funding-announced-264310 <p><strong>MNI scientists will study stem cells, genetic mutations to develop new treatments</strong></p> <p>Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University who are playing key roles in uncovering the mechanisms underlying ALS will share in $3.9 million in research funding, part of $4.5 million announced on Nov. 23 by the ALS Society of Canada in partnership with Brain Canada.</p> Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:50:02 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2340 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/mni-scientist-receives-15m-grant-parkinsonsals-research-265527 <p><strong>CQDM and Brain Canada join forces again in the funding of two new research projects to address unmet needs in brain research</strong></p> <p>CQDM and Brain Canada are proud to announce the funding of two new multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional research projects under the second edition of their Focus on Brain strategic initiative. The partners will award a total of $3M to two research teams to develop cutting-edge tools, technologies and platforms designed to accelerate the discovery of new drugs for brain and nervous system disorders.</p> Thu, 02 Feb 2017 17:09:22 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2460 at /neuro