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Brain Injury Research

Where investment meets impact

Why girls struggle more after concussion

Dr. Anne Wheeler (SickKids) discovered that concussions disrupt white matter development in female children, leading to heightened anxiety and depression. Her findings are paving the way for targeted therapies, such as brain stimulation, to address these long-lasting post-concussion emotional challenges.

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It is estimated that about 165,000 people in Canada experience a serious traumatic brain injury each year. Brain Canada funds innovative research aimed at transforming how brain injuries are diagnosed, treated, and recovered from, giving patients a better path forward.

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Brain Canada’s rigorous scientific review process gives donors and partners a trusted mechanism to ensure projects are chosen based on merit, innovation, and potential for impact.

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Our Partners

Making a significant difference in the lives of people in Canada doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It takes a network of visionary partners committed to investing in change. As a national convenor and facilitator, Brain Canada works with partners from coast to coast to drive innovative brain research. Some of our partners in supporting brain injury research include:

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Resources & Tools for Traumatic Brain Injuries

Educational Webinar Series

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Embracing Stakeholder Engagement for Social Innovation Research

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Concussion Awareness Training Tool

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Ontario Brain Injury Association

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Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation concussion guidelines

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