The Brain Canada-supported Douglas-Bell Canada Brain Bank houses over 3,600 brains and distributes 2,000+ samples annually, fuelling breakthroughs in Alzheimer's, depression, and suicide research
1 in 3 Canadians will be affected by a mental illness in their lifetime. Brain Canada is funding cutting-edge research to develop more effective prevention and treatment strategies for the millions of Canadians living with mental illness.
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.
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 mental illness research include:
