Dr. Shannon Kolind (UBC) is developing protocols for low-field, portable MRI scanners — affordable, easy-to-use devices that could transform MS diagnosis and monitoring, while also studying malnutrition's impact on brain development in sub-Saharan Africa.
Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world. Brain Canada is funding innovative investigators to push MS research forward by establishing optimal treatment strategies and providing tailored care to patients across the country.
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 MS research include:
