At the Canadian Association for Neuroscience (CAN) 16th Meeting, brain researcher leaders including Dr. Jennie Z. Young, executive director of the Canadian Brain Research Strategy (CBRS), came together to discuss opportunities to work together to increase and sustain funding for brain research in Canada, including through a Canadian brain initiative.
The panelists were:
- Dr. Adriana Di Polo, PhD – CAN Vice-President
- Deanna Groetzinger – Manager, Public Affairs & Partnerships at Neurological Health Charities Canada
- Dr. Jennie Z. Young, PhD – Executive Director, Canadian Brain Research Strategy
- Dr. Vivianne Poupon, PhD – President & CEO Brain Canada Foundation
Together, with the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, we drafted a joint advocacy statement aimed at advancing funding for brain research in Canada.
Read our joint advocacy statement here.
