In a panel discussion at the 2023 Canadian Network of Scientific Platforms conference, Dr. Jennie Z. Young spoke on the pivotal role of scientific platforms in advancing brain research in Canada.
Panelists in the “Accelerating Science Through Scientific Platforms” session included:
- CERVO/Azrieli keynote speaker: Dr. Renee Whan – Head of the Biomedical Imaging Facility University of New South Wales, Australia
- Dr. Jennie Z. Young – Executive Director, CBRS, Montreal, Quebec
- Krystle Van Hoof – Managing Director and CEO, Healthy Brain Healthy Lives Program, Montreal, Quebec
- Dr. Luke Brzozowski – Executive Director, Translational Research & Core Facilities, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario
The conversation highlighted the critical need for securing stable and flexible funding to bolster both staff and equipment resources. This funding is essential to unlock the full collaborative potential inherent in scientific platforms.
