At the annual Canadian Science Policy Centre conference, CBRS convened a panel on the transformative potential of brain research. Panelists discussed the urgent need to harness Canada’s expertise in brain research to address pressing global challenges related to neurological disorders, brain injuries, mental illness, and addiction, highlighting the implications for individual health, societal well-being, and economic prosperity.
The panelists were:
- Moderator: Dr. Rose Goldstein, MD – Past Chair, Research Canada Board of Directors; Professor of Medicine, McGill University
- Julian Karaguesian – Director for Research, Economic Policy at the Institute for Research on Public Policy
- Dr. Cedric Bisson, MD, JD – Partner, Teralys Capital
- Dr. Michael Hill, MD, FRCPC, CM – President, Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation; Professor, Cummings School of Medicine, University of Calgary
- Dr. Allison Sekuler, PhD – President & Chief Scientist, Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation; President & Chief Scientist, Baycrest
- Dr. James N. Reynolds, PhD – Chief Scientific Officer, Kids Brain Health Network; Professor, Queens University
- Dr. Javeria Hashmi, PhD Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management and Perioperative Medicine, Dalhousie University
Read key takeaways from the panel here.
Listen to a recording of the panel on the CSPC Conference Website.
