The Canadian Brain Research Strategy (CBRS) is proud to announce the publication of a guest editorial in the latest issue of the Canadian Science Policy Magazine. Written by CBRS Executive Director Dr. Jennie Z. Young, the editorial highlights the urgent need for a Canadian Brain Research Initiative to address the growing challenges in brain and mental health research while leveraging Canada’s unique strengths.
Dr. Young writes:
“Canada has nurtured a century-long legacy of leadership in brain research, contributing significant progress in understanding how the brain works and tackling its many challenges. As we grapple with urgent brain health issues that affect millions of Canadians, the time has come for a coordinated national effort to scale these efforts for maximum impact.”
The editorial emphasizes how a federal investment in a Canadian Brain Research Initiative could unite expertise across neuroscience, clinical research, population health, social sciences, and Indigenous Knowledges. Such an initiative, Dr. Young argues, would drive transformative breakthroughs in brain research, benefiting millions of Canadians and reinforcing the country’s position as a global leader in this critical field.