At the core of the Canadian Brain Research Strategy (CBRS) is the conviction that we need to foster better neurological and mental well-being for all Canadians. We achieve this by leveraging our strengths to drive progress in brain and mental health research across the country.
The CBRS is a pan-Canadian effort to develop a national research strategy for brain and mental health. This mission unites a broad, diverse coalition of current and future research leaders, private, non-profit, research funding, patient, and Indigenous stakeholders. Together, we are developing a comprehensive national plan to tackle the enormous societal challenge and urgent need to understand the human brain – from biological, behavioural, environmental and social perspectives.
Read our 2-page overview: What is the CBRS?
Vision: Innovative and collaborative brain research that drives policy, social, health and economic advancements for Canada and the world.
Mission: To build on Canada’s strengths and current investments in cutting-edge collaborative brain science to advance neurological and mental health for all Canadians.
Objective: To inspire government to invest in a major brain research initiative. CBRS is not seeking to become a parallel funding stream, but seeks further support for programs that foster collaborative, transdisciplinary, and open approaches that enable Canada to be a world leader in brain research.
How: By bringing together the diverse brain and mental health research ecosystem across the country in a collaborative and mobilizing unified voice to advance brain research as a national priority.
Value Statement
The CBRS is committed to respecting the diverse views and values of all Canadians and our partners and collaborators worldwide.
Participants are expected to uphold their commitment to these principles through professional excellence and integrity in all activities associated with the Strategy.
Canada is a world leader in many fields of brain and mental health research. Our distinction is in how we approach brain research.
Collaborative
Understanding the brain – in health, development, disease, and resilience – requires a collective effort rooted in diversity
Transdisciplinary
Now more than ever, breakthroughs in brain science depend on the combined efforts of scientists from many fields as well as stakeholders beyond academia.
Open
Sharing data, research tools, and expertise openly is essential to a better understanding of the brain and transformation of Canadian brain research.
