CBRS is crafting a series of position papers to inspire and to guide the government to invest in a major brain research initiative for Canada. To this end, we held six roundtables with participants from more than 45 institutions across the country spanning neuroscience, mental health, and the clinical and social sciences. Researchers came from various career stages – from trainees to full professors, to research associates and researchers at non-profit organizations – to begin shaping a national strategy for brain and mental health research.
The consensus among the nationwide coalition of stakeholders that the CBRS is clear: national-level resources, infrastructure, and policy – well beyond the capacity of any one institution or organization – are needed to strategically amplify Canada’s current investments and achievement in brain research.
Together, we shared ideas to:The discussions yielded invaluable insights, reaffirming the unprecedented opportunity we have to advance brain science excellence across the country. By fostering collaboration, transdisciplinarity, and openness, we can collectively shape the trajectory of neuroscience and mental health research, driving transformative progress for the benefit of all Canadians.
