Recent updates, upcoming events, policy posts, and relevant publications from stakeholders of the Canadian Brain Research Strategy.
- Science Summit @ UN General Assembly 78: European Brain Council—Brain Health & Research DayDr. Jennie Z. Young was invited by the European Brain Council to join representatives from brain and mental health research organizations from around the world at the Science Summit at the UN General Assembly 78 to solidify global policy efforts in brain research. This meeting builds on progress made in the inaugural Global Partnerships Event… Read more: Science Summit @ UN General Assembly 78: European Brain Council—Brain Health & Research Day
- European Brain Council — Global Partnerships EventFor Brain Awareness Week 2023, Dr. Jennie Z. Young was invited to join brain research stakeholders from around the world at a high-level, international event in Brussels, Belgium, organised by the European Brain Council in collaboration with the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) and the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO). Meeting attendees included representatives… Read more: European Brain Council — Global Partnerships Event
- A Call for a Neurological Strategy for CanadaThe Neurological Health Charities Canada (NHCC) is a coalition of organizations that represent millions of Canadians living with neurological diseases, disorders and injuries. The NHCC is a key long-term partner of CBRS in engaging with patients and ensuring representation as we build a collective vision for brain research and societal impact. The NHCC have recently… Read more: A Call for a Neurological Strategy for Canada
- International Brain Initiative: The Future of Large-Scale CollaborationOn October 12th, the European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) and the International Brain Initiative (IBI) will be hosting a workshop to discuss the future of international neuroscience collaborations. Incoming Chair of the IBI Strategy Committee and CBRS Chair of the Steering Committee, Yves De Koninck, is set to participate as Canada’s IBI… Read more: International Brain Initiative: The Future of Large-Scale Collaboration
- US Congress Passes Budget Bill: NIH BRAIN Initiative Receives $60M in Additional Funds for Fiscal Year 2021John Ngai, Ph.D. Director of the NIH BRAIN Initiative recently shared the following news: The recently authorized Omnibus Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2021 provides $42.9 billion for NIH, an increase of $1.25 billion (or 1.5%) above fiscal year 2020. This appropriation includes $560 million for the NIH BRAIN Initiative, a $60 million increase over… Read more: US Congress Passes Budget Bill: NIH BRAIN Initiative Receives $60M in Additional Funds for Fiscal Year 2021
