Study shows playing video games may improve cognitive performance

While relatively little is known about how the brain and body affect each other, research by Neuroscientist Adrian Owen is shedding light on how ...

Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's disease, Aging

Exploring the science that’s helping us live better, longer

BrainsCAN's own Lisa Saksida and Ravi Menon appear on a new podcast on the Science of Aging, produced by Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, ...

Concussion, Neurodegeneration, Brain Trauma, Imaging methods

Resiliency and concussion: Why do some athletes develop neurodegeneration and others don’t?

Concussion is considered a ‘mild’ injury, but effects can last a lifetime, especially with multiple impacts. Understanding their ...

Western Institute for Neuroscience boosts impact with open science

The institute partnered with McGill University’s Tanenbaum Open Science Institute (TOSI) and BrainsCAN to develop a framework that outlines ...

Alzheimer's Disease

Creyos Health Announces Addition of Dementia Screening, Testing, and Care Planning to its Online Platform

Supporting the entire dementia care continuum, this scientifically validated online protocol, backed by one of the largest normative databases in ...

Imaging methods, Neurodegeneration

Mouse Translational Research Acceleration Platform receives new Canada Foundation for Innovation funding

The platform supports researchers in better understanding brain function in health and disease, as well as advances in diagnosis and treatment for ...

Western spin-off secures over $2M in seed funding for cancer care robotics system

Tenomix’s tech aims to improve lymph node detection in colorectal cancer tissues

Epilepsy, Alzheimer's Disease

New study expands understanding of brain blood flow and neurological disorders

Western, Maastricht University researchers develop non-invasive method to study hippocampus region

Behind the Research: Western examines the brain’s secrets  

President Alan Shepard in conversation with professors Lisa Saksida and Ravi Menon on the latest advances in neuroscience and cognition  

Western Award of Excellence winners help others succeed

Fay Harrison is being celebrated for her work as an “outstanding research administrator and leader” who “makes life easier for ...

Aging

New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies

Neuroscientist Adrian Owen partners with U.K. science museum in research driven by immersive video games