Why Walk when You can Dance? Music-based Biofeedback for Parkinson’s Disease

Why Walk when You can Dance? Music-based Biofeedback for Parkinson’s’ Disease Researcher Kailie Luan Principal Investigator Dr. Bin Hu Institution University of Calgary Grant Type Undergraduate Disorder Parkinson’s Disease  READ FULL REPORT About the researcher Name Undergraduate Student at the University of Calgary The impact People with Parkinson’s Disease often struggle to walk properly, since […]

Depression got you Down? Magnetic Brain Therapy to the Rescue!

Depression got you Down? Magnetic Brain Therapy to the Rescue! Researcher Yamile Jasaui Principal Investigator Dr. Frank MacMaster Institution University of Calgary Grant Type Gradute Disorder Depression READ FULL REPORT About the researcher Name Research Associate at the University of Calgary The impact Depression is predicted to be the second-largest contributor to the global disease […]

Craving some chips? Your Brain might be after seeing this Ad

Craving some chips? Your Brain might be after seeing this Ad? Researcher Keon Ma Principal Investigator Dr. Frank MacMaster Institution University of Calgary Grant Type Undergraduate Disorder Obesity READ FULL REPORT About the researcher Keon Ma Undergraduate Student at the Univeristy of Calgary The impact The World Health Organization claims that at least 2.8 million […]

What if Picking a Treatment for your Child’s Depression was less like a Magic 8 Ball

What if Picking a Treatment for your Child’s Depression was less like a Magic 8 Ball? Researcher Keon Ma Principal Investigator Dr. Frank MacMaster Institution University of Calgary Grant Type Undergraduate Disorder Depression READ FULL REPORT About the researcher Keon Ma Undergraduate Student at the University of Calgary The impact Depression changes your life, literally. […]

How does Mindfulness Promote Mental Health Resilience in Adolescents?

How does Mindfulness Promote Mental Health Resilience in Adolescents? Researcher Jade Stein Principal Investigator Dr. Daniel Kopala-Sibley Institution University of Calgary Grant Type Graduate Disorder Mental Health READ FULL REPORT About the researcher Jade Stein Graduate Student at the University of Calgary The impact Once a practice only for highly trained monks to a therapeutic […]

Difference of the Sexes: Endocannabinoids and Traumatic Memories

Difference of the Sexes: Endocannabinoids and Traumatic Memories Researcher Andrei Nastase Principal Investigator Dr. Matthew Hill Institution University of Calgary Grant Type Undergraduate Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) READ FULL REPORT About the researcher Andrei Nastase Undergraduate Student at the University of Calgary The impact All of us have bad memories, moments where we were […]

Mom’s Mental Health Influences on Pre-Birth Brain Hardwiring

Mom’s Mental Health Influences on Pre-Birth Brain Hardwiring Researcher Claire Donnici Principal Investigator Dr. Catherine Lebel Institution University of Calgary Grant Type Undergraduate Disorder Mental Health READ FULL REPORT About the researcher Claire Donnici Bachelor of Science Student at the University of Calgary The impact As any mother can tell you, children grow up quickly. […]

Magnets for Movement

Magnets for Movement Researcher Asha Hollis Principal Investigator Dr. Adam Kirton Institution University of Calgary Grant Type Graduate Disorder Early-Life Brain Injury READ FULL REPORT About the researcher Asha Hollis Graduate Student at the University of Calgary The impact Non-invasive brain stimulation is an exciting potential therapy for school-aged children that can safely promote the […]

Does My Brain Say It’s Safe to Play Sports Again?

Does My Brain Say It’s Safe to Play Sports Again? Researcher Chris Duszynski Principal Investigator Dr. Jeff Dunn Institution University of Calgary Grant Type Graduate Disorder Traumatic Brain Injury READ FULL REPORT About the researcher Chris Duszynski Graduated from the University of Calgary with a PhD in Neuroscience and a specialization in Medical Imaging The […]

The Eyes are a Window to the Brain

The Eyes are a Window to the Brain Researcher Julie Joyce Principal Investigator Dr. Chantel Debert Institution University of Calgary Grant Type Undergraduate Disorder Traumatic Brain Injury READ FULL REPORT About the researcher Julie Joyce Medical Student at the University of Calgary View Spotlight The impact Traumatic brain injuries are unexpected and can radically change […]