Ontario At The Centre Of World-Leading Brain Research

Ontario Brain Institute helps scientists speed discoveries in brain research

Video Game Therapy Builds Brains for Children with Cerebral Palsy - left to right - Minister Brad Duguid, Joseph

TORONTO, March 5, 2012 /CNW/ - The Ontario Brain Institute is helping launch three cutting-edge research projects that will help doctors learn more about treatment and care for a variety of brain disorders and support over 80 research jobs.

The three new projects are the first initiatives to be supported through the Institute and will help children and adults affected by:

Along with supporting more than 80 research positions, the projects will also provide valuable training to medical and academic professionals and are expected to result in economic opportunities through the commercialization of discoveries.

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"It is wonderful to see how researchers, clinicians, companies and patients from different institutions and disciplines across the entire province have pooled their strengths to develop innovative approaches to brain disorders that have significant impact not just on patients but their families. This is laying the foundation for the transformation of Ontario's neuroscience capabilities in research, treatment, and commercialization." Donald T. Stuss, President and Scientific Director, Ontario Brain Institute

"Ontario is at the cutting-edge of brain research that will help improve the quality of life for Ontarians, while creating high-skilled jobs. The Ontario Brain Institute is helping us find better therapies for children and youth with brain disorders that will help them achieve their full potential." Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Innovation

"Our province is a leader in brain research and these initiatives demonstrate our commitment to improve the quality of life for Ontarians. I'm proud of the important research underway at institutions like Holland Bloorview and look forward to the discoveries that will be made." Kathleen Wynne, MPP, Don Valley West

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Ontario At The Centre Of World-Leading Brain Research