Solving mysteries
Brain Repair Centre researchers are exploring complex connections in the brain and spinal cord—and discovering how our nervous systems enable us to see, learn, remember, move, and adapt.
Shaping solutions
Our scientists and clinicians are developing new therapies designed to prevent, minimize and reverse neurological damage caused by injury and disease.
Research in Action
Protecting the brain during surgery: Team invents new technology
The risks of surgery and anesthesia rise with age – in particular the risks to the brain. As Dalhousie/Capital Health anesthesiologist and professor Dr. Michael Schmidt explains, this is because brain cells gradually die as we age, leaving older people with fewer brain cells in reserve. This puts these patients at a higher risk of cognitive declines after surgery, because compounds produced in the anesthesia process have toxic effects on brain cells.
News
Conference a spine-tingling success
Leading spinal cord researchers from across Canada converged on Halifax for the Canadian Spinal Cord Conference from April 21 to 23, 2013.
The Brain Repair Centre was a lead sponsor of this conference, the first of its kind to be held in Halifax. “Canada is on the forefront of spinal cord research in the world and this conference gave us the opportunity to showcase the high level of spinal cord research taking place here in Halifax to our colleagues across the country,” says BRC director Dr. Vic Rafuse.
Nearly 80 scientists, clinicians and trainees took part in the national conference, which focused on the latest developments in understanding spinal cord development and function, limiting and repairing damage, and restoring lost function. Download the program for more information.
Events
How do scientists and other innovators transform brilliant ideas into useful products and successful businesses?
If you want to learn more about commercializing medical research, plan to attend "Mind to Market: a Workshop for MedTech" on June 12 and 13, 2013, in the Innovation Room at the Life Sciences Research Institute, 1344 Summer Street.
For more info and to register please click here.
Training Opportunities
Brain Repair Centre researchers accepting applications for training positions
A number of Dalhousie University departments are currently accepting applications from potential graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with an interest in neuroscience research. Please direct your enquires to the relevant departments.
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Neurosciences
- Pharmacology
- Kinesiology
- Physiology & Biophysics
- Physiotherapy
- Psychology & Neuroscience
Principal investigators who are seeking graduate students or postdocs can post their lab openings here.
Please send your request for applications to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at the Brain Repair Centre.
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