The Centre for Brain & Spine Research is a centre for neuroscience research, patient care and outreach. We’re proud of our:
- Many programs with national recognition for excellence.
- Doctors and scientists who are world leaders in their disciplines.
- A wide array of clinical trials to test promising new approaches.
- Outreach that includes telemedicine and our popular Brain Awareness lectures.
- State-of-the-art technology and treatments, from robot-assisted epilepsy surgery to “asleep” deep brain stimulation.
Here’s a look at how we are transforming care for people affected by nervous system disease.
- People with epilepsy could soon have new care options that include a wearable device to help them.
- For people with MS, diet is an effective tool to manage symptoms, and a CBSR researcher is working to learn how.
- Skull base surgery patients are benefiting from a team approach that brings together experts in neurosurgery and otolaryngology to treat the most challenging tumors.
- Alzheimer’s researchers are producing new insights into collagen buildup and its impact on the brain’s white matter. They’re also supporting and educating care partners through a new CBSR telehealth program.
- Neurosurgeons are creating technology to provide high-definition images of the brain that will improve surgical precision and results.
- Patients with spinal tumors are getting higher quality care from the combined expertise of CBSR’s spinal tumor board, one of a couple of dozen in the country.
