Since my first exchanges with the Douglas Foundation, I have transformed the grief of losing my brother into a commitment filled with hope. Today, I am convinced that supporting research is essential to better understand mental illness and help those affected, as well as their loved ones.
My meetings with experts at the Douglas Institute have shown me that an engaged community is actively working to advance discoveries, particularly through unique platforms such as the Brain Bank.
Gestures like Marie-Andrée’s, who chose to donate her son’s brain to science, remind us that at the heart of every breakthrough are human stories filled with courage and hope.
Get an inside look at the Douglas Brain Bank with Maripier Morin.
Researchers from around the world use samples from the Douglas Brain Bank, which has enabled, over the past 40 years, significant advances in the understanding of numerous neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Mapping glutamate in the brain: Better understanding where glutamate acts in the brain could pave the way for new treatments for conditions such as psychosis, Parkinson’s disease, and epilepsy.
New hope for antidepressants: The study of galanin could lead to a new generation of more effective antidepressants.
Alzheimer’s disease and genetics: The discovery of the potential role of the BMI1 gene could change our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and open new avenues for prevention and treatment.
Impact of childhood abuse on brain health: This research conducted by our experts reveals how abuse experienced during childhood can alter the brain and increase the risk of depression and suicide.
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