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Neurobiology Program


Dr. Danica Stanimirovic Research Director, Neurobiology Program Dr. Danica Stanimirovic Research Director, Neurobiology Program Dr. Danica Stanimirovic Research Director, Neurobiology Program
"The Program is committed to understanding the molecular nature of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and stroke and to developing new approaches to slow down the degenerative process and improve functional recovery from brain injury. Our hope is that our discoveries will one day reduce disability and improve the quality of life of those affected by brain diseases."
  Dr. Danica Stanimirovic,
Research Director, Neurobiology Program

The Neurobiology Program carries out fundamental and applied research in neuronal and non-neuronal cell function in relation to neurodegenerative diseases. This is achieved by combining a spectrum of models, ranging from cell to patient, and a variety of techniques spanning electrophysiology, genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. The Program comprises more than 50 scientists with expertise in brain electrophysiology, molecular biology and biochemistry, and disease models, and is structured into four groups: Neurogenesis, Cerebrovascular Research, Synaptic Pathophysiology, Neurogenomics.

National Research Council-Conseil national de recherches Canada
Published: 2006-02-03
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