You might recognize Alexandra Wasti — we funded her Impact Grant earlier this year, and now she’s receiving an Undergraduate Grant! This summer, she’s researching slow-paced breathing as a non-invasive way to improve cognitive & mental health after #concussions. #branchoutnf

Over 730,000 Canadians live with dementia—and that number is climbing fast. PhD student Zoë Gilson @uvic is using mobile tech to change that, with MindMover, an app that empowers older adults to protect their brains through daily habits. #graduategrant #branchoutnf

After a stroke, over 70% of survivors fall at least once a year — and there’s still no clear way to prevent it. @UofT PhD candidate Yasma Ali-Hassan is exploring how non-invasive electrical stimulation can retrain the nervous system to improve balance and mobility. #BranchOutNF

Depression treatments don’t work for everyone. Rayna Ghosh is exploring a new one — using facial muscle stimulation to spark positive emotion and ease symptoms of MDD. #FES #branchoutnf #graduategrant

We’re proud to award our Q2 Impact Grant to Lola Irelewuyi (SickKids Toronto)! Her CHILD-BRIGHT Youth Empowerment Program equips equity-deserving youth with tools to explore health equity, inclusive research & create knowledge tools that inspire change. #impactgrant #healthequity

We’re thrilled to support 8 outstanding graduate students—selected from 77 applicants—whose innovative projects across five Canadian universities are advancing research in ADHD, depression, dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s, sleep, and healthy aging. Congratulations!

A new month is the perfect time to rewire your mindset. Think kind, curious, and creative thoughts — your brain is listening. . . . #hellonovember #brainquotes #thoughts #branchoutnf

Another incredible year with Calgary Corporate Challenge (CCC)! Branch Out has been proud to be a charity partner with CCC for 12 years, and while every year has been amazing, the past two years have truly been off the charts. #calgarycorporatechallenge #branchoutnf #grateful

We fund innovative technology — from focused ultrasound to wearables to robotic assessments (and more!) — to support people living with neurological conditions. #brainhealth #neuroCAM #whatwefund #neurogrants #branchoutnf #neurologicalconditions #tech #braintech

Nearly half of Canadians using medical cannabis turn to it for sleep. With Branch Out funding, Molly @UAlberta is studying how a lesser-known compound, CBG, affects brain rhythms during sleep — uncovering new insights into memory, rest & repair. #cannbis #branchoutnf

As we age, multitasking—like walking while reading—gets harder, raising fall risk. At @uofg, grad researcher Kristen is using VR to study how thinking + moving interact and how targeted training can support healthy aging. Funded by @BranchOutNF, it’s our first grant @uofg.

We’re excited to announce our 2026 grant application dates! If you’re an undergraduate or graduate student pushing the boundaries of neuroscience and neuroCAM research — this is your chance to bring your bold ideas to life.

1 in 5 Canadians live with chronic pain. With Branch Out funding, Alameen is studying how touch (and even MDMA) could restore connection & ease pain — opening doors to new, beyond-pharma therapies. #chronicpain #ugradresearch #MDMA #gentletouchtherpay #optogenetics #branchoutnf

We are proud to recognize Sharma Wealth Management - Richardson Wealth as a Supporting Sponsor of Your Brain on Art 2025. For one night only, neuroscience will come to life on canvas — unveiling 10 original works of art based on neuroscience research!

Say hi to Myren Sohn! Once a Branch Out grant recipient, now PhD grad, med student & Co-Chair of our Scientific Review Panel. From depression research to clinical care, he’s proof of what’s possible when we fund bold brain science. Welcome back, Myren! #branchoutnf #neuroresearch

We’re thrilled to welcome @Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) as a Supporting Sponsor for Your Brain on Art 2025! Their support helps bring science, creativity, and community together in celebration of brain health and the arts. Nov 6, 2025 | Major Tom Bar, Calgary

Last weekend was @BranchOutNF Bike Tour race! 🚴We were honoured at the opportunity to race 100km to raise funds and awareness for critical neurological research - great job Anh! Thank you to everyone who donated and supported our campaign. #BrainsAtTheirBest #BranchOutBikeTour

The @GLJPC #CalgaryStampede Party at @wildhorseyyc was a boot-stompin’ success! Huge thanks to everyone who came out & and extra thanks to all who entered our raffle raising $3,900 to be split between @calgarybfc, @BranchOutNF, @lunacentreyyc! Until next July…Yahoo! #GLJ

The @pact_lab has a lot to celebrate lately 🎉 Postdoc Gavin Petrie got his @CIHR_IRSC Fellowship funded & Undergrad Georgia Elliott is funded through @BranchOutNF this summer These 2 also teamed up on a review paper that was just submitted - some great #cannabinerd teamwork!