Why participate in research?
Our research programs are revolutionizing the world’s understanding of brain trauma. Learn how. We have assembled a research team at CAMH with exceptional expertise in molecular imaging of neurodegeneration and TBI. Dr. Neil Vasdev at the CAMH Brain Health Imaging Centre leads our collaborative efforts. CLF Canada is also proud to collaborate with the Canadian Concussion Centre to advance CTE research in Canada. This collaboration is led by Dr. Gabor Kovacs and Dr. Carmela Tartaglia.
Our CAMH and Canadian Concussion Centre research teams work in concert with Boston University and our Global Brain Bank sites in Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to ensure the science for imaging CTE in vivo is advancing efficiently and cohesively.
Specific research deliverables can be split into two categories: clinical and preclinical. Each deliverable focuses either on furthering our understanding of the disordered processes of TBI, PTSD, and CTE within the body (mechanistic) or developing methods for diagnosing and ultimately treating these conditions. At the same time, a person is still alive (diagnostic) rather than examining their brain after death.
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Sign up for the CLF Research Registry
The CLF Research Registry comprises the Brain Donation Registry (BDR) and Clinical Research Registry (CRR). You may sign up for one or both. All adults, with or without a history of sports participation or military service, are eligible to join the Research Registry.
BDR members will receive a personalized brain donor card and informational brochure. CRR members will receive regular communications recruiting them to clinical research studies on concussions and CTE. Click here to join the Research Registry or learn more.
Disclaimer: Please note that your pledge is not binding. For legal reasons, the final decision to donate will be made by your next of kin. Therefore, we encourage you to discuss your intent to donate with your family. Additionally, due to the natural evolution of research, we cannot guarantee in advance we will be able to accept your donation. The Brain Donation Coordinator will be able to determine if a donation is possible at the time the donation inquiry is made.
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