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The “Back on Track from COVID19” funding opportunity addresses the interruption to biomedical research laboratories and clinical research as a result of the COVID19 emergency. The funds are intended to cover additional costs to research incurred by facility shutdown, changes in work plans due to social distancing, assisting graduate student progress to complete research and [...]

In May 2020, CanChild, the Kids Brain Health Network, and the CHILD-BRIGHT Network launched My COVID Disability Q., a new Twitter Q&A hub for Canadian children and youth with disabilities as well as family members speaking on their behalf. Using My COVID Disability Q., youth and their family members are invited to ask questions relating to disabilities and [...]

Statistics Canada is collecting data on Canadians’ trust in others during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your participation is important: Your voice matters Tell us how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted your level of trust in government, in businesses, and in others, and share your views regarding the reopening of workplaces and public spaces. Please take a [...]

KBHN principal investigator, Dr. David Nicolas, is one of several recipients of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Rapid Research Grant by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). According to the Government of Canada website, Nicolas' grant is a chance for Canada "to continue to contribute to global efforts that will address the COVID-19 outbreak." As [...]

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr. Sarah Lippé as the incoming KBHN Researcher Representative to join the Board. Lippé, who is a researcher and a neuropsychologist, brings a wealth of experience to the role. Currently, a full professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Montreal and the Deputy Head of [...]

This year, we welcome Donna Thomson back as a Director of the Board for one further year. Thomson, who was Board Member from 2014 – 2019, ensures the corporate memory of KBHN’s Board work in Cycle II is not lost and continues as KBHN moves into Cycle III. Thomson was nominated by fellow Board members [...]

This year has brought new changes to the Board and its leadership. Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) is pleased to announce that David Kuik has agreed to serve as Board Chair of the Kids Brain Health Network. Kuik has been a part of the KBHN Board since 2017 and is passionate about helping children with [...]

KBHN has always been fortunate to have an exceptionally qualified and diverse group of board directors. Each director is rich in experience and has an active interest in helping Kids Brain Health realize its vision. Donna Duncan is no exception. Duncan has been the KBHN Co-Chair since 2018 and has a deep commitment to advocacy [...]

Last year, the federal government announced its commitment to developing a National Autism Strategy. In response, the Kids Brain Health Training Program, partnered with the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance (CASDA), offered graduate students, postdocs, and research associates the opportunity to support the creation of this strategy in five key areas: access/affordability, information, employment, housing, [...]

CASDA knows these are unprecedented times for the disability community. They are looking to support families and build a more coordinated sector emerging out of the COVID-19 crisis. To do so, CASDA is coordinating autism-related data modules and pan-disability data collection initiatives to help select meaningful indicators, mitigate duplication, and ensure that collected information leads [...]