March of Dimes Canada and Heart & Stroke collaborate to enhance support for people living with stroke

May 10, 2021 March of Dimes Canada and Heart & Stroke announced today a new collaboration, drawing on the complementary strengths, expertise and resources of each organization to optimize recovery after stroke. Stroke is a leading cause of disability in Canada.

CanStroke researchers receive $100K to study virtual program for walking, balance

May 4, 2021 CanStroke Recovery Trials researchers were recently awarded $100K in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to conduct a one-year pilot study of their virtual rehabilitation program for walking and balance, called TRAIL.

Academic 'horror stories', 'imposter syndrome' among topics at Career Development event on May 7

April 16, 2021 The CPSR National Trainee Association is planning a career development event on May 7. The purpose is to discuss challenges in academia, and to provide opportunities for networking and mentorship. Learn more and sign up now!

Check out our April 2021 newsletter

April 16, 2021 Learn about the virtual GRASP program, CanStroke Recovery Trials, upcoming events for trainees, a survey on stroke in the young, the World Stroke Congress, and more!

Meet a participant in one of the CanStroke Recovery Trials

April 15, 2021 Debbie Tompkins took part in CPSR's FLOW trial in Halifax. A recently retired nurse, Debbie had a stroke last summer. She said the trial provided her with an additional 12 weeks of intense therapy. “It’s hard and I’m exhausted when I’m done, but it’s good,” she says.

Virtual GRASP program for post-stroke rehabilitation delivers results during pandemic

April 13, 2021 A popular, research-proven program delivered results when it pivoted to an online platform during the pandemic. Developed by Dr. Janice Eng at the University of British Columbia to help people regain use of their arms and hands after stroke, GRASP went virtual when COVID shut community-based

Pan-Canadian research platform probes ways to repair the brain, boost stroke recovery with non-invasive stimulation

March 24, 2021 Research team to receive $1.9M investment to fast-track discovery, launch multi-site clinical trials, test new technologies, and transform treatment

Check out our March newsletter

March 18, 2021 Learn about new research at the University of Calgary into motor learning after stroke. Read the grant guidelines for the Brain-Heart Connection IMPACT award. Get the latest Trainee news. Find out about a special celebration of Dr. Sandra Black. Check out a new French-Language video on anxiety

$6M Heart-Brain Connection IMPACT Award to accelerate discovery and transform care

March 4, 2021 Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke have partnered to launch an innovative $6 million multi-disciplinary research competition called the Heart-Brain Connection IMPACT Award. The guidelines have just been posted.

Read our February 2021 newsletter

February 18, 2021 Learn about the CanStroke Recovery Trials platform and a new Kinarm robot at Memorial University, a special honour for CPSR research leader Dr. Janice Eng, new funding opportunities, new content on the Stroke Engine, events, publications and so much more. Read our February newsletter here: