Research
Discovery through collaboration
At Dalhousie’s Department of Medical Neuroscience, we’re proud of our well-respected researchers and our strong working relationships with Capital Health and the IWK Health Centre.
Our respected medical neuroscientists have made a significant impact in a number of areas, including:
- Brain imaging
- Sensory motor control
- Neural development
- Neuromuscular development and repair
- Brain tumor research
- Traumatic brain injury
- Psychiatric disorders
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS)
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Epilepsy
- Vision
- Pain
- Sleep
Our faculty are also involved in multi-disciplinary research teams and groups, including:
- Atlantic Mobility Action Project
- Brain Repair Centre
- Maritime Brain Tissue Bank
- Retina and Optic Nerve Laboratory
These partnerships help us provide educational and research opportunities that help students improve their understanding, diagnosis and treatment of neurological problems.
