LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION!

Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is seeking outstanding researchers conducting quality brain tumour research.

Grants of up to $25,000 will be available for research taking place within Canada for any type of primary or metastatic brain tumour, adult or pediatric. 

STUDENT RESEARCH COMPETITION RESULTS

In 2017, The Pam And Rolando Del Maestro Family Undergraduate Student Research Competition Awards – named for Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s co-founders – were established to promote scientific innovation among Canadian undergraduate students.

Thank you to all the teams that submitted Letters of Intent and those who were selected to present at our Student Research Competition. We look forward to seeing all your names again in future opportunities. Congratulations to the winning teams for 2024.

FIRST PLACE

Queen’s University

The winning team of this year’s competition is Dylan Remington and Adrian Jones of Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.

SECOND PLACE

Queen’s University

The team of Orlin Chowdhury, Shayna Sharma and Shrika Vejandla of Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario came in second place.

THIRD PLACE

Western University

The team of Joy Zhao, Angus Lau and Ryan Hsieh from Western University in London, Ontario came in third place.

RESEARCH SNAPSHOT

Listen in to David Shultz share an overview and provide an update on his project, 'Neurocognitive Outcomes in Advanced Metastatic Cancer Patients with and without Brain Metastases'.

EDUCATION AWARD RECIPIENT UPDATES

We are thrilled to announce the 10 recipients of the 2024 Youth Education Awards.

At Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, our commitment has always been to support our community members in every possible way. We understand the unique difficulties that come with being affected by a brain tumour and transitioning to post-secondary education.

Read our after school year updates from our 2023 Youth Education Award recipients today!

Education award in the news!

PROJECT UPDATE

Steven Selchen

2015 Research Grant Recipient

Project Title: “A Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Improve Quality of Life Among Brain Tumour Survivors”

Take a moment to read Steve's latest project update and view his recent publication!

2024 LAB TOURS

Thank you to the labs that dedicated time to show our donors where and what work they are doing. Also, for the labs to see who they are working hard for. 

Special thanks to Jessica Oliveira de Santis who presented for the lab of Alberto Delaidelli (University of British Columbia, BC) and to Dr. Adrienne Weeks (Dalhousie University, NS) and co-investigators, Dr Jeremy Roy and Dr Lauren Westhaver.

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CARDS OF HOPE

This holiday season, your purchase of our new Cards of Hope brings comfort and hope to children and families affected by brain tumours.

By purchasing our Cards of Hope, you not only share these beautiful creations with your loved ones but also help fund critical brain tumour research, support programs, and advocacy efforts. Send your holiday wishes this year with a message of love and hope for a brighter future!