Every day, 27 Canadians face the life-changing diagnosis of a brain tumour, a condition with profound physical, emotional, and financial effects. As we begin a new year and mark our 44th anniversary on January 30, we remain steadfast in our vision to discover the cause and cure for brain tumours while improving the lives of those affected.

Since 1985, we have awarded 387 research grants that fuel bold scientific inquiry, accelerate critical discoveries and strengthen the research capacity needed to change outcomes for those affected.

Learn more about our most recent brain tumour research grant recipients and how they are furthering innovative research.

RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Our Brain Tumour Research Fellowship supports young clinicians and scientists who are advancing brain tumour research, with a focus on improving treatments, outcomes and quality of life for those affected. The Fellowship funds adult and pediatric projects, including basic, clinical, translational and population-based research, with an emphasis on glioblastoma (GBM).

RESEARCH RECIPIENTS

Dr. Liana Nobre

2025 Research Grant Recipient

Project Title: “Functional modelling of FGFR alterations in pediatric low-grade gliomas to define therapeutic vulnerabilities”

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Dr. Andrew Beharry

2025 Research Grant Recipient

Project Title: “Development of a Fluorescent-Photosensitizer for Real-time Imaging and Destruction of Low Grade Gliomas”

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PROJECT UPDATES

We’re pleased to share the latest mid-point and final updates from our funded research projects. These reports highlight the significant progress being made toward a better understanding and treatment of brain tumours. Discover below how each of these projects is pushing the boundaries of brain tumour research.

David Shultz

Feature Grant Recipient

Project Title: “Factors Associated with Quality of Life and Neurocognitive Function in Patients with Brain Metastases: Analyses of a Prospective Longitudinal Study”

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Angela Sekely

Research Grant Recipient

Project title: “Development and Evaluation of a Psychoeducation Resource for Cognitive Systems in Adults with Primary Brain Tumours”

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Julie Bennett

Research Grant Recipient

Project title: “Understanding outcomes in pediatric patients treated with IDH inhibitors—A pilot cohort”

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David Hodgson

Feature Grant Recipient

Project Title: “From Computer to Clinic: Deploying Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Radiotherapy Planning for Brain Tumours”

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Sylvia Cheng

Feature Grant Recipient

Project Title: “Radiotherapy and proton beam treatment for childhood brain tumours in Canada”

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Jerome Fortin

Feature Grant Recipient

Project Title: “Targeting epigentic molecules for patient-specific therapies in brain cancers”

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BEHIND THE SCENES

We are pleased to share a behind-the-scenes look inside the Singh Lab and the Stokes Lab, where critical brain tumour research is advancing every day. These photos offer a rare glimpse into the environments where innovative ideas take shape, discoveries unfold, and dedicated researchers work tirelessly to push science forward and bring new hope to those affected by a brain tumour.

CANCER TRIALS CANADA ACTION PLAN

Clinical trials are essential to advancing brain tumour research and improving patient outcomes, yet many Canadians face barriers to participation. The Canadian Cancer Society’s Clinical Trials Action Plan sets a roadmap to make trials more accessible, efficient, and equitable.

By streamlining processes, increasing awareness, and strengthening research capacity, the plan aims to ensure every Canadian has the opportunity to take part in cutting-edge cancer research and accelerate access to life-changing treatments.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS

SHARE YOUR WORK

Your work makes a difference! If you’ve produced posters or publications through our funded projects, please share them with us.

Together, we can showcase your accomplishments and inspire our community.

Your participation in studies and surveys is essential to advancing brain tumour research in Canada.

Learn about ways you or others in the brain tumour community can get involved in brain tumour studies and surveys, or share with us if you are looking to recruit. If eligible, we would love to share your work to help support.

Registration is officially OPEN for

the 2026 Brain Tumour Walk!

Every year, thousands of people throughout Canada walk for deeply personal reasons:

💙 To honour and remember loved ones

💙 To stand alongside someone newly diagnosed 

💙 To support children and families facing the unknown 

💙 To connect with others who truly understand 

💙 To bring hope where it is needed most 

Every story is unique. Every “why” matters. And every step you take helps ensure that no one faces a brain tumour alone.