Who We Are

About the Brain Repair Centre

The Brain Repair Centre (BRC) is a world-class research centre of excellence – home to academics and partner organisations dedicated to reversing the epidemic of illness and injuries to the brain and nervous system. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, our centre was founded by scientists and clinicians at Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre.

Our focus is on research, innovation and education. Through worldwide partnerships, we bring scientists, clinicians and trainees together. Our work impacts people who live with neurological disease and disorders, caregivers, business partners and community members. Together we share and learn from one another. Everyone’s voice is essential in our quest to advance neuroscience discovery, improve neurological clinical care and contribute to the Nova Scotia economy.

Our Team

Our programs and activities are administered by a small team of dedicated staff located at the Life Sciences Research Institute at Dalhousie University.

Leadership Committees

We function through the auspices of an Oversight Committee and Executive Committee. Strategic direction and oversight are provided by an executive committee of senior clinicians and scientists in neuroscience and closely related fields. (Terms of Reference: Executive, Oversight)

  • Dr. Victor Rafuse — Professor, Department of Medical Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Faculty of Medicine

  • Dr. George Robertson — Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, Dalhousie University, Faculty of Medicine

  • Dr. Alon Friedman — Professor, Department of Medical Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Faculty of Medicine, Cross Appointment in Department of Pediatrics, and Dennis Chair in Epilepsy Research

  • Dr. Sean Christie — MD, FRCSC, Vice-Chair and Director of Research,  Division of Neurosurgery /  Professor, Department of Surgery (Neurosurgery), Dalhousie University

  • Dr. Heather Neyedli — Associate Professor, Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Faculty of Health

  • Dr. Phil Tibbo — Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University, Faculty of Medicine

  • Dr. Tamara Franklin — Associate Professor, Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, Dalhousie University

  • Colin MacKay (Trainee Rep) — PhD trainee, Zhang Lab

Our Partners

 
 

Attracting and connecting researchers from across the neuroscience spectrum.