What is the Ontario Brain Institute?
- Emily Martens
- Alana Sparks
Purpose of this Article
To answer questions regarding the Ontario Brain Institute
The Ontario Brain Institute is a not-for-profit organization that accelerates discovery and innovation, benefiting both patients and the economy. Our collaborative ‘team science’ approach promotes brain research, commercialization, and care by connecting researchers, clinicians, industry, patients, and their advocates to improve the lives of those living with brain disorders. Welcome to Brain Central. Funding provided, in part, by the Government of Ontario.
Integrated Discovery Programs (IDPs)
OBI funds and manages six Integrated Discovery Programs spanning in the areas of depression, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and concussion. These programs take a different approach to research brings together a diverse group of stakeholders including researchers, clinicians, industry partners, and patients and their advocates.