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Inside the Krembil Brain Institute.

​ Dr. Gelareh Zadeh
 Dr. Gelareh Zadeh talks brain-laser tech.

The Krembil Brain Institute is where world-leading neuroscience happens. Its vision is to transform the lives of people living with brain, spine and nerve disorders by taking an integrated, collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to clinical care, research and education. The goal? To cure and manage brain disorders, while using innovation, technology and partnerships to push the boundaries of neuroscience.

Improving patient care

Annually, the Krembil Brain Institute team provides:

150,000
Outpatient clinic visits

65,000
Neuroimaging studies

3,500
In-patient clinic visits

3,000
Neurosurgical procedures

1,100
Minimally invasive neuro-interventional procedures

Dr. Alfonso Fasano
 Dr. Alfonso Fasano brings teams together

Our values

We put the patient first.

We are relentless.

We are curious and push boundaries.

We work together.

We are diverse.

We respect and support each other.

We are accountable.

We invest in a sustainable future.


Our structure

The Krembil Brain Institute has seven highly innovative signature programs, all of which have the same 10 research priorities.


Movement
Disorders

Aging &
Neuro-
degeneration

Stroke &
Neurovascular

Epilepsy

Neuro-Oncology &
Skull Base

Spine, Peripheral Nerve &
Neuromuscular

Pain, Intervention
& Research


Dr. Hance Clarke
 Dr. Hance Clarke combats chronic pain.

Fundamental neurosciences & mechanisms of disease


Drug discovery & novel therapeutics


Precision and genomic neuroscience & big data


Advanced neuro-imaging


Clinical research unit


Neuromodulation & neuro-technology


Integrated computational neuroscience & artificial intelligence


Neuroscience & society – neuro-ethics


Knowledge translation & education


Partnership programs: mental health & rehab

Dr. Aleksandra Pikula
 Dr. Aleksandra Pikula discusses her new stroke study.

A world-class team

Health Profession Number Visual
Neurologists40********************
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Neuroradiologists15***************
Neurosurgeons12************
Neuroanesthesiologists10**********
Neuropsychiatrists10**********
Neurointensivists06******
Neuropathologists04****
Neuropsychologists04****
Nursing, allied health
and support staff		400+********************
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…+
Dr. Olga Rojas
 Dr. Olga Rojas studies brain inflammation.

Game-changing research

216
Researchers focused on neuroscience.

118
Fellows and graduate trainees.

276
Total research staff.

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