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		<title>Canadian Stroke Congress Abstracts</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The abstracts for the 2026 Canadian Stroke Congress, held May 24-25th in Banff, Alberta, are now published in the International Journal of Stroke!</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The abstracts for the 2026 Canadian Stroke Congress, held May 24-25th in Banff, Alberta, are now published in the International Journal of Stroke!</p>



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		<title>Hnatyshyn and Nieboer Lecture 2026 Announcement</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:22:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hnatyshyn and Nieboer Lecture 2026 Announcement Le français suit l&#8217;anglais  Heart &#38; Stroke, the Canadian Stroke Consortium, Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, and the CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform are proud to announce that Dr. Mike Sharma is to deliver the 2026 Hnatyshyn Lecture, and lived experience advocate Sharon Gilroy-Dreher is to give the Louise and Frank Nieboer Lecture.Canada’s two most prestigious and impactful ... <a title="Hnatyshyn and Nieboer Lecture 2026 Announcement" class="read-more" href="https://canadianstroke.ca/news/hnatyshyn-and-nieboer-lecture-2026-announcement/" aria-label="Read more about Hnatyshyn and Nieboer Lecture 2026 Announcement">Read more</a></p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Le français suit l&#8217;anglais </em><br><br>Heart &amp; Stroke, the Canadian Stroke Consortium, Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, and the CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform are proud to announce that <strong>Dr. Mike Sharma</strong> is to deliver the 2026 <strong>Hnatyshyn Lecture,</strong> and lived experience advocate <strong>Sharon Gilroy-Dreher</strong> is to give the <strong>Louise and Frank Nieboer Lecture</strong>.Canada’s two most prestigious and impactful annual stroke lectures will take place at this year’s Canadian Stroke Congress, which will be held May 24-25, 2026 in Banff, Alberta. <br><br><strong>Hnatyshyn Lecture 2026</strong><br> <img decoding="async" height="133" width="200" src="https://files.constantcontact.com/4b0dffd0401/19852039-abd4-4959-9e1d-a8083e0f5243.jpg?rdr=true" alt="Image"><br><strong>Mike Sharma, MD, MSc, FRCPC</strong><br><br>Dr. Mike Sharma has been named the 2026 Hnatyshyn Lecturer in recognition of his profound impact on stroke care in Canada and internationally. A professor of neurology at McMaster University and a leading clinician‑scientist, Dr. Sharma has dedicated his career to advancing stroke prevention, treatment, and systems of care, authoring more than 170 peer‑reviewed publications and leading major international clinical trials, including OCEANIC‑STROKE. His work has helped reshape stroke prevention through more targeted, safer therapies and has influenced national and global stroke guidelines. In May 2026, he will share his career journey and the latest advances in stroke science when he delivers the Hnatyshyn Lecture at the Canadian Stroke Congress.<br><br>The Hnatyshyn Lecture was established in 2003 in memory of Canada’s 24<sup>th</sup> Governor General, a founding board member of the Canadian Stroke Network and a strong advocate and supporter of stroke research.The Hnatyshyn and Nieboer Lectures will be a feature event in conjunction with the Canadian Stroke Congress, which will be held May 24<sup>th</sup> to 25<sup>th</sup>, 2026 in Banff, Alberta. Learn more about Dr. Sharma at <a href="https://canadianstroke.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5c1702ba497cbf2917bab0f90&amp;id=332d597c14&amp;e=98a1bb307e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">News | Canadian Stroke Best Practices</a>And join us at Stroke Congress in May!</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Nieboer Lecture 2026</strong><br><img decoding="async" width="230.27528381347656" src="https://mcusercontent.com/5c1702ba497cbf2917bab0f90/images/f75c47be-8b88-6f76-1b4c-16400c37e542.jpg" alt=""><br><strong>Sharon Gilroy-Dreher</strong> </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sharon Gilroy-Dreher has been named the Louise and Frank Nieboer Lecturer for 2026 in recognition of her significant contributions in driving change for women’s cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health as a patient advocate. After experiencing a rare cerebellar stroke at age 48 and facing delayed diagnosis and care, she became a powerful voice for self‑advocacy, patient engagement, and equity in stroke research and policy. A dedicated community volunteer, Sharon has contributed as a Patient Partner to numerous funded research projects, served on national scientific and patient engagement committees, and shared her perspective as a plenary and keynote speaker at major Canadian forums. Her leadership and advocacy continue to advance awareness, research, and action to improve outcomes for women affected by stroke across Canada.The Nieboer lecture was established in 2021 and is named in honour of Louise and Frank Nieboer, passionate advocates for improved systems of care, services and support that help people living with stroke to pursue meaningful, engaged lives.The Nieboer Lecture and the Hnatyshyn Lecture will be a feature event in conjunction with the Canadian Stroke Congress, which will be held May 24<sup>th</sup> to 25th, 2026 in Banff, Alberta.  Learn more about Sharon at <a href="https://canadianstroke.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5c1702ba497cbf2917bab0f90&amp;id=e3dad5fe89&amp;e=98a1bb307e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">News | Canadian Stroke Best Practices</a>And join us at Stroke Congress in May! <a href="https://canadianstroke.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5c1702ba497cbf2917bab0f90&amp;id=d1d77d27a3&amp;e=98a1bb307e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://strokecongress.canadianstroke.ca/</a></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>ANNONCE – CONFÉRENCE HNATYSHYN ET NIEBOER SUR L’AVC 2026</strong><br> <br>Cœur + AVC, le Consortium Neurovasculaire Canadien, la Fédération des sciences neurologiques du Canada et la plateforme CanStroke Essais post-AVC sont fiers d’annoncer que le <strong>D<sup>r</sup> Mike Sharma</strong> présentera la <strong>conférence Hnatyshyn</strong> de 2026 et que <strong>M<sup>me</sup> Sharon Gilroy-Dreher</strong>, une personne ayant une expérience vécue et militante pour la cause, donnera la <strong>conférence Louise et Frank Nieboer</strong>.<br> <br>Les deux plus prestigieuses et importantes conférences annuelles sur l’AVC au pays se dérouleront dans le cadre du Congrès canadien de l’AVC de cette année, qui aura lieu les 24 et 25 mai 2026 à Banff, en Alberta.<br>   <img decoding="async" height="133" width="200" src="https://files.constantcontact.com/4b0dffd0401/19852039-abd4-4959-9e1d-a8083e0f5243.jpg?rdr=true" alt="Image"><br><strong>ANNONCE – CONFÉRENCE HNATYSHYN SUR L’AVC 2026</strong><br><strong>Mike Sharma, M.D., M. Sc., FRCPC</strong><br> <br>Le D<sup>r</sup> Mike Sharma a été désigné le lauréat 2026 de la conférence Hnatyshyn pour souligner sa profonde influence sur les soins de l’AVC à l’échelle nationale et internationale. Professeur de neurologie à l’Université McMaster et éminent clinicien-chercheur, il est l’auteur de plus de 170 articles révisés par les pairs. Il a consacré sa carrière à améliorer la prévention, le traitement et les systèmes de soins de l’AVC, et a dirigé plusieurs essais cliniques majeurs à l’échelle internationale, notamment l’essai OCEANIC-STROKE. Ses travaux, qui portaient sur des traitements plus ciblés et plus sûrs, ont contribué à révolutionner la prévention des AVC et ont influencé les lignes directrices nationales et mondiales sur les soins de l’AVC. En mai 2026, il présentera la conférence Hnatyshyn lors du Congrès canadien de l’AVC. Il y racontera son parcours professionnel et parlera des plus récentes données scientifiques sur l’AVC.<br> <br>La conférence Hnatyshyn a été tenue pour la première fois en 2003 en mémoire du 24<sup>e</sup> gouverneur général du pays, membre fondateur du Réseau canadien contre les accidents cérébrovasculaires, et ardent défenseur et allié de la recherche sur l’AVC. <br> <br>La conférence Hnatyshyn et la conférence Nieboer seront présentées dans le cadre du Congrès canadien de l’AVC, qui se tiendra les 24 et 25 mai 2026 à Banff, en Alberta. <br> <br>Apprenez-en davantage au sujet du D<sup>r</sup> Sharma ici : <a href="https://canadianstroke.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5c1702ba497cbf2917bab0f90&amp;id=d03ec95312&amp;e=98a1bb307e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nouvelles | Fondation des maladies du cœur et de l’AVC</a><br> <br>Et joignez-vous à nous au Congrès canadien de l’AVC en mai! <a href="https://canadianstroke.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5c1702ba497cbf2917bab0f90&amp;id=4652244bb9&amp;e=98a1bb307e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://strokecongress.canadianstroke.ca/fr/</a><br> <br>     <img decoding="async" height="163" width="122" src="https://files.constantcontact.com/4b0dffd0401/f9512f3d-f688-477b-b1b3-06bca3555052.jpg?rdr=true" alt="Image"><br><strong>ANNONCE – CONFÉRENCE NIEBOER 2026 </strong><br><strong>Sharon Gilroy-Dreher</strong><br> <br>Sharon Gilroy-Dreher a été désignée pour présenter la conférence Louise et Frank Nieboer de 2026 pour souligner les progrès en santé cardiovasculaire et cérébrovasculaire des femmes que ses efforts de défense des intérêts des patientes et patients ont favorisés. Après avoir subi un AVC cérébelleux rare à 48 ans et été confrontée à des retards dans le diagnostic et les soins, elle est devenue une ardente militante en matière d’autonomie sociale, d’engagement des patientes et patients et d’équité dans la recherche et les politiques sur l’AVC. Sharon est une bénévole communautaire dévouée qui a participé à de nombreux projets de recherche comme patiente partenaire, siégé à divers comités scientifiques et d’engagement des patientes et patients à l’échelle nationale, et présenté son point de vue à titre de conférencière principale et de plénière aux principaux forums canadiens. Son leadership et son militantisme continuent de faire progresser la sensibilisation, la recherche et les mesures prises pour améliorer la santé des femmes qui vivent avec les séquelles d’un AVC au pays.<br> <br>Tenue pour la première fois en 2021, la conférence Nieboer a été nommée en l’honneur de Louise et Frank Nieboer, tous deux des militants se passionnant pour l’amélioration des systèmes de soins, des services et du soutien qui aident les personnes vivant avec les séquelles d’un AVC à mener une vie satisfaisante où elles jouent un rôle actif.<br> <br>La conférence Nieboer et la conférence Hnatyshyn seront présentées dans le cadre du Congrès canadien de l’AVC, qui se tiendra les 24 et 25 mai 2026 à Banff, en Alberta.  <br> <br>Apprenez-en davantage au sujet de Sharon ici : <a href="https://canadianstroke.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5c1702ba497cbf2917bab0f90&amp;id=239eac5173&amp;e=98a1bb307e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">N</a><a href="https://canadianstroke.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5c1702ba497cbf2917bab0f90&amp;id=67b45a4a0d&amp;e=98a1bb307e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ouvelles | Fondation des maladies du cœur et de l’AVC</a><br> <br>Et joignez-vous à nous au Congrès canadien de l’AVC en mai! <a href="https://canadianstroke.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5c1702ba497cbf2917bab0f90&amp;id=359f6481c3&amp;e=98a1bb307e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://strokecongress.canadianstroke.ca/fr/</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:07:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>New Funding Opportunities Launched 2026 Stroke Recovery &#38; Rehabilitation Fellowship Competition Funding competition to support the training of future physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&#38;R) experts in stroke and Vascular Cognitive Impairment (VCI) rehabilitation. Deadline to submit application: May 15, 2026 17:00 EDT Three awards are available for:&#160;Applicants (MD or MD/PhD) accepted into a recognized site ... <a title="NEW Funding Opportunities" class="read-more" href="https://canadianstroke.ca/featured-news/new-funding-opportunities/" aria-label="Read more about NEW Funding Opportunities">Read more</a></p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2026 Stroke Recovery &amp; Rehabilitation Fellowship Competition</strong></h2>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Funding competition to support the training of future physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&amp;R) experts in stroke and Vascular Cognitive Impairment (VCI) rehabilitation.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em><strong>Deadline to submit application: May 15, 2026 17:00 EDT</strong></em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Three awards are available for:&nbsp;</strong><strong>Applicants (MD or MD/PhD) accepted into a recognized site participating in the Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Fellowship program in Canada, with a start&nbsp;</strong><strong>date before March 1, 2027.</strong><strong>Applicants completing the Scholar (</strong><strong>FCSC-RR-S)&nbsp;</strong><strong>&#8211; Two&nbsp;Year&nbsp;certification program only.</strong><strong>The award covers two-years of training</strong><br><strong>Awards valued at up to $160,000 each</strong><br>This initiative aims to develop highly skilled clinical PM&amp;R researchers engaged in stroke and/or VCI clinical trials, advancing knowledge and improving outcomes for individuals affected by stroke-related cognitive decline. The stroke rehabilitation PM&amp;R fellowship fosters innovative clinical research, professional development, and collaboration among emerging stroke rehabilitation leaders in the field, equipping them with the expertise needed to drive impactful clinical advancements.&nbsp;<br>For more information, contact: Karen Truong, StrokeCog Platform Manager, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:karen.truong@sunnybrook.ca">karen.truong@sunnybrook.ca</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6ksnotn2ss8lzvldskpfv/StrokeCog-Stroke-Rehabilitation-Fellowship-Application-Guidelines-2026-dd-20260312-FINAL.pdf?rlkey=677v5e78773bu1ly1l4fzifpl&amp;dl=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2026 Stroke Recovery &amp; Rehab Fellowship Application Guidelines</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2026 Post-Doctoral Fellowship Competition</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Funding competition to support two StrokeGoRed&nbsp;post-doctoral fellowships focused on sex- and gender-based analysis in stroke</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em><strong>Deadline to submit application: April 2, 2026 16:00 ET</strong></em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Two awards are available:</strong><strong>1 Post-Doctoral Fellow (PhD):&nbsp;</strong><strong>1 Clinical Fellow (including MD, MD/PhD, MD/MSc)</strong><strong>Awards valued at $30,000 each</strong><br><br>These awards aim to support the next generation of experts in neurovascular medicine in Canada, advancing sex- and gender-based analysis (SGBA) in stroke diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.<br><br>The fellowship is open to full-time post-doctoral fellows (MD/PhD) training at a Canadian academic institution under the supervision of a Canadian investigator, provided they meet all eligibility criteria.<br>&nbsp;<br>The goal is to select one Post-Doctoral Fellow and one Clinical Fellow for the awards. Final selections will depend on profiles and strength of applicants and applications.<br>&nbsp;<br>As a national Research Network of Excellence,&nbsp;<a href="https://canadianstroke.ca/strokegored/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">StrokeGoRed</a>&nbsp;is committed to advancing women&#8217;s neurovascular health, increasing the representation of women in research, building research and clinical capacity, and rapidly translating findings into practice through integrated knowledge mobilization.<br><br>The competition is now open and accepting applications until&nbsp;<strong>April 2, 2026 (ET)</strong>.<br>Results will be announced in May 2026.<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>For more information, contact: Karen Truong, StrokeGoRed Management Team, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:karen.truong@sunnybrook.ca">karen.truong@sunnybrook.ca</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fqhkfn2bpbk7p4ejz1561/StrokeGoRed-Fellowship-Training-Award-2026-01-16_FINAL.pdf?rlkey=g2exhoi1dxnc472u0c4fx6aah&amp;e=1&amp;dl=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2026 PDF Fellowship Application Guidelines</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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		<title>New Fellowship Certification Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:20:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform, StrokeCog Clinical Trials Training Platform, and the Canadian Stroke Consortium are launching the Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Certification Program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. This is a standardized national curriculum for PM&#38;R training with training objectives and core competencies, basic program requirements, evaluation methods and online learning tools, and designation approved. ... <a title="New Fellowship Certification Program" class="read-more" href="https://canadianstroke.ca/featured-news/new-fellowship-certification-program/" aria-label="Read more about New Fellowship Certification Program">Read more</a></p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform, StrokeCog Clinical Trials Training Platform, and the Canadian Stroke Consortium are launching the Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Certification Program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. This is a standardized national curriculum for PM&amp;R training with training objectives and core competencies, basic program requirements, evaluation methods and online learning tools, and designation approved. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The program has two streams:&nbsp;</p>



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<li><strong>Expert Stream (FCSC-RR-E)</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; a one-year program focused mainly on clinical expertise</li>



<li><strong>Scholar Stream (FCSC-RR-S)</strong>&nbsp;&#8211; a two-year program focused on clinical expertise and research</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are one and two year opportunities available at institutions across Canada.  Completion of the program will result in certification as a <strong>Fellow of the Canadian Stroke Consortium Recovery and Rehabilitation (FCSC-RR) Program. </strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Program launching March 2026. </p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations to CanStroke Recovery Trials Researcher Dr. Janice Eng for being appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada. Read more about the well deserved recognition below: Janice J. Eng, O.C.Vancouver, British Columbia Janice Eng is an international leader in neurological rehabilitation. Through her influential research, she has advanced treatments and shaped clinical practice ... <a title="Order of Canada Appointees" class="read-more" href="https://canadianstroke.ca/featured-news/order-of-canada-appointees/" aria-label="Read more about Order of Canada Appointees">Read more</a></p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Congratulations to CanStroke Recovery Trials Researcher Dr. Janice Eng for being appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Read more about the well deserved recognition below:</em></p>



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<p class="has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-644e635c71ff4733f70a52c8119c37c0 wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Janice J. Eng, O.C.</strong><br>Vancouver, British Columbia</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Janice Eng is an international leader in neurological rehabilitation. Through her influential research, she has advanced treatments and shaped clinical practice worldwide, notably in the delivery of upper and lower extremity recovery after stroke. She has improved the quality of life for thousands of patients in Canada and beyond.</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Preparing the Next Generation of Clinical Trials Professionals: Canadian Clinical Trials Training Platforms (CTTPs) Partner with Provincial and National Co-Funders to Award Over $2.1 Million in Support to 79 Graduate and Postdoctoral Trainees CANTRAIN (The Canadian Consortium of Clinical Trial Training), in partnership with CAN-TAP-TALENT (the Canadian Training Platform Leveraging Existing Networks), CBITN (the Canadian ... <a title="Preparing the Next Generation of Clinical Trials Professionals" class="read-more" href="https://canadianstroke.ca/featured-news/preparing-the-next-generation-of-clinical-trials-professionals/" aria-label="Read more about Preparing the Next Generation of Clinical Trials Professionals">Read more</a></p>
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<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Preparing the Next Generation of Clinical Trials Professionals: Canadian Clinical Trials Training Platforms (CTTPs) Partner with Provincial and National Co-Funders to Award Over $2.1 Million in Support to 79 Graduate and Postdoctoral Trainees</h5>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">CANTRAIN (The Canadian Consortium of Clinical Trial Training), in partnership with CAN-TAP-TALENT (the Canadian Training Platform Leveraging Existing Networks), CBITN (the Canadian Behavioural Interventions &amp; Trials Network), and <strong>StrokeCog (Innovative Clinical Trials Training Initiatives for STROKE and COGnition)</strong>, is proud to share the results of the CTTP Studentship/Fellowship Awards Program 2025-26 Competition. With $610,625 in support from co-funders, the clinical trials training platforms (CTTPs) have awarded over $2.1 million in funding to 79 clinical research-focused graduate and postdoctoral awardees, including 24 post-doctoral fellows, 35 doctoral candidates, and 20 master&#8217;s degree students. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><em>Learn more here:</em></strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://canadianstroke.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SF-2026-Results-Annoucement-News-Release.pdf">NEWS RELEASE (English)</a></p>



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		<title>Dale Corbett Translational Award &#8211; Call for Nominations 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Background The Dale Corbett Translational Award was established to honour Dr. Dale Corbett, a visionary leader in stroke recovery research for more than 40 years. Dr. Corbett pioneered innovative, evidence-based approaches to rehabilitation—particularly in defining optimal exercise dosing, neuroplasticity, and translational therapeutics that bridge laboratory discoveries to real-world clinical practice. This award celebrates Dr. Corbett’s ... <a title="Dale Corbett Translational Award &#8211; Call for Nominations 2026" class="read-more" href="https://canadianstroke.ca/featured-news/dale-corbett-translational-award-call-for-nominations-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Dale Corbett Translational Award &#8211; Call for Nominations 2026">Read more</a></p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Dale Corbett Translational Award was established to honour Dr. Dale Corbett, a visionary leader in stroke recovery research for more than 40 years. Dr. Corbett pioneered innovative, evidence-based approaches to rehabilitation—particularly in defining optimal exercise dosing, neuroplasticity, and translational therapeutics that bridge laboratory discoveries to real-world clinical practice.<br><br>This award celebrates Dr. Corbett’s lifelong commitment to advancing stroke recovery science and mentoring future leaders in the field. The inaugural Dale Corbett Translational Lectureship was presented in 2024 to Dr. Corbett himself. The next award will be presented at the Canadian Stroke Congress, to be held May 24–25, 2026 in Banff, Alberta, hosted by the CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform in collaboration with the StrokeCog Clinical Trials Training Platform.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad4279e3a11659d783ec4de7bb6cbae1">Award Description</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Dale Corbett Translational Award recognizes a researcher or clinician who has made an exceptional contribution to translational stroke recovery science—advancing discoveries from basic or pre-clinical research through to clinical practice, programs, or policies that improve outcomes for people affected by stroke.</p>



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<li>The recipient will deliver the Dale Corbett Translational Lecture as a featured plenary at the 2026 Canadian Stroke Congress.</li>



<li>The awardee will receive a formal certificate of recognition jointly signed by the partner organizations.</li>



<li>Travel and accommodation expenses for the selected lecturer will be provided by the CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform and StrokeCog Clinical Trials Training Platform.</li>



<li>No monetary prize is attached to this award.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f8d6cda6dca97fe653de1c5ba3ac90ce">Eligibility and Selection Criteria</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nominees should demonstrate:</p>



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<li>A sustained record of research excellence in translational stroke recovery science.</li>



<li>Proven impact in bridging pre-clinical and clinical research, resulting in improved rehabilitation approaches, therapeutics, or patient outcomes.</li>



<li>Leadership in mentorship, training collaboration, and knowledge translation across the stroke recovery spectrum.</li>



<li>Alignment with Dr. Corbett’s legacy of innovation, collaboration, and mentorship.<br></li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Eligibility</strong></p>



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<li>Open to researchers and clinicians in Canada (or internationally) whose work has directly advanced stroke recovery within Canada.</li>



<li>Self-nominations will not be accepted.</li>



<li>The nominee must be available to present the lecture in person at the Canadian Stroke Congress 2026 in Banff, Alberta.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-09933adef9c30a640fcd61b159b53c15">Submission Process</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">All nominations must be submitted electronically to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:farrell.leibovitch@sunnybrook.ca">farrell.leibovitch@sunnybrook.ca</a><br><br>Required materials:<br>1. Name, title, affiliation, and contact information of both nominator and nominee.<br>2. A ≤500-word statement describing the nominee’s contributions, translational impact, and why they merit recognition.<br>3. Minimum 2 letters of support (max 500 words each) from peers or collaborators highlighting impact and leadership.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f8afb872dcc4caf50d6e609bf47e77c5">Timelines</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Stage</td><td>Date</td></tr><tr><td>Call for Nominations Opens</td><td>November 18, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Deadline for Submissions</td><td>*EXTENDED: January 31, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Awardee Notification</td><td>February 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Award Presentation</td><td>Canadian Stroke Congress, Banff — May 24–25, 2026</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.canadianstroke.ca/">www.canadianstroke.ca</a>&nbsp;or contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:farrell.leibovitch@sunnybrook.ca">farrell.leibovitch@sunnybrook.ca</a></p>



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Prix Dale Corbett&nbsp;pour la recherche translationnelle —&nbsp;Appel à candidatures 2026</h1>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39d51a2618fae02b2c60975369debf5b">Contexte</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Le prix Dale Corbett pour la recherche translationnelle a été créé en l’honneur du Dr Dale Corbett, un visionnaire dans la recherche sur le rétablissement post-AVC depuis plus de 40 ans. Le Dr Corbett a été le pionnier d’approches innovantes et fondées sur des preuves en matière de rétablissement – notamment en déterminant la quantité optimale d’exercices de réadaptation à prescrire, et au niveau de la neuroplasticité et des traitements thérapeutiques translationnels qui font le lien entre les découvertes en laboratoire et la pratique clinique concrète.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ce prix récompense l’engagement constant du Dr Corbett en faveur du progrès de la science dans le domaine du rétablissement post-AVC et de l’accompagnement des futurs chefs de file dans ce champ. La première conférence Dale Corbett pour la recherche translationnelle a été présentée en 2024 par le Dr Corbett lui-même. Le prochain prix sera remis durant le Congrès Canadian Stroke, organisé par la plateforme CanStroke Essais post-AVC en collaboration avec la plateforme de formation en essais cliniques StrokeCog, qui se tiendra les 24 et 25 mai 2026 à Banff en Alberta.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-046ccbea4397020e6cdd7cd171c16cbb">Description du prix</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Le prix Dale Corbett pour la recherche translationnelle reconnaît un chercheur ou un clinicien qui a apporté une contribution exceptionnelle à la science translationnelle dans le domaine du rétablissement post-AVC en faisant progresser les découvertes issues de la recherche fondamentale ou préclinique vers une pratique clinique, des programmes ou des politiques qui améliorent les résultats pour les personnes touchées par l’AVC.</p>



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<li>Le lauréat prononcera la conférence Dale Corbett pour la recherche translationnelle durant une séance plénière lors du Congrès Canadian Stroke 2026.</li>



<li>Le lauréat recevra un certificat officiel de reconnaissance cosigné par les organisations partenaires.</li>



<li>Les dépenses de déplacement et d’hébergement pour le conférencier sélectionné seront couvertes par la plateforme CanStroke Essais post-AVC et la plateforme de formation en essai clinique StrokeCog.&nbsp;</li>



<li>Ce prix n’est assorti d’aucune récompense financière.&nbsp;</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29be8da7aa1c8fe8500327e154875b14">Critères d’admissibilité et de sélection</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Les candidats doivent démontrer&nbsp;:</p>



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<li>Une excellence soutenue en matière de recherche en science translationnelle dans le domaine du rétablissement post-AVC.</li>



<li>Un impact avéré dans le rapprochement entre la recherche préclinique et clinique se traduisant par une amélioration des approches de rétablissement, des traitements thérapeutiques ou des résultats pour les patients.</li>



<li>Un leadership en matière de mentorat, de collaboration au niveau de la formation et de transmission des connaissances dans le spectre du rétablissement post-AVC.</li>



<li>Une compréhension de l’héritage du Dr Corbett en matière d’innovation, de collaboration et de mentorat.</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Admissibilité</strong></p>



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<li>Ouvert aux chercheurs et aux cliniciens du Canada (ou de l’international) dont le travail a directement fait progresser le rétablissement post-AVC au Canada.</li>



<li>Les candidats ne peuvent pas se nommer eux-mêmes.</li>



<li>Les candidats doivent être disponibles pour présenter une conférence en personne lors du Congrès Canadian Stroke 2026 à Banff en Alberta.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b4253d4211be385cc8ea76743d432a38">Processus de candidature</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Toutes les candidatures doivent être envoyées par voie électronique à&nbsp;:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:farrell.leibovitch@sunnybrook.ca">farrell.leibovitch@sunnybrook.ca</a><br><br>Matériel requis&nbsp;:<br>1. Nom, titre, affiliation et coordonnées de la personne qui propose le candidat et du candidat.<br>2. Un énoncé de plus ou moins 500 mots décrivant les contributions du candidat, l’impact de ses recherches translationnelles et les raisons pour lesquelles il mérite cette reconnaissance.<br>3. Au moins 2 lettres de soutien (max. 500 mots chacune) provenant de paires ou de collaborateurs qui mettent en lumière l’impact et le leadership du candidat.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4db266f3113627ff833e2b5e83abf7f0">Échéancier</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Étape</td><td>Date</td></tr><tr><td>Ouverture de l’appel à candidatures</td><td>18 novembre 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Date limite pour la soumission</td><td>15 décembre 2025 (fin de la journée)</td></tr><tr><td>Annonce au lauréat</td><td>Février 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Présentation du prix</td><td>Congrès Canadian Stroke, Banff — 24 et 25 mai 2026</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pour plus d’informations, consultez&nbsp;<a href="http://www.canadianstroke.ca/">www.canadianstroke.ca</a>&nbsp;ou contactez&nbsp;<a href="mailto:farrell.leibovitch@sunnybrook.ca">farrell.leibovitch@sunnybrook.ca</a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Le français suit l&#8217;anglais  Hnatyshyn Lecture 2026Call for nominations: Hnatyshyn Lecture 2026 Heart &#38; Stroke in collaboration with the Canadian Stroke Consortium, CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform and the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation are excited to announce nominations are now open for the 2026 Hnatyshyn Lecture. This prestigious lectureship recognizes a healthcare professional who has made a significant and ... <a title="Hnatyshyn and Nieboer Lectures 2026" class="read-more" href="https://canadianstroke.ca/featured-news/hnatyshyn-and-nieboer-lectures-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Hnatyshyn and Nieboer Lectures 2026">Read more</a></p>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a688578856f75e693006f8d877222a7"><strong>Hnatyshyn Lecture 2026</strong><br><strong>Call for nominations: Hnatyshyn Lecture 2026</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>Heart &amp; Stroke in collaboration with the Canadian Stroke Consortium, CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform and the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation are excited to announce nominations are now open for the <strong>2026 Hnatyshyn Lecture.</strong> This prestigious lectureship recognizes a healthcare professional who has made a significant and positive impact in the field of stroke and brain health. It is open to experts working in any discipline across stroke research, practice, and health systems in Canada, and whose contribution has taken place over a period of time or is a significant innovation in clinical management, systems, technologies, products, programs, or policies.For 2026, this lecture will take place during the Canadian Stroke Congress, being held in Banff, Alberta on May 23-26, 2026. This Congress is hosted jointly by CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform and the StrokeCog Clinical Trials Training Platform.  <br><br><strong><em>Nominate a stroke professional who has made a significant contribution to Stroke in Canada.</em></strong><br><br>If you know someone deserving of this important recognition, please consider nominating them. <em>Self-nominations will not be accepted.</em> More information including the selection criteria and submission process is available on the Canadian Stroke Best Practices website –<strong> <u><a href="https://canadianstroke.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5c1702ba497cbf2917bab0f90&amp;id=89c742d9d0&amp;e=98a1bb307e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more</a></u></strong><br><br><strong>Nominations close on Monday, December 15th, 2025 at end of business day.</strong><br>Please share this announcement across the stroke community in Canada. Please submit your nominations and any questions regarding this lectureship to Laurie Charest at <a href="mailto:laurie.charest@heartandstroke.ca">laurie.charest@heartandstroke.ca</a> .</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c6e2b76050313e810db27d6c6d10c98a"><strong>Nieboer Lecture 2026</strong><br><strong>Call for nominations: Nieboer Lecture 2026</strong><br></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br><strong><em>Nominate extraordinary individuals who have been touched by stroke.</em></strong><br><br>Named in honour of Louise and Frank Nieboer, this lecture will acknowledge outstanding members of the stroke community who have directly experienced or been impacted by stroke, and who have selflessly turned their personal experiences into a mission to help others travelling a similar journey.<br><br>Louise was an incredible role model who experienced a stroke at the age of 32. Alongside her husband, Frank, they advocated passionately for improved systems of care, services and support that help people living with stroke to pursue meaningful, engaged lives.<br><br>For 2026, this lecture will take place during the Canadian Stroke Congress, being held in Banff, Alberta on May 23-26, 2026. This Congress is hosted jointly by CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform and the StrokeCog Clinical Trials Training Platform.  <br><br><strong><em>Recognize someone who has made a difference in the lives of people living with stroke in Canada.</em></strong><br><br>The Nieboer Lecture is awarded to an individual, couple or family who has made a significant, sustained, and positive impact on stroke recovery, stroke systems of care and/or support for people with lived experience of stroke in Canada.<br><br>If you know someone deserving of this important recognition, please consider nominating them. <em>Self-nominations will not be accepted.</em> <br>More information including the selection criteria and submission process is available on the Canadian Stroke Best Practices website – <strong><a href="https://canadianstroke.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5c1702ba497cbf2917bab0f90&amp;id=2bac10e198&amp;e=98a1bb307e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Learn more</u> </a></strong><br><br><strong>Nominations close on Monday, December 15th, 2025 at end of business day.</strong><br><br>Please share this announcement across the stroke community in Canada.<br><br>Please submit your nominations and any questions regarding this lectureship to Laurie Charest at <a href="mailto:laurie.charest@heartandstroke.ca">laurie.charest@heartandstroke.ca</a> .</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f521397e3e93b828215a32d69aa52c3f"><strong>Conférence Hnatyshyn de 2026</strong><br><strong>Appel de candidatures : conférence Hnatyshyn de 2026</strong></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>Cœur + AVC, en collaboration avec le Consortium Neurovasculaire Canadien, la plateforme CanStroke Essais post-AVC et la Fédération des sciences neurologiques du Canada, est heureuse d’annoncer que le processus d’appel de candidatures pour la <strong>conférence Hnatyshyn de 2026</strong> est maintenant lancé.Cette prestigieuse conférence récompense une professionnelle ou un professionnel de la santé ayant eu une incidence positive importante dans le domaine des soins de l’AVC et de la santé cérébrale. L’appel de candidatures s’adresse aux spécialistes travaillant dans toutes les disciplines de la recherche, de la pratique et des systèmes de santé liés à l’AVC au pays, et dont la contribution s’est échelonnée sur une certaine période ou constitue une innovation remarquable en matière de prise en charge clinique, de systèmes, de technologies, de produits, de programmes ou de politiques.En 2026, la conférence sera présentée dans le cadre du Congrès canadien de l’AVC qui se tiendra à Banff, en Alberta, du 23 au 26 mai 2026. Celui-ci est organisé conjointement par la plateforme CanStroke Essais post-AVC et la plateforme de formation clinique StrokeCog.  <br><br><strong><em>Proposez la candidature d’une ou d’un spécialiste de l’AVC qui a apporté une contribution importante au domaine de l’AVC au pays.</em></strong><br><br>Si vous connaissez une personne qui mérite cette reconnaissance majeure, n’hésitez pas à proposer sa candidature. <em>Il n’est pas autorisé de poser sa propre candidature.</em> De plus amples renseignements, y compris les critères de sélection et le processus de dépôt de candidature, se trouvent sur le site Web des Pratiques optimales de soins de l’AVC au Canada – <strong><u><a href="https://canadianstroke.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5c1702ba497cbf2917bab0f90&amp;id=f2a045cd54&amp;e=98a1bb307e">En savoir plus</a></u></strong><br><br><strong>Les candidatures sont acceptées jusqu’au lundi 15 décembre 2025 à la fermeture des bureaux.</strong>Nous vous prions de diffuser cette annonce dans la communauté de l’AVC au pays.Veuillez présenter vos candidatures et transmettre toute question au sujet de cette conférence à Laurie Charest à l’adresse <a href="mailto:laurie.charest@heartandstroke.ca">laurie.charest@heartandstroke.ca</a>.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1bff75dae149cd3bf8b673a60c597260"><strong>Conférence Nieboer de 2026</strong></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><em>Proposez la candidature de personnes extraordinaires qui ont été touchées par l’AVC</em></strong><br>Nommée en l’honneur de Louise et Frank Nieboer, cette conférence reconnaîtra des personnes exceptionnelles qui ont subi un AVC ou dont une ou un proche en a subi un, et qui ont transformé avec altruisme leur expérience en une mission visant à aider d’autres gens au parcours similaire.Louise, qui a subi un AVC à l’âge de 32 ans, était un modèle incroyable. Aux côtés de son mari Frank, elle a milité avec passion pour l’amélioration des systèmes de soins, des services et du soutien qui aident les personnes vivant avec les séquelles d’un AVC à mener une vie satisfaisante dans laquelle elles jouent un rôle actif.En 2026, la conférence sera présentée dans le cadre du Congrès canadien de l’AVC qui se tiendra à Banff, en Alberta, du 23 au 26 mai 2026. Celui-ci est organisé conjointement par la plateforme CanStroke Essais post-AVC et la plateforme de formation clinique StrokeCog. <br><br><strong><em>Soulignez la contribution d’une personne qui a changé la vie des gens vivant avec les séquelles d’un AVC au pays.</em></strong><br><br>L’honneur de présenter la conférence Nieboer revient à une personne, un couple ou une famille qui a eu une incidence considérable, durable et positive sur le rétablissement après un AVC, les systèmes de soins de l’AVC ou le soutien aux personnes ayant une expérience vécue de l’AVC au Canada.Si vous connaissez une personne qui mérite cette reconnaissance majeure, n’hésitez pas à proposer sa candidature. <em>Il n’est pas autorisé de poser sa propre candidature.</em> De plus amples renseignements, y compris les critères de sélection et le processus de dépôt de candidature, se trouvent sur le site Web des Pratiques optimales de soins de l’AVC au Canada – <strong><u><a href="https://canadianstroke.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5c1702ba497cbf2917bab0f90&amp;id=7a412c7cc4&amp;e=98a1bb307e">En savoir plus.</a></u></strong><br><br><strong>Les candidatures sont acceptées jusqu’au lundi 15 décembre 2025 à la fermeture des bureaux.</strong>Nous vous prions de diffuser cette annonce dans la communauté de l’AVC au pays.Veuillez présenter vos candidatures et transmettre toute question au sujet de cette conférence à Laurie Charest à l’adresse <a href="mailto:laurie.charest@heartandstroke.ca">laurie.charest@heartandstroke.ca</a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations to all the CanStroke Recovery Trials Researchers who have received Editors Choice awards in the Journal of Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair! This designation is reserved for articles with the highest quality, impact, significance, and scientific interest. You can read the articles here: Simpson LA, Barclay R, Bayley MT, et al. A Randomized Control Trial ... <a title="Editors Choice Awards" class="read-more" href="https://canadianstroke.ca/featured-news/editors-choice-awards/" aria-label="Read more about Editors Choice Awards">Read more</a></p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Congratulations to all the CanStroke Recovery Trials Researchers who have received Editors Choice awards in the Journal of Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair! This designation is reserved for articles with the highest quality, impact, significance, and scientific interest. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can read the articles here:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Simpson LA, Barclay R, Bayley MT, et al. A Randomized Control Trial of a Virtually Delivered Program for Increasing Upper Limb Activity After Stroke. <em>Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair</em>. 2024;39(3):179-189. doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/15459683241303702">10.1177/15459683241303702</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">De Las Heras B, Rodrigues L, Cristini J, et al. Investigating the Acute and Chronic Effects of Cardiovascular Exercise on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Early Subacute Stroke. <em>Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair</em>. 2025;39(8):653-665. doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/15459683251342150">10.1177/15459683251342150</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Rodrigues L, Moncion K, De Las Heras B, et al. Modulating Brain Excitability with Cardiovascular Exercise in Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial.&nbsp;<em>Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair</em>. 2025;39(10):801-813. doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/15459683251351883">10.1177/15459683251351883</a></p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Two recent articles in The New York Times have highlighted stroke recovery research led by CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform Principal Investigator Dr. Sean Dukelow at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. These stories underscore the significance of one of they key trials on the CanStroke Platform as well as highlights the momentum for developing new therapies ... <a title="CanStroke in the New York Times" class="read-more" href="https://canadianstroke.ca/featured-news/canstroke-in-the-new-york-times/" aria-label="Read more about CanStroke in the New York Times">Read more</a></p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Two recent articles in <em>The New York Times</em> have highlighted stroke recovery research led by CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform Principal Investigator Dr. Sean Dukelow at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. These stories underscore the significance of one of they key trials on the CanStroke Platform as well as highlights the momentum for developing new therapies that can improve long-term outcomes for people living with stroke.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The first article describes the <strong>CAMAROS (<strong>Ca</strong>nadian <strong>Ma</strong>raviroc <strong>R</strong>andomized Controlled Trial To Augment Rehabilitation <strong>O</strong>utcomes After <strong>S</strong>troke</strong>) trial, a multi-centre cross Canada study investigating whether the drug Maraviroc can enhance neuroplasticity and extend the window for brain recovery following stroke. The Calgary team is one of several partners contributing to this trial, which builds on previous preclinical and clinical observational evidence that targeting the CCR5 receptor may help the brain repair itself more effectively. CAMAROS is currently recruiting directly out of in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation units across 15 sites. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The second article highlights a the recent clinical trial looking at <strong>transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)</strong> combined with intensive speech therapy for patients with post-stroke aphasia. Led by Dr. Dukelow’s team, this study suggests that TMS may help restore more efficient language networks, even months after the initial injury. Future clinical trials will look to explore this on a larger scale. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Together, these projects demonstrate how advances in neuroscience are challenging older assumptions that recovery after stroke is strictly limited. Instead, emerging evidence points to the brain’s capacity for meaningful reorganization when supported by targeted, evidence-based interventions.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We are grateful to the patients and families who partner with us in this research, and to the dedicated team of clinicians, scientists, and collaborators who are working to expand what is possible in stroke recovery.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Read more in <em>The New York Times</em>:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/science/neuroscience-brain-injury-pill.html">A Pill to Heal the Brain Could Revolutionize Neuroscience</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/science/neuroscience-brain-injury-pill.html">3 Psychiatric Tools That Could Boost the Brain&#8217;s Natural Healing</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213424">Low, Trevor A., et al. &#8220;Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined With Multimodality Aphasia Therapy for Chronic Poststroke Aphasia: A Randomized Clinical Trial.&#8221; <em>Neurology</em> 104.6 (2025): e213424.</a></p>



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