A Unique Opportunity for Clinical Trials Research Training
The Canadian Neurodevelopmental Research Training Platform (CanNRT) is proud to announce the launch of the CanNRT-IMPaCT Fellowship, a collaborative initiative with IMPaCT (Increasing Capacity for Maternal and Paediatric Clinical Trials). This fellowship is specifically designed for researchers in the neurodevelopmental field who are interested in enhancing their skills in designing, conducting, and communicating clinical trials focused on perinatal and child health in Canada.
For the 2024-2025 competition, CanNRT and IMPaCT are jointly funding two priority awards, ranging from $35,000 to $70,000 CAD. The selected recipients for this year are:
1. Danielle Baribeau, MD, PhD (pictured, right)
Early Career Researcher, Holland Bloorview’s Child Development Program
Dr. Baribeau studies how fluoxetine may improve brain function in people with KCnC1-related conditions through a specialized clinical trial.
2. Karim Mithani, MD/MEng (pictured, left)
Doctoral student, Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto
Dr. Mithani’s work focuses on using deep brain stimulation to explore how targeting specific brain regions, like the nucleus accumbens, might help reduce severe self-injurious behaviour in autistic children and individuals with other neurodevelopmental conditions.
The CanNRT-IMPaCT Fellowship provides a one-year immersive learning experience, pairing fellows with experienced mentors and establishing clear deliverables to ensure meaningful professional development. Additionally, fellows will have the opportunity to participate in the IMPaCT annual conference and the CanNRT Annual Summer School, further enhancing their training and networking potential.
“The collaboration between CanNRT and IMPaCT creates new training opportunities and financial support for emerging researchers,” writes Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou, CanNRT Priority Area Lead.
“For those interested in advancing their careers in clinical trials research, the CanNRT-IMPaCT Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to develop methodological expertise and gain practical experience as well as make valuable connections in the field.”
To learn more about CanNRT Fellowships and how you can be a part of this initiative, visit our website.
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The Canadian Neurodevelopmental Research Training (CanNRT) Platform is a collaborative training hub that supports sustainable and equitable pathways for early career researchers in neurodevelopment across Canada through cross-sector learning, mentorship, and connectivity. CanNRT is proudly powered by the Azrieli Foundation.
