Brain Canada - Media Advisory

Brain Canada - Media Advisory


MONTREAL, Feb. 8, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - On February 8, Brain Canada, in
partnership with Bell, will announce the inaugural recipients of the $1
million Bell Mental Health Research Training Awards.



The Training Awards are designed to promote the most talented next
generation of Canadian mental health researchers by providing them with
guidance, mentorship and training under the direction of world-leading
researchers.



Brain Canada and Bell regard this initiative as a signature investment
in Canada's most promising researchers--accelerating their progress and
contribution to our understanding of the brain in order to improve the
health and well-being of Canadians.






WHAT: Announcement of the recipients of the $1 million Bell Mental
Health Research Training Awards



WHO: Clara Hughes, six-time Canadian Olympic medal winner and
national spokesperson for Bell Let's Talk



The Honourable Yonah Martin,Senator (British Columbia)



Mary Deacon, Chair of the Bell Let's Talk mental health
initiative



Inez Jabalpurwala, President and CEO, Brain Canada Foundation



Dr. Max S. Cynader, Director of the Brain Research Centre,
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and UBC



WHERE: UBC Robson Square theatre

800 Robson Street

Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7



WHEN: Friday, February 8, 2013, 10 a.m. PST









SOURCE Bell Canada

Bell Canada

CONTACT: Sebastien Bonneau
Advisor
Public Affairs Advisors Inc.
514 926-7120
sebastien.bonneau@publicaffairsadvisors.com


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