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.
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WHAT:
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Announcement of the recipients of the $1 million Bell Mental Health
Research Training Awards
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WHO:
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Clara Hughes, six-time Canadian Olympic medal winner and national spokesperson for
Bell Let's Talk
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The Honourable Yonah Martin, Senator (British Columbia)
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Mary Deacon, Chair of the Bell Let's Talk mental health initiative
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Inez Jabalpurwala, President and CEO, Brain Canada Foundation
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Dr. Max S. Cynader, Director of the Brain Research Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health
Research Institute
and UBC
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WHERE:
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UBC Robson Square theatre
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800 Robson Street
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Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7
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WHEN:
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Friday, February 8, 2013, 10 a.m. PST
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SOURCE: Bell Canada
Sébastien Bonneau
Advisor
Public Affairs Advisors Inc.
514 926-7120
sebastien.bonneau@publicaffairsadvisors.com