The Blood-Brain Barrier Labs
We study neurovascular function and its role in brain disease
Who We Are
We are a team of neuroscientists, clinicians, engineers, computer scientists, chemists, and mathematicians, working together to study the blood-brain barrier and its interactions with components of the neurovascular unit. The Blood-Brain Barrier labs are located at: Dalhousie University, Halifax and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva but we are one team.
What We Study
The Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) is a unique anatomical and physiological interface between the circulation system and the central nervous system (CNS), designed to maintain homeostasis within the extravascular-extracellular brain environment and preserve normal brain functioning.
We study the role of the neurovascular unit and BBB integrity of the normal brain and in the pathogenesis of brain disorders such as:
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stroke
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epilepsy
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brain trauma
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psychiatric disorders
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neurodegenerative diseases
Our labs are multi-disciplinary, combining pre-clinical research in experimental models of brain diseases and clinical studies using brain imaging techniques in patients. We use a variety of methodologies including neurophysiological recordings, intravital microscopy and magnetic resonance imaging, histopathology, and molecular biology. We develop new approaches for the identification of brain and retinal damage for early disease detection, intervention, and follow-up treatment efficacy.
The Friedman Lab Best Presentation at "Tomorrow: State of Mind" Conference
"Breaking Barriers: From a Diseased to Healthy Brain"
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Watch Jamil present his research at the Falling Wall world finals. He won that Atlantic Falling Wall award!
February 2022
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