Western University is receiving $2.9M from Brain Canada for the Mesoscopic Integrated Neuroimaging Data (MIND) Platform, a project led by Western Schulich Professor Ali Khan. The platform creates high-resolution images of brain structure and activity using high-powered MRI and lightsheet microscopy. The platform will foster international collaboration by enabling scientists from around the world to use an online portal to submit samples and analyze data. “For the first time, we can examine the entire brain, connect microscopic pathology with large-scale networks, and explore how disease spreads,” said Khan. “It’s a powerful step forward in understanding—and eventually treating—neurological disorders.” The funding is part of a broader investment into research platforms focused on brain health discovery, data sharing, and open science collaboration.
