The Brain Repair Centre is a research venture whose members share a powerful vision: to discover and develop the means to prevent, repair and even reverse damage to cells and synaptic connections in the brain and spinal cord. In so doing, they aim to provide years of good-quality life to the many thousands of people who suffer from debilitating illnesses and injuries of the nervous system.The mission of the BRC is to provide programs and services to advance neuroscience discovery, improve neurological clinical care and contribute to the Nova Scotia economy through research, innovation and world-wide partnerships.