Encouraging research in cardiology, oncology, and psychiatry.

Over $9.5 million has been provided in grants since 2001

The Mach-Gaensslen Foundation of Canada honours the lives of Vaclav F. Mach and Dr. Hanni Gaensslen by supporting research in cardiology, oncology, and psychiatry.

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Aug 31

Creating community, dealing with death: Ottawa’s Healthy End of Life (HELP) project

The multifaceted program transformed how communities cope with illness, loss and grieving. But the project’s end is just the ...

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May 10

A brave research journey for BRAVA: a group intervention to help youth who are thinking about suicide

A plan to help youth experiencing suicidal ideation, as well as their parents or caregivers, had to pivot when the pandemic ...

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Mach-Gaensslen 2023 grant application package
Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research: guidelines and application process