Register now for this free lunch-and-learn to hear about two amazing collaborative neuroscience projects by researchers at @westernu.ca's BrainsCAN and @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social! itn-lunchandlearn-1.eventbrite.ca @maximoprado.bsky.social @mallarchak.bsky.social
Western BrainsCAN
@westernubrainscan.bsky.social
Cognitive neuroscience research initiative at Western University. Transforming brain research in Canada and around the world. Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). https://brainscan.uwo.ca
Western’s Centre for Brain & Mind brings together researchers across disciplines to explore how the brain supports perception, memory, language + more. With cutting‑edge facilities, the Centre fosters collaboration, innovative methods + groundbreaking cognitive neuroscience research: www.uwo.ca/bmi/
This International Women's Day we reflect on the research, drive and investment still needed to improve women's health care. With thanks to @liisagalea.bsky.social and Kendra Loedige for their insights. #IWD2026 More: brainscan.uwo.ca/_news/2026/s...
Today we acknowledge our founding in 1878! Wear your #WesternU gear proudly, attend research webinars, save 18.78% on Western gear and more. Learn more: buff.ly/99XNoVw
Brainhack Western is coming! This fun event March 27-29 includes talks, collaboration, workshops and more. For more details or to register visit: brainhackwestern.github.io
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we encourage women and girls to explore STEM fields and applaud the accomplishments of those working on life-changing research. #IDWGS
🥼🔬This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we asked our female researchers at UHN's Krembil Brain Institute, Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute and Schroeder Arthritis Institute on what inspires their commitment to scientific discovery! 👩🏾👩🏿👩🏼👩🏽👩🏻 #WomenInScience #IDWGS
This exciting event has finally been rescheduled! Join us on Feb. 10 at @westernu.ca for an insightful conversation about SGBA+ in brain research with the insightful @liisagalea.bsky.social and Kendra Loedige moderated by @lisasaksida.bsky.social. Register here: brainscan-sgba-seminar.eventbrite.ca
It's time to register for the Inspiring Diversity in STEM Conference at @westernu.ca on March 7! Come and share your research and hear from some great speakers! Register here: conference.has.uwo.ca/Register/def... @schulichmeddent.bsky.social
Our team is deeply saddened by the loss of former MP Kirsty Duncan. With a background as a scientist, she was a tireless supporter of research and EDI in STEM. During a visit to @westernu.ca last spring she was kind, positive and generous with her time. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.
Join us on Feb 19th + 20th for Neuroscience Research Day! Explore cutting-edge neuroscience research from @songsuwo.bsky.social students & @westernu.ca researchers, networking events + more. Register here: songsuwo.ca/nrd2026 Link for submissions: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
A new podcast created by a team at @westernu.ca shares expert insights into including #EDI-D principles in post-secondary teaching. Learn more: brainscan.uwo.ca/_news/2026/p...
Join us Jan. 29 to hear from former BrainsCAN #researchers who have followed different #career paths after #neuroscience. Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/theres-lif...
The @westernu.ca BrainsCAN team wishes everyone a peaceful and joyful holiday season!
UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Stay tuned for an update in the coming weeks.
Less than a week until our first Impact Seminar! @camhnews.bsky.social 's @liisagalea.bsky.social and @westernu.ca's Kendra Loedige will be discussing SGBA+ in brain research, hosted by our scientific director, @lisasaksida.bsky.social! Get your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/brainscan-...
Less than a week until our first Impact Seminar! @camhnews.bsky.social 's @liisagalea.bsky.social and @westernu.ca's Kendra Loedige will be discussing SGBA+ in brain research, hosted by our scientific director, @lisasaksida.bsky.social! Get your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/brainscan-...
Each year, we come together to honour all who have served our country in times of war, conflict, and peace. #WesternU has been associated with Canada's armed forces throughout our shared history, and many of our members serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. #LestWeForget #LdnOnt
You're Invited! Join us on Nov. 27 for an insightful conversation about SGBA+ in brain research at @westernu.ca moderated by @lisasaksida.bsky.social. Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/brainscan-...
Congratulations to the winners of our Diversity in Neuroscience internship three-minute thesis competition! Jennifer Lee discussed music's impact on how you walk and Mackenzie More presented on testing impulsivity. Watch: youtu.be/dUbTNNTxDrA and youtu.be/M7hpLdI4Z54
3 Minute Thesis - Jennifer Lee
YouTube video by Western's BrainsCAN
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We're proud to support Inspiring Diversity in STEM as they prepare for their 2026 conference. Sign up for this great pre-conference event here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/idstem-fal...
Today, Sept. 30, we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR). This day is dedicated to honouring the children who never made it home and the Survivors of residential schools. It also serves to raise awareness about the intergenerational impacts of these experiences.
It’s official, we are all in! Join us as we continue to drive impactful change for Canada and the world. There's so much to be proud of and so much more to do. #AllinWesternU Learn more: allin.westernu.ca?utm_medium=s...
A new set of #physiology illustrations that are diverse, easy to use, and free are now available thanks to the efforts of a @westernu.ca prof and grad:
Western prof, grad share diverse medical illustrations - Western News
A Western professor and Western graduate created a free, open-source database with diverse medical illustrations to better represent those using them.
news.westernu.ca
Come join our team! We're looking for an experienced lab manager to oversee daily operations for the @tcnlab.bsky.social. Learn more: recruit.uwo.ca
Congratulations to all those recognized for their work, especially BrainsCAN-supported researchers Lyle Muller and Yalda Mohsenzadeh!
Four #WesternU faculty members were recognized by the Ontario government with Early Researcher Awards. Congratulations to Liliana Alvarez, Thomas DeFalco, Yalda Mohsenzadeh and Lyle Muller. 👏 #PurpleAndProud
Sincere thanks to all the panellists who took part our #AAIC25 Featured Research Session on advancing translational success chaired by @maximoprado.bsky.social and Vania Prado. Stacey Sukoff Rizzo, Neil Cashman, Frank Longo and Anoosha Attaran were all exceptional! #neuroscience
Great to have all our leaders out supporting the team and young talent at #AAIC25! Shout out to @lisasaksida.bsky.social, @timbussey.bsky.social, @maximoprado.bsky.social, and Vania Prado.
So much talent from @westernu.ca presenting their cognition and Alzheimer's research at #AAIC25! We are very proud of all of their hard work. Read full abstracts here: touchscreencognition.org/aaic-2025/
If you're at #AAIC25 and want to learn more about what we do, come by booth 710M! You can also learn more about us and some incredible student work here: touchscreencognition.org/aaic-2025/
If you you interested in translational research #AAIC25 and improved rigour in cognitive testing check out the 🐁 2 🧍 approaches to test cognition in identical ways in mice and humans. @touchscreencog.bsky.social get some swag at the Canadian Pavilion.
Our amazing team is busy at #AAIC25 sharing how to bridge the gap in translational research through customized and integrated solutions. The @alzassociation.bsky.social event is the largest international conference on dementia research.