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Congratulations to @westernu.ca. professor Angela Roberts on being recognized as one of the Royal Society of Canada’s newest Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists!

Learn more about the award here: news.westernu.ca/2025/09/roya...

Please repost. The Centre for Functional and Metabolic Mapping is looking for a Preclinical MRI physicist (9.4T and 15.2T Bruker Advance Neo). You will join a team of 14 dedicated staff in Canada's National Ultra-high field MRI platform who also operate 3T and 7T human scanners in the same facility.

Whoever named it a “forgivable loan” clearly wanted to cause chaos. Is it a gift? A debt? A moral test? I applaud the intentions—but come on, #lndont city hall. If you want ppl to actually use a program, maybe don’t make it sound like a trap. @cityoflondonschool.bsky.social london.ca/newsroom/new...

🧪 How can early biomarkers help us develop and monitor better treatments for neurodegenerative diseases? Learn how @maximoprado.bsky.social & @mallarchak.bsky.social explore this using mouse models and imaging tools during their talk at #HBHLSymposium2025. 🧠

Join us on May 6: mcgill.ca/x/iwg

Had a blast working with Nurdan Tokoz on this piece! The world’s changing fast, and growth isn’t just about learning—it’s about unlearning, questioning, and sometimes face-planting into change.

🔗 Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/future...

If any book needs to be a #miniseries, it’s this one. Just finished "Everything for Everyone - An Oral history of the NY Commune 2052-2072"🤯. Thank you @genderhorizon.com & @emanabdelhadi.bsky.social This book is a thought experiment in possibility. #EverythingForEveryone #MakeItAMiniseries

How does nicotine affect cognition and what's the risk? | The Dose | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen Many smokers turn to nicotine gums, patches or lozenges to try and kick the habit. But now, experts say that some non-smokers are using those products to boost attention and fine motor skills. They're...

Many non-smokers are now using nicotine gums, patches, or lozenges to increase productivity. #WesternU professor Steven Laviolette spoke to Dr. Brian Goldman on CBC's The Dose about what nicotine does to your brain.
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PhysPharm Seminar Series | The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, PhD - Events Calendar - Western University March 3, 2025 - Physiology and Pharmacology in partnership with BrainsCAN will be hosting the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, PhD, PC MP on March 3rd at 3:15 pm. - Events Calendar - Western University

Check out this upcoming event featuring two incredible women, the honorable Dr. Kirsty Duncan and TRIDENT research lead @lisasaksida.bsky.social. ♀️🌎🔬!!!

www.events.westernu.ca/events/schul...

A thought-provoking day at Neuroscience Research Day @westernu.bsky.social. The Great Debate tackled whether AI enhances or hinders creativity in scientific research—insightful discussions. So many engaged minds. Looking forward to where these conversations lead! #NRD2025 #AI #Neuroscience

An inspiring night at #NRD2025! Dr. Mariko Sakamoto’s keynote on community-based participatory research showed how collaboration drives real impact in dementia care. Powerful discussions, art, and research in action. #Neuroscience #DementiaFriendly @westernu.bsky.social @westernuwin.bsky.social

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If you're hosting a conference in Canada, charge in CAD. 🇨🇦💸

🍁 Conference in Canada? Price it in CAD.
💰 Want USD? Host it in the U.S.

Simple. 🎤⬇️ #ChargeInCAD

We are looking for motivated post docs. Projects on Alzheimer’s and Synucleinopathy. New mouse models, combined lightsheet/15.2T MRI and high throughput cognitive testing using touchscreens. Perfect for a recent graduate in Neurosciences or related field. Come work with us in 🇨🇦 👊😀🧪 please share.

Why does social media feel like a dumpster fire of hot takes? What if we used it to actually solve problems instead of just reacting? From climate to healthcare to DEMOCRACY, we’ve got real challenges. Looking for ways to turn the heat into action. 🔥 #Collaboration #CommunitySolutions #Adaptability

From Disruption to Opportunity: Adaptability Intelligence for Innovation Learn how to turn challenges into opportunities in the MedTech industry at our event on date!

Excited for Nurdan Tokoz's workshop: From Disruption to Opportunity: Adaptability Intelligence for Innovation on Feb 5! 🚀 Perfect for researchers, MedTech innovators, and anyone navigating change.
📍 Western Research Parks, London, ON
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#Innovation #FutureOfResearch

💭Aren’t ‘likes’ and ‘follows’ so last decade? I am looking for a platform where we actually solve problems instead of chasing internet points. I’m beyond ready for real impact—but will this just become more noise?🤔

Maintaining trust in published scientific research - CSPC Reports of research fraud and mass retractions have combined with populist distrust of expertise to contribute to widespread mistrust of scientific research. This session, composed of panelists with b...

How can we rebuild trust in scientific research?

Join us on February 26 at 12:30PM for the panel "Maintaining Trust In Published Scientific Research," organized by CSPC and @cdnsciencepub.bsky.social and featuring experts in research, ethics, and publishing:

🔗 sciencepolicy.ca/event/mainta...

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Year of the Snake, baby! Let’s channel that famous serpent wisdom—shed the old skin and start fresh, right? Here’s to everyone, everywhere, celebrating together instead of letting our differences kill the party. Let’s keep the good vibes rolling as one big global family. Xīnnián kuàilè!

Western researchers and #WIN members Siobhan Schabrun and @daspainbrain.bsky.social uncover new approach to predicting pain through international collaboration. news.westernu.ca/2025/01/west...