Graphic is a purple poster with some detailing. Detailing includes squiggly white lines, hearts, and two hands with a heart. Text reads: "Are you an unpaid caregiver for someone living with dementia in Canada? Researchers at the University of Victoria would love to hear from you! You can help by taking part in an online study about caregiver resilience — the ability to adapt, grow and do well even when facing tough situations. We hope the results of this study will help create better supports and services for caregivers. The study includes 2 parts: 1) online survey (~45-60 minutes) 3) optional online cognitive tasks (similar to brain games; ~30 mins) Study Payment: -$15 gift card of your choosing for completing the survey OR -$25 gift card of your choosing AND raffle entry for prizes up to $500 for completing the survey and cognitive tasks Interested? Contact us at resilientcarestudy@uvic.ca or scan the QR code in the poster to to set up a 5-10 minute screening phone call. " Also includes a QR code leading to the study website

Are you an unpaid caregiver for someone living with dementia in Canada? We'd love to hear from you!

Contact us at resilientcarestudy@uvic.ca or scan the QR code in the poster to to set up a 5-10 minute screening phone call.
#caregivers #resilience #dementiaresearch #clinicalpsychology

Evaluating the Kidney Research Scientist Core Education and National Training (KRESCENT) Program: A 20-Year Qualitative Thematic Analysis - Ian D. Petula, Alison F. Chung, Jamie E. Knight, Sunny Hartw... Background: The Kidney Research Scientist Core Education and National Training (KRESCENT) program was established to enhance kidney research capacity in Canada ...

We're excited to share an articile recently published in the Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease! This article presents a qualitative analysis on participants’ experiences in the Kidney Research Scientist Core Education and National Training (KRESCENT) program. doi.org/10.1177/2054...

The KRESCENT program was established to enhance #kidneyresearch capacity in Canada. Researchers at the @uvicbrainlab.bsky.social used a #qualitativeresearch approach to gain insight into participants' experiences. @csnscn.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1177/2054...

More photos of our fantastic Making Waves presenters!#psychologyresearch #undergraduateresearch #canadianresearch

We're enthusiastic to share that many of our lab members presented at Making Waves, UVic's undergraduate Psychology conference!

Congratulations to everyone who presented, and thank you for representing the BRAIN Lab at Making Waves!!
#psychologyresearch #undergraduateresearch #canadianresearch

We're pleased to share that Dr. Paterson won the 2025 Catalyst Grant for her project entitled "Modelling the Impacts of Life Course Enrichment and Depletion Factors on Cognitive Aging and Brain Health Trajectories using Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Data". #agingresearch #clsa #cognitiveaging

Infographic titled “Baycrest Defy Dementia”. Design features Baycrest's Defy Dementia logo, which is a blue animated brain with large circular dots and lines. The background of the graphic is black with orange text and blue detailing. It includes sections: 1. Dementia 101: This important Dementia 101 episode guides us through a candid caregiver experience, and breaks down dementia "basics". 2: Guest Speaker 1: Alexandra and Anna Aguzzi: Alexandra, a retired civil servant, is the main caregiver to her mom, Anna. Following the death of her husband, Anna picked up a paintbrush and transformed a hobby into a life's pashion, becoming a successful painter, She is now a resident of Baycrest, following a diagnosis of Alzheimer's with Lewy body dementia. 3. Guest Speaker 2: Dr. Valerie Sim: Dr. Sim is an Associate Professor in the Division of Neurology at the University of Alberta, as well as a Scientist at the University's centre for Prions and Protein Folding Diseases. She conducts multi-level dementia research and cares for people living with complex neurological problems. At the bottom of screen, URL listed: defy dementia,org

We invite you to check out the most recent episode of Baycrest's Defy Dementia podcast: Dementia 101!
This episode breaks down the “basics” of dementia, and discusses experiences of supporting a loved one.

Tune in at defydementia.org, or anywhere you get your podcasts!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Defy Dementia Virtual Meet the Experts - The Heart of a Healthy Brain. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. For our next virtual session, join us for a live conversation where you can ask experts your questions about how caring for your heart can also help keep your brain healthy across the lifespan. What ...

Join Baycrest for: The Heart of a Healthy Brain

This virtual session will include a live conversation about how caring for your heart can help keep your brain healthy across the lifespan.

When: Thursday, February 26, 2026. 10:30-12:00 PM EST
Where: Zoom (Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...)

Are you an older adult interested in participating in a study looking at how life stressors impact your health or thinking abilities?

Eligibility:
🔶Adults 65 or older
🔶In-person testing at UVic
🔶Right handed
🔶English speaking

Receive a $40 giftcard!

Email COAST_study@uvic.ca
or scan QR code

Baycrest's latest Defy Dementia podcast episode, "Getting Out from Under Depression" is now live!

In this special episode, they discuss the relationship between depression and dementia. Tune in at DefyDementia.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

We' re excited to share that Dr. Paterson will be part of an exciting webinar with Baycrest's Defy Dementia podcast!🐶 This will be held TOMORROW, January 12th, from 3-4:30 PM EST.

They’ll explore how pets may support dementia risk-reduction factors.

Register here: us06web.zoom.us/.../register...

Baycrest Centre - Episode 30 Baycrest is a research and teaching hospital for the elderly in the North York district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Dr. Paterson teamed up with Baycrest to investigate how an everyday dog walk may boost brain health through dementia risk-reduction factors including physical activity, well-being, social connection, and cognitive engagement. Tune in at defydementia.org, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Image of a cartoon orange shirt, with the writing "National Day for Truth & Reconciliation"

Today is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. We honour those impacted by the legacy of residential schools and reflect on how the actions of Canada’s government and churches continue to affect Indigenous communities today.

For more resources, visit: www.uvic.ca/event/orange...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! You are not alone, and there are always resources to support you.

Here is a link to mental health resources on our website: brainlab.uvic.ca/resources/.

#MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth #Health #ClinicalPsychology

Brain Art Contest 2025 - University of Victoria Theme: Community & Mental Health Hosted by UVic’s Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health (IALH), the CARING Dementia Collaborative, and the Mental Health Rese...

Call for submissions to the Brain Art Contest 2025 – hosted by UVic’s Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health, the CARING Dementia Collaborative, and the Mental Health Research Cluster!

This year's theme is Community & Mental Health.

Find out more: www.uvic.ca/research/cen...

#BrainArt2025

Recruitment poster for study called Pain, Cannabis, and Aging. Caption: Participate in a study looking at the effects of cannabis use on physical, mental, and brain helth in adults with chronic pain! Are you eligible? -Adults aged 45 and older -Chronic pain (>3 months) -Living in Canada -Either: Do NOT use cannabis OR Use cannabis regularly What will I be asked to do? 1. Online survey (~60 minutes) 2. Online brain activities (~30 minutes) 3. You will receive a $20 gift card for your participation Interested in participating? 1. Check out our website: brainlab.uvic.ca 2.Send us an email: pain_cannabis_study@uvic.ca

Psychology researchers at UVic need your help to understand the impact of chronic pain on
health outcomes! You will receive a gift card for your participation. Please visit
brainlab.uvic.ca/recruiting-r... for more info!

Congratulations to our lab members Leah Derry, Taleesha Hall, Jasmeen Khella, and Ian Petula for presenting their research at Making Waves, Uvic Psi Chi’s Undergraduate Research Conference in Psychology!

You’ve all done a tremendous job. Thank you for representing the BRAIN Lab!

In honour of Kidney Health Month we want to share insights into The Kidney Research Scientist Core Education and National Training (KRESCENT), a program dedicated to enhancing kidney research capacity in Canada.

KRESCENT awardees were interviewed to share their experiences with the program.

Participants needed. Are you a student at Uvic who has a neurodevelopmental disorder? Please consider participating. We want to better understand the social well-being and emotional health of neurodiverse university students and how they perceive peer support. Participation in the study would mean completing a 10-15 minute online survey with a subset of participants being invited to complete a follow-up interview. Participants will receive entries into a raffle draw for participation! If you would like to learn more about this study, scan the QR code in the post or email brain@uvic.ca! Conducted by: Dr. Theone Paterson, Associate Professor at UVIC. Jasmeen Khella is a psychology honour's undergraduate student completing this study under the supervision of Dr. Paterson.

We're currently recruiting for a study!

We want to better understand the social well-being and emotional health of neurodiverse university students and how they perceive peer support.

If you would like to learn more about this study, scan the QR code in the post or email brain@uvic.ca!

February spotlight!🌟
Coming from the @uvicbrainlab.bsky.social at the University of Victoria, TCN would like to spotlight a recent article pertaining to teleneuropsychological normative data! Click the link below to read their article! #teleneuropsychology #TCN

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Post is a "Call for Applicants" for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Psychology) by the BRAIN Lab and Rush Slow Lab at Uvic. Bullet points under the "Job Description": -Conduct research supporting BRAIN & Rush Slow Labs initiatives. -Apply for grants & secure funding. -Collaborate w/ faculty, staff, students, & other stakeholders. -Publish & present research findings. -Contribute to academic community through teaching, mentoring, and/or outreach activities. -Prepare reports & documentation as required. Bullet points under the "Requirements for this role": -PhD in health or cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, or a related field (by start date). -Research experience: cognitive aging & decline, neurological disorders, and/or mobile health. -Strong statistical skills: longitudinal data analysis, familiarity with R, and/or other relevant software. -Collaborative skills: works well with a diverse group of community members, staff, faculty, & technicians.

The BRAIN Lab & Rush Slow Lab at the University of Victoria invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) position in the Department of Psychology!

Check out the full job posting: brainlab.uvic.ca/careers/

#Postdoc #Psychology #Neuropsychology #ResearchJobs #UVic #Hiring

A graphic detailing "What We Study": Aging and illness, Neuropsychological symptoms of illness, mHealth technology, Vaccine hesitancy, Cognitive decline, Psychosocial effects of illness, Mental health, Health promotion

Hello BlueSky, allow us to introduce ourselves!

As part of the Psychology department at the University of Victoria, the BRAIN lab seeks to explore the nuances of human nature that arise with aging and changes in health. Here are some of the topics we study!