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Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN)
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The Western Institute for Neuroscience was established to bring together and enhance collaboration among basic and applied researchers and clinicians, with expertise in various disciplines and approaches across the neuroscience community.
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Join us at the kNOw-PAIN Conference on March 26th! This one-day conference will feature engaging talks, fascinating speakers + networking opportunities in the dynamic and complex field of pain research, patient care +more. Stay tuned for more info.

Register here: www.knowpain.ca/2026conference
February 12, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Come visit The Harbour at their open house event!

Where: Western Research Parks - 100 Collip Circle, Suite 227
When: Feb 6th, 11:00 am - 2:30 p.m.

Drop in and learn more about our unique clinic and community programs, supporting students and young adults with eating disorders.
February 5, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Please meet the winning NeuroConnect 2 Program project: The PIERS team!

PIERS (Post-secondary Intervention for Eating Disorders) is a collaborative, co-designed program that aims to turn the tides on eating disorder care for post-secondary students.

🔗 win.uwo.ca/research/neu...
February 2, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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WIN is celebrating a landmark achievement in global research recognition. @westernu.ca Psychology prof + co-founder of the Brain & Mind Institute, Mel Goodale was ranked #1 worldwide in the Visual System specialty by ScholarGPS, a leading scholarly analytics platform.

🔗 win.uwo.ca/news/2026/we...
Western’s Mel Goodale Named World’s Top Scholar in Visual Neuroscience - Western Institute for Neuroscience - Western University
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January 28, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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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_...
January 22, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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On Jan 29th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., join us for a special seminar session with past @westernubrainscan.bsky.social researchers! Current students can learn more about the potential career paths in neuroscience post-grad. 🧠

RSVP for this free event here: brainscan-impactseminar2.eventbrite.ca
January 21, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Thanks to all who came out for the #OpenScience "Who owns our Knowledge" panel!

We'd also like to thank the Wave for hosting, + our panelists + moderator for sharing their expertise and knowledge.

Want to learn more about #OpenScience? Check out win.uwo.ca/open_science...
January 16, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Don’t forget to tune in to our #OpenScience panel on Jan 14th on "Who owns our Knowledge?" We will be joined by esteemed researchers, facilitators, and scientists for this topical panel.

RSVP for the panel here: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
January 7, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Meet our panelists for our Jan. 14th "Who owns our Knowledge" #OpenScience AI panel!

Please join us in welcoming Mark Daley, Joanna Redden, Stephen Spong, and James Shelley. The panel will be moderated by Emiko Muraki.

RSVP for the in-person panel here: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
December 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Save the date📆 for an #OpenScience panel on Jan. 14th, 2026 titled "Who owns our Knowledge?"

Interdisciplinary experts will share their knowledge + expertise on intellectual property, AI + equitable access to data.

Stay tuned for more on our panelists!
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Extension reminder ⏳ We are selecting #speakers for the 2026 Canadian #Neuroscience #Seminars Postdoctoral Series 📢
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Apply by Nov. 28, 2025.
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More details: tinyurl.com/72dmv4f8
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Application: tinyurl.com/4h5atuvb
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Join our mailing list: forms.gle/CJEGWiQ8SvkZ...

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November 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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✒️ New blog post by Mircea Zloteanu @mzloteanu.bsky.social

💡 Post-publication reviewing - some reflections
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Post-publication reviewing - some reflections
There is a pedagogic and pragmatic reason to consider post-publication reviews, which I believe are often dismissed. Science is an ever-correcting process, but also a slow process. Academia is a socia...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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An int'l team including WIN members @drmarcj.bsky.social, @laurabatterink.bsky.social + #OpenScience Research Specialist Christine Moreau published an article in CORTEX that revealed insights into neurological dynamics of how children extract patterns from speech.

🔗https://tinyurl.com/sz4tsefu
November 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Are you a student or researcher interested in studying neuroscience abroad? 🧠

Check out the exchange program between @dondersinst.bsky.social + WIN that allows participants to complete short-term exchanges at either institute.

Apply by January 19, 2026!

Learn more:
www.ru.nl/en/donders-i...
November 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Join us Nov 19th at the Southwest Ontario-Parkinson's Research Day!

This one-day, multi-sectoral event will showcase how local researchers + community parters support different stages of the Parkinson’s healthcare journey.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/28abcfdc
November 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Join us on February 6th, 2026 for the annual Western Epilepsy Research Day!

The Western Epilepsy Research Group is proud to present this one-day event showcasing innovative and interdisciplinary research in the field of epilepsy.

Register for the event here: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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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
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Join us on November 13th for a free talk, hosted by the kNOw-PAIN Group, featuring Marco Loggia, Ph.D. titled "Towards a whole-person study of inflammation in human chronic pain."

This talk is available in-person with Zoom available on request. Please see below for more details!
November 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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The CareFit Program is a co-designed, collaborative project supported by @westernu.ca faculty members, community members, government organizations and more. Learn more about each of the faculty members involved in CareFit here!

Read more about CareFit: win.uwo.ca/research/neu...
November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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We at the Western Institute for Neuroscience wish you a happy Halloween!🎃
October 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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.@andpru.bsky.social CRC in Sensorimotor Neuroscience and @schulichmeddent.bsky.social professor and his collaborators recently published in Nature on how our brains not only plan out our actions, but they actually anticipate unexpected disturbances.

Learn more: news.westernu.ca/2025/10/sens...
October 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Join us for a guest lecture by Dr. Sam Chuang, Executive Director, Scientific Advisory Services at Charles River Labs + @westernu.ca alumnus on Nov 5th from 1-2pm!

RSVP for his talk on "Keys to Drug Development Success + Collaborating with CROs" here:
forms.office.com/r/Wd68jiv5ae
October 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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We are pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural NeuroConnect competition - the CareFit Team! 🧠

CareFit is a collaborative, co-designed program that will promote brain health for dementia care providers.

Learn more about this project below:
win.uwo.ca/research/neu...
October 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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This #OpenAccessWeek, the theme “Who Owns Our Knowledge?” asks how communities can reclaim control over what they create, especially in an AI-driven world.

Join us this January for a panel with @westernu.ca's Dr. Mark Daley, Dr. Joanna Redden, James Shelley, and Stephen Spong!
October 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Transparent, trustworthy research starts with us.

This #OpenAccessWeek, take a step toward openness: share a preprint, publish openly, post a dataset, or discuss responsible AI. Small actions create big change! How are you making your research more open?
October 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM