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Kate Placide
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Nature enthusiast, plant lover, and mom to two | Curious about AI, politics, research, the brain & the outdoors 🌿
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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...
September 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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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.
August 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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...
New incentive program launched by City of London to boost housing near transit | City of London
The City of London has launched a new financial incentive to encourage mixed-use and residential development in key transit-accessible areas.
london.ca
May 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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🧪 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
April 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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...
March 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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
March 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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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.
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
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...
www.cbc.ca
February 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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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...
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
www.events.westernu.ca
February 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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
February 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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
February 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
🚨 Unpopular Opinion 🚨

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
February 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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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.
February 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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
February 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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
🔗 www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-disru...
#Innovation #FutureOfResearch
From Disruption to Opportunity: Adaptability Intelligence for Innovation
Learn how to turn challenges into opportunities in the MedTech industry at our event on date!
www.eventbrite.ca
January 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
💭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?🤔
January 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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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...
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...
sciencepolicy.ca
January 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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!
a green snake with the words shedding old habits for new
ALT: a green snake with the words shedding old habits for new
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January 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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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...
January 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM