SfN Ottawa Chapter
@sfnottawa.bsky.social
Your Ottawa representatives for the Society for Neuroscience 🧠
2018 SfN Chapter of the Year and 2019 CAN Advocacy and Outreach award 🏆
Run by Carleton Neuro grad students
2018 SfN Chapter of the Year and 2019 CAN Advocacy and Outreach award 🏆
Run by Carleton Neuro grad students
It’s that time of year again 🎊 The Neuro Holiday Party is back on Friday December 5 at Ollie’s 🎄
NEW this year: Party games for your entertainment 🤪
Tickets on sale NOW 🎟️ tr.ee/h_JNfi25AG
NEW this year: Party games for your entertainment 🤪
Tickets on sale NOW 🎟️ tr.ee/h_JNfi25AG
November 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It’s that time of year again 🎊 The Neuro Holiday Party is back on Friday December 5 at Ollie’s 🎄
NEW this year: Party games for your entertainment 🤪
Tickets on sale NOW 🎟️ tr.ee/h_JNfi25AG
NEW this year: Party games for your entertainment 🤪
Tickets on sale NOW 🎟️ tr.ee/h_JNfi25AG
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Zachary Kaminsky 🧠
Leveraging Biological and Digital Findings Towards Prevention Efforts in Postpartum Depression and Suicide
When: 11/21 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Leveraging Biological and Digital Findings Towards Prevention Efforts in Postpartum Depression and Suicide
When: 11/21 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
November 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Zachary Kaminsky 🧠
Leveraging Biological and Digital Findings Towards Prevention Efforts in Postpartum Depression and Suicide
When: 11/21 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Leveraging Biological and Digital Findings Towards Prevention Efforts in Postpartum Depression and Suicide
When: 11/21 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Andrew Nicholson 🧠
The Neurobiology of Stress and Trauma: Pathways for Improving Treatment Outcomes
When: 11/14 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
The Neurobiology of Stress and Trauma: Pathways for Improving Treatment Outcomes
When: 11/14 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Andrew Nicholson 🧠
The Neurobiology of Stress and Trauma: Pathways for Improving Treatment Outcomes
When: 11/14 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
The Neurobiology of Stress and Trauma: Pathways for Improving Treatment Outcomes
When: 11/14 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Anna Taylor 🧠
The claustrocortical circuit in acute and chronic pain
When: 11/07 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
The claustrocortical circuit in acute and chronic pain
When: 11/07 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Anna Taylor 🧠
The claustrocortical circuit in acute and chronic pain
When: 11/07 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
The claustrocortical circuit in acute and chronic pain
When: 11/07 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Natalie J. Michael 🧠 @michaellab.bsky.social
Uncovering the cellular and molecular foundations of hypothalamic functions
When: 10/31 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Uncovering the cellular and molecular foundations of hypothalamic functions
When: 10/31 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
October 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Natalie J. Michael 🧠 @michaellab.bsky.social
Uncovering the cellular and molecular foundations of hypothalamic functions
When: 10/31 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Uncovering the cellular and molecular foundations of hypothalamic functions
When: 10/31 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Abstract submission is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Precision Child and Youth Mental Health (PCYMH) International Conference 🧠
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October 22, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Abstract submission is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Precision Child and Youth Mental Health (PCYMH) International Conference 🧠
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This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Gilda Stefanelli 🧠
Histone chaperones and histone variants: orchestrating neurodevelopment and disease
When: 10/17 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Histone chaperones and histone variants: orchestrating neurodevelopment and disease
When: 10/17 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
October 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Gilda Stefanelli 🧠
Histone chaperones and histone variants: orchestrating neurodevelopment and disease
When: 10/17 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Histone chaperones and histone variants: orchestrating neurodevelopment and disease
When: 10/17 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Robert Chen 🧠
Non-invasive brain stimulation for movement disorders
When: 10/03 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Non-invasive brain stimulation for movement disorders
When: 10/03 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
October 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Robert Chen 🧠
Non-invasive brain stimulation for movement disorders
When: 10/03 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Non-invasive brain stimulation for movement disorders
When: 10/03 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Cassandra Morrison 🧠
From Perceived Decline to Detectable Change: Cognitive and Neural Signatures of Subjective Cognitive Decline
When: 09/19 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
From Perceived Decline to Detectable Change: Cognitive and Neural Signatures of Subjective Cognitive Decline
When: 09/19 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
September 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Cassandra Morrison 🧠
From Perceived Decline to Detectable Change: Cognitive and Neural Signatures of Subjective Cognitive Decline
When: 09/19 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
From Perceived Decline to Detectable Change: Cognitive and Neural Signatures of Subjective Cognitive Decline
When: 09/19 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Interested in community outreach, science communication, and grad workshops? Join the SfN Ottawa Chapter! First meeting of the year this Friday at 2 pm at Carleton.
September 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Interested in community outreach, science communication, and grad workshops? Join the SfN Ottawa Chapter! First meeting of the year this Friday at 2 pm at Carleton.
Kicking off this year’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium series with our very own @abizaidalfie.bsky.social 🧠
Ghrelin: what is it good for? Absolutely EVERYTHING!
When: 09/12 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Ghrelin: what is it good for? Absolutely EVERYTHING!
When: 09/12 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
September 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Kicking off this year’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium series with our very own @abizaidalfie.bsky.social 🧠
Ghrelin: what is it good for? Absolutely EVERYTHING!
When: 09/12 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Ghrelin: what is it good for? Absolutely EVERYTHING!
When: 09/12 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
The BMH Art Show is almost here! Here’s what you need to know before this year’s show 🧠🎨🖼️ Are you coming?? 🧚 All proceeds benefit YSB Mental Health
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April 30, 2025 at 3:42 AM
The BMH Art Show is almost here! Here’s what you need to know before this year’s show 🧠🎨🖼️ Are you coming?? 🧚 All proceeds benefit YSB Mental Health
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We’re excited to share that Emma, who won the Ottawa Brain Bee, has made it to the second round of the Canadian National Brain Bee 🐝
Join us in wishing Emma good luck as she competes in the final showdown, which takes place next month at the @canacn.bsky.social meeting 🧠
Join us in wishing Emma good luck as she competes in the final showdown, which takes place next month at the @canacn.bsky.social meeting 🧠
April 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We’re excited to share that Emma, who won the Ottawa Brain Bee, has made it to the second round of the Canadian National Brain Bee 🐝
Join us in wishing Emma good luck as she competes in the final showdown, which takes place next month at the @canacn.bsky.social meeting 🧠
Join us in wishing Emma good luck as she competes in the final showdown, which takes place next month at the @canacn.bsky.social meeting 🧠
Don’t worry🧑🎨! The deadline to submit artwork for this year’s BMH Art Show has been EXTENDED to April 7! Your piece doesn’t need to be finished to make a submission.
Submit your art by filling out this form: form.jotform.com/243603841543...
Submit your art by filling out this form: form.jotform.com/243603841543...
March 31, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Don’t worry🧑🎨! The deadline to submit artwork for this year’s BMH Art Show has been EXTENDED to April 7! Your piece doesn’t need to be finished to make a submission.
Submit your art by filling out this form: form.jotform.com/243603841543...
Submit your art by filling out this form: form.jotform.com/243603841543...
📞 Call for volunteers!
We are now recruiting volunteers to help on the day of the Brain and Mental Health Art Show. As a thank you, volunteers receive FREE ADMISSION 🎟️
🔗 If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here: forms.gle/CYT86VE6kRaJ...
We are now recruiting volunteers to help on the day of the Brain and Mental Health Art Show. As a thank you, volunteers receive FREE ADMISSION 🎟️
🔗 If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here: forms.gle/CYT86VE6kRaJ...
March 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
📞 Call for volunteers!
We are now recruiting volunteers to help on the day of the Brain and Mental Health Art Show. As a thank you, volunteers receive FREE ADMISSION 🎟️
🔗 If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here: forms.gle/CYT86VE6kRaJ...
We are now recruiting volunteers to help on the day of the Brain and Mental Health Art Show. As a thank you, volunteers receive FREE ADMISSION 🎟️
🔗 If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here: forms.gle/CYT86VE6kRaJ...
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Margot Taylor from Sick Kids Hospital 🧠
A new platform for functioning neuroimaging in toddlers and young children: OPM-MEG
When: 03/28 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
A new platform for functioning neuroimaging in toddlers and young children: OPM-MEG
When: 03/28 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
March 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Margot Taylor from Sick Kids Hospital 🧠
A new platform for functioning neuroimaging in toddlers and young children: OPM-MEG
When: 03/28 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
A new platform for functioning neuroimaging in toddlers and young children: OPM-MEG
When: 03/28 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Keith Murai from McGill University 🧠
Molecular and structural complexity of astrocytes in brain health and disease
When: 03/21 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Molecular and structural complexity of astrocytes in brain health and disease
When: 03/21 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
March 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Keith Murai from McGill University 🧠
Molecular and structural complexity of astrocytes in brain health and disease
When: 03/21 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Molecular and structural complexity of astrocytes in brain health and disease
When: 03/21 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
The deadline to submit your art for the Brain and Mental Health Art Show is fast approaching 🏃
Proceeds benefit YSB Mental Health 🧠 www.ysb.ca/services/ysb...
Submit a piece of art for consideration by March 31 by filling out this form 📥 form.jotform.com/243603841543...
Proceeds benefit YSB Mental Health 🧠 www.ysb.ca/services/ysb...
Submit a piece of art for consideration by March 31 by filling out this form 📥 form.jotform.com/243603841543...
March 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The deadline to submit your art for the Brain and Mental Health Art Show is fast approaching 🏃
Proceeds benefit YSB Mental Health 🧠 www.ysb.ca/services/ysb...
Submit a piece of art for consideration by March 31 by filling out this form 📥 form.jotform.com/243603841543...
Proceeds benefit YSB Mental Health 🧠 www.ysb.ca/services/ysb...
Submit a piece of art for consideration by March 31 by filling out this form 📥 form.jotform.com/243603841543...
Hi friends! This is your reminder to submit your art for the Brain and Mental Health Art Show by March 31st! 📥 tr.ee/8C1JAXXo3G
March 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Hi friends! This is your reminder to submit your art for the Brain and Mental Health Art Show by March 31st! 📥 tr.ee/8C1JAXXo3G
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Heather Foulds 🧠
Métis Identity and Culture in Health and Wellbeing
When: 02/07 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Métis Identity and Culture in Health and Wellbeing
When: 02/07 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
February 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Heather Foulds 🧠
Métis Identity and Culture in Health and Wellbeing
When: 02/07 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Métis Identity and Culture in Health and Wellbeing
When: 02/07 at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Are you passionate about neuroscience, education, and community outreach? We need YOU* for Brain Awareness Week at School and at the Museum!
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*Volunteer registration is open to 2–4 year undergrad or grad students in neuroscience, or a related discipline.
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*Volunteer registration is open to 2–4 year undergrad or grad students in neuroscience, or a related discipline.
January 30, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Are you passionate about neuroscience, education, and community outreach? We need YOU* for Brain Awareness Week at School and at the Museum!
tr.ee/5VwMu5k9ZE
*Volunteer registration is open to 2–4 year undergrad or grad students in neuroscience, or a related discipline.
tr.ee/5VwMu5k9ZE
*Volunteer registration is open to 2–4 year undergrad or grad students in neuroscience, or a related discipline.
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Naguib Mechawar from McGill University 🧠
Glia and the lasting impact of early-life adversity on cortical neuroplasticity in humans
When: Today (01/17) at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Glia and the lasting impact of early-life adversity on cortical neuroplasticity in humans
When: Today (01/17) at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
January 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This week’s Carleton Neuro Colloquium speaker is Dr. Naguib Mechawar from McGill University 🧠
Glia and the lasting impact of early-life adversity on cortical neuroplasticity in humans
When: Today (01/17) at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
Glia and the lasting impact of early-life adversity on cortical neuroplasticity in humans
When: Today (01/17) at 11:30 am
Where: HSB 1301
CALLING ALL ARTISTS 📢🎨 Submissions are open NOW & will remain open until March 31st.
We accept all forms of physical art (e.g., paintings, photography, mixed media, ceramics, glasswork, crochet, etc.). Submit art here: tr.ee/8C1JAXXo3G!
DM us with any questions!
We accept all forms of physical art (e.g., paintings, photography, mixed media, ceramics, glasswork, crochet, etc.). Submit art here: tr.ee/8C1JAXXo3G!
DM us with any questions!
January 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
CALLING ALL ARTISTS 📢🎨 Submissions are open NOW & will remain open until March 31st.
We accept all forms of physical art (e.g., paintings, photography, mixed media, ceramics, glasswork, crochet, etc.). Submit art here: tr.ee/8C1JAXXo3G!
DM us with any questions!
We accept all forms of physical art (e.g., paintings, photography, mixed media, ceramics, glasswork, crochet, etc.). Submit art here: tr.ee/8C1JAXXo3G!
DM us with any questions!
SAVE THE DATE 🗓️✍️ The SfN Ottawa Brain and Mental Health Art Show is back! Join us at 6:00 PM on May 3, 2025, at the Glebe Community Centre.
ARE YOU AN ARTIST? 🖼️🎨 Start brainstorming! Art submissions now open: tr.ee/8C1JAXXo3G
Stay tuned for more info! 📣🧚♀️
ARE YOU AN ARTIST? 🖼️🎨 Start brainstorming! Art submissions now open: tr.ee/8C1JAXXo3G
Stay tuned for more info! 📣🧚♀️
January 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
SAVE THE DATE 🗓️✍️ The SfN Ottawa Brain and Mental Health Art Show is back! Join us at 6:00 PM on May 3, 2025, at the Glebe Community Centre.
ARE YOU AN ARTIST? 🖼️🎨 Start brainstorming! Art submissions now open: tr.ee/8C1JAXXo3G
Stay tuned for more info! 📣🧚♀️
ARE YOU AN ARTIST? 🖼️🎨 Start brainstorming! Art submissions now open: tr.ee/8C1JAXXo3G
Stay tuned for more info! 📣🧚♀️