2022
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Western-led study shows cannabis use in teens linked with anxiety, memory loss
December 20, 2022Research finds chronic adolescent cannabis exposure may harm emotional and cognitive brain development
Breaking new ground on ‘untapped’, alternative brain imaging technique
October 03, 2022A new research group is paving Western’s way into a domain with potentially life-changing implications for our access to brain scanning ...
Western graduate students secure funding for Parkinson’s research
September 01, 2022Western’s BrainsCAN and Mitacs work with the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario to provide additional funding opportunities for graduate ...
RIKEN CBS Summer Program Examines Architecture of the Brain
August 23, 2022From July 4-8, early-career researchers from around the world gathered virtually for RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS)’s Summer Program
Western tests minds of The Amazing Race Canada teams during neuroscience challenge
August 16, 2022The Amazing Race Canada is airing on CTV all summer long. On August 16, racers made their way to Western University where viewers got a glimpse of ...
Western research finds insight into memory consolidation through sleep
August 11, 2022New research from Western University neuroscientists, in collaboration with clinicians in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at London Health Sciences ...
Western neuroscientists weigh in on maintaining a healthy brain
July 21, 2022Many of us understand what it takes to maintain a healthy body, but what does it take to maintain a healthy brain? As the most complex organ in ...
New study explores infection effect on fetal brain development
July 21, 2022Western researchers probe how mother’s immune response affects risk of neurodevelopmental disorders
Western researcher’s old cargo bicycle embarks on new journey for charity
July 15, 2022Ark Aid Mission is a community-based organization in London that creates tools and services to help people in need.
Paving paths for equity, diversity, and inclusion at Western and beyond
June 28, 2022Harrison has led the charge at BrainsCAN for equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI)
Causes and consequences of math anxiety in children
June 27, 2022In this webinar, Western University Professor, Dr. Daniel Ansari joined TVDSB System Principal, Scott Askey to discuss the latest research on math ...
BrainsCAN Postdoctoral Associate receives CIHR Fellowship
June 20, 2022DeVuono was one of six Western University trainees to receive a CIHR Fellowship in the 2022 round, and the only researcher in cognitive ...
Western, McGill team up in new neuroscience initiative
May 10, 2022Two of the world’s most accomplished neuroscience research initiatives at McGill and Western University have combined their expertise to ...
Finding treatments for brain diseases
March 31, 2022Western neuroscientists and neurologists are combining efforts to develop more efficient ways to test the effectiveness of medication for ...
Q&A with Priya Kalra: Peering inside the Brain
March 14, 2022Talking, moving, solving problems – everything we do in life is linked to our brain. Connected to the rest of the body by receptors, the ...
New research targets faster diagnosis for Parkinson’s patients
March 11, 2022Five years ago, Alice Jones* noticed she was having trouble wiggling her toes and using her left shoulder for everyday tasks like washing her ...
Western women share reflections on International Women’s Day
March 07, 2022In celebration of International Women’s Day, Western News asked some of Western’s women leaders and professionals to reflect on what ...
Volunteer work helps girls find passion for AI
February 11, 2022Jie Mei has always been passionate about understanding how the brain works. Her interest in computer science, artificial intelligence (AI) and ...
BrainsCAN survey shows Alzheimer Society support leads to $1.3B in health-care savings
January 27, 2022A new survey report from Western University’s BrainsCAN, in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, found programs and services ...
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