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Creyos Health Announces Addition of Dementia Screening, Testing, and Care Planning to its Online Platform
April 09, 2024Supporting the entire dementia care continuum, this scientifically validated online protocol, backed by one of the largest normative databases in ...
Mouse Translational Research Acceleration Platform receives new Canada Foundation for Innovation funding
March 14, 2024The platform supports researchers in better understanding brain function in health and disease, as well as advances in diagnosis and treatment for ...
Western spin-off secures over $2M in seed funding for cancer care robotics system
March 13, 2024Tenomix’s tech aims to improve lymph node detection in colorectal cancer tissues
New study expands understanding of brain blood flow and neurological disorders
March 07, 2024Western, Maastricht University researchers develop non-invasive method to study hippocampus region
Behind the Research: Western examines the brain’s secrets
February 28, 2024President Alan Shepard in conversation with professors Lisa Saksida and Ravi Menon on the latest advances in neuroscience and cognition
Western Award of Excellence winners help others succeed
January 26, 2024Fay Harrison is being celebrated for her work as an “outstanding research administrator and leader” who “makes life easier for ...
New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies
January 12, 2024Neuroscientist Adrian Owen partners with U.K. science museum in research driven by immersive video games
New math approach provides insight into memory formation
December 05, 2023Western neuroscientists analyze timing of brain activity patterns in new study
Meeting of the minds
November 22, 2023Inaugural meeting for McGill-Western Initiative for Translational Neuroscience connected leaders from academia, private, public, and philanthropic ...
Seinfeld provides insight into how our brains understand and appreciate humour: Study
November 13, 2023Neuroscientists studied participants watching classic TV series in fMRI scanner
Olympic medalist shares mental health journey at BrainsCAN Research Impact Day
October 26, 2023Jen Kish, one of Canada's best rugby players, explained the toll concussions had on her mental health during her keynote address at BrainsCAN ...
BrainsCAN Research Impact Day: an opportunity to recognize the diverse impacts of our research community
July 13, 2023BrainsCAN Research Impact Day is an opportunity to recognize the diverse impacts that our research community produces, including social, economic, ...
Touchscreens and strawberry milkshakes: Investigators learn more about how our brain’s reward systems work
February 21, 2023Using strawberry milkshakes, mouse models of disease, cutting-edge fibre optic technology, and touchscreens, researchers at Schulich School of ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
New research task studies memory encoding
November 29, 2021Forgot where you parked your car? It would happen more frequently without the brain’s ability to distinguish between similar events. ...
New study makes sense of sensory processing in autistic children
November 15, 2021Results of a recent study on sensory abilities in autistic children may have positive consequences to the way supports are provided to them, ...
BrainsCAN Year Five Highlights
September 23, 2021Five years ago, BrainsCAN received funding from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) to support high-impact/high-reward research with ...
Unlocking dementia: Finding memories through music
September 21, 2021It’s a warm summer evening. You’re driving in your car when a song comes on that suddenly reminds you of an experience you had many ...
BrainsCAN Summer Internship Program brings neuroscience research to life for Western undergraduates
September 16, 2021Ashini Peiris was a third year undergraduate student looking to continue her neuroscience research over the summer when she received an email ...
Q&A: The risks of cannabis use during pregnancy
June 30, 2021We know that alcohol and pregnancy don’t mix. Those who are expecting are told to steer clear of raw fish, unpasteurized dairy, and certain ...
Jody Culham named Canada Research Chair for innovative immersive neuroscience methods
June 15, 2021One year after earning a New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration grant, Jody Culham, Professor in the Department of Psychology and ...
BrainsCAN's statement on the tragic killing of Daunte Wright
April 15, 2021BrainsCAN stands in solidarity with the Black community, who continue to experience painful reminders of social injustice. The recent murder of ...
Neuroscientists show planning ahead is key for controlling movement on and off the court
March 31, 2021When Fred VanVleet brings the basketball up the court, the Toronto Raptors guard needs to read the defence and decide his next move while still ...
Results Announcement: BrainsCAN Accelerator Internal Granting Program
March 12, 2021The eighth round of BrainsCAN’s Accelerator Internal Granting Program results have been announced. Two, two-year projects were funded under ...
Q&A: Lisa Saksida honoured as a powerful advocate for women in STEM
November 30, 20202020 has been a big year for Lisa Saksida, professor of physiology and pharmacology at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and BrainsCAN ...
New discoveries pave the way for eating disorder treatments
November 09, 2020Anorexia is the mental illness with the highest mortality rate; 10 per cent of those affected will die, according to the National Eating Disorder ...
BrainsCAN joins forces with a world-leading institute in dementia research
October 01, 2020BrainsCAN is expanding its international collaboration once again by partnering with the UK Dementia Research Institute Ltd. (UK DRI), well-known ...
Science unites researchers over 10,000 km apart during pandemic
September 28, 2020A paper published today in Nature Methods by BrainsCAN-aligned researchers in collaboration with Miao Jing, Yulong Li and other neuroscientists at ...
BrainsCAN takes action to remove barriers with postdoctoral program special call
September 16, 2020On June 5, BrainsCAN’s Executive and EDI Committees released a statement on anti-Black racism, indicating our commitment to an equitable and ...
Royal Society celebrates Western scholars
September 08, 2020For many Canadian scholars, being elected into the Royal Society of Canada is a crowning achievement of their careers. To neuroscientist Lisa ...
Gaps in medical device industry inspire innovative company
August 06, 2020Four and half million Canadians and Americans use a walker to help their mobility, but unfortunately, falls while using one are not uncommon and ...
Nicole Kaniki and Bertha Garcia named special advisors on anti-racism
August 06, 2020Dr. Nicole Kaniki and Dr. Bertha Garcia will help Western lay the foundation for a sustained strategy to combat racism on campus. Effective ...
Study confirms new pathway for Alzheimer’s disease degeneration
June 29, 2020A Western University study has confirmed a new pathway for Alzheimer’s disease degeneration. Published in the journal Brain, the study ...
Q&A with Alexandra Levine and Blake Butler: Proud to support Pride in research communities
June 29, 2020BrainsCAN has emphasized equity and inclusion as a core objective to building a thriving and successful research enterprise. In the midst of a ...
BrainsCAN and Cardiff awarded the Sêr Cymru Strategic Partnership Accelerator Award
June 16, 2020Western University’s BrainsCAN and the College for Biomedical and Life Sciences at Cardiff University have been awarded a Strategic ...
BrainsCAN survey uncovers new insights into the quality of life of dementia care partners
June 10, 2020A survey of Alzheimer Society clients in London and the surrounding area has uncovered new insights into the impact dementia has on care partners ...
BrainsCAN statement on acts of racism
June 05, 2020The BrainsCAN initiative stands in solidarity with the Black community who are experiencing the hurt and painful reminders of their lived ...
Amnesia and memory processing: Q&A with Dr. Stefan Köhler
June 04, 2020Imagine suffering a traumatic brain injury that erases all memories of your personal past, or your ability to create new memories of your future. ...
Q&A with Dr. Adrian Owen: Understanding consciousness
June 01, 2020Consciousness is fundamental to being human. It allows us to understand the world around us. In medicine, consciousness is typically tested by ...
BrainsCAN updates regarding COVID-19
May 21, 2020Over the last two months, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused on-campus research to be put on hold, resulting in delays for BrainsCAN Accelerator ...
Postdoctoral Scholars join BrainsCAN Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
May 12, 2020In recent years, the call for increased equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in research has grown. It’s become a priority for the ...
BrainsCAN and the Florey combine expertise to tackle brain health
April 27, 2020In an effort to better understand the brain, researchers at Western University’s BrainsCAN have teamed up with researchers from The Florey ...
BrainsCAN launches EDI survey in response to COVID-19
April 23, 2020Over the last two months, the global COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty and disruptions, resulting in difficulties for all. Unless ...
Pandemic forcing food to your emotional rescue
April 15, 2020Feeling stressed? Find yourself reaching for the snack drawer or refrigerator? It’s not uncommon for people to grab a snack when ...
Isolation stress can test those with addictions
April 06, 2020Across Canada, people who face addiction and mental health issues are coming to terms with a new reality – an uncertain future with a period ...
Results Announcement: BrainsCAN Accelerator Internal Granting Program
March 26, 2020The seventh round of BrainsCAN’s Accelerator Internal Granting Program results have been announced. Six, one-year projects were funded under ...
Using technology to unlock the brain's mysteries
March 16, 2020Attempting to solve the brain’s mysteries has been the focus of neuroscientists for centuries. Over the last 25 years, highly specialized ...
Teen eating habits may contribute to adult obesity: New Western research
March 10, 2020LONDON, ONT. -- The familiar expression is ‘you are what you eat,’ but new research out of Western University is putting a twist on ...
Adolescents prone to poor dietary choices, leading to changes in the brain
March 09, 2020A new review paper from Western University has outlined how poor dietary choices in adolescence can lead to changes in the brain. Published March ...
BrainsCAN expands equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives with new role
March 06, 2020BrainsCAN has been pioneering equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives since the development of the original Canada First Research ...
International consortium outlines global vision for open-source NHP imaging database
March 06, 2020In 2018, an international team of researchers, including Western University neuroscientists, Ravi Menon and Stefan Everling, developed the ...
Conference highlights diversity in STEM
February 10, 2020“Math and coding were something I really avoided; I had a fear of it.” Kaitlyn Parks isn’t alone, but as Co-Chair of the ...
Supporting care partners and those with dementia in the workplace
January 21, 2020Imagine spending your career mastering your craft when suddenly, you begin to struggle with tasks that have always seemed simple. Dementia is a ...
Behavioural research gets boost with first open-access database
December 17, 2019Neuroscience researchers at Western University have developed the first open-access repository for raw data from mouse cognitive testing. Called ...
Fellow aims to help others through WORLDiscoveries’ Medical Innovation Fellowship Program
November 01, 2019At an age when many are deciding what to do with their lives, a then-20-year-old Wagner Souza found himself considering the end of ...
Awards announced for sixth round of BrainsCAN Accelerator Internal Granting Program
October 25, 2019The brain is the last frontier in human biology. While researchers have been examining the structure for centuries, there are still many unknowns ...
The brain’s regions work together when it comes to skilled motor sequences
October 03, 2019Many skills, such as typing, playing an instrument or tying a knot, rely on complex sequences of movements. Despite being common activities, ...
BrainsCAN partnership aims to showcase impact of dementia support
September 20, 2019Tony Paul and his wife Susan were teenagers when they met in London. Now married 45 years, they have raised two children and are proud ...
Highlighting three years of BrainsCAN support
September 16, 2019Since 2016, BrainsCAN has funded and supported high-impact/high-reward research to help transform the way brain diseases and disorders are ...
Researchers find left- and right-handers share similarities in the brain when it comes to numbers
August 27, 2019Left- and right-handers may write with different hands, but the brain processes numbers the same way for both. In a new Registered Report, ...
Yalda Mohsenzadeh joins BrainsCAN Computational Core
August 14, 2019On August 1, the newest member of BrainsCAN’s Computational Core, Yalda Mohsenzadeh began at Western. Mohsenzadeh joined the Computational ...
Western University develops first-of-its-kind task-based map of the human cerebellum
July 22, 2019It is the second largest structure in the human brain and contains more neurons than any other area. Tucked under the back of the cerebral cortex, ...
BrainsCAN Postdoctoral Associates receive CIHR Fellowships
July 17, 2019Two BrainsCAN Postdoctoral Associates are among the most recent awardees of the esteemed Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Fellowship ...
Funding announced for fifth round of BrainsCAN Accelerator Internal Granting Program
June 18, 2019A fifth round of BrainsCAN Accelerator grants have been awarded to impactful cognitive neuroscience programs at Western University. Earlier this ...
Volunteers help unlock deeper understanding
June 13, 2019Finding volunteers has often been the technological equivalent of the carrier pigeon – even if the message goes out, it’s ...
Inaugural touchscreen symposium brings neuroscience researchers to Western
June 05, 2019Two brains are better than one, but more than 100 is even better. Starting today, over 100 neuroscience researchers from around the world are ...
Thinking beyond the neuron
June 04, 2019How does the brain control what information becomes memories and can this be affected by diet and obesity? A new article from Western ...
BrainsCAN contributes to Canada’s new equity, diversity and inclusion program
May 10, 2019Dr. Lisa Saksida, Western University neuroscientist and BrainsCAN’s Co-Scientific Director, understands the importance of an equity, ...
BrainsCAN funding leads to NSERC grant
May 07, 2019Dr. Tim Bussey, a professor in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, used his Accelerator findings to support his recent NSERC research ...
New registry to boost brain research participation
March 25, 2019Neuroscience researchers at Western have long worked with members of the London community to gather data for their studies. Launched this week, ...
The science behind déjà vu and other surprising brain discoveries
March 13, 2019The brain is the last frontier in human biology. It generates our thoughts and emotions; it’s what makes us human. Neuroscience researchers ...
Brain research leads to new discoveries
March 08, 2019Nearly 3.6 million Canadians are currently living with a brain disorder, diminishing quality of life and creating an enormous burden on our ...
Pre-frontal activity can be recipe for obesity
March 01, 2019Finding it impossible to resist that craving for chocolate and potato chips? It may be all in your head – specifically in the part of your ...
New research on why some are big snackers
March 01, 2019New BrainsCAN review suggests a reciprocal relationship between obesity and self-control
February 26, 2019In a review published February 26 in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences, researchers explore the age-old chicken-or-the-egg conundrum but ...
London Brain Bee 2019 encourages next generation of neuroscientists
February 22, 2019For more than 40 years, some of Western University’s most internationally recognized research has come from the field of neuroscience ...
BrainsCAN celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11, 2019Women have made significant contributions to science, yet in 2019, less than 30 per cent of researchers worldwide are women. A diverse ...
Researchers committed to open-science efforts
February 04, 2019Placing collaboration above competition, Western researchers are partnering with more than 300 labs around the world to gain a better ...
BrainsCAN expands globally with Cardiff University partnership
January 25, 2019BrainsCAN, Western University’s neuroscience research initiative, is continuing to expand its global presence with a new memorandum of ...
BrainsCAN builds international collaborations with new research partnership
January 25, 2019BrainsCAN, Western University’s neuroscience research initiative, is building international collaborations with a new memorandum of ...
Q&A with Dr. Jane Rylett: Researching Alzheimer’s Disease
January 19, 2019Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease that affects memory, thinking and behaviour. In Canada, one out of every 13 adults between the ...
Q&A with Marc Joanisse: Understanding Reading Disorders in Children
December 13, 2018On October 22, Professor Marc Joanisse from the Department of Psychology at Western spoke at the London Central Library on the topic of reading ...
Neuroscience grants promote teamwork
November 22, 2018Two of the world’s most accomplished neuroscience centres – Western’s BrainsCAN and McGill’s Healthy Brains for Healthy ...
BrainsCAN Partners with World-Renowned Neuroscience Research Institution
October 25, 2018A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between BrainsCAN, Western University’s neuroscience research initiative, and RIKEN Centre for Brain ...
First Round of BrainsCAN's 2018 Accelerator Grants Announced
October 03, 2018Cognitive disorders and disease affect people all over the world. To better understand and expand our knowledge of the brain, BrainsCAN is funding ...
Why does being familiar with someone’s voice help us understand what they’re saying?
October 01, 2018A new study from Western University’s BrainsCAN initiative shows that familiar voices are easier to understand even if a person ...
Western University contributes to the first open-source NHP imaging database
September 27, 2018BrainsCAN-aligned researchers have collaborated with an international team of researchers to develop the world’s first open-source data sets ...
Shining a Spotlight on Alzheimer’s research for World Alzheimer’s Day
September 20, 2018Every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. In Canada, 564,000 adults are currently living with dementia, and this number is expected ...
Q&A: Building BrainsCAN – A Discussion with Lisa Saksida and Ravi Menon
September 19, 2018Dr. Lisa Saksida is BrainsCAN’s Co-Scientific Director, a Professor in Physiology and Pharmacology, Principal Investigator in the Brain and ...
BrainsCAN celebrates two years of impact
September 16, 2018Two years ago, Western University received the largest research grant in its history. The 7-year, $66 million investment from the Canada First ...
Study: ‘Sound’ differences between age groups
August 21, 2018By exploring differences in the way younger and older adults respond to sounds, Western neuroscientists have found that our brains become more ...
A new study shows that sound impacts you differently as you age
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Study: Brain game doesn’t offer brain gain
July 30, 2018A new Western-led study has debunked claims that getting better at a brain-training game can translate to improved performance in other games and ...
RIKEN CBS Summer Program untangles the brain for BrainsCAN researchers
July 24, 2018From July 9-13, Reichelt and Laidlaw were a joined by approximately forty-five early-career researchers from 13 countries to take part in the ...
New BrainsCAN study rules out major potential target for Alzheimer’s disease drugs
June 29, 2018In a recent study from BrainsCAN, Western’s $66 million Canada First Research Excellence Fund program in cognitive neuroscience, Stefan ...
Grants back Western medical innovation efforts
June 29, 2018Western’s efforts to support a brighter future for medical innovation in Canada got an exciting shot in the arm, thanks to a Burroughs ...
Special Canada Day dawns for neuroscientist
June 29, 2018The sheer, glorious space of the country. Beaches in summer; snow sports in winter. The research opportunities and academic atmosphere. For years, ...
New facility opens its doors to come together
April 16, 2018University officials celebrated the opening of the Western Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB) on April 13. The $47-million facility houses ...
After an accident that left her dead, a second life as an artist
April 13, 2018Three of Vanderidder's paintings—Driving Home, White Out and Black Submarine—hang in the BrainsCAN department of Western ...
Grant looks to bring brain researchers closer together
April 12, 2018The McGill-Western Collaboration Grant program supports neuroscience and neuro-informatics research from new and/or established collaborative ...
Artist’s work a reminder of work to be done
April 12, 2018Vanderidder’s works will hang among Western’s BrainsCAN group, located on the sixth floor of the Western Interdisciplinary Research ...
Federal budget signals commitment to science
March 15, 2018Western researchers are better positioned to undertake cutting-edge work, thanks to the largest investment ever in fundamental science research, ...
Women encouraged to pursue STEM careers, but many not staying
March 08, 2018Lisa Saksida, a cognitive neuroscientist and the scientific director at Western University's BrainsCAN in London, Ont., recently spoke at the ...
STEM conference engages, empowers young women
March 07, 2018Approximately 250 undergraduate students, researchers and volunteers attended the one-day conference, organized by the Western Women in ...
Federal budget makes huge investment in scientific research
March 03, 2018Lisa Saksida, a professor and researcher at Western University, is confident that things are headed in the right direction. “The need for ...
Top scientists headline conference with goal of inspiring young women in STEM
February 27, 2018IYWSTEM runs throughout the day until 5 p.m. in Western’s Great Hall and includes an industry fair, a STEM Graduate Program Expo and an ...
Minister of Science explores ‘amazing work’
January 10, 2018Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan stopped by Western Tuesday to learn about what she calls the “amazing work” being done across the ...
Four scholars named among nation's elite
September 07, 2017The overarching goal of Lisa Saksida’s work is to provide this essential missing component. She has invented a touchscreen-based technology ...
Menon tapped as BrainsCAN Co-Scientific Director
July 11, 2017Ravi Menon knows he and his fellow BrainsCAN researchers are on the clock. “Seven years sounds like a long time. But it is not, in terms of ...
Strengthening Partnerships: Develop sustainable partnerships, networks and global initiatives
January 01, 2017With a goal to reduce the burden of brain disorders affecting nearly 3.6-million Canadians and radically transform humankind’s understanding ...
Newsmakers: Western News looks back on 2016
December 08, 2016It was quite the celebration earlier this year as the largest research grant in the university’s history – a $66-million Canada First ...
Feds applaud BrainsCAN potential to lead the world
September 15, 2016... grant in the university’s history – supporting the BrainsCAN: Brain Health For Life initiative. Already ranked among the best ... ...
Feds back brain research with record-breaking investment
September 08, 2016... of brain disorders. On Tuesday, Western’s BrainsCAN: Brain Health For Life initiative received a $66-million investment ... for ...
Ottawa unveils research fund winners
September 06, 2016Thirteen large-scale initiatives led by universities across Canada are the winners in a high-stakes federal competition aimed at helping the ...
Western University: Western scientists' $66M win goes to their heads
September 06, 2016It took a writing team of 10 Western University scientists locked in a room together for several weeks just to put together the grant application. ...
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