Cognitive neuroscience research initiative at Western University. Transforming brain research in Canada and around the world. Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). https://brainscan.uwo.ca https://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3muexswf3pc2aTen years ago, BrainsCAN set out to transform brain research. Today is our final day. The funding ends. The impact doesn’t. People we supported. Discoveries we enabled. Technologies we developed. Infrastructure we built. Partnerships we created. To everyone who was part of it: thank you. ❤️31 Aug 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3muexswf3pc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3mu2wrnmqws2dTransformative research takes more than great science. For ten years, the BrainsCAN team has worked behind the scenes — building programs, solving problems, removing barriers and helping ambitious research happen. We’re celebrating the people behind the impact, including Reggie our office dog. 🐶27 Aug 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2wrnmqws2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3mttdrp23ec2o“EDI is important because it makes research better.” BrainsCAN has worked to challenge barriers, broaden participation and bring more perspectives to neuroscience. As we enter our final week, we’re proud of the community we’ve helped build — and the impact it will continue to have. @westernu.ca24 Aug 2026 12:50 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttdrp23ec2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3mhqa3rf54c2yRegister now for this free lunch-and-learn to hear about two amazing collaborative neuroscience projects by researchers at @westernu.ca's BrainsCAN and @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social! itn-lunchandlearn-1.eventbrite.ca @maximoprado.bsky.social @mallarchak.bsky.social23 Mar 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqa3rf54c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3mgknf7zvic24This International Women's Day we reflect on the research, drive and investment still needed to improve women's health care. With thanks to @liisagalea.bsky.social and Kendra Loedige for their insights. #IWD2026 More: https://brainscan.uwo.ca/_news/2026/sgbaimpactseminar.html08 Mar 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgknf7zvic24https://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3meobmaexwc2lBrainhack Western is coming! This fun event March 27-29 includes talks, collaboration, workshops and more. For more details or to register visit: brainhackwestern.github.io12 Feb 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3meobmaexwc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3memd4rew6c2lOn this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we encourage women and girls to explore STEM fields and applaud the accomplishments of those working on life-changing research. #IDWGS [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Feb 2026 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3memd4rew6c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3mdv3q7uhz22eThis exciting event has finally been rescheduled! Join us on Feb. 10 at @westernu.ca for an insightful conversation about SGBA+ in brain research with the insightful @liisagalea.bsky.social and Kendra Loedige moderated by @lisasaksida.bsky.social. Register here: brainscan-sgba-seminar.eventbrite.ca02 Feb 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdv3q7uhz22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3mdo6orx5kk2pIt's time to register for the Inspiring Diversity in STEM Conference at @westernu.ca on March 7! Come and share your research and hear from some great speakers! Register here: https://conference.has.uwo.ca/Register/default.aspx?code=C002350 @schulichmeddent.bsky.social30 Jan 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdo6orx5kk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3mdgbr7uwsc2wOur team is deeply saddened by the loss of former MP Kirsty Duncan. With a background as a scientist, she was a tireless supporter of research and EDI in STEM. During a visit to @westernu.ca last spring she was kind, positive and generous with her time. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.27 Jan 2026 17:27 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdgbr7uwsc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3mcxiwwi3ys2fA new podcast created by a team at @westernu.ca shares expert insights into including #EDI-D principles in post-secondary teaching. Learn more: https://brainscan.uwo.ca/_news/2026/podcast_aims_to_educate_educators_on_edi.html21 Jan 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcxiwwi3ys2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3mbyxwc5mmk2zJoin us Jan. 29 to hear from former BrainsCAN #researchers who have followed different #career paths after #neuroscience. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/theres-life-after-a-neuroscience-degree-discover-different-paths-tickets-197816200380409 Jan 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbyxwc5mmk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3malknbkt7k2pThe @westernu.ca BrainsCAN team wishes everyone a peaceful and joyful holiday season!22 Dec 2025 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3malknbkt7k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3m6koqx5dac2bUPDATE: This event has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Stay tuned for an update in the coming weeks. [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Nov 2025 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6koqx5dac2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3m65pcksx4s2zLess than a week until our first Impact Seminar! @camhnews.bsky.social 's @liisagalea.bsky.social and @westernu.ca's Kendra Loedige will be discussing SGBA+ in brain research, hosted by our scientific director, @lisasaksida.bsky.social! Get your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/brainscan-impact-seminar-1-tickets-1849055547919?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl21 Nov 2025 16:29 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m65pcksx4s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3m4b65v32fc2kYou're Invited! Join us on Nov. 27 for an insightful conversation about SGBA+ in brain research at @westernu.ca moderated by @lisasaksida.bsky.social. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/brainscan-impact-seminar-1-tickets-1849055547919?aff=oddtdtcreator28 Oct 2025 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4b65v32fc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3m3n4zjxggc2lCongratulations to the winners of our Diversity in Neuroscience internship three-minute thesis competition! Jennifer Lee discussed music's impact on how you walk and Mackenzie More presented on testing impulsivity. Watch: youtu.be/dUbTNNTxDrA and youtu.be/M7hpLdI4Z54 https://youtu.be/dUbTNNTxDrA20 Oct 2025 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3n4zjxggc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3m2jzfkl3d22gWe're proud to support Inspiring Diversity in STEM as they prepare for their 2026 conference. Sign up for this great pre-conference event here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/idstem-fall-pre-conference-event-tickets-174844930192906 Oct 2025 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2jzfkl3d22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3lyvjxeksjs2kA new set of #physiology illustrations that are diverse, easy to use, and free are now available thanks to the efforts of a @westernu.ca prof and grad: https://news.westernu.ca/2025/09/diverse-medical-illustrations/15 Sep 2025 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyvjxeksjs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3lylgzwjt7c2aCome join our team! We're looking for an experienced lab manager to oversee daily operations for the @tcnlab.bsky.social. Learn more: recruit.uwo.ca11 Sep 2025 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lylgzwjt7c2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/westernubrainscan.bsky.social/post/3lxx64njj4c2yCongratulations to all those recognized for their work, especially BrainsCAN-supported researchers Lyle Muller and Yalda Mohsenzadeh! [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Sep 2025 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:f2ltctgb23s7yo4ucbepkagf/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxx64njj4c2y