Month: May 2019
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How a small worm helped unravel a big mystery in rare disease – SickKids researchers discover the important role of zinc in CCM disease
Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM) is a rare disease that causes anomalies in tiny capillaries that transport blood throughout the brain. The disease manifests as irregularities that resemble raspberries, most often […]
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Multiple Postdoc Positions – Computational and Systems Neuroscience of Recurrence and Dendritic Integration – Centre for Neural Dynamics of the University of Ottawa
Multiple theoretical, computational and experimental neuroscience postdoctoral positions are available immediately at the Centre for Neural Dynamics of the University of Ottawa. Position 1: Theoretical neuroscience and nonlinear/statistical physics focusing […]
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The GPS of neurons now better understood with an IRCM study published in Neuron
Our nerves consist of small cables responsible for circulating information to every part of our body, allowing us, for instance, to move. These cables are actually cells called neurons with […]
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Post-Doctoral Fellow (Mouse Models) – Western University, London ON – Saksida Bussey labs
Two Post-Doctoral Positions Available: Two postdoctoral position are available immediately under the supervision of Dr. Lisa Saksida and Dr. Tim Bussey at the Robarts Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine […]
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Postdoctoral position on neurobiology of motor recovery – Université de Montréal, Dancause laboratory
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Numa Dancause at the University of Montréal in the Dept. of Neurosciences. The lab studies questions related to the mechanisms involved […]
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Tier II Canada Research Chair (Interdisciplinary Studies in Neuroscience) – Tenure Track Full-Time Faculty Position at the rank of Associate or Assistant Professor – Mount Saint Vincent University
Inspired by a strong tradition of social responsibility and an enduring commitment to the advancement of women, Mount Saint Vincent University promotes academic excellence and the pursuit of knowledge through […]
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Professor and Scientific Director, York Visual Neurophysiology Centre, York University
York University (https://www.yorku.ca/) seeks a Scientific Director for our current and planned visual neuroscience facilities. This individual will be appointed as a full-time tenured professorial position at the Associate Professor […]
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Growing up high: Neurobiological consequences of adolescent cannabis use
Canadian neuroscientists offer insights into the long-term effects of adolescent cannabis use Published on Eurekalert, May 25, 2019 Link: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-05/cafn-guh052219.php About one in five Canadian adolescents uses cannabis (19% of Canadians […]
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New approaches to study the genetics of autism spectrum disorder may lead to new therapies
Published on Eurekalert, May 24, 2019 Link: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-05/cafn-nat052019.php Canadian neuroscientists are using novel experimental approaches to understand autism spectrum disorder, from studying multiple variation in a single gene to the investigation […]
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Advocacy Training: Be an effective advocate for science: Be involved & Tell your story
SfN and CAN join forces to bring you advocacy training that explains: Why advocacy matters How you can make an impact How informing lawmakers can advance neuroscience priorities How the […]