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CAN 2026 Election results2026-05-18
We are happy to announce the results of the 2026 elections – thanks to all the members who participated! Elected member begin their mandate on June 1, 2026 Elected Board members Jo Anne Stratton Vice-President-Elect Secretary-Elect
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 CAN- CIHR-INMHA Brain Star Awards!2026-05-15
The Canadian Association for Neuroscience (CAN) and the Canadian Institutes of Health’s Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (CIHR-INMHA) are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Brain Star Awards. The CIHR-INMHA Brain Star awards, administered by the Canadian Association for Neuroscience, are awarded to students and trainees who have published high impact… Read more: Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 CAN- CIHR-INMHA Brain Star Awards!
Postdoctoral Position – Neuroscience/Neuropharmacology – 2 years – Manitoba2026-05-14
St Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre& University of Manitoba POSTDOCTORAL POSITION Neuroscience/Neuropharmacology – 2 years Project: Using Sonogenetics to Replace Pharmaceuticals A US government funded project will mobilize ultrasound to activate genetically modified ion channels to drive nerve repair and suppress pain. Neuronal cell lines and adult primary sensory neurons will be transduced with AAVs… Read more: Postdoctoral Position – Neuroscience/Neuropharmacology – 2 years – Manitoba
PhD student position in neuroscience of chronic pain – University of Guelph2026-05-14
Are you interested in exploring brain circuits and gene expression networks? Do you want to determine the roles astrocytes play in neuronal plasticity? The Descalzi lab is looking for a PhD student to join their team at the University of Guelph! Job Title: PhD Student Position Location: University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, onsite About… Read more: PhD student position in neuroscience of chronic pain – University of Guelph
Postdoc position in neuroscience of chronic pain – Guelph University2026-05-14
Are you interested in exploring brain circuits and gene expression networks? Do you want to determine the roles astrocytes play in neuronal plasticity? The Descalzi lab is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join their team at the University of Guelph! Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow Position Location: University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, onsite About… Read more: Postdoc position in neuroscience of chronic pain – Guelph University
Read CAN’s submission to pre-budget consultations2026-05-14
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance is inviting Canadians to participate in its annual pre-budget consultations process. A report on these consultations will be tabled in the House of Commons. The committee will accept written briefs through the committee’s website until Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. CAN submitted… Read more: Read CAN’s submission to pre-budget consultations
Postdoctoral Fellow / Senior Data Scientist / Biostatistician – Memorial University of Newfoundland2026-05-12
Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow / Senior Data Scientist / BiostatisticianNeuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis ResearchMemorial University of Newfoundland – Faculty of Medicine Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada (remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered)Duration: 1 year (renewable, contingent on performance and funding)Start Date: Spring-Summer 2026 The Translational Neuroimmunology Laboratory invites applications for a highly motivated to join… Read more: Postdoctoral Fellow / Senior Data Scientist / Biostatistician – Memorial University of Newfoundland
Assistant or Associate Professor, Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Science2026-04-30
Posting Title: Advertisement For Assistant or Associate Professor Position number: 37564 Type: Assistant or Associate Professor Department: Human Anatomy & Cell Science Faculty: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Posting start date: May 4, 2026 Posting close date: June 5, 2026 For more information please contact: Jacki Armstrong jacki.armstrong@umanitoba.ca Position description: The Department Human Anatomy &… Read more: Assistant or Associate Professor, Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Science
CAN Parliament Hill Day 20262026-04-21
The Canadian Association for Neuroscience held its 2026 Parliament Hill Day on April 14, 2026. It was an opportunity for Canadian neuroscientists to highlight the important work they do for Canada and the importance of government support for Canadian Research. The meetings In total, CAN had 19 meetings, including CAN participants We are grateful to… Read more: CAN Parliament Hill Day 2026
Maria Ioannou wins the 2026 CAN New Investigator Award for groundbreaking research on lipid metabolism in the brain2026-04-15
The Canadian Association for Neuroscience is very proud to announce Dr. Maria Ioannou, from the University of Alberta, has been awarded the CAN 2026 New Investigator Award for her innovative work that has revealed new mechanisms by which neurons expel, transfer, and detoxify peroxidized lipids, and how glia act as indispensable metabolic buffers that preserve… Read more: Maria Ioannou wins the 2026 CAN New Investigator Award for groundbreaking research on lipid metabolism in the brain
University of Windsor Permanence-Track Learning Specialist, Ancillary Academic Staff II – Biomedical Sciences2026-03-31
Permanence-Track Learning Specialist, Ancillary Academic Staff II – Biomedical Sciences Windsor, ON, Canada Job Info Job Identification 3014 Job Category Academic and Research Posting Date 03/30/2026, 03:21 PM Location Windsor, ON, Canada Apply Before 04/27/2026, 11:59 PM Term Permanence Track Position Type AAs – Learning Specialist Internal/External Search – External Renewal without a Search –… Read more: University of Windsor Permanence-Track Learning Specialist, Ancillary Academic Staff II – Biomedical Sciences
Read the latest CAN Connection Newsletter2026-03-19
We invite you to read the latest CAN Connection Newsletter – March 2026 Message from the President, Douglas Zochodne CAN Board of Directors – Call for nominations now open Advocacy updates CAN Meeting updates CAN Satellites and partner sessions Opportunities and Resources
Canada Impact+ Research Chair (CI+RC) in Sensory Health Transformation – Université Laval2026-03-11
Université Laval (Québec, Canada) is seeking applications for a Canada Impact+ Research Chair (CI+RC) in Sensory Health Transformation aimed at redefining the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of auditory and sensory disorders through an integrated approach, spanning from brain mechanisms to functional and social impacts.The Chair is affiliated with the Department of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology – Head and… Read more: Canada Impact+ Research Chair (CI+RC) in Sensory Health Transformation – Université Laval
Department of Psychology – Tenure Track Appointment (Neuroscience) – St. Francis Xavier University2026-03-10
Description The Department of Psychology at St. Francis Xavier University invites applications for one (1) probationary Tenure-Track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2026. We are searching for candidates who are interested in joining our department and have research expertise in the area of Neuroscience. We will prioritize applicants who have a demonstrated ability to teach… Read more: Department of Psychology – Tenure Track Appointment (Neuroscience) – St. Francis Xavier University
Read our letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney2026-03-03
CAN President Douglas Zochodne sent a letter on behalf of CAN to Prime Minister Mark Carney on Neuroscience research and CIHR Project Grant Operations shortfalls. Read the letter here:
Assistant Professor – Behavioural Neuroscience – Wilfrid Laurier University2026-03-02
WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Behavioural Neuroscience The Department of Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty Assistant Professor position in Behavioural Neuroscience beginning on July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. The primary campus for this position is the Waterloo campus, with the possibility of teaching… Read more: Assistant Professor – Behavioural Neuroscience – Wilfrid Laurier University
University of Toronto researchers identify potential biomarker linked to MS progression2026-03-02
Study co-leaders are Jen Gommerman, a professor and chair of immunology at the U of T’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine, and Valeria Ramaglia, a scientist at the UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute and a U of T assistant professor of immunology. Story by Betty Zou, UofT News Researchers at the University Health Network and University of… Read more: University of Toronto researchers identify potential biomarker linked to MS progression
UCalgary study investigates the use of common vitamin to treat the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma2026-02-25
Findings indicate vitamin B3 looks promising to help rearm a compromised immune system Story by Kelly Johnston, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary published on Feb 11, 2026 University of Calgary and Hotchkiss Brain Institute researchers Voon Wee Yong and Gloria Roldan Urgoiti recently published a study in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology investigating whether adding… Read more: UCalgary study investigates the use of common vitamin to treat the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma
CIHR impact story: Hope on the horizon for aggressive brain cancer2026-02-25
Dr. Arezu Jahani-Asl, a professor in molecular medicine at the University of Ottawa, knows firsthand about the devastating nature of glioblastoma and its impact on patients and families. “I have had friends and relatives diagnosed with glioblastoma. It is a heartbreaking disease for which there is no cure,” she explains. That’s why she is working… Read more: CIHR impact story: Hope on the horizon for aggressive brain cancer
Announcement of The Brain Prize 2026 will take place March 52026-02-09
Tune in for the announcement on the Brain Prize website on March 5th at 4pm CET: https://brainprize.org/ The Brain Prize is the world’s largest neuroscience research prize, and it is awarded each year by the Lundbeck Foundation. The Brain Prize recognises highly original and influential advances in any area of brain research, from basic neuroscience… Read more: Announcement of The Brain Prize 2026 will take place March 5
PhD Proposal Biomedical Sciences, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Québec2026-02-05
Discipline: Cellular and Behavioral Neuroscience, Ethology Project Title: Identification of the Mechanisms Involved in the Processing and Plasticity of the Trigeminal and Olfactory Systems: From Chemoreceptor Expression to Behavior Research Project In mammals, chemosensation relies on three interconnected systems: olfactory, gustatory, and trigeminal. Despite their essential role in the perception of flavors, danger signals, and… Read more: PhD Proposal Biomedical Sciences, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Québec
Instructor 1 – University of Manitoba2026-02-02
Posting Title: Instructor 1 Position number: #37181 Type: Full-time term appointment (3 years) Department: Physiology and Pathophysiology Faculty: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Posting start date: January 22, 2026 Posting close date: Posting may remain open beyond the date of February 23, 2026 For more information please contact: Peter A. Cattini (peter.cattini@umanitoba.ca) and Sarah Gofflot (Sarah.gofflot@umanitoba.ca)… Read more: Instructor 1 – University of Manitoba
Multimodal Sensorimotor Plasticity: Vision, Neurophysiology, and Behavior – Graduate student position, Université de Montréal2026-01-17
The Neurophotonics Laboratory (School of Optometry, Université de Montréal) is recruiting MSc students and PhD students, and also welcomes research interns, interested in systems and circuit neuroscience in the context of vision, motor and tactile functions, and brain plasticity following sensory loss (blindness) or cerebral lesions (stroke). Our research combines in vivo neurophysiology and behavior to… Read more: Multimodal Sensorimotor Plasticity: Vision, Neurophysiology, and Behavior – Graduate student position, Université de Montréal
Launch of the ALBA Database of scientists with disabilities2026-01-13
Calling all neuroscientists with disabilities!The ALBA Disability & Accessibility Working Group is creating a database to enhance representation, opportunities, and influence for disabled researchers. By joining, you can provide advice on accessibility-related initiatives, serve as a speaker or expert for conferences and workshops, or help improve policies and practices for inclusion in neuroscience.Don’t miss this… Read more: Launch of the ALBA Database of scientists with disabilities
Postdoctoral fellow or PhD student position with Dr. Anastassia Voronova (University of Alberta, Canada)2026-01-07
One of the fundamental questions in neurobiology focuses on how brain is built and regenerated. Deficient oligodendrocytes and myelin are implicated in the pathobiological mechanisms of a variety of neurological disorders, including multiple sclerosis and neurodevelopmental disorders. Conversely, restoration of normal oligodendrocytes and/or myelin is an attractive therapeutic target. The Voronova lab studies oligodendrocyte development… Read more: Postdoctoral fellow or PhD student position with Dr. Anastassia Voronova (University of Alberta, Canada)

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