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Read CAN Connection – the September 2023 edition!
Read our latest newsletter today! Table of content: Message from the President, Adriana Di Polo CAN2024 Meeting Dates: May 19-22, 2024 Location: Vancouver Westin Bayshore Hotel Organizers Plenary speakers and sessions Featured plenary lecturers Plenary symposia chairs Meeting key dates Advocacy news Double – double for science Next CAN Parliament Hill Day: November 7th, 2023
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Post-doctoral researcher(s) in cellular and molecular neuroscience – University of Victoria
The Swayne Lab in the Division of Medical Sciences at the University of Victoria is recruiting post-doctoral researchers, or research associates, in cellular and molecular neuroscience. The research projects investigate cross-cellular mechanisms regulating dendritic spine stability. Experiments will involve transgenic models both in situ and in vitro, a variety of imaging techniques (confocal, super-resolution, two-photon
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A Promising Non-Invasive Therapy to Promote Repair and Remyelination in Multiple Sclerosis
Source of story: MS Canada website Summary: Researchers find that a non-drug based treatment approach called acute intermittent hypoxia (AIH), which consists of short periods of reduced oxygen, reduces inflammation, protects nerve fibres, and promotes repair in mice with multiple sclerosis-like disease. While the findings of this study are promising, further research will need to
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Post-Doctoral Researcher Positions (Clinical research) – Neuropsychiatry Team Research Program at the University of Western Ontario
Post-Doctoral Researcher Positions are available to work on a newly funded Neuropsychiatry Team Research Program at the University of Western Ontario. Our program will be investigating the effects of adolescent exposure to nicotine on increased risk for developing mood and anxiety disorders in later life (see Addiction Biology, 26(2):e12891; Cerebral Cortex, 29:3140-3153; Neuropsychopharmacology, 39:2799-815, Drug
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Post-Doctoral Researcher Positions (pre-clinical research) – Neuropsychiatry Team Research Program at the University of Western Ontario
Post-Doctoral Researcher Positions are available to work on a newly funded Neuropsychiatry Team Research Program at the University of Western Ontario. Our program will be investigating the effects of adolescent exposure to nicotine on increased risk for developing mood and anxiety disorders in later life (see Addiction Biology, 26(2):e12891; Cerebral Cortex, 29:3140-3153; Neuropsychopharmacology, 39:2799-815, Drug
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Identification of a previously unknown mechanism controlling the interaction between astrocytes and blood vessels in the brain
Title of publication : Astroglial Hmgb1 regulates postnatal astrocyte morphogenesis and cerebrovascular maturation. First author : Dr. Moises Freitas-Andrade A new publication from Dr. Baptiste Lacoste’s laboratory at University of Ottawa identifies a previously unknown mechanism controlling the interaction between astrocytes and blood vessels in the brain. Serving as bridges between neurons and blood vessels in the brain, astrocytes (a
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Assistant Professor, Molecular and Cellular Biology
https://www.uoguelph.ca/facultyjobs/postings/ad23-41.shtml Faculty Positions Position Title / Rank: Assistant Professor in Molecular and Cellular Biology College: College of Biological Science Department: Molecular and Cellular Biology Date Posted: July 13, 2023 Deadline: September 14, 2023 Please reference AD #23-41 The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph invites applications from Black scholars for
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ThinkSci Outreach Program wins a CAN Advocacy Award
The Canadian Association for Neuroscience is proud to announce its support of the ThinkSci Outreach Program with a 2023 CAN Advocacy and Outreach award. The “ThinkSci Outreach Program” is a workshop-based initiative organized and led by undergraduate and graduate students, with the goal of immersing high school seniors and 1st year CÉGEP students into the
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Investing in science will benefit all Canadians.
CAN is sharing with you the brief we have submitted to the House of Commons Finance (FINA), which is currently holding its consultations in advance of federal budget 2024. – our three recommendations are The Canadian Association for Neuroscience recommends the following: Recommendation 1: That the government double the budgets of the three main federal
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Earl Russell Chair in Pain Management – Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
Position Profile: The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, at Western University, is inviting applications for the position of Earl Russell Chair in Pain Management. The successful candidate will take a leadership role as the Earl Russell Chair in Pain Management through their research program. Applicants should have: 1) familiarity with, and deep commitment to
