Author: Julie
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Assistant Professor Position in Behavioural Neuroscience – McGill University
The Department of Psychology at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Behavioural Neuroscience. We are particularly interested in applicants who use computational methodologies or in vivo recording techniques but will consider all applicants studying the neural mechanisms of behaviour. Applicants are expected to have a doctorate in…
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Postdoc in Neuroimmunology – Macauley lab, University of Alberta
The Macauley lab is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral fellow in the area of neuroimmunology. Research in the lab focuses on the role of Siglec family of immunomodulatory glycan-binding receptors in human health and disease. The lab is located in the Gunning/Lemieux Chemistry center at University of Alberta and is part of the Neuroscience and…
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CAN holds its first in-person Hill Day in Ottawa November 3, 2022
The Canadian Association for Neuroscience held its first in-person Parliament Hill Day on November 3, 2022 in Ottawa. It was an opportunity for our team of neuroadvocates to meet face to face or virtually with members of Parliament, Senators, Parliamentary staff members and important senior civil servants to advocate for a increased support for CIHR,…
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Krembil Brain Institute Scientist Carmela Tartaglia is finding ways to diagnose Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy before its too late
Traumatic brain injuries are considered to be an invisible condition. We can’t often see the effects and 50% of patients experience personality change, irritability, anxiety, and depression after concussion. Repeat traumatic brain injuries may increase your risk for a condition called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Dr. Carmela Tartaglia’s research looks to identify diagnostic tools to predict…
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Imaging Specialist Position at University of Manitoba
Position Title: Imaging Specialist Employer: University of Manitoba, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics Salary: $60,000-70,000; salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Expected Start: December 1st, 2022 or earliest availability. Job Description The Live-Cell Imaging Facility (LCIF) is a Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) supported core platform located within the Neuroscience Research…
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Read CAN’s submission to the FINA pre-budget consultations
The CAN advocacy team is happy to share our submission to pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2023 budget of the House of Commons permanent committee on Finances (FINA) View our submission: Increased investment in scientific research for the health and prosperity of Canadians today and tomorrow The deadline to submit a brief is Saturday,…
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Saving more stroke patients
Approximately 20,000 Quebecers suffer a cerebrovascular accident every year. Nearly 90% are caused by a blood clot that blocks the brain’s blood vessels and, by the same token, its supply of oxygen and nutrients. Deprived of oxygen, some 1.9 million nerve cells die every minute following a stroke. While no treatment can restore brain function, there is…
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Doctoral students with an Interest in Healthy Brain, Aging and Dementia Prevention
Opportunities: The Brain in Motion research program is looking for doctoral students with an interest in healthy brain aging and dementia prevention who wish to join a large interdisciplinary and diverse research team of over 35 scientists from Calgary, Canada and other parts of the World. There are opportunities currently available for doctoral students in…
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Read CAN Connection – Fall 2022
Catch up with CAN in our latest newsletter, CAN connection – Fall 2022 Table of content Membership renewal – 2022-2023 Advocacy news CAN 2022 Advocacy Survey results House of commons Standing committee on Finances (FINA) Pre-budget consultations in advance of budget 2023 Apply for CAN Trainee advocacy & outreach awards Memorandum of Understanding for advocacy…
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CAN Advocacy survey – 2022
View the results of our advocacy survey here https://can-acn.org/can-2022-advocacy-survey/
