Author: Julie
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Biologists at University of Alberta identify promising drug for ALS treatment
Scientists find a new application for an existing drug, with potential to slow progression of the devastating degenerative disease. A drug typically used to treat hepatitis could slow the progression of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, according to new research by University of Alberta scientists.
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Gut hormone increases response to food
Ghrelin promotes conditioning to food-related odours The holiday season is a hard one for anyone watching their weight. The sights and smells of food are hard to resist. One factor in this hunger response is a hormone found in the stomach that makes us more vulnerable to tasty food smells, encouraging overeating and obesity. New…
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Cell Biologist – University of Victoria
Faculty of Science, Department of Biology University of Victoria Faculty Position – Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Cell Biology The Department of Biology seeks applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Cell Biology. The successful applicant will be nominated by the University of Victoria for a Tier 2 CRC and, upon…
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2018 Advocacy archives
CAN participation in the advocacy reception at SfN18 CAN President Jaideep Bains was invited to present CAN Advocacy efforts at the advocacy reception at SfN18 in San Diego, California. CAN advocacy officer Julie Poupart presented a poster on Neuroscience advocacy strategies in Canada. View the poster here: Opportunities to participate in #yourbudget2019 consultations of the…
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Biology – Tenure track position in Systems Neuroscience – University of Ottawa
The Faculty of Science’s Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor in systems neuroscience. We are particularly interested in candidates who combine experimental and computational approaches to study the neural mechanisms of animal behaviour. The successful applicant is expected to develop an internationally recognized research program and to…
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VIP type neurons connect two brain regions involved in memory consolidation
Researchers have discovered a type of neuron that would coordinate the consolidation of memory In an article published today in Nature Communications, researchers from Université Laval and Oxford University report having discovered a new type of neuron in the mouse brain. These neurons connect two structures associated with memory and may coordinate the consolidation of…
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Can’t sleep? Fruit flies and energy drinks offer new clues
Source: MUHC Newsroom Sleep is an essential behavioural state in animals ranging from invertebrates to humans. It is critical for immune function, stable metabolism, brain repair, learning and memory. Over the course of a lifetime, more than 30 per cent of people will experience a sleep disorder, which is associated with a number of diseases…
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Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University
Assistant Professor – Tenure Stream Molecular Mechanisms of Neural Circuit Function Department of Medical Neuroscience Faculty of Medicine Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The Department of Medical Neuroscience at Dalhousie University invites applications to fill a probationary tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants must hold a PhD or its equivalent,…
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Participate in online budget consultations launched by the Finance Minister
https://www.budget.gc.ca/2019/prebudget-prebudgetaire/index-en.html Deadline is Jan 29th, 2019
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Immune cells cross-talk to prevent damage-driving inflammation following CNS injury
New research by Samuel David at McGill University provides new insight on the role of macrophages and resident microglia following injury to the central nervous system. Infiltrating monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs) and resident microglia dominate at sites of central nervous system (CNS) injury. These cells have different origins – MDMs arise from the bone marrow throughout…