Author: Julie
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Canada Impact+ Research Chair (CI+RC) in Sensory Health Transformation – Université Laval
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…
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Department of Psychology – Tenure Track Appointment (Neuroscience) – St. Francis Xavier University
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…
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Read our letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney
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:
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Assistant Professor – Behavioural Neuroscience – Wilfrid Laurier University
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…
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University of Toronto researchers identify potential biomarker linked to MS progression
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…
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UCalgary study investigates the use of common vitamin to treat the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma
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…
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CIHR impact story: Hope on the horizon for aggressive brain cancer
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…
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Announcement of The Brain Prize 2026 will take place March 5
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…
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PhD Proposal Biomedical Sciences, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Québec
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…
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Instructor 1 – University of Manitoba
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)…
