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Dr. Connor Haggarty @connorhaggarty.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I will be presenting much of the cannabinoid work I have been doing in the Mental Health and Addiction Program Rounds. My talk "Pharmacological Manipulation of the Endocannabinoid System" ties together my work with @mayoonthebrain.bsky.social and my current work with @brainsbeesbikes.bsky.social

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International Brain Research Organization @ibroorg.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Looking for support for your career? Many IBRO #grants are open for applications 👉 Discover which ones fit your goals & apply: ow.ly/iIQL50Y7w3Y #IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm #IBROinEurope Wellcome Trust Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS‬

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Jeremy Watts @drjjwatts.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

A lot of great developmental neuroscience work coming from @catherinealebel.bsky.social's team in Calgary! Many of us got our start in science through RA positions like this. #NeuroJobs

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Jeremy Watts @drjjwatts.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

tldr: in past 25 years annual incidence of psychotic disorders increased by 60% in 14-20 year olds, in Ontario🇨🇦; rates stable or lower among 21 to 50 y/o A few possible factors: ⬆️parental age, ⬆️substance use, maternal/neonatal health, other stressors). 🧪🧠 #neuroskyence www.cmaj.ca/content/198/...

figures showing time trends in incidence rates of psychotic disorder diagnosis in different age bands from 1997 to 2023. Shows reduction in schizophrenia-spectrum diagnosis rates in ages 21-50, increase in incidence rate in age 14-21 years primarily due to rates of psychotic disorder not otherwise specified diagnosis

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Jeremy Watts @drjjwatts.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

tldr: adolescents who ever reported PLEs, but hadn't recently experienced them ("Pre-PLEs" in figure) had elevated risk of mental health conditions. Those with current PLEs had the highest risk for psychotic disorders and non-PDs. In line with other work supporting screening and early intervention

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Jeremy Watts @drjjwatts.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Our latest paper about teen #cannabis use and brain maturation. In a longitudinal cohort (MRI at 13, 15, and 17 years old) we found that cortex was thinner-than-expected during years when teens escalated their cannabis use. Join our follow-up: www.coventuremontreal.com #neuroimaging, #pediatrics

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CoVenture10 | A Decade of Discovery into Adolescent Substance Use

Explore CoVenture10, a landmark follow-up study tracking over 3,800 Montreal youth to understand the long-term effects of early substance use and mental health interventions.

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