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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Why does better #BrainHealth matter in the workplace? In our new blog post, we explore lessons from the #TruSelfChallenge, launched on #WorldBrainDay. 🔗 Read more: blog.braininstitute.ca/brain-health…

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📣 Meet the 2026 cohort of OBI's Neurotech Entrepreneurship to Validate Emerging Innovations (NERVE) program, who are building practical tools for #BrainHealth. Learn more: braininstitute.ca/news-events/2026/…

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Registration is open for our next #OBIPublicTalk! Join us on November 25 to learn how #MentalHealth care is shifting towards preventative approaches, like new treatments, digital tools, and lifestyle changes. RSVP 👉 braininstitute.ca/news-events/2026/…

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

One week until applications for OBI's GEEK program closes! Through GEEK, community organizations working in #BrainHealth can access two years of funding and #EvaluationSupport to sustain, spread and scale their community programming. 🔗 Apply by September 30: braininstitute.ca/geek

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#ICYMI: Last Saturday was our #OBIPublicTalk, Beyond the Diagnosis: The Future of #Neurodiversity! ▶️ Watch the full talk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHuxtz-dNxE 💡 Learn more about OBI Public Talks: braininstitute.ca/resources/obi-pub… #BrainHealth #Autism #ADHD

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

⏳ Two weeks left for #OBIGEEK! The program provides community organizations in Ontario working in brain health with the funding and support to evaluate their services. Apply by September 30: braininstitute.ca/programs-opportun… #BrainHealth #EvaluationSupport #CommunityImpact

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Swipe through to view our booth partners for tomorrow's #OBIPublicTalk, Beyond the Diagnosis: The Future of Neurodiversity. 🧠 ⌛In-person registration closes TONIGHT! View the livestream online at 2:00 PM ET. 🔗 Secure your spot today: braininstitute.ca/news-events/... #BrainHealth #Autism #ADHD

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

⌛ Only one week left to learn what data from #WearableTechnology could tell us about our "body clocks" & #BrainHealth. Join OBI's Centre for Analytics and Dr. Benicio Frey on September 11 for an informational webinar on their cloud-based pipeline. 🔗 Register here: braininstitute.ca/news-events/...

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🔔 In-person registration closes soon for the next #OBIPublicTalk! Join our panelists on September 12 as they explore how our understanding of conditions like #Autism & #ADHD has evolved and where research is going next. 🔗 Register today: braininstitute.ca/news-events/2026/future-of-neurodiversity

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Learn from an expert how circadian rhythms impact our #BrainHealth. Join OBI’s Head of Analytics Francis Jeanson and Dr. Frey on Friday, September 11 as they discuss an innovative solution that utilizes the health data from #WearableTechnology. 🔗 Register today: braininstitute.ca/news-events/...

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

⏰ Less than week left to apply to OBI's Event Funding Program! Receive up to $5000 in financial assistance for a not-for-profit event based in #BrainHealth. 🔗 Learn more and apply now: braininstitute.ca/programs-opp... #EventFunding #CommunityImpact

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Leading #CerebralPalsy researcher Dr. Darcy Fehlings, has been named a 2026 Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) Fellow. This esteemed achievement recognizes her leadership, scientific creativity, and commitment to #HealthEquity. 🔗 Read more: hollandbloorview.ca/stories-news...

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Dr. Darcy Fehlings elected Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Prestigious national honour recognizes leadership in Canadian health sciences

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

To Anne Wilson from @loftcs.bsky.social, ensuring that #MentalHealth support is transformative starts with incorporating feedback from those with lived experience and acknowledging the effects of systemic injustice. ▶️ Watch the full #OBIPublicTalk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYDz...

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🌟 Are you a member of a community organization working in brain health? Learn about what OBI's GEEK program can do for you and the people you serve. Apply to become an #OBIGEEK by September 30: braininstitute.ca/programs-opp... #BrainHealth #EvaluationSupport #CommunityImpact

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The next #OBIPublicTalk is less than one month away. ⏳ Join us on September 12 for a free, moderated panel with pediatric neurologist Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou and doctoral researcher Allison Chang. 🔗 Register today: braininstitute.ca/news-events/... #BrainHealth #Neurodiversity #Autism #ADHD

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Data from #WearableTechnology can track disruptions to our "body clocks", providing measurable insights into our #BrainHealth. Join OBI and Dr. Benicio Frey on September 11 for an informational webinar on this innovation. 🔗 Register today: braininstitute.ca/news-events/...

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🧠 Take a look at some of the events we supported through our #EventFunding Program this past summer. Are you community building in the name of #BrainHealth? Apply by August 31 and receive financial assistance of up to $5000. 🔗 Learn more: braininstitute.ca/programs-opp...

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

This is what impact sounds like. OBI’s Growing Expertise in Evaluation and Knowledge Translation (GEEK) program provides community organizations addressing #BrainHealth with funding and evaluation support. Applications for GEEK are now open until September 30: braininstitute.ca/programs-opp...

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#ICYMI: The Brainnovations newsletter, Issue 40, is now out. Read about the latest developments in brain health research, opportunities, and events, all organized by the OBI community. Subscribe today: braininstitute.ca/resources/ne...

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Join us for our upcoming #OBIPublicTalk on Saturday, September 12! Learn how diverse data, global collaborations, and key perspectives have guided research into neurodevelopmental conditions. 🔗 Register today: braininstitute.ca/news-events/2026/future-of-neurodiversity #BrainHealth #Autism #ADHD

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

OBI's Event Funding Program is now open! 🧠 Apply by August 31 and receive financial assistance of up to $5000. Events must target an issue in the brain health space and promote knowledge exchange and collaboration. Learn more: braininstitute.ca/programs-opp... #BrainHealth #CommunityImpact

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Announcing the 1st #OBIPublicTalk of 2026-2027! Join us on September 12th at 2 PM for a free moderated discussion from scientific experts and patient partners. 📅 RSVP for "Beyond the Diagnosis": braininstitute.ca/news-events/2026/future-of-neurodiversity #BrainHealth #Neurodiversity #Autism #ADHD

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Hear from OBI CEO Tom Mikkelsen in an article with the Toronto Sun about the #TruSelfChallenge. The Dawn DTx app with Mobio Interactive makes understanding your stress simpler. Read about how you can use the app today 👉 torontosun.com/health/canad... #BrainHealth #DigitalTherapeutics #DawnDTx

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Canadians can measure stress with ease via new app

World Brain Day on Wednesday sees the launch of a new App to measure your stress levels with a facial features photo scan on a smartphone.

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Remove the guesswork from understanding your stress. Use Dawn DTx app every day for five days to generate real evidence and a personalized stress report at the end. Join the challenge today: braininstitute.ca/world-brain-... #WorldBrainDay #BrainHealth #DawnDTx #TruSelfChallenge

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

On July 22, our #BrainHealth ambassadors are taking on the TruSelf Challenge. Over five days, their teams will use the Dawn DTx app to gain personalized insights into how stress affects their everyday lives. 🧠 Join today: braininstitute.ca/world-brain-... #WorldBrainDay #DawnDTx #TruSelfChallenge

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE to register for our webinar with Epiloid Biotechnology. Today at noon, learn more about their machine learning tool, which could eliminate the usual uncertainties around epilepsy care. 🔗Register here: braininstitute.ca/news-events/... #BrainHealth #Epilepsy #PrecisionMedicine

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Experience brain health innovation right at your fingertips with the Dawn DTx app. Measure, reflect on, and recognize your stress. 🧠 Join the 5-Day Brain Health Challenge starting on World Brain Day 2026: braininstitute.ca/world-brain-... #WorldBrainDay #BrainHealth #DawnDTx #TruSelfChallenge

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

⚡Only one week left to learn how machine learning is shaping epilepsy care. Join OBI's Centre for Analytics and @EpiloidBio on July 16th for an informational webinar on their tool, which uses brain activity & genetic data to predict drug response. 🔗Register here: braininstitute.ca/news-events/...

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Stress isn’t the problem. Misunderstanding it is. The Dawn DTx 5-Day Brain Health Challenge from Mobio Interactive gives you a chance to pause and check in with yourself. ⬇️ Download the Dawn DTx app here: braininstitute.ca/world-brain-... #WorldBrainDay #BrainHealth #DawnDTx #TruSelfChallenge

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Mark your calendar. This World Brain Day, July 22, OBI and portfolio company Mobio Interactive launch the Dawn DTx 5-Day Brain Health Challenge. 📥Learn more at braininstitute.ca/world-brain-... #WorldBrainDay #BrainHealth #DigitalTherapeutics #DawnDTx #TruSelfChallenge

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Cohort 3 of OBI's Analytics Initiatives consisted of SMEs with innovative approaches to brain health. Now, OBI's Centre for Analytics (CfA) is supporting a new generation of neuroanalytics projects. 📢 Apply for Cohort 4 by this Sunday, July 5th: lnkd.in/gpTmaY5S #Neuroanalytics #BrainHealth

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Machine learning algorithms can produce a shorter, sharper treatment selection process for epilepsy from brain activity data and genetic markers. Curious to know how? Join OBI and Epiloid Biotechnology on July 16th for an informational webinar. 🔗 Register here: braininstitute.ca/news-events/...

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

💭 Curious how your Ontario small business, startup, or academic laboratory could start building your team's neuroanalytics skills and AI competencies? Applications for OBI's Centre for Analytics Cohort 4 close Sunday, July 5th at 11:59 PM E.T: lnkd.in/gpTmaY5S #Neuroanalytics #BrainHealth

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Read perspectives from OBI and partners on how Canada can and should skillfully leverage its data to drive brain health research. 📋 Access the article in Maclean’s and online: www.healthinsight.ca/life-science... #BrainHealth #HealthAI #FederatedLearning #Innovation #CanadaAIStrategy

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

OBI portfolio company Yellowbird Diagnostics completed their first in-human clinical trial for NeuCaVis™, their novel fructose-labelling radiotracer bringing precision to conventional inflammation imaging. 🔗 Read the news here: www.newsfilecorp.com/release/3022... #BrainHealth #MedicalDiagnostics

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Yellowbird Diagnostics Completes Dosing in First-in-Human Phase 1 Trial of NeuCaVis(TM)

Novel F18 PET imaging agent designed to identify inflammation.Program advancing toward Phase 2 patient studiesOttawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22,...

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Coordinated investment, national impact. @braincanada.bsky.social is investing $10.57M in four Ontario research platforms, two built on our @POND and CAN-BIND programs.

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🧠 Apply to the fourth cohort of the CfA's Analytics Initiatives and receive $80k in funding towards a open data project on brain health. 🔗 Learn more: braininstitute.ca/research-dat... #Neuroanalytics #BrainHealth

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🔔 Reminder for the information webinar on applications to OBI's Centre for Analytics (CfA) Initiatives, happening from 12 PM to 1 PM E.T. today! Read more and apply here ➡️: braininstitute.ca/research-dat... #Neuroanalytics #BrainHealth #Neuroscience #ArtificialIntelligence #DataScience

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Canadian Science Policy Centre @sciencepolicy.ca · 11/06/2026

Call for editorials! CSPC invites submissions exploring the opportunities, challenges, and implications of Canada’s new AI Strategy, including its potential impact on industry, government, academia, and civil society. Deadline July 9, 2026: ow.ly/epZu50ZaB1x

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Accelerating responsive dementia care with the Canada Blood-based Biomarkers (BBM) Readiness & Pathway Development initiative, in partnership with the Weston Family Foundation & Alzheimer Society of Ontario. 🔗Learn more: westonfoundation.ca/weston-brain... #BrainHealth #Dementia #BloodBiomarkers

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Learn about lifestyle changes to live dementia-free and connect with community programs in this event from the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA). Free, open to all, and lunch will be provided at no cost. 🔗 Register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/empowering... #BrainHealth #Dementia #HealthyAging

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🧠Applications are now open for the fourth cohort of the OBI's Centre for Analytics. Startups or small businesses participating receive up to $80k in funding, access to OBI's Brain-CODE platform, & technical assistance to advance an open data project on brain health. (1/3)

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

When dementia care is coordinated, people get help faster. Great to see the Alzheimer Society of Ontario and The Brainwell Institute launch the Ontario Dementia Task Force, building a clearer path to care for people living with dementia and their caregivers. 🔗Read more: tinyurl.com/ontario-task...

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New Task Force to Develop Roadmap for Dementia Care Coordination in Ontario

GlobeNewswire Press Release.

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Canada's federal AI Strategy will invest up to $100M to scale Vital, St. Michael's health data platform nationwide. More connected data = faster discoveries & better care.🎉 ➡️ Read our full statement on this milestone: braininstitute.ca/news-events/... #BrainHealth #HealthAI #DataSovereignty

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Possibility Neurotechnologies is working towards an #AccessibleCanada. Learn more about Think2Switch™, their mobile app that turns brain activity into action on CBC’s The National. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlqH... #NationalAccessAbilityWeek #NAAW2026 #NeuroTech #BrainHealth

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How brain-computer interfaces are helping kids with disabilities

YouTube video by CBC News: The National

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Accessibility isn't a feature. It's a foundation. This #NationalAccessAbilityWeek (May 31–June 6), OBI is spotlighting the people and programs making brain health more accessible for everyone. Learn more about how OBI drives change: braininstitute.ca #NAAW2026 #AccessibleCanada #BrainHealth

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🎉 A historic moment set to redefine science education in Ontario. Thank you to long-time partner @onsciencecentre.bsky.social for including us in building Ontario's newest home for science education, opening at Ontario Place in 2029. Read the full news release: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

OBI has just signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association (EMEA) & @ccsacanada.bsky.social, bringing together three organizations committed to advancing brain health research, evidence-informed policy, & sustainable economic development. 🔗 t.co/o0ukJfBBTj

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https://euromed-economists.org/emea-the-canadian-centre-on-substance-use-and-addiction-and-the-ontario-brain-institute-sign-mou/

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