iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join BHCare Canada and the Gait and Brain Lab on Tuesday, October 20 for the 20th annual Gait and Brain Seminar! 🧠👇 Speaker: Professor Zahinoor Ismail, MD, FRCPC, University of Calgary Topic: Mild Behavioural Impairment and Gait Dysfunction: The Value of Non-Cognitive Markers of Dementia

111

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

For Open Access Week (October 19-23), we’re highlighting the people and work that are making neuroscience more accessible, and we’d love to feature your #OpenScience work 🧠📚 Just email win@uwo.ca with a link to your work and a brief description about what it is and why you’re excited to share it!

000

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

For #OpenScienceWeek, we’re highlighting tools that make neurosci research more open + accessible. Check out MotorNet, an open-source Python toolbox developed by WIN researchers that combines neural network training with realistic biomechanical models of movement in a flexible framework.

111

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🔍 Inside Open Science at WIN: Meet our Open Science Research Specialist - Christine Moreau! Christine works with researchers and trainees by supporting grant applications, developing resources, training, and opportunities for our community 🧠🔓 1/2

110

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Meet Our 2026 Trainee #OpenScience Award winners that are helping to make research more accessible! 🏆 Nima Zargarnezhad — 2026 Open Science Newcomer Award 🤝 Jessica Lammert — 2026 Open Science Peer Support Award 🚀 Sam Mestern — 2026 Open Science Trailblazer Award 1/2

100

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This week, we're joining the Allen Institute and the global research community in celebrating #OpenScienceWeek. Open Science is about more than sharing data and code, it’s about making research more accessible, discoverable, and easier to understand and build on. 1/3

111

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our next #WINMemberMonday feature is Katrina Tsoi, a WIN USRI undergraduate student from the Faculty of Science at Western University. Learn more about her work here. If you would like to be featured, please fill out this short form! uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

000

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Welcome back Western Institute for Neuroscience members! 🧠 We are looking forward to another great year of activities, opportunities and more to bring to our membership. Follow along on our socials and on our website at www.win.uwo.ca

000

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Our next #WINMemberMonday feature is Zheng Lian, a masters student in the Dept. of Neuroscience at the @schulichmeddent.bsky.social. Learn more about her work here. If you would like to be featured, please fill out this short form! uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

011

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Congratulations to Jessica Lammert on receiving the WIN #OpenScience Peer Support Award! Jessica is a first-year PhD student in Neuroscience at #WesternU🎉 Learn more about Jessica's work below: jessicalammert.wordpress.com 👏🧠✨ @songsuwo.bsky.social @westernusocsci.bsky.social

010

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

📢❗️Attention first and second-year neuroscience PhD students: the deadline to apply for the @theneurotecheu.bsky.social Doctoral Network is approaching! Apply before Monday, August 17th for your chance to participate. Apply here: win.uwo.ca/opportunitie...

000

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Our next #WINMemberMonday feature is Rafaela Platkin, a PhD candidate in the department of Psychology at @westernu.ca. Learn more about her work here. If you would like to be featured, please fill out this short form! uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

000

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Congratulations to Nima Zargarnazhad on receiving the WIN #OpenScience Newcomer Award! Nima is a first-year PhD student in Neuroscience at #WesternU🎉 Learn more about open science contributions, including the AudioDome Python module, on GitHub: github.com/NimaZN

041

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

A new call for the WIN-Donders Mobility Exchange Program is open! 🧠🎓 This opportunity is open to faculty members, staff, post docs, or graduate students, and provides funding for short-term research visits between these two institutes. Apply by: Sept 1 2026 1/2

100

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Our next #WINMemberMonday feature is Saied Sabaghypour, an postdoctoral scholar in the department of Psychology at @westernu.ca. Learn more about his work here. If you would like to be featured, please fill out this short form! uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

000

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Are you a PhD student at Western working in neurotechnology and brain-related research? 🧠 We invite you to participate in the NeurotechEU Doctoral Network, an international doctoral program connecting researchers across leading universities in Europe and Canada. Learn more below👇 1/2

111

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Our next #WINMemberMonday feature is Paolo Louis Custodio, an undergraduate student in the dept. of Neuroscience at the @Western_MDPhD. Learn more about his work here. If you would like to be featured, please fill out this short form! uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

010

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

How can we stay safe and cool during a heatwave? ☀️ For those in SW Ontario today, preventing heatstroke and other heat-related illness is a #1 priority. Follow along with regional health authorities for safety tips on how to keep yourself and your loved ones cool. 🔗 weather.gc.ca/en/location/...

001

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Our next #WINMemberMonday feature is Parjanya Parikh, PhD candidate in the Dept. of Neuroscience in @schulichmeddent.bsky.social at #WesternU. Learn more about her work here! If you would like to be featured, please fill out the form! 🔗https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aaUZQt9wUHhqcaq

010

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Congratulations to Ana Luisa Trejos on her selection to CABHI (Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation) Ignite cohort for her pioneering research on wearable technology for people living with Parkinson’s Disease!

012

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We are hiring! 🧠 The Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) is currently seeking applicants for a Research Institute Administrator – Job ID 43419. If you're interested in applying, please submit your application through the Working at Western website by June 30, 2026.

001

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Our next #WINMemberMonday feature is Madison Henderson, undergraduate student in the Dept. of Neuroscience, @schulichmeddent.bsky.social. Learn more about her work here. If you would like to be featured, please fill out this short form! uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

010

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Our next #WINMemberMonday feature is Erfan Zarenia, MSc. Student in the Dept. of Neuroscience, @schulichmeddent.bsky.social. Learn more about his work here. If you would like to be featured, please fill out this short form! uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

000

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Do you have neuroscience-inspired artwork you’d like to share? We’d love to display it near the WIN offices! If you're interested in having your art displayed, email win@uwo.ca with the following info: Artwork title Medium + size of the piece A short description We look forward to seeing your art!

000

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Join us on June 15th for a special talk by Dr. Tomoyuki Furuyashiki, MD, PhD on "Neuro-Immune-Metabolic Pathways Linking Stress to Mental Illness." 🗓️ June 15, 2026 🕛 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. 📍Fisher Conference Room, Robarts Research Institute Please email winoue@uwo.ca for Zoom link.

000

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Our next #WINMemberMonday feature is Dr. Rishi Ganesan from the @schulichmeddent.bsky.social at #WesternU. Learn more about his work here! If you would like to be featured, please fill out this short form below! uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

000

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Join us for a half-day, in-person event on how gender-based violence, pain and trauma affect the brain. We are bringing together researchers, service providers, and community members to explore these important and interconnected topics. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/gender-bas...

045

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Are you a graduate student engaged in brain health research? 🧠 @bhcare-trainees.bsky.social is offering scholarships to a total of five Master's and five PhD trainees with awards beginning September 2026. Learn more here, and apply by June 14th! bhcaretraining.com/the-brain-he...

000

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Our next #WINMemberMonday feature is Dryden Arseneau, MSc student in the Dept. of Neuroscience, @schulichmeddent.bsky.social! Learn more about their work here. If you would like to be featured, please fill out this short form here! 🔗 uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

012

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Our next #WINMemberMonday feature is @vulnerablebrain.bsky.social Shawn Whitehead, Director of #WIN, and Professor in @schulichmeddent.bsky.social! Learn more about his work here. If you would like to be featured, please fill out this short form! uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

010

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Creating connections, not silos! The afternoon session of the #DementiaDistruption Symposium focused on organizational strategies to creating lasting, scalable care systems, on how to thoughtfully incorporate diverse communities and their needs into dementia care networks, and... 1/3

142

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

How do you navigate a system not built for caregivers? How can needs and preferences be incorporated into housing options for those with dementia? These are just some of the topics discussed during this morning's #DementiaDistruptorSymposium. 1/2

100

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Our fifth #WINMemberMonday Spotlight feature is MSc. Student Olivia Ipwanshek in the @westernu.ca Dept. of Psychology! Learn more about their work here. 🧠 If you would like to be featured, please fill out this short form here! uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

021

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Our fourth #WINMemberMonday Research Spotlight featured member is Postdoc Saeed Samaei, PhD, in the Translational Biophotonics Lab, @schulichmeddent.bsky.social! Learn more about their work here. If you would like to be featured, please fill out this form: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

010

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Do you know a grad student or postdoc who champions #openscience principals? By celebrating contributions to transparency, collaboration + accessibility, we hope to foster a culture where #openscience is valued and widely practiced at #WIN + beyond. Apply by June 8th! 🔗 win.uwo.ca/open-science...

000

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

We were delighted to host Health + Wellness Major students from Montcalm Secondary School in early April! Students toured CFMM + @westernubrainscan.bsky.social facilities, and met with WIN trainees + researchers. We look forward to welcoming Montcalm again! 🔗https://cfmm.uwo.ca/index.html

010

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

What does it take to be a 'Super Ager'? #WesternU professor Angela Roberts, PhD sat down with Leanne Kaufman, host of the RBC Matters Beyond Wealth podcast, to talk about super aging and life beyond 100. Listen to the podcast here: www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/en-ca/podcas...

031

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Our 2nd #WINMemberMonday feature is Postdoctoral researcher Rubina Malik from the Developing Brain Lab at @westernu.ca! Learn more about her work here. If you would like to be featured, please fill out this short form - great science deserves a great audience! uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

010

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Thanks to all who attended the recent talk by @umontreal.ca Patricia Conrod, Scientific Director of the CIHR Inst. of Neurosci, Mental Health & Addiction (INMHA)! We heard about the strategic vision for neurosci research at CIHR and at #Western. 🔗 www.conrodventurelab.com

010

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the @westernknowpain.bsky.social Conference! We heard from a broad group of speakers on the importance of incorporating Indigenous voices into care structures, procedures + patient-clinician relationships, novel use of virtual reality for training + more.

043

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Our first #WINMemberMonday feature is prof Jamie Seabrook in the @westernu.ca Dept. of Epidemiology & Biostatistics! Learn more about his work here. Want to be featured? fill out this short form - great science deserves a great audience! 🔗https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aaUZQt9wUHhqcaq

031

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

#WesternU researchers have recently been awarded more than $21.5 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, incl. Shawn Whitehead, @schulichmeddent.bsky.social prof + director of #WIN. Read the full article below! 🔗 news.westernu.ca/2026/03/west...

031

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Don’t miss the @westernknowpain.bsky.social Conference this Thursday for incredible talks, engaging speakers, and networking opportunities with colleagues in the dynamic field of pain research. We look forward to seeing you there! Check out the full schedule here: www.knowpain.ca/2026conference

031

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Join us on April 8th to welcome @umontreal-en.bsky.social Patricia Conrod, PhD, for her talk on "The Strategic Vision For Neuroscience Research at CIHR and at Western." Learn more about Professor Conrod and how to register for the event at the link: www.uwo.ca/events/2026/...

012

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

@braincanada.bsky.social's #OneBrain approach treats the brain as one connected system, and caring for it takes many kinds of experts working together. This idea aligns well with WIN’s mission to bring people from different fields together to make real, meaningful progress in brain health.

021

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Western’s Centre for Brain & Mind brings together researchers across disciplines to explore how the brain supports perception, memory, language + more. With cutting‑edge facilities, the Centre fosters collaboration, innovative methods + groundbreaking cognitive neuroscience research: www.uwo.ca/bmi/

0104

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

The #WesternU Centre for Functional & Metabolic Mapping is pushing the boundaries in brain research with Canada's only collection of high- and ultra-high-field MRI systems + leading cutting‑edge work that is transforming how we understand the brain. 🔗 cfmm.uwo.ca

0108

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We bring together experts from across disciplines to explore the brain’s biggest mysteries. By uniting diverse perspectives, our researchers are accelerating discovery, driving innovation + redefining what we know about the brain. #BAW2026 @braincanada.bsky.social 🔗 win.uwo.ca/research/res...

001

Western Institute for Neuroscience (WIN) @westernuwin.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Canadian Brain Awareness Week takes place from March 16-22, bringing attention to how prolific brain diseases or disorders are. #BAW2026 is a call to recognize the importance of investing in brain research today to shape a healthier future for Canadians. braincanada.ca/brain-awaren...

011