Research suggests physical activity can help promote better diet
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New study makes sense of sensory processing in autistic children
Grouping sensory abilities helps better support kids with autism spectrum disorder
Of mice and milkshakes: Journey to brain discovery
Tim Bussey, Ingrid Johnsrude, Michelle Mottola named Fellows of Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Summer program gives undergrads immersive research feel
BrainsCAN internship aims to promote diversity in neuroscience research
Bilingual advantage is a bust, study says
Research refutes popular notion on language proficiency in children
‘Sounding it out’ not so easy for children with dyslexia
Western cognitive neuroscientists using MRI discovered a biological deficit for some early readers that impairs the ability to sound words out.
Western neuroscience spinoff sees growth in remote-care world
Cambridge Brain Sciences now a leading provider of web-based cognitive function assessments
Could COVID help identify teens at risk for mental health problems?
Pre- and post-pandemic fMRI brain scans may drive early detection and interventions for vulnerable adolescents
Neuroscientists show planning ahead is key for controlling movement on and off the court
Western neuroscientists found improving planning can have a dramatic effect on the quality of performance and adjust ongoing behaviours.
Lisa Saksida and nine Western alumnae among Canada’s most powerful women
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Lisa Saksida and nine Western alumnae have been named recipients of the 2020 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award.
Q and A with Lisa Saksida: on equity, science and advocacy for women in STEM
Lisa Saksida, co-director of BrainsCAN, has been named one of Canada’s WXN Top 100, a recognition of women who advocate for workforce diversity and inspire tomorrow’s leaders.
Royal Society celebrates Western scholars
Four Western researchers were named Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), commonly recognized as the country’s top honour in the arts, humanities and sciences.
‘Smart walker’ helps prevent falls
Wagner Souza, has combined experience with neuroscience to create ‘smart’ medical devices, including a fall-prevention walker.
Nicole Kaniki and Bertha Garcia named special advisors on anti-racism
Dr. Nicole Kaniki and Dr. Bertha Garcia will help Western lay the foundation for a sustained strategy to combat racism on campus.
Medical Innovation Fellows to generate new solutions
Western has recruited some of the top PhD graduates, medical students and residents from across the country to be part of the sixth cohort of its Medical Innovation Fellowship (MIF) program.
Study hints at early sign of Alzheimer’s degeneration
Researchers have moved one step closer to identifying targets for brain degeneration that occur decades before symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease appear – a much sought-after clue that might open the door to early treatment.
Banting Fellowship puts postdoc’s work in motion
BrainsCAN postdoctoral scholar Jonathan Michaels was awarded a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship to continue his work around brain activity during reach control.
Study explores strain on dementia patient care partners
The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has further strained care partners of those living with dementia to the point where they are having trouble balancing care for their loved ones with their own self-care, resulting in physical and emotional exhaustion, health problems, and feelings of anxiety, depression and irritability.
New institute pushes neuroscience excellence forward
Western will continue to build on more than a half century of neuroscience research excellence thanks to the recent approval of the Western Institute for Neuroscience.
Pandemic forcing food to your emotional rescue
Feeling stressed? Find yourself reaching for the snack drawer or refrigerator? It’s not uncommon for people to grab a snack when feeling stressed or experiencing anxiety. But with the recent uncertainly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, people might find themselves reaching for that stress snack more often than not.