Graduate Students

Larissa Kraus -Single Cell Club May 2026 Seminar

admin — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:00:14 +0000

A unifying neuropathological spectrum underlies medial temporal lobe epilepsy

Dr. Larissa Kraus, postdoctoral researcher, Cembrowski lab, UBC

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Recovering Brain PET at Reduced Dose: Generative Models, Physics Constraints, and Quantitative Fidelity

admin — Wed, 06 May 2026 15:32:11 +0000

The Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms.

Killam Seminar Series: From Genetic Risk to Cellular Mechanism in Parkinson's Disease

admin — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:58:34 +0000

Supported by the generosity of the Killam Trusts, The Neuro's Killam Seminar Series invites outstanding guest speakers whose research is of interest to the scientific community at The Neuro and �鶹��ý��վ.

Increasing Diversity in Mathematical & Related Sciences

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:48:22 +0000

Overview

International Women in Math Day - Film Projection and Panel Discussion

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:36:43 +0000

Join us in celebrating International Women in Mathematics Day, May 12, with a film projection followed by a panel discussion.

Melanie Matchett Wood Aisenstadt Chair Lectures

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:39:32 +0000

(Lecture for a general mathematical audience - will be followed by a wine and cheese reception))

SMS 2026 - Universal Statistics in Number Theory

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:20:10 +0000

Overview

This school will introduce the key topics from both sides of the program, including lecture series by probabilists as well as number theorists.

Resolved: MyThesis currently unavaialble

admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:16:55 +0000

myThesis is currently down and we are working to resolve the issue. We’ll share updates as soon as service is restored. Thank you for your patience.

Appointment of Alanna Watt as Dean of the Faculty of Science

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:48:45 +0000

Dear members of the �鶹��ý��վ community,

I am delighted to announce that Prof. Alanna Watt will be �鶹��ý��վ’s next Dean of the Faculty of Science. The �鶹��ý��վ Board of Governors approved her appointment at its meeting on April 23, 2026, and her five-year renewable term will begin on May 1.

Killam Seminar Series: The neural basis of flexible, lifelong learning

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:08:11 +0000

The science that changed how we study pain

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:34:18 +0000

Some of Dr. Jeffrey Mogil’s most influential discoveries could be considered serendipity. He may not have set out to revolutionize the field, but what he ended up finding has made a lasting impact in the world of pain research.

Dr. Mogil is a pain researcher and professor at �鶹��ý��վ, and his CIHR-supported work uncovered two big blind spots: the research had focused almost entirely on male pain and mostly measured one type of pain—and not the type that makes the biggest difference for patients.

Killam Seminar Series: The role of BDNF in hormonal regulation of seizures in temporal lobe epilepsy

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:46:24 +0000

2026 Fessenden Professorship Awards and Tomlinson Science Awards winners announced

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:09 +0000

The 2026 winners of the Fessenden Professorship and Tomlinson Science Awards have been named.

Established in 2007 and named after Canadian electrical engineer Reginald Aubrey Fessenden, the Fessenden Professorship in Science and Innovation Award supports researchers in exploring early-stage concepts, developing intellectual property, and moving innovations toward commercialization.

Making space for in-class connections

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:00:22 +0000

This panel will explore how flipped classroom and blended learning approaches can foster in-class connection opportunities that enhance the student learning experience.

Teaching for Learning Month

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:04:12 +0000

Every day in May 2026