Western Institute for Neuroscience

Our next feature is Madison Henderson, undergraduate student in the Department of Neuroscience at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - Western University. Learn more about her work here.

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Our next feature is Erfan Zarenia, MSc. Student in the Western University Department of Neuroscience, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Learn more about his work here.
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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, please email us with the following information:

Artwork title
Medium and size of the artwork
A short description of the artwork

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing your great work!

Join us on Monday, June 15th for a special talk by Dr. Tomoyuki Furuyashiki, MD, PhD on "Neuro-Immune-Metabolic Pathways Linking Stress to Mental Illness."

Dr. Furuyashiki is an internationally recognized leader in stress neurobiology whose work has provided important insights into neuroinflammation, neuroplasticity, and the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying behavioural responses to chronic stress. His research bridges molecular, circuit, and behavioural neuroscience and has broad relevance to researchers interested in stress, mental health, and brain function.

🗓️ Monday, June 15, 2026
🕛 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
📍Fisher Conference Room, Robarts Research Institute
Zoom link available upon request. Please email [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

Our next feature is Dr. Rishi Ganesan, a pediatric care physician and clinician-scientist.

He holds faculty appointments in the Departments of Paediatrics and Clinical Neurological Sciences at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, with cross-appointments in Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Physiology & Pharmacology. He also serves as a Scientist at the LHSC Research Institute and is a core member of the Western Institute for Neurosciences.
Learn more about his work here.

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Are you interested in learning more about how gender-based violence, pain, and trauma affect the brain and cognition?

Join us for a half-day, in-person event bringing together researchers, service providers, and community members to explore these important and interconnected topics. The morning will feature research presentations followed by a panel discussion with gender-based violence service providers.

Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Goodwill Community Room, 255 Horton St. E, London, Ontario

Please register for this in-person event here: https://crhesi.uwo.ca/gender-based-violence-pain-trauma-the-brain-half-day-event/?mc_cid=34f7893228&mc_eid=617e6a04bc

Are you a graduate student engaged in brain health research? 🧠

Brain Health Care (BHCare) Canada is offering scholarships to a total of five Master's and five PhD trainees with awards beginning September 2026. These scholarships are designed to support graduate trainees engaged in BHCare-aligned research and training, providing valuable funding, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

Interested in applying? Learn more at the link here, and apply by June 14th! https://bhcaretraining.com/the-brain-health-care-bhcare-graduate-masters-and-phd-trainee-scholarships/

SONGS - Society of Neuroscience Graduate Students at UWO

Our next feature is Dryden Arseneau, MSc student in the Dept. of Neuroscience, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - Western University. Learn more about their work here.

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Our next Research Spotlight featured member is Shawn Whitehead, PhD, Director of the Western Institute for Neuroscience, Professor of Anatomy & Cell Biology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry! Learn more about his work here.
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Creating connections, not silos!

The afternoon session of the 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 on recognizing the value of natural, therapeutic spaces to support healing and to provide a sense of community among dementia patients.

Thank you to Alzheimer's Society, Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, McCormick Care Group, and the City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government for putting together this event, and for hosting!