Events

  • January 20, 2026

    Tabrez Siddiqui, PhD

    On Tuesday January 20th, the Perspectives in Neuroscience Speaker Series will feature Tabrez Siddiqui, PhD, from the University of Manitoba. Dr. Siddiqui will present a lecture titled "Decoding the molecular logic of synapse organization and plasticity" beginning at 9:00am.


  • January 27, 2026

    Natasha Rajah, PhD

    On Tuesday January 27th, the Perspectives in Neuroscience Speaker Series will feature Natasha Rajah, PhD, from the Toronto Metropolitan University. Dr. Rajah will present a lecture titled "Biological sex and menopause status affects episodic memory and related brain function at midlife" beginning at 9:00am.


  • March 10, 2026

    Cory Miller, PhD

    On Tuesday March 10th, the Perspectives in Neuroscience Speaker Series will feature Cory Miller, PhD, from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Miller will present a lecture titled "How monkeys 'really' see the world" beginning at 9:00am.


  • March 31, 2026

    Elizabeth Bess, PhD

    On Tuesday March 31st, the Perspectives in Neuroscience Speaker Series will feature Elizabeth Bess, PhD, from the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Bess will present a lecture titled "Finding Catalysts of Gut Reactions: The Gut Microbiota in Disease Onset and Treatment" beginning at 9:00am.


  • April 7, 2026

    Isaac Ming-Cheng Chiu, PhD

    On Tuesday April 7th, the Perspectives in Neuroscience Speaker Series will feature Isaac Ming-Cheng Chiu, PhD, from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Chiu will present a lecture titled "Bacterial interactions with sensory neurons in pain and itch" beginning at 9:00am.


  • November 13, 2025

    Graduate Program Information Session

    Discover the Neuroscience Graduate Program! Join our session where you will meet current students and the program director, get answers to your application questions, and learn more about graduate student life.


  • November 16, 2025

    Fall Preview Day

    On Sunday, November 16, we're opening our doors to let you explore – come on in! Tour your new home. Discover your program options. Learn about experiences beyond the classroom. You'll experience what it's like to be part of the Western community and discover all the ways you'll reach your potential here.


  • November 18, 2025

    Discover Graduate Programs at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry!

    Are you interested in pursuing your MSc or PhD? Find out more about the Graduate Programs at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry by stopping in at our Open House event where you can speak with Grad Chairs, faculty members, as well as current and past students.