2022
Should you believe your eyes? Not necessarily in virtual reality says new study
December 16, 2022
Research led by neuroscientist Jody Culham examines the promise and limitations of virtual reality (VR) and suggests that perception of size in VR is more strongly influenced by our expectations than the visual information before our eyes.Leighton Schreyer named Gold Medal Winner
October 27, 2022
Leighton Schreyer, BSc'22 has been globally recognized for his outstanding research paper entitled "The Discovery of an Epigenetic Signature for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Using Genome-Wide DNA Methylation Analysis" at the Global Undergraduate AwardsUncovering consequences of prenatal cannabis exposure
October 06, 2022
A team led by Western PhD student Mohammed H. Sarikahya under the supervision of Steven Laviolette, PhD are working to improve our understanding of how exposure to cannabis during pregnancy may impact the developing brain of the fetus.Unravelling the mysteries of cancer and neurodegeneration
October 03, 2022
Scientists Drs. Kun Ping Lu and Xiao Zhen Zhou are navigating a delicate balancing act. They are studying a stress-response enzyme involved in a puzzling inverse relationship between cancer and Alzheimer’s disease: people at risk for one disease are less likely to get the other.Research: Guardians of the cell that become dysfunctional in Parkinson’s disease provide clues for new treatments
October 03, 2022
Alpha-synuclein is thought to be a leading culprit in the development of major neurological disorders. Through a global collaboration of researchers, Marco Prado, PhD, and his team have developed a better understanding of how alpha-synuclein interacts with a cellular defense mechanism known as the chaperome.Scientists attract $1.7M to tackle global challenges
October 03, 2022
Neuroscientist and physiotherapy professor Sue Peters is one of seven researchers awarded funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Peters is using the grant to purchase equipment that will significantly impact her work to improve mobility recovery in stroke survivors.New study explores infection effect on fetal brain development
August 04, 2022
With a goal to lower the risks of neurodevelopmental disorders, Western BrainsCAN researchers are investigating what happens to a baby's developing brain when an infection occurs during pregnancy.Causes and consequences of math anxiety in children
August 04, 2022
Western BrainsCAN has recently launched a webpage to offer tips and strategies for parents and families whose children are struggling with math. The site includes a webinar discussion featuring psychology professor Daniel Ansari and Thames Valley District School Board principal Scott Askey. They address questions such as “how early does math anxiety start?” and “is there such thing as a math brain?”Music training promotes better beat perception in Parkinson’s patients: study
June 10, 2022
A new study by psychology professor Jessica Grahn shows music training early in life could have a positive influence on beat perception and movement among patients with Parkinson’s disease.Pushing the possibilities of ultra high-field imaging
June 02, 2022
Corey Baron, PhD, is developing methods to better characterize the microscopic properties of brain tissue.Research duo brings breakthrough research to Western
May 13, 2022
Kun Ping Lu and Xiao Zhen Zhou investigate enzyme that could improve treatment for cancer, Alzheimer’sNew Gray chair aims to solve pain-limiting mobility problems
May 13, 2022
Siobhan Schabrun takes neuroscience approach to addressing chronic painWestern, McGill team up in new neuroscience initiative
May 11, 2022
Groundbreaking research projects can have economic, societal impact near-termInaugural neuroscience fellows ‘looking to make a difference’
May 03, 2022
Uma Venkatasubramanian, Kathleen Lyons and Roberto Budzinski are the three inaugural research fellows of the recently established Western Institute for Neuroscience, conducting breakthrough research on brain functions.Neuroscience experts unlock mystery of autism-related anxiety
April 19, 2022
Emma Duerden and her team are taking a novel approach to a thorny problem: why anxiety is prevalent among people with neurodevelopmental disorders, and how neuroscience can help decode autism’s many puzzles.New research targets faster diagnosis for Parkinson’s patients
April 14, 2022
Western, McGill team up to develop more equitable assessment methodFinding treatments for brain diseases
April 11, 2022
Through the support of BrainsCAN, an interdisciplinary team of internationally renowned researchers are developing more efficient ways to test the effectiveness of medication for neurodegenerative diseases – the leading cause of disability in Canada.Research: Concussion blood test begins pivotal clinical trial
March 15, 2022
An innovative concussion blood test developed by researchers at Western University is set to begin a pivotal clinical trial with the Food & Drug Administration in the U.S. in the coming weeks.Funding: CIHR announces Project Grant recipients
March 14, 2022
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) have announced more than $7.7 million in research funding through their project grants competition for 10 projects at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.Faculty Profile: Innovating in neuroscience and engineering
March 14, 2022
Dr. Victor Yang dreams of building better surgical devices. Now, the next chapter of his journey to do just that will take place at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, as the innovative neuroscientist and biomedical engineer joins the faculty in the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences.
