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Applications closing soon: The Backlund Fellowship
Achievements For Ann: The Backlund Fellowship will provide up to $140,000 to two postdoctoral fellows over two years!
Notice of Intent deadline June 7, 2024
Are you an early career researcher in Alberta? Does your project involve ALS and neuromuscular disorders? Check out Achievements for Ann: The Backlund Fellowship, a funding opportunity offering postdoctoral fellowships of up to $140,000 over two years!
Stay tuned for the announcement of the first cohort of the Canadian Neuroanalytic Scholars program
Campus Alberta Neuroscience and The Weston Foundation
Campus Alberta Neuroscience is excited to launch the first cohort of the Canadian Neuroanalytic Scholars (CNS) program with the support of the Hilary & Galen Weston Foundation. The CNS program aims to cultivate a world-class talent pool that can effectively utilize the existing open neuroscience data and meet the growing demand for neuroscience research in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML).
Each CNS Program Cohort will consist of 10 scholars on a two-year term, for a total of 20 scholars over four years. The first cohort will be announced in July.
Applications for the second cohort will open in summer of 2025.
Betty's Run for ALS celebrates, promotes and channels hope for those affected with ALS, their families and their friends. Since the first run in 1997, families have raised more than $8.5 million for research, equipment and client support services.
Looking to refine your research perspective or strengthen your experimental framework? Need help articulating and defending your hypothesis? If so, this is the workshop for you!
Led by Dr. Anastasiia Stepanchuk, this workshop will cover the philosophical foundations of scientific knowledge, tackling questions about the nature of truth, the scientific method, ethical considerations and the evolving landscape of scientific discovery.
Supporting Brain Health Across the Lifespan: Nurturing the Developing Brain
Ontario Brain Institute
June 17
Online and in Toronto
OBI's 2024-25 talk series will examine the brain at each stage of life and how to maintain brain health throughout life.
This talk, "Nurturing the Developing Brain", will feature what we know about the trajectory of brain development (0 to 25 years) from neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health conditions. A panel of experts will also highlight ways in which we can help children and youth maintain a healthy brain and balanced well-being.
This is a try-it event held by the Paralympic Sports Association. Try out kayaking with instructors from Edmonton Whitewater Paddlers who will demonstrate basic paddling and safety skills. This event is recreational in nature and is completely inclusive, no matter your ability or mobility aid. All ages are welcome!
Move for Migraine is a week-long awareness and fundraising campaign aimed at increasing understanding of this neurological disease and fostering community connection. Participants can show their support by engaging in activities such as running, walking, cycling, swimming, yoga, or relaxing to raise awareness and funds for Migraine Canada.
Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (ARBI)
July 11
ARBI Corral, 311 Cedar Crescent SW, Calgary
Check out the ARBI's Stampede Breakfast on July 11th, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM! The event will have pancakes, live music, therapy dogs, games, and the ARBI's 50/50 raffle draw to support their programs for survivors.
While admission is free, please reserve your spot by registering in advance.
Campus Alberta Neuroscience and The ALS Society of Alberta
Notice of Intent deadline June 7 at 4:00pm
Are you an early career researcher in Alberta? Does your project involve ALS and neuromuscular disorders? Check out Achievements for Ann: The Backlund Fellowship, a funding opportunity offering postdoctoral fellowships of up to $140,000 over two years!
ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grant Program 2024
Brain Canada Foundation
Application deadline July 11
The purpose of the 2024 Discovery Grant Program is to invest in the best possible projects that are focused on identifying causes of, or treatments for ALS and/or related neurological diseases, including primary lateral sclerosis, progressive muscular atrophy, and ALS/FTLD (frontotemporal lobar dementia), or research focused on avenues to maximize function, minimize disability and optimize quality of life.
Multiple awards available, from 125,000 to $300,000.
Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research
The Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research and the Mach-Gaensslen Foundation of Canada
Application deadline July 15
The prestigious Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research is awarded each year to an outstanding rising star researcher in the field of mental health. The annual national prize provides $100,000 in funding to early-career researchers in Canada with a demonstrated track record in research; excellence in scientific rigor, innovative thinking, imagination and originality; and a clear ability to work in partnership with other disciplines and/or research teams external to the institution with which they are affiliated.
The Brain Prize is currently the world’s largest prize for neuroscience and is awarded each year by the Lundbeck Foundation. The Brain Prize is awarded to one or more individuals who have distinguished themselves by making outstanding contributions in any area of neuroscience- from basic to clinical. Recipients of The Brain Prize can be of any nationality and work in any country, but they must still be active in research, and they must be nominated by others.
Brain Canada Foundation (Brain Canada) and CQDM are joining forces to support interprovincial collaborative biopharmaceutical research and development (R&D) projects on the brain. Research teams must include a minimum of two independent researchers, one from a research institution in Quebec and one from a research institution in another Canadian province or territory.
The PetriDish is the country's only national, bilingual biotechnology job board. List your job posting and find the right staff for your company to succeed.
This is a 10-week accelerator program for high potential Seed to Series A tech startups based in Canada. Founders will gain access to equity-free support, mentorship, training, and access to Google's network of industry experts.
Congratulations to Dion Kelly, PhD of Possibility Neurotechnologies, the winner of the Inventures 2024 Neurotech Pitch Competition! A special shoutout to the other finalists who presented fantastic pitches, highlighting their innovative neurotechnologies: Valerie H Taylor MD, PhD, ICD.D of Taylored Biotherapeutics, Anastasiia Stepanchuk, PhD of ol.facto, Abdallah Alwan of NeuroPawn, and Zaid Ahmed of BraVRy. The future of brain health looks promising with these emerging innovators.
It was a pleasure to collaborate with the Ontario Brain Institute for this initiative, along with our fellow partners at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Thin Air Labs, Branch Out Neurological Foundation, Startup TNT, Alberta Innovates, and NeurAlbertaTech.
Looking to contribute to research initiatives in Alberta? The Patient and Community Research Engagement (PaCER) program at the University of Calgary seeks your input on their educational video about Vascular Cognitive Impairment (VCI). Sessions will be offered in-person or online via Zoom. Check out the attached poster for details on how to get involved!
Dr. Aaron Phillips' research group developed SpineAlly with the goal of obtaining global knowledge of secondary health complications among people living with spinal cord injury. The app allows users to participate in research, document health information, and find resources and support tools to help navigate living with a spinal cord injury.
Cognitive Connections podcast: Conversations on Dementia
Check out Cognitive Connections: Conversations on Dementia, hosted by Carrie Candy from the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories. Explore dementia, its challenges, and progress in this space of connection. Whether you’re living with dementia, a care partner, healthcare professional, or simply curious, tune in for meaningful discussions.
CONNECTIONS is a collaborative project between the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute (NMHI) and the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta that uses images to bring to life the relationships between art, expression, neuroscience and the mind.
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