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We are pleased to share news of the CIAN members who have received funding through the most recent federal NSERC Discovery Grants:

Robert Allison: Embodiment in virtual & augmented reality 

Denise Henriques: Internal state & task dynamics in motor learning

Jonathan Michaels: Investigating the neural basis of closed-loop arm & hand control  

Lauren Sergio: Gender in action: How gender, age & experience affect the neural control of eye-hand coordination 

Georg Zoidl: Role of pannexins in sensory systems of the zebrafish 

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CIAN member Dr. Kohitij Kar, a biology professor and Canada Research Chair in Visual Neuroscience, received the Early Researcher Award for his research investigating how autistic adults perceive and interpret sensory information differently.

His research combines computer modelling and brain activity analysis to simulate how alterations in specific brain regions might lead to autism-like behaviours.

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CIAN member Christine Till has received the Needleman "Scientist-Advocate Award for Protecting Children from Toxic Chemicals." This award from the International Society for Children's Health and the Environment (ISCHE) "acknowledges a scientist who has made significant strides in advancing children's environmental health, while facing formidable challenges from powerful entities, including industry and government." Dr. Till received this award for “demonstrating integrity when her epidemiologic finding, that young children with higher prenatal fluoride exposure had lower IQ test scores, came under attack.”

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Congratulations to Dr. Shayna Rosenbaum, CIAN's Associate Director, who has been awarded the most prestigious research title that �첥��Ƶ bestows: Distinguished Research Professor.

This honour is a testament to Shayna’s outstanding contributions to research excellence.

The award was presented during the convocation ceremony on June 17, 2025.

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On May 21, CIAN hosted the CAN-ACN Satellite Symposium, "New Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience," at �첥��Ƶ. The event brought together over 100 participants, including students and faculty. Ten trainees gave oral presentations highlighting their research, and 43 posters showcased trainee research in neuroscience.

The event opened with a keynote address by Dr. Lara Pierce from �첥��Ƶ, titled "Experience-Driven Effects of Early Life Stress on Language and the Brain," followed by two sessions of five oral presentations by trainees.

Three prizes were awarded: one for the best oral presentation and two for outstanding posters. Zeeshan Haqqee from McGill University received the award for best oral presentation for their work titled "Learning Reflects the Reconstructive Capacity of the Hippocampus." The poster prizes went to Leanne Monteiro from McMaster University, for their poster titled "Sex Differences in the Developing Human Visual Cortex" and to Veronica Nacher and Jennifer Lin from �첥��Ƶ for their poster "LFP Recording in the Ventrolateral Prefrontal Cortex During a Head-Unrestrained Memory-Guided Reach Task."

As CIAN Director Dr. Doug Crawford noted in his closing remarks, the symposium demonstrated that Canada’s neuroscience trainees are producing research at a world-class level.

Congratulations to the winners and all participants for their outstanding contributions!

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After the fascinating talk, neuroscience students had the opportunity to talk with Prof. Schall and ask him questions.

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On August 6, CIAN director Doug Crawford (currently on sabbatical) represented CIAN and Connected Minds at an event organized by Canadian Brain Research Strategy (CBRS) at the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation at Baycrest. The event was honoured by the presence of MP Valerie Bradford, Chair of the Standing Committee on Science and Research, who engaged in discussions about current neuroscience research and training initiatives. 

Thank you to CBRS for organizing this event with major research institutes across Toronto and for this opportunity to highlight the work of the Centre for Integrative and Applied Neuroscience and our commitment to brain health and mental well-being.

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