Dr. Jesse Jackson: Examining the anatomy, physiology, and function of claustrum-cortical neurons

Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver

Zoom option if unable to attend in person: Zoom link here (click on “Join a meeting”) Meeting ID: 91512 289258 Passcode: 289258 The claustrum is a small brain region forming dense synaptic connections with most of the cerebral cortex. However, the function of this region remains a mystery. I will highlight recent work from our group mapping […]


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Dr. Stuart Trenholm: A day in the life of a blind mouse

Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver

Zoom option if unable to attend in person: Zoom link here (click on “Join a meeting”) Meeting ID: 91512 289258 Passcode: 289258 It is well established that after vision loss, capabilities of the other sensory systems can be enhanced. However, particularly in animal models of vision loss, little has been done to examine how vision loss leads […]


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Dr. Yingxi Lin: Active Neuronal Ensembles

Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver

Zoom option if unable to attend in person: Zoom link here (click on “Join a meeting”) Meeting ID: 91512 289258 Passcode: 289258 How are transient experiences converted into long-lasting memories? How do […]


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Dr. Barbara Sahakian: Good Brain Health, Cognition and Wellbeing

Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver

Dr. Barbara Sahakian from Cambridge University will be presenting: Good Brain Health, Cognition and Wellbeing. Talk abstract: Many people consider their physical health and regularly exercise and wear devices to […]


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Dr. Maya Koronyo: Retinal manifestations of Alzheimer’s disease

Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver

Zoom option if unable to attend in person: Zoom link here (click on “Join a meeting”) Meeting ID: 91512 289258 Passcode: 289258 The neural retina is a key organ for vision and […]


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