Professional development

What鈥檚 happening?

There鈥檚 always something going on within the Department of Medical Neuroscience - whether it鈥檚 an innovative research project or an exciting new program. Check back often for our latest news.

Upcoming seminars for 2024 - 2025

In the Department of Medical Neuroscience you鈥檒l have the opportunity to attend a number of enlightening seminars designed to enrich your educational experience. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Seminars are on Tuesdays, 11:30am - 12:30pm, Tupper Theatre C, unless otherwise specified.

May 2025

May 6, 2025: Nicole Ponto, MSc Student, Department of Medical Neuroscience, 海角社区app University. Title: White Matter Microstructure and Neuroinflammation in Adolescents with Psychotic-Like Experiences and Cannabis Use

May 12, 2025 (room 3H01):  Dr. Brittany Carr, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences University of Alberta. Title: Retinal Cell Biology in Models of Degenerative Disease

May 13, 2025: Kenzie MacKinnon, PhD Student, Department of Medical Neuroscience, 海角社区app University. Title: Age-颅dependent deterioration of proprioceptive feedback and its role in postural instability

May 14, 2025 (room 3H01): Dr. Yacine Touahri, Junior Scientist, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program Sunnybrook Research Institute. Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences University of Toronto. Title: Harnessing the regenerative potential of M眉ller glia in the retina: a study of development and regeneration

May 16, 2025 (room 3H01): Dr. Nicole Noel, Research Fellow, Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London. Title: Photoreceptor function across the lifespan: understanding development, disease, and ageing through fish models

May 20, 2025: Araz Dolatkhah
May 27, 2025: Jack Guthrie 

June 2025

June 3, 2025: Dr. Jamie Hutchison, Senior Scientist Emeritus, Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Program, Hospital for Sick Children Reseach Institute
June 10, 2025: Jamil Muradov 
June 17, 2025: Laith AlHadeed