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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · May 16

Neuroscience PhD student Anamika Choudhary shares how research, storytelling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu shape her mission to make epilepsy more understood. #FundamentalDiscoveryWeek #EpilepsyAwareness #Neuroscience #PediatricNeuroscience #InfantileSpasms #HBI #HotchkissBrainInstitute #ACHRI

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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · May 13

For #FundamentalDiscoveryWeek, we’re highlighting the work of three emerging leaders in neuro-immunity research: Angela, Luke, and Idaira!

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Fundamental Discovery Week - Meet Angela, Luke, and Idaira from the Yipp Lab

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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · May 13

Meet Bella, Grace, and Carlos—three trainees in the Yipp Lab who are exploring how the nervous and immune systems work together to shape health and disease. #FundamentalDiscoveryWeek

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Fundamental Discovery Week - Meet Bella, Grace, and Carlos from the Yipp Lab

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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · May 12

It's #FundamentalDiscoveryWeek and International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases!

Dr. Bryan Yipp and his lab work at the intersection of immunology, neuroscience, and pulmonary medicine using basic science.

@snyderinstitute.bsky.social @ucalgarymed.bsky.social

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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Apr 22

New study led by Dr. Sean Dukelow finds that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) + intensive speech therapy improves speech in people with post-stroke aphasia, even years later!

Learn more: ucalgary.ca/news/study-r...
#StrokeRecovery #TMS #HotchkissBrainInstitute #HBI @ucalgarymed.bsky.social

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ctvmarkvillani.bsky.social @ctvmarkvillani.bsky.social · Apr 16

Researchers at University of #Calgary are using a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment to improve speech for patients who have suffered from a stroke.

More here 👇 #yyc @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social @ucalgary.bsky.social @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social

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U of C brain stimulation study reveals promising results to improve speech for stroke patients

Researchers at the University of Calgary are using a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment as part of a promising study to improve speech for patients who have suffered from a stroke.

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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Mar 19

Women experience chronic pain at higher rates than men, but why? New research from Dr. Trang's team published in Neuron shows key biological differences that could explain the gap.

Read more: bit.ly/3RoYaZv
#HotchkissBrainInstitute #Neuroscience #ChronicPain @cp-neuron.bsky.social

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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Mar 11

PAN-GEM will uncover genetic & environmental factors in youth mental health. Proud to be part of this national effort!

Learn more: genomecanada.ca/project/pan-...

@genomecanada.bsky.social #youthmentalhealth #HBI #hotchkissbraininstitute #neuroscience #brainawarenessweek

The Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education @mathisoncentre.bsky.social · Mar 11

The Pan-GEM initiative will uncover genetic & environmental risk factors for youth mental health. Led by Drs. Arnold, Bousman, Dimitropoulos & Zwicker, this national project will sequence 5,250+ genomes to drive early interventions.

Learn more: genomecanada.ca/project/pan-... #mentalhealthresearch

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Catherine Lebel @catherinealebel.bsky.social · Mar 10

Pandemic babies turn 5
With @tomfohrmadsen.bsky.social and Gerry Giesbrecht

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‘Pandemic babies’ turn 5: Here’s what research tells us about their development and remarkable resilience

Our research has found that most pandemic-born children have been remarkably resilient to the disruptions caused by COVID.

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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Mar 10

🧠 It’s #BrainAwarenessWeek!

1 in 3 Canadians will face a serious brain or mental health condition. At #HotchkissBrainInstitute, we’re pushing the boundaries of neuroscience.

Learn more about our research: hbi.ucalgary.ca/research
#Neuroscience #BrainHealth #HBI

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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Mar 6

Huge congratulations to Dr. Ranita Manocha for receiving the 2025 EDIA Award for Faculty from UCalgary!

From advancing knowledge in walking aids, bracing, biomechanics, and hypermobility disorders to mentoring future researchers, her impact is profound.

#WomenInSTEM #HotchkissBrainInstitute #HBI

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PONI Lab @ponilabresearch.bsky.social · Mar 4

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month!

CP is a group of disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, and posture.

#cerebralpalsy #cerebralpalsyawareness #cerebralpalsyawarenessmonth

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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Feb 8

Got big ideas? The 2025 Hopewell M.I.N.D. Prize is your chance to drive groundbreaking discoveries in brain and mental health! Open to international postdocs.

Learn more and apply: MINDprize.ca
#HotchkissBrainInstitue #neuroscience #mentalhealth #research #funding #HBI #HopewellMINDprize

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IEEE Brain @ieeebrain.bsky.social · Feb 7

Calling all bold #neuroscientists – @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social wants to know what’s on your M.I.N.D.! Expressions of Interest for its $1M Hopewell M.I.N.D. Prize are now open. The submission deadline is 4pm MT, 1 Mar 2025. Don’t let this opportunity slip your cortex: hbi.ucalgary.ca/mind-prize-d...

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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Feb 7

New stroke research from Dr. Mayank Goyal & Dr. Michael Hill!

Their 530-patient study published in NEJM, found EVT does NOT improve outcomes for medium-vessel strokes, despite its success for large-vessel strokes

Read: www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
#neuroscience #HBI #hotchkissbraininstitute

Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Feb 5

We're excited to support this collaboration between Dr. Sarah Morrow (UCalgary) & Dr. Penny Smyth (UAlberta) in a new MS study exploring how menstrual cycles impact MS-related fatigue

Learn more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-nor...

#Neuroscience #HealthEquity #HotchkissBrainInstitute

My Normative Partners with University of Alberta to Launch Groundbreaking Study on Female Health and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Edmonton, AB – January 27, 2025 – My Normative, a leading health research and innovation platform, is proud to announce a new partnership with the University of Alberta to address critical gaps in sex...

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CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform @canstroke.bsky.social · Feb 4

Exciting News 🎉 The VIsion and Proprioception Evaluation with Robotics after Stroke (VIPERS) study will be launching this year at some of our CanStroke Recovery Trial Sites!

Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Feb 4

Join us in congratulating HBI researchers on their CIHR Grants! We are incredibly proud of our researchers for securing CIHR funding to advance brain and mental health research.

Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54191.html
#neuroscience #HotchkissBrainInstitute @mathisoncentre.bsky.social

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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Feb 4

Join us in congratulating HBI researchers on their CIHR Grants! We are incredibly proud of our researchers for securing CIHR funding to advance brain and mental health research.

Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54191.html
#neuroscience #HotchkissBrainInstitute @mathisoncentre.bsky.social

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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Dec 24

Happy holidays from all of us at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute!

The University of Calgary will be closed Dec 25–Jan 2, so we’ll see you in the new year. Wishing you a restful and joyful holiday season! ❄️✨

#HappyHolidays #HBI #UCalgary #UCalgaryMed

Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Dec 21

Join us in congratulating @borglandlab.bsky.social! A leader in neurobiology and addiction research, she’s committed to growing the university’s research capacity while streamlining processes for researchers.

The Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education @mathisoncentre.bsky.social · Dec 21

Congrats to Dr. Stephanie Borgland, UCalgary's new Associate Vice-President (Research) starting Jan 1, 2025!

Learn more: www.ucalgary.ca/news/dr-step...
@hotchkissbrain.bsky.social @borglandlab.bsky.social #mentalhealth #research #neuroscience #neurobiology

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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Dec 19

Congratulations to HBI members Alim Mitha & John Wong of Fluid Biomed for securing $27M in Series A funding. Their work on the first bioabsorbable stent for brain aneurysms is a major step in healthcare innovation.

Read more here: bwnews.pr/3VKl68e
#neuroscience #hbi #hotchkissbraininstitute

Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Dec 17

Live music by Rowdy Pianos, delicious food by Visionary Catering, and the Snap Beauty Photo Booth. A night of fun, connection, and holiday spirit!

Huge thanks to everyone who donated to Foothills Campus Pantry and Gems for Gems. You made the season brighter.
#HolidayParty #HotchkissBrainInstitute

Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Dec 11

Join us in congratulating NEW Canada Research Chairs Drs. Bukola Salami, Araba Chintoh, and Adriana Zardini Buzatto!

Read more: ucalgary.ca/news/eight-u...

@mathisoncentre.bsky.social #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #neuroscience

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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Dec 6

Congratulations to Dr. Guang Yang, on the renewal of his Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Gene Regulation in Brain Development!

Read more: bit.ly/3OsnJr8

#Neuroscience #HBI #CanadaResearchChair #UCalgary #Genetics #CRC #Neurodevelopment

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Hotchkiss Brain Institute @hotchkissbrain.bsky.social · Dec 4

Congratulations to HBI members Jean Addington, Nathalie Jetté, Sheri Madigan, Tamara Pringsheim, Samuel Wiebe, and Wee Yong for being named Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2024! 👏 #neuroscience #brainscience #brainresearch #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresearch #STEM

Graphic on red background. Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers written across the top. Images of Jean Addington, Nathalie Jetté, Sheri Madigan, Tamara Pringsheim, Samuel Wiebe, and Wee Yong (Left to right, top to bottom).

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