Congratulations to Dr. Shayna Rosenbaum, CIAN's Associate Director, who has been awarded the most prestigious research title that York University bestows: Distinguished Research Professor. This honour is a testament to Shayna’s outstanding contributions to research excellence. The award will be presented during the convocation ceremony on June 17, 2025.
On May 21, CIAN hosted the CAN-ACN Satellite Symposium, "New Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience," at York University. 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 York […]
Professor Shayna Rosenbaum, interim director of the Centre for Integrative and Applied Neuroscience, was one of three researchers to receive the Faculty of Health Dean's Award for Research, which recognizes outstanding research contributions. Dr. Rosenbaum's research has produced significant findings on the hippocampal memory system and age-related disease. Read full article
On September 13th, Professor Jeff Schall presented his seminar “A Survey of Law and Neuroscience.” In a packed room of nearly one hundred people, Schall gave a fascinating tour of the chapters of the textbook Law and Neuroscience, which he co-authored. Along the way, he presented several ways the legal system and neuroscience interact, raising […]
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 […]