Tomorrow is the day! Learn how reviewing can help expand your knowledge as a scientist while also advancing rigorous science in tomorrow’s webinar. Register now: vist.ly/4v3mn #neurosky #academicchatter #neuroskyence

I’m very excited to announce that a part of my PhD thesis project is now a preprint! In this paper, we show how spontaneous activity prior to visual experience shapes neural circuits in the retina. (1/11)

There's still time to apply to be a 2026 @dev-journal.bsky.social Pathway to Independence fellow For those about to apply for their first independent academic position, the programme offers - mentoring - leadership training - profile rising - networking journals.biologists.com/dev/pages/pi...

A huge thank you to everyone who visited our booth, joined our events, and shared this journey with us. We’re already looking forward to seeing you again at more meetings around the world! @thebalelab.bsky.social @julielefebvrelab.bsky.social

What a great synapse social! Thanks to everyone who came including our special guests Troy Littleton, Heather Broihier, Sheena Josselyn, Megan Williams, Martin Hruska, and more! And extra thanks for my co-organiser Julie Lefebvre for being amazing to work with. A great time for faculty AND trainees!

SfN- join us Monday evening for the Bridging the Synapse Social 7pm!

Welcome to SFN !!! @julielefebvrelab.bsky.social and I will be hosting the "Bridging the Synapse" networking event on Monday 11/17 at the Marriott at 7 PM! Come hang out with synaptic biologists from all over to talk about the coolest topics in neuroscience with the coolest folk! Spread the word!

Had an energizing meeting with IBRO BoD colleagues to review the amazing last few years and impact IBRO has had on global neuroscience. Check out IBRo @ibroorg.bsky.social to learn more about trainee and grant funding in neuroscience, and how you can get involved .

If you're attending #SfN2025, don’t miss Dr. Sheena A. Josselyn, Program Co-Chair of #IBRO2027, in her Special Lecture on how memories are formed, stored & transformed over time 📅 15 Nov | 1–2 PM 📍 Ballroom 20 Discover all IBRO's activities at #SfN2025: https://ibro.org/meet-ibro-at-sfn-2025/

This afternoon, #UofT will celebrate a new chapter with the installation of Professor Melanie A. Woodin as the University’s 17th president. Join us for this historic milestone by tuning into the livestream at 3 p.m. ET.

MAGDELEINE VALLIERES!!!! 🌈🌈🌈🌈 WORLDDD CHAMPPP! WHAT HAVE YOU JUST GONE AND DONE 📸: @gettyimages.com

Canadienne Magdeleine Vallières is the women’s world cycling champion! What an exciting and strong finish!

🚨Another PI job opening in the Neuroscience dept. at @umontreal.ca ! 🚨 www.nature.com/naturecareer...

Attention neuroscience faculty in Canada & US: Time to make impact - Work with IBRO-US Canada Regional Committee to expand research opportunities for our trainees, increase the participation of researchers from diverse groups, and enhance global neuroscience! Nominations due Friday, Aug 15th.

Attention neuroscience faculty in Canada & US: Time to make impact - Work with IBRO-US Canada Regional Committee to expand research opportunities for our trainees, increase the participation of researchers from diverse groups, and enhance global neuroscience! Nominations due Friday, Aug 15th.

IBRO Parenthood #Grants support early-career researchers to enjoy quality time with their family during this period without compromising the research progress 💫 Apply by 15 Aug: buff.ly/0ZPaJk5 #IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm #IBROinEurope @julielefebvrelab.bsky.social

Hi all. Frank passed peacefully with the love of his family on July 18, 2025 in London, ON. He was a wonderful human being who shared much of his life with you. We could not have asked for a better father, grandfather, friend, colleague, or mentor. 1/

Happy 107th Birthday, Brenda Milner! Her contributions to neuropsychology shaped the way we understand the human brain. From surviving two world wars and two pandemics, to paving the way for future generations of researchers, Milner’s legacy continues. @mcgill.ca @cusm-muhc.bsky.social

which brought more circuit-level understanding of the human brain and brought more connections between neurosurgery and fundamental neuroscience research. This is the kind of gold standard science that will bring future treatments; it is a public good that only govt will invest in. #neuroscience

The month-long IBRO 2026 Schools Support call is OPEN! Do you have an idea for an impactful, hands-on #neuroscience school? Share your curriculum & empower the next generation of neuroscientists. Apply now: buff.ly/Fdit4k3 @thebalelab.bsky.social @danek8317.bsky.social @julielefebvrelab.bsky.social

🇨🇦🚨Job Alert🚨🇨🇦 Canada Excellence Research Chair (C$5 or C$10M, 8 yr budget) U Toronto, Dept of Biochem/LabMedPath *Was just told they're looking for a structural biologist using cryoEM* (related to infectious disease?) Are you an established PI ready to move to 🇨🇦? research.utoronto.ca/funding-oppo...

Happy Leading Edge Fellow day!!!!!!

#CAN2025 highlight was the session organized by @canacn.bsky.social EDI committee on financial barriers to scientific training. Inspiring presentation by @supportourscience.bsky.social on success for gov’t$ for trainee funds, and stimulating panel discussion. Thank u @ibroorg.bsky.social for support

Thank you Matt and Rose for a great meeting. See you in MTL

Meet our #CAN2025 travel grantees! 🎉 IBRO is proud to support these early-career researchers in attending the meeting, presenting their posters & gaining valuable connections & insights for their careers. We wish them continued success! #conference @canacn.bsky.social @julielefebvrelab.bsky.social

Wonderful talk by @markcembrowski.bsky.social on his exciting research on memory circuits. Congrats 2025 CAN Young Investigator Awardee @canacn.bsky.social

Toronto all lit up for neuroscience #CAN2025.

If you are in Toronto on Tuesday next week, please consider coming to see a FREE public lecture on memory, delivered by the amazing @sjo09.bsky.social and @barense.bsky.social . Tix at this link can-acn.org/meeting-2025... Please repost and hope to see you there!

You are invited to my Ben Barres Spotlight Award Event where I will be talking about the lab's research partly funded by this eLife @eLifeCommunity award. My talk will be followed by a Q&A about eLife’s publishing model. Please register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

That’s a wrap for a wonderful, stimulating week at #ARVO2025 in beautiful SLC. There is exciting and amazing research in retina biology and vision, and the momentum for translational research and new therapies is strong. I feel energized from the discussions and new ideas.

Four scientific societies, @ascbiology.bsky.social, @asbmb.bsky.social , @asm.org and @faseborg.bsky.social, all partners in the MOSAIC program, have filed an amicus brief today in support of this suit: www.ascb.org/society-news...

If you want Mark Carney as our Prime Minister, don’t take anything for granted today. Trump won in part because too many people didn’t think he would. Think how you’ll feel if Poilievre wins a close election & you didnt #VOTE for Carney. This is no time to take chances. TURNOUT WINS ELECTIONS.

Interested in Developmental Mechanics??? We are organizing a mechanobiology workshop in Baeza, Spain, October 21-23, 2025. Come join us (and please help us spread the word)!!!

ONE WEEK LEFT to apply for the #training - available for participants based in Asia eager to boost their skills in 🤖#AI in #neuroscience or 🧠 neurodevelopmental disorders & reproductive health. Apply now! buff.ly/LIZcwGQ #IBROinAsiaPacific @julielefebvrelab.bsky.social

It’s been a hectic few days, here’s a quick thread on our latest endeavour exploring GABAergic neurogenesis in the human cerebellum published in @pnas.org. Key takeaways: Purkinje cells are born very early in human development — much earlier than previously appreciated. www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

⏰ LAST CHANCE! ⏰ The Q2 Summer #School in Mexico this August is your opportunity to learn advanced methods from global experts. Don't miss out! Submit your application by 20 April: buff.ly/gCw5oyX #training #neuroscience #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm

🚨 LAST CALL! ⏳Don't miss your chance to get the support you need to boost your #neuroscience research & career! 👉Explore the open calls & apply before it’s too late: buff.ly/wFwTCHH #IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm #IBROinEurope @fens.org @julielefebvrelab.bsky.social

🚨Deadline alert!🚨Don't miss out on these hands-on #training programs to gain new skills and advance your career in #neuroscience Learn more & apply before it’s too late ⏳https://ibro.org/training/?tab=open-calls @canacn.bsky.social @julielefebvrelab.bsky.social

Calling all new neuroscientist PIs in US/Canada, from diverse/underrepresented backgrounds and/or lack substantial start-up funds: APPLY to the #IBRO Rising Star Award by April 15, 2025! See 🔗 ow.ly/SeAQ50UrIlg. Please spread the message to your colleagues. @ibroorg.bsky.social

Apply for the #IBRO Rising Star Award by April 15, 2025 if you're starting an independent position in #neuroscience in 2025 & looking for support in establishing your lab! 🧠 See more here 🔗 ow.ly/SeAQ50UrIlg

So proud to see colleague and fellow neuroscientist (and 🚴 ) Melanie Woodin appointed as U.Toronto’s next President! She is a generous and gifted leader and scientist.

Changes to MSc, PhD and postdoc funding programs from 🇨🇦 tri councils. Harmonization across councils, more awards, and new eligibility for international PhD and postdoc applicants!

Today, I applaud the brilliant Canadian women fighting for #Canada. #elbowsUp Mélanie Joly @melaniejoly.bsky.social Anita Anand @anitaanandmp.bsky.social Chrystia Freeland @chrystia-freeland.bsky.social Karina Gould @karinagould.bsky.social Change is needed: tinyurl.com/mxv7hhnk

My two favorite signs at #StandUpForScience in #Seattle

T-shirt winner at #standupforscience2025 NYC def @tollkuhn.bsky.social

I'm thrilled to announce that our paper describing Marigold, a free machine learning-based webapp for zebrafish behavioral analysis, is officially published! Marigold features a user friendly graphical user interface to enable training of a neural network for analyzing behavioral recordings.

“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.” Diary of Anne Frank January 13, 1943

Just giving this a boost for those who may not have seen it yet... we have a PI position (molecular and cellular basis of cognition) at The Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto). The position comes with an appointment at Assist/Assoc Prof level at U of T. Share widely! can-acn.org/scientist-se...

A great opportunity to start your own research group @pasteur.fr in Developmental Biology👇 research.pasteur.fr/fr/call/call...

@moleculargenetics.bsky.social We started the Mogen Winter Colloquium series with a fascinating seminar by Dr.Jessica Whited on mechanisms of limb regeneration in axolotl. And interesting to learn about their regeneration subserves their cannabalistic behaviours