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

For #FundamentalDiscoveryWeek, we’re highlighting the work of three emerging leaders in neuro-immunity research: Angela, Luke, and Idaira! youtube.com/shorts/8xs5k... @snyderinstitute.bsky.social @bryanyipp.bsky.social @ucalgarymed.bsky.social

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 youtube.com/shorts/k5CVw... @snyderinstitute.bsky.social @bryanyipp.bsky.social @ucalgarymed.bsky.social

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

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

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 www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

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

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

Pandemic babies turn 5 With @tomfohrmadsen.bsky.social and Gerry Giesbrecht theconversation.com/pandemic-bab...

🧠 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

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

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month! CP is a group of disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, and posture. #cerebralpalsy #cerebralpalsyawareness #cerebralpalsyawarenessmonth

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

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...

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Hey, Bluesky! The Mathison Centre is all about advancing mental health through world-class research, collaboration, and education. Together, we’re breaking barriers, exploring new solutions, and sharing the science of mental health. Follow along to join the journey! #MentalHealth #ResearchMatters

Hi, Bluesky! We’re the Hotchkiss Brain Institute – unlocking the mysteries of the brain to advance health and well-being. From groundbreaking discoveries to innovative therapies, we’re here to share, learn, and connect. Let’s push the boundaries of brain science together! #Neuroscience #BrainHealth