Department of Neuroscience

U of L researchers receive Canada Research Chair funding

Dr. Matthew Bogard has been named a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Environments. In addition, Drs. Louise Barrett and Andrew Iwaniuk had their CRC funding renewed

U of L study tracks the evolution of bird behaviour

U of L undergraduate student finds evolutionary relationship between migration and vocal duetting in New World warblers

Investigating the causes of tinnitus

Dr. Michael Kyweriga, a post-doctoral fellow, focuses his research on uncovering the causes of tinnitus, a hearing disorder that affects millions of people

U of L research examines the impact of residential schools on biological health in the next generation

For her master's thesis, Kat Chief Moon-Riley conducted research that shows a mother's experience of residential school may have biological impacts on her children.

Mitacs award winner takes studies overseas to Italy

Computer science student Austin Kothig was able to work on the iCub robot at the Italian Institute of Technology

Social enrichment boosts levels of oxytocin, new U of L research shows

A holiday season brimming with social activities can make us feel good and be good for us

Ghasroddashti dives right into research - with impressive results

First-year science student awarded best poster presentation at 2018 Undergraduate Neuroscience Conference

Annual PUBlic Professor series opens with examination of why play is so important for children

Dr. Sergio Pellis's research with animals suggests that play provides experiences that help deal with unexpected challenges in life

U of L doctoral student wins prestigious Brain Star Award

Mirela Ambeskovic has been awarded a Brain Star Award, one of 15 to be awarded across the country

U of L researchers use Alberta Prion Research Institute grant to help unlock molecular mechanisms involved in Alzheimer's disease

Drs. Athan Zovoilis and Majid Mohajerani are investigating how protein misfolding causes symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

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