Successes in Neuroscience Symposium
#SiN2023
February 8, 2023
Introducing the third iteration of the Successes in Neuroscience Symposium.
Successes in Neuroscience is a celebration of neuroscience research and innovation across Alberta. In our third offering of this exciting event, we continue to focus on sharing cutting edge research ideas with all Albertans. Sessions included presentations and panel discussions that will give everyone the opportunity to learn and ask questions. Thank you to everyone who will join us to celebrate the new and exciting endeavors in neuroscience research with some of the nation’s leading innovators!
Program at a Glance
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
| Time | Description | Speakers |
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10:00–10:05AM |
Opening Remarks |
Dr. Svenja Espenhahn, Interim Executive Director Campus Alberta Neuroscience |
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10:05–11:20AM |
Session 1 Mental Health in Children and Youth |
Dr. David Nicholas – University of Calgary Dr. Jean Addington -University of Calgary Dr. Robbin Gibb – University of Lethbridge |
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11:20–11:30AM |
Networking & Refreshment Break |
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11:30–12:45PM |
Session 2 Psychedelics, Cannabis, and the Brain |
Dr. Chelsea Matisz – University of Lethbridge Dr. Erika Harding – University of Calgary Dr. Pierre Chue – University of Alberta |
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12:45–1:00PM |
Networking & Refreshment Break |
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| 1:00-2:15PM |
Session 3 Advances in Alzheimer’s and Dementia |
Dr. Satyabrata Kar – University of Alberta Dr. Athan Zovoilis – University of Lethbridge Ms. Laura Vogelsang – University of Lethbridge |
| 2:15–2:30PM | Networking & Refreshment Break | |
| 2:30-3:45PM |
Session 4 Neuropreneurs Entrepreneurs in Neuroscience |
Dr. Tuan Trang- AphioTx Dr. Ty McKinney – 8-Bit Cortex Dr. Wee Yong – Antho Bio |
| 3:45-3:50PM | Closing Remarks |
Dr. Robert Sutherland Director: Canadian Center for Behavioral Neuroscience Chair: Campus Alberta Neuroscience |
Meet the Moderator
and six years running his own science communication company.
Alan helped launch Science North in 1984 and served as Science Director from 1999-2007, responsible for the science experience at Science North and its companion facility, Dynamic Earth.
He started NEXT Exhibits, Inc., in 2007, creating exhibits, shows, and other experiences for science centres and museums across North America and beyond.
Nursall returned to his hometown of Edmonton in 2014 to join TWOSE where he initiated and led the Aurora Project, a $42-million renovation and expansion of the entire science centre.
He is currently Board of Directors Chair for the Giant Screen Cinema Association. He also currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Science Centres, from whom he also received a Career Achievement Award in 2022.
For 20 years, he hosted a weekly science segment called The Alan Nursall Experience
on Discovery Canada’s national science and technology show, Daily Planet.
Speakers
Registration is open
