SfN Ottawa Chapter

Carleton Neuroscience Colloquium: Dr. Tanya Halsall, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
2026-01-16 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Health Sciences Building, Room 1301, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, K1S 5B6, Canada
The Neuroscience Colloquium series is an opportunity for students and faculty members to attend a lecture from a researcher to learn about the groundbreaking advances being made in field. Colloquia take place Fridays at 11:30am in 1301 Health Sciences Building.
Title: TBA – Hosted by Dr. Alfonso Abizaid

BRAINBYTES
2026-01-23 11:30 - 13:00 | ON
Brainbytes is a forum for neuroscience graduate students to share thesis plans, gain experience presenting, answer questions, and build momentum for works in progress. It is an opportunity to share knowledge among colleagues within the department and includes both human and animal based research. Brainbytes take place Fridays at 11:30am in various locations on campus.
Speakers: Hellemans Lab – Bella Hotston & Aguilar-Valles Lab – Brandon Rodrigues

Ottawa Brain Bee
2026-02-28 | Health Sciences Building, 1125 Colonel By, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6, Canada

Brain Awareness Week - In Schools
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-13 | ON

Brain Awareness Week - At The Museum
2026-03-18 - 2026-03-20 | Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON, K1G 5A3, Canada

Brain and Mental Health Art Show
2026-05-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1S 2K2, Canada
This year, proceeds will benefit CAPSA, a national non-profit organization leading the charge to dismantle systemic stigma and advance Substance Use Health for all people. CAPSA created All People, All Pathways, the most low-barrier, inclusive peer support group for substance use; a reflection of their core commitment to health, however that looks for each person, with compassion and dignity. Led by a team of educators, researchers, and policy experts who bring both professional expertise and lived experience, CAPSA works to eliminate stigma, promote equity, and foster meaningful change through evidence-based education, research, and co-design.

Date: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Location: Glebe Community Centre (175 Third Ave)
Time: 6:00 PM
Tickets: $15 for students, $20 for general – Available online (coming soon!) and at the door
