2025 Ottawa Brain Bee
2025-03-01 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Health Sciences Building, 1125 Colonel By, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6, Canada

Brain Awareness Week
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-07 | ON

Brain Awareness at the Museum
2025-03-12 11:00 - 2025-03-14 15:00 | Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON, K1G 5A3, Canada

Brain and Mental Health Art Show
2025-05-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1S 2K2, Canada

Canadian National: The Final Showdown (Brain Bee, Phase 2)
2025-05-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Toronto Sheraton Centre Hotel, 123 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5H 2M9, Canada
Congratulations to Emma Rees for winning the Ottawa Brain Bee and ranking among the top 3 competitors in phase 1 of the National competition! Tune into phase 2 of the Canadian National: The Final Showdown, which will be held in person at the 2025 Canadian Association for Neurosciences annual meeting in Toronto on Friday, May 23rd.
2026 CIHR Canadian National Brain Bee

https://can-acn.org/meeting-2025/

Carleton Neuroscience Colloquium: Dr. Alfonso Abizaid, Carleton University
2025-09-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Health Sciences Building, Room 1301, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, K1S 5B6, Canada
Title: Ghrelin: what is it good for? Absolutely EVERYTHING!

Carleton Neuroscience Colloquium: Dr. Cassandra Morrison, Carleton University
2025-09-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Health Sciences Building, Room 1301, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, K1S 5B6, Canada
Title: From Perceived Decline to Detectable Change: Cognitive and Neural Signatures of Subjective Cognitive Decline

BRAINBYTES
2025-09-26 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: Matheson Lab – Karen Aglukark & Tuominen Lab – Nour Kanaa

Carleton Neuroscience Colloquium: Dr. Robert Chen, University of Toronto
2025-10-03 11:30 - 13:00 | Health Sciences Building, Room 1301, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, K1S 5B6, Canada
Title: Non-invasive brain stimulation for movement disorders – Hosted by Dr. Shawn Hayley

BRAINBYTES
2025-10-10 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: Chee Lab – Nikita Koziel Ly & D’Angiulli Lab – Marwa Alkhalaf

Carleton Neuroscience Colloquium: Dr. Gilda Stefanelli, University of Ottawa
2025-10-17 11:30 - 13:00 | 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. Colloquiua take place Fridays at 11:30am in 1301 Health Sciences Building.
Title: Histone chaperones and histone variants: orchestrating neurodevelopment and disease – Hosted by Dr. Argel Aguilar-Valles and Dr. John Stead

Carleton Neuroscience Colloquium: Dr. Natalie Michael, Université Laval
2025-10-31 11:30 - 13:00 | ON
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: Uncovering the cellular and molecular foundations of hypothalamic functions – Hosted by Dr. Melissa Chee

2025 International Brain Bee World Championship
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-12 | San Diego Convention Center 111 W Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101, 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The 2025 International Brain Bee (IBB) World Championship is scheduled for November 7–12, 2025 (tentative). This year’s competition will be hosted virtually alongside the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in San Diego, California.
We’re especially excited this year because our own Emma Rees from Ottawa will be competing! Stay tuned with the IBB for details on how you cheer her on as she represents Ottawa on the international stage!

Carleton Neuroscience Colloquium: Dr. Anna Taylor, University of Alberta
2025-11-07 11:30 - 13:00 | 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. Michael Hildebrand

Carleton Neuroscience Colloquium: Dr. Andrew Nicholson, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, University of Ottawa
2025-11-14 11:30 - 13:00 | 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. Matt Holahan

Carleton Neuroscience Colloquium: Dr. Zachary Kamensky, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, University of Ottawa
2025-11-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Health Sciences Building, Room 1301, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, K1S 5B6, Canada

BRAINBYTES
2025-12-05 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: Sun Lab – Tina Wang & Salmaso Lab – Alex Abou-Falah

Neuro Holiday Party
2025-12-05 19:00 - 23:30 | Ollie’s Pub (1st floor Nideyinàn)
When: Friday, December 5th 7pm
Where: Ollie’s Pub (1st floor Nideyinàn)
Who: Everyone is welcome!
Tickets: Available on Eventbrite, or cash in-person Tuesdays 12-4pm

$20.00 (includes 1 alcoholic drink)

$16.00 (includes 1 soft drink)

*IDs will be checked at the door*
We all deserve to unwind and celebrate – we hope to see you there!
Contact SfN Ottawa on socials or email brenna@sfn-ottawa.ca for any questions

Carleton Neuroscience Colloquium: Dr. Tanya Halsall, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
2026-01-16 11:30 - 13:00 | 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
