BHCRI Annual Cancer Research Conference
Cancer Research Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia
April 30 2026 - May 01 2026
The Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute are excited to invite you to our 2026 Cancer Research Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, taking place on April 30 – May 1, 2026!
This 1.5-day event will bring together leading researchers, trainees, and partners from across Atlantic Canada for insightful sessions, presentations, and discussions on the latest in cancer research.
Event Details:
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026 – Full day of sessions and presentations
📅 Friday, May 1, 2026 – Half-day program
Contact admin@bhcri.ca
Open Lecture
Making Research Matter: The Power of Implementation Science
This introduction to implementation science will highlight the ways that researchers can apply or embed implementation science into their research, implementation, and evaluation initiatives. We will introduce people to frameworks and tools that can be applied to their research initiatives.
Canadian Neuroscience Meeting
Join the 2026 Canadian Neuroscience meeting in Montreal, May 18-21, 2026. The Canadian Neuroscience meeting is a great opportunity to present your work, learn about new cutting-edge research and network with neuroscience leaders from Canada and abroad.
The chairs of this year’s meeting, Drs. Rosemary Bagot and Mark Cembrowski are putting together an exciting program that covers a wide range of neuroscience topics.
Save the dates! Canadian Neuroscience Meeting May 18-21, 2026
Location: Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Rosemary Bagot, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee
Mark Cembrowski, Co-Chair of the Scientific Program Committee
Stuart Trenholm, Chair of the Local organizing committee
REGISTRATION
https://can-acn.org/meeting-2026/registration-2026/
Meeting registration (regular rate): March 4, 2026 - April 29, 2026
Meeting registration (late, on-site): April 30, 2026 - May 21, 2026
Children's Healthcare Canada
Join us in Calgary #ChildHealthCan2026
Tomorrow’s Promise, Today’s Plan: Transforming Children's Healthcare in Canada
This year’s conference theme reflects a bold commitment to shaping a healthier future for children across Canada starting with the actions we take today.
Join leaders, innovators, clinicians, researchers, and families as we explore transformative ideas and practical strategies to advance child health. Together, we’ll share insights, challenge the status quo, and build the blueprint for tomorrow’s care, grounded in equity, innovation, and collaboration.
Information & registration at: https://event.fourwaves.com/childhealthcan2026/pages
SfN - Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting
Save the Date
Society for Neuroscience (SfN) annual meeting is taking place November 14–18 in Washington, D.C.
Purple Day
Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. Last year, people in more than 85 countries on all continents participated in Purple Day! Canada is the only country in the world who officially recognizes March 26th as Purple Day through the Purple Day Act implemented on June 28, 2012.
Seminar Series
Hosted by the departments of Pharmacology and Medical Neuroscience
Dr. Douglas Zochodne, MD, FRCPC
Peripheral Neurobiology Laboratory, Neurology and Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute, University of Alberta
“REGENERATIVE RETUNING OF SENSORY NEURONS TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND RESIST DIABETIC POLYNEUROPATHY”
Daffodil Day
Every spring, people across Canada come together during Daffodil Month to transform the lives of people affected by cancer. The resilient daffodil is a symbol of renewal, optimism and hope.
The Canadian Cancer Society’s work doesn’t stop when Daffodil Month ends. Every single day, your support gives hope to people living with cancer, and their loved ones.
For more info, see https://cancer.ca/en/ways-to-give/daffodil
SURGE Neuro Hackathon
THE SURGE NERO HACKATHON IS BACK.
SURGE NeuroHack 2026 is officially ON.
March 20–22. Free. 50 spots. Real EEG hardware. No experience needed.
Three days. Brain-computer interfaces. Teams. Prizes. Meals. And the kind of weekend that makes you actually excited about tech.
Sound wild? That's because it is. Registration link in bio @surgeinnovation — spots are limited, so don't sleep on this.
BRC @ Discovery Centre
March Break at the Discovery Centre is unlike any other! Come play, learn, and be curious. Their Dome Theatre shows, and Featured Exhibits (Animal Super Powers made with LEGO® Bricks), are just the tip of the Discovery Centre iceberg!
And the Brain Repair Centre will be hanging out there on Friday March 20th with hands-on games and displays. Come down an say Hi!
Tickets and more info at thediscoverycentre.ca
BRC trainees at The Discovery Centre during Brain Awareness Week 2025.
This event is part of Brain Awareness Week 2026, taking place from March 16-22. Check out www.hfxbaw.org/ for activities in Halifax
BRAIN FAIR
This is a public event which will showcase some brain-related research that is taking place at Dalhousie. There will be games, competitions, prizes, experiments, demonstrations, interactive booths and all kinds of information. Learn about how the brain works and what it can do!!
This FREE, student- and family-friendly event provides hands-on, engaging, neuroscience-based activities for all ages! Drop-ins and camp groups welcome!
All ages welcome - kids, parents, march break campers - come and check it out and have some fun. There is something for everyone.
See www.hfxbaw.org/brainfair for photos of past Brain Fair events.
This is a public event which will showcase some brain-related research that is taking place at Dalhousie. There will be games, competitions, prizes, experiments, demonstrations, interactive booths and all kinds of information. Learn about how the brain works and what it can do!!
This FREE, student- and family-friendly event provides hands-on, engaging, neuroscience-based activities for all ages!
All ages welcome - kids, parents, march break campers - come and check it out and have some fun. There is something for everyone.
This event is part of Brain Awareness Week 2026, taking place from March 16-22. Check out www.hfxbaw.org/ for activities in Halifax
Neuroscience SLAM
Students enrolled in Neuroscience-focussed independent research projects are invited to present their work in a 3MT-style presentation. This event is a great opportunity for trainees to hone their communication skills.
This event is not open to the public but trainees and supervisors are encouraged to attend.
This event is part of Brain Awareness Week 2026, taking place from March 16-22. Check out www.hfxbaw.org/ for activities in Halifax
Halifax Brain Bee 2026
Details coming soon
This event is part of Brain Awareness Week 2026, taking place from March 16-22. Check out www.hfxbaw.org/ for activities in Halifax
Public Lecture: Neuroscience 101
Details coming soon
This event is part of Brain Awareness Week 2026, taking place from March 16-22. Check out www.hfxbaw.org/ for activities in Halifax
Brain Awareness Week 2026
Brain Awareness Week 2026 is taking place from March 16-22
Check out:
www.hfxbaw.org/ for activities in Halifax
dana.org/brain-awareness-week/ for more general info
CROSSROADS Interdisciplinary Conference
Highlighting the importance of inclusive, sustainable health solutions responsive to real-world needs. With a focus on the transformative power of partnership and community engagement, with contributions from students, researchers, and health practitioners, championing local voices, cross-sector collaborations, and creating equitable health outcomes in Canada and beyond.
Details at https://dalcrossroads.com/
Dates: Friday, March 13th – Saturday, March 14th 2026
Venue: Dalhousie University Student Union Building (DSU), 6136 University Avenue, Halifax, NS, Canada B3H 4R2
BRC Roadshow
The BRC Roadshow will be in Truro, at Cobequid Educational Centre on Wednesday March 11th.
For more info on what the Roadshow is all about, visit our BRC Roadshow page
Journal Club: Vision Science
Topic: Photoreceptor laminin drives differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells to photoreceptor progenitors that partially restore retina function
Author(s): Hwee Goon Tay, Helder Andre, Vicki Chrysostomou, Jonathan Guy Crowston,∙Enrico Petretto, Karl Tryggvason
DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2022.12.012
Presenter: Faiyaz Ali Khan Abid
Location: G36, Tupper Building (beside MedIT office)
Contact/RSVP: Delaney
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day | Brain Repair Centre
On International Women’s Day, we recognize and celebrate the women across the Brain Repair Centre—faculty members, trainees, and students—whose curiosity, dedication, and leadership drive discovery and innovation in brain repair research.
From advancing scientific knowledge to mentoring the next generation of researchers, their contributions strengthen our academic community and shape the future of neuroscience.
Today, we celebrate their work and reaffirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive research environment where all can thrive.
Explore our People page and trainee profiles to see just some of the incredible women behind our research and operations.
BRC Roadshow
The BRC Roadshow will be in Dartmouth at Woodlawn High School Wednesday Mar 4th.
For more info on what the Roadshow is all about, visit our BRC Roadshow page
March is EPILEPSY Awareness Month
For info on EPILEPSY Awareness Month, visit:
(National) https://www.epilepsy.ca/epilepsy-awareness-month-canada
(Local) https://epilepsymaritimes.org/
Journal Club: UNS
Undergraduate Neuroscience Society Journal Club
Topic(s): How the use of cannabis during pregnancy impacts synaptic plasticity
Presented by: Rebecca Przy, PhD trainee at University of Victoria
Location/Platform: Dalhousie Killam Macme Room
Contact: Liam Ready
BRC Roadshow
The BRC Roadshow will be in Yarmouth on Wednesday Feb 25th.
For more info on what the Roadshow is all about, visit our BRC Roadshow page
Journal Club Meeting: NS Insect Research Group (NSIRG)
Topic(s): How the parasitic wasp, Cotesia congregata, is able to hijack the brain of its host, the caterpillar Manduca sexta
Presented by: Dylan MIller, PhD Trainee, Adamo Lab
Dr. Lori Borgal will also present work from her lab.
Location/Platform: Dalhousie University | Biology 5th Floor Seminar room
Contact info: Shelley Adamo or Jamie Kramer
All are welcome
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar
Seminar Series: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar
Dr. Ronie Haro
Postdoctoral Fellow (Archibald Laboratory), Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University
Monday February 23, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location
Theatre A and Room 102 DMNB
BRC Roadshow
The BRC Roadshow will be in Pugwash on Wednesday Feb 18th.
For more info on what the Roadshow is all about, visit our BRC Roadshow page
BRC Roadshow
The BRC Roadshow will be in Sydney, Cape Breton on Tuesday Feb 17th (rescheduled from Feb 12th due to weather).
For more info on what the Roadshow is all about, visit our BRC Roadshow page
MedTalks (UBC)
MedTalks: Think Well, Live Well – Brain Health for Life
Wednesday, February 11th, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM PST (via Zoom)
Keeping our minds strong, sharp, and active as we age involves all of our bodily systems. In this webinar, participants will learn what the latest research and social systems reveal when experts from medicine, nursing, dentistry, nutrition, and psychology share their insights into brain health and aging. Discover how you can support and improve your cognitive well-being for lasting mental vibrancy and lifelong vitality. Register below!
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Celebrates the role of women and girls in STEM and promotes gender equality in science and technology.
Medical Neuroscience Seminar
Title: Age-Related Decline in Postural Stability: Investigating the Influence of Proprioception
Speaker: Kenzie MacKinnon, PhD Student, Department of Medical Neuroscience, Dalhousie University
Date: Tuesday, February, 10th, 2026
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Tupper 3H-1 [IN-PERSON meeting]
Description: In the aging population, fall related injuries costs the Canadian health millions of dollars annually. This is due to an increased locomotor instability with age. One of the contributing factors to this age-related instability is a decline in proprioceptive sensation in the legs. My project is exploring if this phenomena is apparent in the aging mouse. I am looking at how stability changes when proprioceptive information is acutely ablated from reaching the spinal cord at multiple ages and how that is reflected in kinematic derived measures for stability.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar
Seminar Series: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar
Dr. Adam Johnston
Associate Professor, Department of Medical Neuroscience, Dalhousie University. Profile
Monday February 9, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location
Theatre A and Room 102 DMNB
Journal Club: Vision Science
Topic: Photoreceptor degeneration has heterogeneous effects on functional retinal ganglion cell types
Author(s): Nadine Dyszkant, Jonathan Oesterle, Yongrong Qiu, Merle Harrer, Timm Schubert, Dominic Gonschorek and Thomas Euler
DOI: doi/10.1113/JP287643
Presented by: Dr Melina Agosto
Location: G36, Tupper Building (beside MedIT office)
Contact/RSVP: Delaney
Munro Day
In celebration of George Munro - Dalhousie's 'Great Benefactor', the first Friday of February is a holiday at Dalhousie - a much-appreciated mid-winter break for students, staff, and faculty.
Read more about George Munro here
DAPS Lecture
Learn about Dr. Ilie’s work in transformative cancer care, as well as her inspiring career and personal story!
🎤 Dr. Gabriela Ilie
📍 Life Science Center (LSC) room P4620
📆 February 5th
⏰ 11:30am - 1:00pm
