Research group at @westernu that uses brain imaging and behavioural assessments to promote #childhealth. Directed by Dr. Emma Duerden, Assistant Prof in Fac Ed.

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Pregnant women in their third trimester or women who have recently given birth in the last 6 months are needed for an MRI study on placental health! Help us learn about how placental health affects your baby's brain! 1/2
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Our Associate Prof. and Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience & Learning Disorders Dr. Emma Duerden (@developingbrai1) took part in a "text message debate" for @mtlgazette last week. The topic: Should Quebec ban social media for teens? Read the debate⬇️ montrealgazette.com/news/art…

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Are you a clinician researcher working in the area of child brain health looking for a basic science partner, or vice versa??? Save the date for this 👇👇
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Emma Duerden (@developingbrai1), @WesternU, is a Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders and leads the Developing Brain research program. #rscBRAVOsrc #RSCCollege
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#WIN Associate Director @developingbrai1 is one of the featured speakers at this event!! Check out more information by heading to our website (link in bio) and clicking on events.
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#WIN Associate Director @developingbrai1 is one of the speakers at this years Women's Brain Health Day. You can attend in person or online on December 2. Check out our website (link in bio), and click on "events" for more information!
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🚨 @UCalgaryArts is recruiting a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Addictions and Comorbidity. Join our clinical psychology program leading innovative research in mental health! 🙏 RT @UCalgary @HotchkissBrain @MathisonCentre @UofCr4kids internal.careers.ucalgary.ca…

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Don't miss out on this exciting virtual talk next week featuring our Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders Dr. Emma Duerden (@developingbrai1) ! More details below ⬇️ eventbrite.ca/e/the-walrus-t…
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Are you a #WIN trainee? Do you want to learn more about Leadership in Research from an @iveybusiness professor? Check out more information at win.uwo.ca and click on "opportunities" for more information and/or to register for this awesome opportunity.
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Speaker Announcement: Dr. Emma Duerden (@developingbrai1), Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders, Western University, will be at @BrainCanada presents The Walrus Talks at Home: Teens and Screens. eventbrite.ca/e/the-walrus-t…
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Hear from #WIN Director Dr. Shawn Whitehead (@VulnerableBrain) about the launch of our #NeuroConnect Program!! youtu.be/HB8H9Ncwl2Y?si=huui… via @YouTube

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Coming this October! Join us as we offer another group to support children (7-12 years) to manage their anxiety! Check out our "mini" group program at the Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic. Details below - please apply at: uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/for… #ldnont
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Congratulations to Dr. Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw, Dr. Isha DeCoito, Dr. Emma Duerden and all other recipients of this year's @VPRWesternU Excellence Awards! We are so proud to see our faculty members awarded in every category. Read more ⬇️ news.westernu.ca/2024/09/wes…
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A @WesternU @SchulichMedDent double-header in the “Advances in placental-brain health research symposium” @IFPA_Official with @developingbrai1 and Andrea Kocsis.
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Now in press @HeliyonJournal over 2 years of the pandemic, kids’ screen time spiked while sleep decreased. More sleep & less screen time were linked to better executive function. Positive parenting reduced screen time, improving sleep & mental health. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

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"Both parents and school communities can play important roles helping autistic children to thrive," writes #WesternU prof Emma Duerden (@developingbrain) & PhD candidate Elizabeth Kuenzel as part of a #BackToSchool series in @ConversationCA. @westernuEdu news.westernu.ca/2024/08/sup…
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More advice from our researchers as the first day of school approaches🎒 Our Associate Prof & Canada Research Chair Dr. Emma Duerden (@developingbrai1) & our PhD student Elizabeth Kuenzel team up for this helpful article in @ConversationCA Read more⬇️ news.westernu.ca/2024/08/sup…
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Meet the amazing neuroscientists who serve on the WIN Executive Committee
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Excited for our Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic 2.0 - coming in early 2025! More opportunities to support our community!
An exciting expansion is coming to our @MaryJWrightCYDC 🎉 Next year, the Clinic moves into a 10,000 sq. ft. addition at the Faculty of Education, allowing it to support another 100 to 150 children & youth per year! Learn more ⬇️ edu.uwo.ca/news-events/2024/…
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