From jbpoline at gmail.com Mon Jan 8 12:43:31 2024 From: jbpoline at gmail.com (JB Poline) Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2024 12:43:31 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] Launching the Canadian Neuroanalytics Scholars program Message-ID: Dear all, I am very pleased to announce that we are launching the NeuroAnalytics Scholar Program. This >3M CAD project will fund 20 scholars (two cohorts of 10 for 2 years each, 70k/y) at the interface of Neuroscience and AI, as a result of a Weston funded grant with the University of Calgary, Hotchkiss and OBI. See below the announcement and please spread the news. All the best, JB *Subject: *Postdoctoral Scholarship Competition - Canadian Neuroanalytics Scholars Program Dear colleagues, The Canadian Neuroanalytics Scholars (CNS) Program is now accepting Notices of Intent for the 2024 recruitment cycle. Up to 10 scholars will be awarded $70,0000 per year for up to two years, plus access to training and mentorship from CNS Program partners. The CNS Program is designed to leverage and connect the infrastructure, resources, and expertise available through research and industry partnerships across Canada, cultivating a world-class talent pool that can effectively utilize existing open neuroscience data and meet the growing demand for advanced analytics in neuroscience research such as artificial intelligence and/or machine learning. Further details can be found here: https://www.albertaneuro.ca/funding-programs/canadian-neuroanalytics-scholars-program/ *Competition Details: * Notice of Intent (NOI) Applications are now open. NOI Deadline: January 31, 2024 Full Application Deadline (by invitation only): March 13, 2024 Award Notifications: late spring/early summer 2024 Funding: $70,000 per year for a period of up to two years Eligibility: This competition is open to early-career postdoctoral scholars in Canada with research projects in the field of neuroscience which prominently incorporate application of advanced analytics methods to open neuroscience datasets. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jbpoline at gmail.com Mon Jan 8 13:42:37 2024 From: jbpoline at gmail.com (JB Poline) Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2024 13:42:37 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] ReproNim/INCF Fellowship Application Window now until Jan. 31, 2024 Message-ID: Hi everyone, Another announcement for training in neuroimaging reproducibility. Please spread the word ! Cheers JB The ReproNim team is happy to announce that applications are Now Open for the 2024 ReproNim/INCF Fellowship program. The application window is from now until Jan 31, 2024. Please click here to apply ( https://forms.gle/2N15KvtytH5Xf2999). We will award five to ten fellowships for this year; the total number of Fellows pending availability of funds. We will conduct a hybrid kickoff workshop held in conjunction with the OHBM BrainHack, typically preceding the OHBM annual conference scheduled for June 23-27, 2024, Seoul, South Korea. Some travel assistance may be available to the Fellows. For more information about the Fellowship program, click here (https://www.repronim.org/fellowship). Note: Prior applicants who were not selected last year are welcome to re-apply! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bratislav.misic at mcgill.ca Wed Jan 10 12:47:21 2024 From: bratislav.misic at mcgill.ca (Bratislav Misic, Dr.) Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:47:21 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Dani Bassett talk | 11am Friday January 26th Message-ID: Happy new year! Dani Bassett will give a talk in a couple of weeks. Details below. Tell your friends ? 11 am Friday February 26th Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre Speaker: Danielle Bassett. University of Pennsylvania. Website. GoogleScholar. Title: The cost of brain state transitions Abstract: Neural tissue is a heterogeneous material characterized by fibrous and non-fibrous sectors. In the large-scale human brain, the fibrous tissue is composed of bundles of neuronal axons along which electrical signals can propagate. These so-called white matter tracts collectively form a fiber network, or structural connectome, that both supports and constrains complex activity dynamics. How does this constraint affect the cost of activity flow? In this talk, I will describe work that seeks to address this question using the formal mathematical approach of network control theory. Drawing on decades of work in systems engineering, network control theory provides a framework for calculating energy costs associated with network systems reaching, maintaining, and transitioning among brain states. Using this approach, I?ll address open modeling questions and validate key assumptions, demonstrate that theory-predicted energy costs align with biological measurements of glucose metabolism, show how the energetics of transitions depend upon brain states? information content, and illustrate how these ideas help us to better understand processes elicited by mindfulness training. Taken together, the studies that I will describe characterize the role of the structural connectome in constraining the flow of activity, thereby determining a formal cost of brain state transitions that is biologically grounded and psychologically explanatory. ? 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Response was good - I received almost 100 responses with CV, cover letter and example publications. the issue? not a single Canadian applicant! only 3 applications were not from Iran. I?ve always had a good mix of Canadian and International students. Unfortunately, given the new minimum stipend regulations in FoMHS, it will be very difficult financially to move forward on research. What is happening? Is anyone else getting Canadian applicants? and if so, how? -Louis -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From louis.collins at McGill.Ca Mon Jan 15 09:02:23 2024 From: louis.collins at McGill.Ca (Louis Collins, Dr.) Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:02:23 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] question about grad student applications... no Canadians? In-Reply-To: <66673276-32F2-40AC-893E-9CE1F9417AEA@mcgill.ca> References: <66673276-32F2-40AC-893E-9CE1F9417AEA@mcgill.ca> Message-ID: <567B21F5-8834-4FCC-A4A4-BB1936EB3FBA@mcgill.ca> Hi all, Just a quick correction and followup. I has come to my attention that part of my email might be construed as a criticism of Iranian applicants. I just want to make clear that this is not the case. I?m impressed by the organization and quality of Iranian students. Some of the Iranian engineering schools are among the best in the world (I don?t know about other disciplines). I have collaborated with (and benefitted from) numerous Iranian students in the past - they have been among the best students I've had the pleasure to work with and I hope to continue to do so. On minimum stipends: I worked hard to get a minimum stipend policy in place for BBME when I was BBME GPD and I fully support the current policy. In previous grant applications, I requested the maximum amount possible for grad students. Unfortunately, that amount is now much lower than the current minimums for international students. This means that I don?t have the money to hire as many international students as previously planned until new funding is available. A number of people have responded privately that they too are finding it extremely difficult to attract Canadian graduate students and fellows. In addition to individual PI efforts, I think this should be addressed at the department and GPS faculty levels. Some have shared their current strategy of investing in senior ugrads and masters students, training them with the hope they stay on for a PhD. I too have done this in the past and will probably continue to do so in the future. good luck everyone! -Louis On Jan 13, 2024, at 13:27, Louis Collins, Dr. wrote: Hi all, all the best for the new year! In early December, I advertised for 2 PDF and 4 PhD fully funded positions in my lab for two (one for AD and one for spine surgery) CIHR projects through LinkedIn, Twitter/X and Mastodon. I also sent an email to a dozen graduate student societies across Canada, including francophone universities in Quebec, to include the offer in their email lists to their student members. Response was good - I received almost 100 responses with CV, cover letter and example publications. the issue? not a single Canadian applicant! only 3 applications were not from Iran. I?ve always had a good mix of Canadian and International students. Unfortunately, given the new minimum stipend regulations in FoMHS, it will be very difficult financially to move forward on research. What is happening? 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Could you please help us distribute the announcement below to your contacts at The Neuro? We will contact you soon with details of the selection meeting which will take place on February 21 (probably from noon to 2 p.m.). Please mark the date on your calendar. Thank you, Luisa ________________________________ From: NeuroCommunications Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 4:13 PMTo: x-MNI All Staff <000-MNIAllStaff at campus.mcgill.ca>Subject: Le Neuro - Prix Internes de Science Ouverte 2024 : Appel aux candidatures | The Neuro - Open Science Internal Awards 2024: Call for Applications Voir plus bas pour la version fran?aise [image006.png] OPEN SCIENCE INTERNAL AWARDS 2024 Call for applications by The Tanenbaum Open Science Institute Recognizing Neuro researchers and trainees who apply Open Science practices, inspiring peers and fostering collaboration. Application deadline: 10 a.m., February 9, 2024 LEADERSHIP AWARDS FOR PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS These awards recognize PIs actively working to advance Open Science in neuroscience. [Une image contenant cercle, capture d??cran, symbole, Graphique Description g?n?r?e automatiquement] 2 AWARDS OF $10,000 each comprising $9,000 in research funds and $1,000 in cash. GET MORE DETAILS CHAMPION AWARDS FOR RESEARCH STAFF These awards aim to encourage integration of sustained Open Science practices. [Une image contenant cercle, art, Graphique, Caract?re color? Description g?n?r?e automatiquement] 4 AWARDS OF $2,000 each in cash. GET MORE DETAILS HATROCK AWARDS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS These awards recognize trainees who develop or implement Open Science. 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GET MORE DETAILS Application deadline: 10 a.m., February 9, 2024 [image010.png] [cid:ea9142c7-739b-44ad-b41a-b8ead9674ab5] [cid:534dcbdf-8a65-4549-a0aa-66a887ec8185] [cid:320f6c6c-05fc-4405-8ee6-db4a770a5228] [cid:b182d277-9a21-4f59-8725-65483620dd92] The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) tosi at mcgill.ca 3801 University Street Montr?al, Qu?bec H3A 2B4 [image006.png] PRIX INTERNES DE SCIENCE OUVERTE 2024 L?Institut de Science Ouverte Tanenbaum Appel aux candidatures Afin de reconna?tre les chercheurs et les stagiaires du Neuro qui mettent en pratique la Science Ouverte afin d?inspirer leurs pairs et favoriser la collaboration. Date limite du d?p?t des candidatures: 10h le 9 f?vrier 2024 PRIX DU LEADERSHIP POUR LES CHERCHEURS PRINCIPAUX Ces prix r?compensent les bonnes pratiques permettant l?avancement de la Science Ouverte en neurosciences. [Une image contenant cercle, capture d??cran, symbole, Graphique Description g?n?r?e automatiquement] 2 PRIX DE 10 000 $ comprenant 9 000 $ en fonds de recherche et 1 000 $ en argent. EN SAVOIR PLUS PRIX DU CHAMPION POUR LE PERSONNEL DE RECHERCHE Ces prix visent ? encourager l'int?gration durable des pratiques de la Science Ouverte. [Une image contenant cercle, art, Graphique, Caract?re color? Description g?n?r?e automatiquement] 4 PRIX DE 2 000 $ en argent. EN SAVOIR PLUS PRIX HATROCK POUR LES ?TUDIANTS DIPL?M?S ET LES POSTDOCTORANTS Ces prix r?compensent les stagiaires qui d?veloppent ou pratiquent la Science Ouverte. [Une image contenant cercle, art, vitesse, conception Description g?n?r?e automatiquement] 1 PRIX DE 1 000 $ et 2 prix de 500 $ pour les finalistes. EN SAVOIR PLUS PRIX PROPULSEUR POUR LES ?TUDIANTS DE 1er CYCLE Ces prix visent ? soutenir la formation d??tudiants de McGill au premier cycle dans la mise en pratique de la Science Ouverte. 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Le programme de mentorat des ?tudiant.e.s de niveau coll?gial est ouvert aux ?tudiant.e.s au doctorat et aux postdoctorant.e.s dans le domaine de la bio-imagerie qui souhaitent accueillir et encadrer un ou deux c?g?pien.ne.s pendant un stage de 10 ? 15 semaines. Les objectifs de ce programme sont : 1. Offrir une pr?cieuse (*r?mun?r?e !*) exp?rience de mentorat aux ?tudiant.e.s et postdoctorant.e.s du RBIQ en encadrant les ?tudiant.e.s de niveau coll?gial 2. Recruter la prochaine g?n?ration de scientifiques en accueillant des c?gepien.ne.s dans des laboratoires de bio-imagerie et en les exposant ? la recherche Les candidat.e.s devront fournir une br?ve description d?un projet de recherche que les stagiaires devront r?aliser. Le projet devrait ?tre r?alisable pour les c?gepien.ne.s pendant la p?riode de stage, en mettant l?accent sur l??ducation plut?t que sur l?aide ? la recherche. Les stagiaires doivent participer activement au projet d?s la premi?re semaine du stage. *Les candidat.e.s retenu.e.s recevront une bourse de mentorat de 1 500 $* en reconnaissance du temps et des efforts qu?il faut pour encadrer les ?tudiant.e.s de niveau coll?gial qui ont peu ou pas d?exp?rience en recherche en bio-imagerie. Pour en savoir plus sur la participation ? ce programme en tant que mentor et voir les types de projets sur lesquels les stagiaires du c?gep pourraient travailler, lisez cet article sur le blogue du RBIQ . La p?riode de l?ann?e et la dur?e des stages ainsi que les dates limites connexes varieront selon le c?gep et l?universit? - visiter le site Web pour obtenir des renseignements relatifs ? votre ville. Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sp?cifiques aux candidats de Montr?al, pour lesquels la date limite de d?p?t des candidatures est fix?e au mois de f?vrier. *Montr?al* Les doctorant.e.s et les postdoctorant.e.s de Montr?al peuvent postuler pour participer au programme de stage du Coll?ge Dawson. En tant que mentor, vous accueillerez deux ?tudiant.e.s du Coll?ge Dawson pendant 10 semaines pendant l??t? (de juin ? ao?t). *?ligibilit?* - ?tre doctorant.e ou postdoctorant.e dans une universit? de Montr?al - ?tre membre du RBIQ - Obtenir l?approbation de votre superviseur.e de recherche pour accueillir deux ?tudiant.e.s du Coll?ge Dawson dans le laboratoire *Temps consacr? et attentes* Les mentors devront avoir au moins deux r?unions hebdomadaires avec les stagiaires et consacrer un total de 40 ? 50 heures au mentorat pendant le programme de 10 semaines. On s?attend ? ce que les stagiaires consacrent de 20 ? 30 heures par semaine ? leur projet, mais ils ne passeront pas n?cessairement tout ce temps avec le mentor. Les mentors doivent assister aux pr?sentations finales de leurs stagiaires au Coll?ge Dawson. *Proc?dure d?application* Pour postuler au prix de mentorat du RBIQ, veuillez envoyer les documents mentionn?s ci-dessous ? rbiq at usherbrooke.ca : 1. Un bref r?sum? du projet auquel les ?tudiant.e.s stagiaires du c?gep travailleront et vos attentes ? l??gard des ?tudiants 2. Une lettre de pr?sentation expliquant votre int?r?t pour le programme et ce que vous esp?rez tirer de l?exp?rience Votre demande sera ?valu?e par le Comit? ex?cutif du RBIQ et, si elle est accept?e, votre proposition de projet sera transmise au coordonnateur des stages au Coll?ge Dawson. Vous serez ensuite jumel?.e ? deux ?tudiant.e.s du coll?ge (deux ?tudiants seront d?sign?s pour travailler sur chaque projet) et vous recevrez leurs coordonn?es pour planifier le d?but de leur stage. *Dates importantes* Date limite d?inscription : *21 f?vrier 2024, 23h30* Jumelage de stagiaires : avril-mai D?but des stages : d?but juin Fin des stages et pr?sentations finales : mi-ao?t En savoir plus Vous recevez ce courriel en fran?ais car vous avez choisi le fran?ais comme langue pr?f?r?e lorsque vous ?tes devenu membre de RBIQ. Pour vous abonner ? la version anglaise de l'infolettre, veuillez mettre ? jour vos pr?f?rences . This email was sent to jean-baptiste.poline at mcgill.ca *why did I get this?* unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences R?seau de Bio-Imagerie du Qu?bec ? 12e Avenue Nord ? Sherbrooke, QC J1H 5N4 ? Canada -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In this talk, I will describe work that seeks to address this question using the formal mathematical approach of network control theory. Drawing on decades of work in systems engineering, network control theory provides a framework for calculating energy costs associated with network systems reaching, maintaining, and transitioning among brain states. Using this approach, I?ll address open modeling questions and validate key assumptions, demonstrate that theory-predicted energy costs align with biological measurements of glucose metabolism, show how the energetics of transitions depend upon brain states? information content, and illustrate how these ideas help us to better understand processes elicited by mindfulness training. Taken together, the studies that I will describe characterize the role of the structural connectome in constraining the flow of activity, thereby determining a formal cost of brain state transitions that is biologically grounded and psychologically explanatory. ? Bratislav Misic, PhD Montreal Neurological Institute https://netneurolab.github.io/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bratislav.misic at mcgill.ca Thu Jan 25 09:59:14 2024 From: bratislav.misic at mcgill.ca (Bratislav Misic, Dr.) Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:59:14 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Tomorrow: Dani Bassett talk | 11am Friday January 26th In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: 11 am Friday January 26th Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre Speaker: Danielle Bassett. University of Pennsylvania. Website. GoogleScholar. Title: The cost of brain state transitions Abstract: Neural tissue is a heterogeneous material characterized by fibrous and non-fibrous sectors. In the large-scale human brain, the fibrous tissue is composed of bundles of neuronal axons along which electrical signals can propagate. These so-called white matter tracts collectively form a fiber network, or structural connectome, that both supports and constrains complex activity dynamics. How does this constraint affect the cost of activity flow? In this talk, I will describe work that seeks to address this question using the formal mathematical approach of network control theory. Drawing on decades of work in systems engineering, network control theory provides a framework for calculating energy costs associated with network systems reaching, maintaining, and transitioning among brain states. Using this approach, I?ll address open modeling questions and validate key assumptions, demonstrate that theory-predicted energy costs align with biological measurements of glucose metabolism, show how the energetics of transitions depend upon brain states? information content, and illustrate how these ideas help us to better understand processes elicited by mindfulness training. Taken together, the studies that I will describe characterize the role of the structural connectome in constraining the flow of activity, thereby determining a formal cost of brain state transitions that is biologically grounded and psychologically explanatory. ? Bratislav Misic, PhD Montreal Neurological Institute https://netneurolab.github.io/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alain.dagher at mcgill.ca Mon Jan 29 09:51:20 2024 From: alain.dagher at mcgill.ca (A. Dagher, Dr.) Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:51:20 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Postdoc on multimodal integration (TEP-IRM-EEG) and computational modelling (INSERM U1077, Caen, France) Message-ID: Postdoc on multimodal integration (TEP-IRM-EEG) and computational modelling of aging effects on time processing (INSERM U1077, Caen, France) ? ? INSERM U1077 ? Brain imaging center, Cyceron, Caen 14000, France Duration: Two years (renewable) The INSERM-UNICAEN-EPHE U1077 research unit based in Caen (Normandy, France, https://nimh.unicaen.fr ) invites applications for a position as a Postdoc in the field of brain aging and time processing. The recruited research will join the TIMES research program ?Time processing changes with aging?, led by Dr. Thomas Hinault (Ph.D). TIMES aims to understand the cognitive and neural mechanisms of temporal cognition and their evolution with aging. The Unit 1077 and Cyceron Neuroimaging Platform offer an exciting and friendly multi-disciplinary research environment, with ample opportunities for training and collaboration, and excellent technical facilities. Cyceron is a structure devoted to multimodal imaging (pre- clinical and clinical) and provides a stimulating work environment as it groups several research units and several research instruments, such as a cyclotron for molecular marking, 2 PET-CT, 2 MRI (including a brand-new GE 3T), and a molecular and cellular imaging department. Caen is a friendly environment with an excellent work-life balance. We are located 12 km away from the Normandy coast and beaches. Caen is a young and vibrant city with many venues for music and culture. We are looking for a postdoc with a strong expertise in neuroimaging (EEG, PET, MRI data, at least two of these methods <>), multiscale brain modelling (knowledge about The Virtual Brain is recommended), and excellent programming skills. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Salary: approximately 2900 euros (gross salary i.e. salary before taxes) per month Application (motivation letter + CV + at least one recommendation letter) should be sent to Dr. Thomas Hinault (thomas.hinault at inserm.fr ). ? ? Alain Dagher MD FRCP(C) Professor Dept. of Neurology and Neurosurgery Montreal Neurological Institute McGill University Twitter: @alain_dagher -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Can we provide a BIC account for Cerys (with mica privileges)? @Jess - can we also add Cerys to the mica calendar plllleeeezzze Merci Boris On Jan 30, 2024 at 1:52 PM -0500, Boris Bernhardt , wrote: Great, see you tomorrow https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/9443961093 Boris On Jan 30, 2024, at 11:41 AM, Cerys Jenkins wrote: Hi Boris, Wednesday at 3pm works well for me. Please send over the zoom link when you have a chance. I look forward to meeting you tomorrow. Best wishes, Cerys On 30 Jan 2024, at 10:33, Boris Bernhardt wrote: Hi Cerys, We could meet Wednesday at 3-3.30 PM on zoom for an interview, would that work? Boris On Jan 29, 2024, at 3:19 PM, Cerys Jenkins wrote: Hi Boris, I hope you?re doing well. I?m writing to follow up on my previous email regarding scheduling an interview for this week. I am free every day after 12:30pm. Please let me know what time works best for you. Best wishes, Cerys On 23 Jan 2024, at 14:09, Cerys Jenkins wrote: Hi Boris, Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I'm glad to hear there are openings this summer. Yes, I would be very happy to arrange an interview for next week. Please let me know a time that suits your schedule, and I will make sure to be available. Best wishes, Cerys On 23 Jan 2024, at 13:44, Boris Bernhardt wrote: Hi Cerys, Sounds good, we have a few projects that could work and volunteer openings this summer. Shall we arrange an interview for next week? Boris On Jan 23, 2024, at 1:03 PM, Cerys Jenkins wrote: Dear Dr. Bernhardt, I am a third year Cognitive Science student from the University of Edinburgh, currently on exchange at McGill. I am interested in volunteering in the MICA lab this summer to get hands-on experience in cognitive science research and to learn what a possible future as an academic might look like. The focus of the MICA lab on integrating neuroinformatics and data science methods to understand human cognition aligns perfectly with my interests. Your work in studying multi-scale network perturbations in disease is particularly interesting to me as it combines neuroimaging and computational approaches to understand cognitive functions. I would be very grateful for your consideration whilst understanding that you are extremely busy. Please feel free to contact me by email at cerys.jenkins at mail.mcgill.ca or by phone at 438-439-2220. If you have any volunteer openings or positions available in the summer I would be very interested. Please find attached my CV and unofficial transcripts from Mcgill and the Unversity of Edinburgh. Kind regards, Cerys Jenkins -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From projects.ipn at mcgill.ca Wed Jan 31 15:59:02 2024 From: projects.ipn at mcgill.ca (IPN Project Administrator) Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:59:02 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Undergraduate Opportunities in the MICA Lab In-Reply-To: References: <6DA4DE34-A84F-40A4-82A2-5B18EE615E69@mail.mcgill.ca> <5C8ED7FE-B449-4077-8AE7-0C4372156C5A@mcgill.ca> <696A61F4-D986-44D1-8745-56E1A2098FE8@mail.mcgill.ca> <9925B248-24BA-4741-A383-32FA7C72E864@mcgill.ca> <5E3AA12C-57A2-45E7-955D-BD88BAF9273E@mcgill.ca> Message-ID: Hello, I think you might be reaching out to the wrong person, as I am not Trinity. Is there something I can assist you with? Adriana A.G. Sgambetterra | Project Administrator Integrated Program in Neuroscience (IPN) Ludmer 301, McGill University, Montreal projects.ipn at mcgill.ca https://www.mcgill.ca/ipn/events ________________________________ From: BIC-announce on behalf of Boris Bernhardt Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 3:25 PM To: Cerys Jenkins ; bic-announce at bic.mni.mcgill.ca ; Jessica Royer Cc: Ra?l rc Subject: Re: [BIC-announce] Undergraduate Opportunities in the MICA Lab Hi Trinity, Hope alls well. Can we provide a BIC account for Cerys (with mica privileges)? @Jess - can we also add Cerys to the mica calendar plllleeeezzze Merci Boris On Jan 30, 2024 at 1:52 PM -0500, Boris Bernhardt , wrote: Great, see you tomorrow https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/9443961093 Boris On Jan 30, 2024, at 11:41 AM, Cerys Jenkins wrote: Hi Boris, Wednesday at 3pm works well for me. Please send over the zoom link when you have a chance. I look forward to meeting you tomorrow. Best wishes, Cerys On 30 Jan 2024, at 10:33, Boris Bernhardt wrote: Hi Cerys, We could meet Wednesday at 3-3.30 PM on zoom for an interview, would that work? Boris On Jan 29, 2024, at 3:19 PM, Cerys Jenkins wrote: Hi Boris, I hope you?re doing well. I?m writing to follow up on my previous email regarding scheduling an interview for this week. I am free every day after 12:30pm. Please let me know what time works best for you. Best wishes, Cerys On 23 Jan 2024, at 14:09, Cerys Jenkins wrote: Hi Boris, Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I'm glad to hear there are openings this summer. Yes, I would be very happy to arrange an interview for next week. Please let me know a time that suits your schedule, and I will make sure to be available. Best wishes, Cerys On 23 Jan 2024, at 13:44, Boris Bernhardt wrote: Hi Cerys, Sounds good, we have a few projects that could work and volunteer openings this summer. Shall we arrange an interview for next week? Boris On Jan 23, 2024, at 1:03 PM, Cerys Jenkins wrote: Dear Dr. Bernhardt, I am a third year Cognitive Science student from the University of Edinburgh, currently on exchange at McGill. I am interested in volunteering in the MICA lab this summer to get hands-on experience in cognitive science research and to learn what a possible future as an academic might look like. The focus of the MICA lab on integrating neuroinformatics and data science methods to understand human cognition aligns perfectly with my interests. Your work in studying multi-scale network perturbations in disease is particularly interesting to me as it combines neuroimaging and computational approaches to understand cognitive functions. I would be very grateful for your consideration whilst understanding that you are extremely busy. Please feel free to contact me by email at cerys.jenkins at mail.mcgill.ca or by phone at 438-439-2220. If you have any volunteer openings or positions available in the summer I would be very interested. Please find attached my CV and unofficial transcripts from Mcgill and the Unversity of Edinburgh. Kind regards, Cerys Jenkins -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: