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SUMMARY:The Virtual Brain Node: Personalized Simulations for Cognitive Neuroscience
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build and analyze personalized brain network models using TheVirtualBrain simulation software\n\n\n\nSFU’s Institute for Neuroscience and Neurotechnology (INN) invites you to an in-person\, one-day workshop on March 6\, 2026\, from 9am to 5:30pm\, held in conjunction with the Cognitive Neuroscience Society 2006 Annual Meeting* in Vancouver\, BC\, Canada.\n*Please note: registration for this workshop is separate from registration for the Cognitive Neuroscience Society meeting. \nThis workshop introduces participants to personalized brain network modelling using TheVirtualBrain (TVB)—an open-source platform for simulating large-scale brain dynamics grounded in empirical data. Designed for cognitive neuroscientists\, the session combines conceptual foundations with hands-on experience. \nWhat you’ll learn\nParticipants will gain practical experience with: \n– Core principles of nonlinear brain dynamics \n– TVB software architecture and workflows \n– Building the components of a simple TVB simulation \n– Tuning models and model parameter optimization \n– Evaluating model performance and validity \n– Applications of TVB in aging and pediatric research \nFormat and preparation\nThe workshop will include guided tutorials and hands-on exercises. \nPre-workshop preparation: To get the most out of the workshop\, participants will receive pre-workshop materials via email. \nParticipants are asked to: \n– Watch two recordings covering foundational introductory information for TVB \n– Complete a brief pre-session survey \n– Follow instructions to install the software environment container \n– Clone the Git repository and run one cell in a Jupyter notebook to verify successful environment install \nTechnical support will be available prior to the session through online office hours\, with additional in-person assistance offered 8-9am on the day of the workshop. \nRegistration\nRegistration closes: January 25\, 2026 at 11:59pm\nSpace is limited—early registration is encouraged. \nAttendance at this workshop requires separate registration and is not included with registration for the Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) meeting. CNS registration is not required to attend the workshop. \nTo register\, please use Eventbrite. If you prefer to register without Eventbrite or have questions\, contact us at inn@sfu.ca. \nFacilitators\nRandy McIntosh\, Director\, INN & Co-Founder\, TheVirtualBrain \nKelly Shen\, Director of Operations\, INN \nLeanne Rokos\, Research Technician\, INN \nJustin Wang\, PhD Candidate\, Simon Fraser University
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/the-virtual-brain-node-personalized-simulations-for-cognitive-neuroscience/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Parq Hotel\, 39 Smithe Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Science in the Keg
DESCRIPTION:Pull up a stool and tap into science! Science in the Keg brings researchers and the Vancouver community together for a fun\, relaxed evening of discovery and conversation. No expertise required! Just curiosity and a fresh drink of your choosing! \n​For this edition we’re diving into the surprising science of nutrition: from the billions of bacteria shaping our health from inside our gut\, to the behaviors shaping what ends up on our plates. \n​Join Jerry He for “When Bacteria Get Smart: Detecting Disease from Within the Gut” and Patricia Acosta for “‘Just Eat Better’ Doesn’t Work: Nutrition Behaviours that Support Health in Obesity.” Two talks\, plenty of discussion\, and a fresh look at the food we all share. \n​Doors opens at 6.30pm and the event starts at 7pm. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nBrewing August\n1614 W 3rd Ave\, Vancouver\, BC V6J 1K2\, Canada
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/science-in-the-keg/
LOCATION:Brewing August\, 1614 W 3rd Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6J 1K2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:BioConnect BC (D.R.I.N.K.S. Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:BioConnect BC (formerly D.R.I.N.K.S. – Discussions Relevant to Inspiring New Knowledge and Science) social is held monthly at Mahoneys on Stamps Landing (Old Monk Mcqueens on False Creek at 601 Stamps Landing). \nThe purpose (if you need an excuse to stay a little later!) is to bring together faculty\, clinicians\, residents\, trainees\, staff\, entrepreneurs\, bio/pharm staff/execs/veterans\, lawyers\, VCs\, and others with common interests in biomedical/translational research & discovery/commercialization once a month to casually interact and meet new people over a beverage and/or appie. It’s also becoming a great way for people that have just moved to Vancouver to meet others in the industry.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/bioconnect-bc-d-r-i-n-k-s-vancouver-3/
LOCATION:BAESIDE @ Mahonys False Creek\, 601 Stamps Landing\, Vancouver
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