5th Annual Neuro Open Science in Action Symposium 2023
Open Science: Towards the New Normal
An event organized by the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute
In person at The Neuro and
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The 2023 Open Science in Action symposium will focus on how Open Science is becoming the New Normal in research, featuring speakers from leading international and local initiatives.听
The morning session features a keynote lecture by Vincent Larivi猫re, the first UNESCO chair in Open Science, who will provide a birds-eye perspective on how Open Science is a burgeoning research field.
The following panel discussion reflects on how Open Science, artificial intelligence, and experimental verification are providing the model for the future of drug discovery. The panel will be moderated by Viviane Poupon, CEO of Brain Canada, and feature leaders from well-established organizations like the Michael J. Fox Foundation and Molecular Forecaster, and the newly announced initiative.听
Open Science Prize Ceremony
The morning will conclude with the 2023 Neuro-Irv and Helga Cooper Foundation Open Science Prizes Ceremony. The winners of this premier OS competition will accept their awards and present their work. Symposium attendees are then invited to join a celebratory lunch.
Open Science in Action at The Neuro
The afternoon will feature rounds of engaging flash talks that demonstrate how Open Science practices have become integral to a growing number of labs and initiatives at The Neuro, spanning the entire research life-cycle, including sharing data, software, methods and engaging in science outreach and education.
The day concludes with a cocktail reception to network and connect with the community, and you鈥檙e all invited!
Free Registration
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Program Booklet听
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| 9:00 |
Annabel Seyller Christopher Buddle Guy Rouleau David Rotenberg |
| 9:15 |
Vincent Larivi猫re |
| 10:00 |
Open Science as a driver of new drug discovery models Moderator:听Viviane Poupon, President and CEO, Brain Canada听
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| 10:45 |
Refreshment Pause |
| 11:15 |
Chaired by: 听 Canadian Trainee Prize International Trainee Prize Main International Prize 听 Panel Discussion |
| 12:35 |
Annabel Seyller |
| 12:40 |
Lunch Lunch provided onsite |
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Afternoon sessions: Open Science in Action at The Neuro
Three series of flash talks and discussions with leaders of Open Science initiatives from The Neuro
| 1:30 |
Moderator: Gabriel Pelletier, Open Science Data Manager, TOSI Ruwan Bedeir,听MSc Student (R. La Piana Lab), 海角社区 Nikhil Bhagwat,听Academic Associate, 海角社区 Harrison Aduluwa,听MSc student (U. Anazodo Lab), The Neuro (海角社区) Jason Karamchandani,听Associate Professor, 海角社区 |
| 2:30 |
Moderator: Jean-Baptiste Poline, Associate Professor, 海角社区 Adrien Peyrache, Associate Professor, 海角社区 Jessica Royer & Raul Rodriguez Cruces, PhD Candidates, 海角社区 Amir Shmuel, Professor, 海角社区 Judith Lacoste,听Founding President and Scientific Director, MIA CELLAVIE Inc. |
| 3:30 | Refreshment Pause |
| 4:00 |
Moderator: Linda Lafontaine,听Patient, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Hilary Sweatman,听PhD Candidate, 海角社区 Cindy Hovington, Founder, Curious Neuron Kendra Oudyk, PhD Candidate, The Neuro (海角社区听University) Open Science Office Hours: Peer-to-peer support, training, and curated resources for open science Stuart Trenholm, Associate Professor, 海角社区 |
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Location
Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre, The Neuro (The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital)
The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital is at 3801 University Street, north of Pine Avenue West, on the 海角社区 campus opposite the former Royal Victoria Hospital.
Montreal is served by highway Routes 10, 15, 20 and 40, and by Greyhound Bus, ViaRail and the P-E-Trudeau airport. In the city, bus and metro service is provided by the Soci茅t茅 de transport de Montr茅al (STM).
Wheelchair access
A wheelchair accessible entrance is on University Street north of the main entrance. Another wheelchair accessible entrance is in the loading area behind the building: to enter the loading area, turn into the driveway south of the main entrance. Please note, there is no parking in the loading area.
Parking
Parking near the MNI is sometimes difficult. There are parking meters on University Street and a parking lot north of the main entrance. To enter the lot, turn right into the driveway toward Molson Stadium.
Information about parking fees
Taxi Stand
There is a taxi stand on University Street across from the main entrance. You may call a cab from the free taxi phone in the main lobby near the Security Desk.
Access by Public Transportation听
Bus
There are four bus stops within walking distance:
- Bus 144 stops at Pine Avenue and University Street
- Bus 356 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street (Nightbus)
- Bus 107 stops at Pine Avenue and Docteur Penfield
- Bus 24 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street
Metro
Take the Metro Green Line to the 海角社区 station. Walk north on University Street and cross Pine Avenue. The main entrance is on the right, past the flags.
Organizing Committee
Gabriel Pelletier, Open Science Data Manager, Tanenbaum Open Science Institute (TOSI)
Leah Lefort, TOSI Coordinator
Annabel Seyller, Chief of Staff, The Neuro and CEO, TOSI
Thomas Durcan,听Associate Professor, The Neuro听and Chair, TOSI Prize Committee
Luisa Pimentel, Open Science Community Officer, Tanenbaum Open Science Institute (TOSI)
Debbie Rashcovsky, Events Lead, The Neuro
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