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Core Administration
Shawn Whitehead
Director
Research Interest/Specialization
Strategy, oversight, and Institute leadership.
Director.
Emma Duerden
Associate Director
Research Interest/Specialization
Promoting collaborations between Western researchers and community organizations.
External engagement.
Andrew Pruszynski
Associate Director
Research Interest/Specialization
Promoting collaboration and WIN activities at and throughout the University community.
Internal Engagement.
Sarah O'Flanagan
Administrative Officer
Telephone: 82205
Email: sfergu8@uwo.ca
Research Interest/Specialization
The AO manages the human resources, administrative, communications, and financial functions of the Institute.
Diane Seguin
Research Officer
Email: dseguin5@uwo.ca
Research Interest/Specialization
The RO supports grant applications, coordinates the NeuroConnect Program, and builds research capacity across faculties and the community.
Christine Moreau
Open Science Research Specialist
Email: cmoreau5@uwo.ca
Research Interest/Specialization
The OSRS promotes and implements practices that enhance transparency, accessibility, and reproducibility in research. She works with trainees, staff, and faculty to build a culture of openness and collaboration in neuroscience.
Kate Placide
Partnership Development Manager, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships
Email: kplacide@uwo.ca
Research Interest/Specialization
The Partnership Development Manager cultivates strategic partnerships between academia, industry, and community.
Maya Soukup
Social Media and Communications Coordinator
Email: msoukup2@uwo.ca
Research Interest/Specialization
Our Social Media and Communications Coordinator brings the Institute’s work to life online. She manages our social media channels and designs creative media assets that showcase our research, people, and community impact.