Core Administration

Shawn Whitehead

Director

Emma Duerden

Associate Director

Research Interests / Specializations: External Engagement
Biography: As the Associate Director of the Western Institute for Neuroscience, I focus on external engagement through promoting collaborations between Western researchers and community organizations. My role involves building connections with non-profit groups, industry partners, and community organizations, and engaging with people with lived experiences. This work supports WIN’s mission to address complex neuroscience challenges and encourages knowledge translation to enhance the impact of neuroscience research on society.

Andrew Pruszynski

Associate Director

Research Interests / Specializations: Internal Engagement

Sarah O'Flanagan

Administrative Officer

Biography: As the Administrative Officer I manage the human resources, administrative, communications, and financial functions of the Institute. If you have a question about WIN, I'm your person!

Diane Seguin

Research Officer

Christine Moreau

Open Science Research Specialist

Biography: As an Open Science Research Specialist, I focus on promoting and implementing open science practices across various research initiatives, ensuring transparency, accessibility, and reproducibility of scientific findings. A big part of my role involves educating trainees, staff, and faculty on the principles and benefits of open science. I also engage with these groups to foster a culture of openness and collaboration in research. I look forward to engaging with more groups about open science, including members of the community.

Kate Placide

Research Services

Research Interests / Specializations: Partnership Development Manager, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships
Biography: As the Partnership Development Manager, I cultivate strategic partnerships between academia, industry and community, supporting interdisciplinary research opportunities, and engaging with stakeholders to advance neuroscience and imaging research.