Mesoscopic Integrated Neuroimaging Data (MIND) Platform

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We are delighted to announce the MIND Platform Symposium: Mesoscopic Integrated Neuroimaging Data, taking place on September 22, 2026, at Western University, London, Ontario.

This full-day event will bring together experts in MRI and lightsheet microscopy to explore cutting-edge advances in mesoscopic imaging, integrative data platforms, and translational brain research. The symposium will feature keynote presentations, rapid research highlights, a poster session, and networking opportunities to foster collaboration across scales and modalities.

Further details—including the full program, registration, and abstract submission guidelines—will be shared soon.

We look forward to welcoming you in September 2026!

Western University researchers have received $2.9 million in funding from Brain Canada to launch the Mesoscopic Integrated Neuroimaging Data (MIND) Platform, a groundbreaking initiative that combines Canada’s most powerful MRI technology with cutting-edge microscopy.

The MIND Platform represents a revolutionary approach to brain research, integrating a 15.2 Tesla MRI scanner with advanced light sheet microscopy to capture incredibly detailed images of the brain at both large and small scales. This powerful combination enables researchers to study brain structure and function with unprecedented precision, from whole-brain imaging down to cellular-level detail.

This funding will accelerate research into neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, potentially leading to better treatments and diagnostic tools. The platform’s open science approach ensures that this advanced technology will be accessible to researchers worldwide, fostering collaboration and accelerating discoveries in brain health.

The MIND Platform exemplifies Western’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of neuroscience research and translating discoveries into real-world benefits for patients and families affected by brain diseases.

Read the full news article here.