Bryan Kolb Lecture in Behavioural Neuroscience
14th Annual Bryan Kolb Lecture in Behavioural Neuroscience
Dr. Harriet de Wit, PhD, Chicago.
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 12, 2025. HBI faculty, staff and trainees are invited to the Bryan Kolb Lecture and Welcome Back.
Our keynote this year is Dr. Harriet de Wit, PhD, Chicago. She will be giving a talk titled "Neural circuits and metabolic pathways bridging stress, anxiety and low motivation" at 1:00 pm in HSC, Theatre 4, followed by a Q&A period. Following the talk at 2:30 pm, join us in the Azrieli (HRIC) atrium for the Welcome Back, as we kick start the exciting Fall Semester. The event will offer you the opportunity to interact and engage in vibrant conversations with your peers and colleagues, with an eclectic mix of faculty members, students, staff, and welcome you all into the HBI community.
Please note: Food will be reserved for those who register for the Welcome Back. This event is only open to HBI members, trainees and staff.
Bryan Kolb Lecture Series
Recognized as one of the founders of behavioural neuroscience in Canada as well as one of the most influential neuroscientists in the world, Dr. Bryan Kolb has made enormous contributions to the understanding of brain and behavior. The Bryan Kolb Lecture in Behavioural Neuroscience series began in 2010 to honour our friend and colleague of the HBI.