BrainKids Research Lab UCalgary

BrainKids Research Lab UCalgary lab led by Dr.Murias, aiming to better understand childhood neurological conditions 🧠

Meet the Team: Tulsi GuptaTulsi is an undergraduate student researcher in the Brain Kids Lab . She is currently in her f...
10/07/2025

Meet the Team: Tulsi Gupta

Tulsi is an undergraduate student researcher in the Brain Kids Lab .

She is currently in her fourth year at the University of Calgary pursuing a Bachelor of Neuroscience.

In her free time, Tulsi enjoys reading, running, public speaking and anything outdoors!

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We are leading the Calgary site of a nationwide clinical trial testing whether sertraline (Zoloft) can help reduce anxie...
09/22/2025

We are leading the Calgary site of a nationwide clinical trial testing whether sertraline (Zoloft) can help reduce anxiety in children and teens (ages 8–17) who have a neurodevelopmental condition. This includes ADHD, autism, tic/Tourette’s disorder, or certain genetic conditions like Fragile X, Tuberous Sclerosis, or 22q11 Deletion Syndrome.

Participants will receive either sertraline or a placebo for 16 weeks. During the study, our research team and physician will provide close monitoring and support to ensure the safety of your participation. We will also collect blood and saliva samples to better understand how sertraline works.

Please feel free to contact us at calmdrugtrial@ucalgary.ca if you are interested!

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09/12/2025

Discover more about brain stimulation in ADHD!

We’re looking for children aged 10-16 with and without ADHD to participate in our research study.

This study looks at brain regions associated with children’s impulsiveness, restlessness, hyperactivity, and attention issues using brain imaging and magnetic brain stimulation.

📧 Email brainkids@ucalgary.ca for more info.

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On August 26th, two lab members attended the ACHRI and Owerko Summer Student and Trainee Symposium. Lab member Aditi Il...
09/12/2025

On August 26th, two lab members attended the ACHRI and Owerko Summer Student and Trainee Symposium.

Lab member Aditi Ilangovan presented a poster titled “Emotional Face Processing and Social Difficulties in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),” and lab member Tulsi Gupta presented a poster titled “The Effects of Theta Burst Stimulation on Motor Function in Children with ADHD.”

What a fantastic way to wrap up the summer! Congratulations to our hardworking student researchers.

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08/13/2025

🧠✨ Calling all young minds to come participate in exciting ADHD research! Kids ages 10-16 both can help us understand attention by getting pictures of their brain taken with MRI, doing cool assessments, and trying out super cool non-invasive brain stimulation!

📧 brainkids@ucalgary.ca or fill the webform to participate! (Note:kids with ADHD should be using one stimulant for the past three months)

‼️CHECK THIS OUT‼️Thomas Qiao, Noah Furlani, and Dr. Kara Murias presented “Managing Anxiety in Children and Adolescents...
07/17/2025

‼️CHECK THIS OUT‼️

Thomas Qiao, Noah Furlani, and Dr. Kara Murias presented “Managing Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs)” on May 1st.

In their presentation, they (1) identified the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children and adolescents with NDDs, (2) examined the current evidence on pharmacological and psychosocial treatments for anxiety in individuals with NDDs, and (3) presented a new clinical trial study that examines the use of sertraline for treating anxiety disorders in children and adolescents with NDDs.

To watch the webinar, click the link in our most recent Instagram story, or go to: https://youtu.be/Q-zugVmZuZ0

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✨ Looking for Research Participants ✨The Psychiatric Pharmacogenomics (PsychPGx) Lab is currently recruiting youth and y...
06/25/2025

✨ Looking for Research Participants ✨

The Psychiatric Pharmacogenomics (PsychPGx) Lab is currently recruiting youth and young adults for the Pharmacogenetics of Antidepressant-Induced Disinhibition (PGx-AID) Study.

This research aims to better understand whether there is a genetic link to side effects in youth taking medication for anxiety, depression, or OCD.

For more information, please contact psychpgxlab@ucalgary.ca

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Meet the Team: Hayley HustonHayley is the Social Media Coordinator for and also a Study Coordinator with . She recently...
06/18/2025

Meet the Team: Hayley Huston

Hayley is the Social Media Coordinator for and also a Study Coordinator with .

She recently completed her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology at the University of Calgary.

Her research interests center on the lifelong impact of neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and how these conditions shape individual functioning.

Outside of work, Hayley enjoys running, hiking, dancing, and spending time with friends and family.

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Fanar Ghanim, Dr. Kelsey Harkness, Bevin Wiley, Dr. Veronica Guadagni, and Dr. Kara Murias recently published “The relat...
06/18/2025

Fanar Ghanim, Dr. Kelsey Harkness, Bevin Wiley, Dr. Veronica Guadagni, and Dr. Kara Murias recently published “The relationship between sleep and problem behaviors in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder” in the European Journal of Pediatrics.

This study explored how sleep relates to behaviour in children with ADHD, compared to those without.

They found that children with ADHD had significantly more sleep disturbances according to parent reports, but not based on wearable data. Parent-reported sleep difficulties were linked to more behavioural and emotional responses in children with ADHD.

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Meet the Team: Melanie VergeerMelanie is the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) research technician in the BrainKid...
06/11/2025

Meet the Team: Melanie Vergeer

Melanie is the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) research technician in the BrainKids lab!

After obtaining a bachelor’s degree at the University of Calgary, Melanie completed a MSc at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.

Over the last few years, she has been involved in various clinical trials through the Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Calgary. Including using TMS, a non-invasive form of neuromodulation, in individuals with persisting symptoms after concussion and neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury.

She hopes to use this exciting technology to improve outcomes in children and adolescents with diverse neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions.

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Yesterday we celebrated our summer 2025 lab event!We explored the trails of Brown-Lowry Provincial Park, and ended our ...
06/11/2025

Yesterday we celebrated our summer 2025 lab event!

We explored the trails of Brown-Lowry Provincial Park, and ended our evening with a delicious dinner at the Italian Farmhouse in Bragg Creek.

What a perfect afternoon surrounded by great company! 🌳🍝

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‼️UPCOMING EVENT‼️June 4th, from 12:00 - 1:00 PMDr. Stephanie Chipeur will discuss insights into the substantive law and...
06/02/2025

‼️UPCOMING EVENT‼️

June 4th, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Dr. Stephanie Chipeur will discuss insights into the substantive law and procedural aspects of human rights complaints and hearings. She will also share a real-life case study regarding her own complaint about discrimination in the context of accessible diagnostic equipment.

Register to attend to attend the session online or in-person: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/meeting/register/BDFDkloBSjiTh-cQuagtMg #/registration

OR click the link in our most recent Instagram story

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