“Over the past few years I’ve had the privilege and the pleasure of being the BRAIN Lab’s coordinator. I’ve gotten the chance to be involved with several projects and meet with outstanding research assistants and graduate students. I feel inspired by the work constantly and have really enjoyed my time in the lab. I leave as a more confident researcher and better prepared for my MA journey ahead. I cannot thank the amazing BRAIN Lab team enough and Dr. Paterson for giving me this opportunity. It’s been great! “

“My time at the BRAIN Lab was incredibly enriching, with ample opportunities to develop research skills, connect with graduate students, and collaborate with lab managers on new tasks or discussion topics in a supportive, community based setting. The lab is extremely well organized, purpose driven, and led by approachable and supportive mentors!“

“Over the past year, I have had the honour and privilege of working alongside the BRAIN Lab team. My time with this amazing group of scholars pushed me as an individual and an academic and always provided me with opportunities to work on new projects. In addition to this, the experiences I had in the lab led me to question where my interests lay, which area of research felt inspiring to me, and how I could plan out the next few years of my career to align with these new ideas.

“The team at the BRAIN Lab has been nothing short of supportive and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to further my research skills. My experience at the BRAIN Lab provided me with a versed background and unique skillset that will aid in my journey as an Honours student this coming year.”

“Getting involved in the BRAIN Lab was an incredible way to get hands-on experience throughout different phases of neuropsychology research. I am very thankful for the support and encouragement from my supervisors and peers, and I feel incredibly privileged to have been part of such an exceptional team. I am now pursuing further study in radiography to gain clinical experience, with the goal of ultimately integrating these skills with my interests in medical research.“

“My experience in the BRAIN lab was nothing short of wonderful. This lab is extremely well organized and I was so fortunate to learn as much as I did!“

“Being part of the BRAIN Lab gave me the opportunity to explore research as a potential career path in a welcoming and supportive environment. I found it incredibly rewarding to contribute to research with real-world significance, which motivated me to work harder in my studies as I recognized their importance. The team’s efficient onboarding process and openness to questions made it easy to learn and grow. This experience has inspired me to pursue further research in graduate school. I highly recommend the BRAIN Lab to anyone interested in gaining meaningful research experience!”

“Working in the BRAIN Lab was a great experience that allowed me to develop valuable research experiences, preparing me for the next stage of my career.”

“Working in the BRAIN Lab has been a wonderful experience that I will never forget. During my time as a research assistant, I developed many valuable skills related to group collaboration, time management, as well as learning specific lab related tasks that ranged from data entry to screening participants for lab studies. What I enjoyed most about my experience in the BRAIN Lab is how supportive the team is. This created a work culture where I felt encouraged to ask questions which I feel optimized my overall growth within my position. Aside from work, the BRAIN Lab also organized fun events such as drag brunch and movie nights to develop team comradery. I would definitely recommend working in the BRAIN Lab to anyone who is looking to gain lab related experience related to neuropsychology!”

“The BRAIN lab provided an excellent environment to help build my research skills and knowledge. The other lab members were very kind and welcoming and it was great to meet those with similar interests and goals!”

“It was a wonderful experience being a part of the BRAIN lab, and it definitely set me up for success with my future academic endeavors, as well as in my professional life.”

“I worked at the Brain Lab after my first year of UVic through funding from the VKURA award. I am now in third year and am studying Biology and Psychology. The Brain Lab helped me kick start my research experience, and I will be doing a Honours next year for my final year!”

“Working in the BRAIN lab helped me realize the passion I have for research and develop skills to further pursue my career and education. I learned valuable teamwork and data entry skills. Thank you to the BRAIN team for creating a positive environment for learning and for igniting my passion for research.”

“As a research assistant in the BRAIN Lab, I gained valuable hands-on experience at various stages of the research process. Despite being new to research, the team dedicated time to train me, ensuring that I felt confident and trusted as a lab member. Thanks to the supportive team, I acquired a diverse set of skills that will extent beyond my time at the lab.”