Heather Whittaker

MD PhD Candidate at McGill University | Vanier Scholar | Neurostimulation

[Heather Whittaker @hwhitta]

You're not gonna want to miss this!! #CaRMSMatch 🍵 for MD-PhD students

[CITAC @CITAC_ACCFC]

We're back with CIP the T 🫖 (Career Information for Physician-Scientist Trainees)!

Wondering about the CaRMS process from an MD+ perspective? 🤯Be sure to join us on Monday, April 4 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm EST to learn more!

[Heather Whittaker @hwhitta]

🥕 All vegetarians had a 14% lower risk of any cancer
🚺 Women had an 18% lower risk of post-menopausal breast cancer
🚹 Men had a 31% lower risk of prostate cancer
⌛ In a period of 11 years

[Heather Whittaker @hwhitta]

Largest ever prospective cohort study finds vegetarians in the UK are less likely to get cancer - especially breast ♀️ and prostate ♂️ - compared with meat eaters

[Cody @czwatling]

Our study on the risk of cancer by diet groups is out today in @BMCMedicine @Oxford_NDPH 🥩🍗🍖🍣🥬🥕

https://t.co/pX5YlHEeeD

[Heather Whittaker @hwhitta]

Beautiful study by @ShannonTansley et al. revealing sex differences in microglial response in #ChronicPain and and interesting new story about #APOE 🧠 https://t.co/Em7zbxcOIE

[McGill MD-PhD Program @McGill_MDPhD]

#CAWCIT in collaboration with @CITAC_ACCFC will be hosting a seminar on February 10 6:00pm on Gender Equity in Medicine and Science. Everyone is welcome! Please register with the following link:
https://t.co/mReUIonEY5

[Heather Whittaker @hwhitta]

Also really enjoyed learning about Gumby 🤩 with @adampietrobon

A definite #AJM2021 highlight ✨

[CITAC @CITAC_ACCFC]

#AJM2021 Oral Presentations 🗣️

Presenter # 4⃣ is @adampietrobon sharing research from his (recently defended! 🥳) PhD! TSC renal lesion pleiotropy arises from multiple aberrant developmental processes 🔬 Congratulations, Prez!

@CSCI_SCRC

[Heather Whittaker @hwhitta]

Amazing work done by @cynthiakahl9 from piloting a novel rTMS protocol to implementing a large-scale RCT combining brain stimulation and behavioural therapy 👏

[CITAC @CITAC_ACCFC]

On to the oral presentations at #AJM2021! Presenter # 1⃣ is @cynthiakahl9 presenting her PhD research on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment of Tourette's syndrome! 🧠 Congratulations, Cynthia! @CSCI_SCRC

[Heather Whittaker @hwhitta]

Thanks @steam_sisters for sharing your expertise and thanks to the organizers @CITAC_ACCFC 🙏

[Heather Whittaker @hwhitta]

Loving this #AJM2021 workshop from the inspiring #STEAMSisters on using social media to communicate science effectively 💬

Loads of helpful insights and resource! Feeling ever so slightly less stressed out by Twitter... work in progress 😬😅

[Heather Whittaker @hwhitta]

Absolutely dynamite keynote lecture from @CaulfieldTim @ScienceUpFirst to kick off the CSCI-CITAC #AJM2021 💥

Fired up for the social-media sci-comm workshop later this afternoon!!!

[Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim]

Soon: Looking forward to talking about science communication in the era of misinformation at the CSCI-CITAC AJM!

How can we best battle bunk?

Warm up with our science-informed infographic.

cc @CITAC_ACCFC @uOttawaMDPhD @adampietrobon #AJM2021 #ScienceUpFirst!

[Heather Whittaker @hwhitta]

Last chance to submit your abstract & enter the early-registration prize draw 💰

[CITAC @CITAC_ACCFC]

📢REMINDER: The deadline for abstract submission to the CSCI/CITAC Annual Joint Meeting 2021 is quickly approaching! Please register and submit your abstract using this form by Sunday, September 26th, 2021, 11:59 p.m (EDT). Registration is FREE!: https://t.co/QPUlkIAtUN

[Heather Whittaker @hwhitta]

Register for our open house tomorrow evening!

[McGill Medicine and Health Sciences @McGillMed]

Today, more than ever, the world needs physician-scientists.
Find out more about McGill’s prestigious MDCM-PhD Program, and hear from past and current trainees.

Sept. 23, 2021, 18 h 00 – 20 h 00

To attend the virtual event, register at : https://t.co/8yplmMqVtS

[Heather Whittaker @hwhitta]

Don't miss this tea!! Register for the first CITAC x CSCI seminar and connect with physician-scientist trainees across Canada on the all important topic of mentorship!

[CITAC @CITAC_ACCFC]

📢We’re excited to announce our new “CIP the T” Seminar Series in collaboration with @CSCI_SCRC!!

Our 1st session is hosted by @uoftmdphd & led by Dr. Warren Chan (@TheChanLab) to discuss mentorship🤝

🇨🇦 physician-scientist trainees can register here!: https://t.co/0xbLirEyMd

[Quebec Bio-imaging Network @rbiq_qbin]

Our Art of Imaging competition gallery is now open! Check it out and vote for your favorite images to help us select the People's Choice Award winner! https://t.co/ke4Gklmp7g

[Heather Whittaker @hwhitta]

👋 MD-PhD student at McGill researching neuromodulation for memory enhancement 🧠 Interested in women's neurology & psychiatry ♀️ Aspiring Twitter user 🤓

[CITAC @CITAC_ACCFC]

While it’s early for Follow Friday, in the spirit of #WomenInScienceDay , we want to amplify your amazing work & help expand your network. Comment or RT and add your research interests and we’ll share your Twitter handle to follow😊

[McGill Medicine and Health Sciences @McGillMed]

Passionate about medicine and research?
Check out the MDCM-PhD program’s annual open house on September 24 from 5:30 to 7:30pm featuring guest speaker, physician-scientist and urologist Dr. Lysanne Campeau. https://t.co/5hzLvxTfWy

[zatorrelab @zatorrelab]

The Zlab is proud to be presenting eight #OHBM2020Posters on June 24, 26, 30 & July 2:

#39: @hwhitta on brain stimulation and memory
#69: Philippe Albouy on enhancing auditory memory
#582: Neomi Singer on musical neurofeedback
#718: @MarcelFarres on the OMMABA database

👇👇

[CRBLM @theCRBLM]

CRBLM student volunteers from @UQAM, @uMcGill , and @UMontreal are teaching kids about #brain, #language, and #music today as part of #24hdescience @24hdescience @Od_Sci

[Humans @Humans2017]

It's 6 days until opening night @ShawTheatreLdn! There are limited remaining tickets, so buy yours now! https://t.co/MLz5RUTWV8 #HUMANS2017

[Laura Pulford @laura_pulford]

Brain hats constructed for #SMlates Lost in Thought next wed! @SelinaWray @ARUKnews @hwhitta