Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses

04/25/2026

Next in our Speaker Spotlight 🔦series we feature: Dr. Gabriela Gilmour

Dr. Gabriela Gilmour is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary, where she is the program leader for the Functional Neurological Disorder Program. She has built the FND Program as an integrated clinic, combining movement disorders neurology, neuropsychiatry and nursing for patient assessment and rehabilitation planning.

In addition, she works as a movement disorders neurologist in the University of Calgary Movement Disorders Clinic, and is an educator within the Department of Clinical Neurosciences.

Join us @ Neuroscience Nursing: Precision, Passion, Purpose 🧠 www.cannmore2026.dryfta.com to learn more about Functional Neurological Disorder!

04/25/2026

🧠Neuroscience Nursing: Precision, Passion, Purpose begins in 30 days! 🥳
Three P's, Three Peaks on the infamous Three Sisters mountain of the Bow Valley.

04/18/2026

👏🎤CANNmore 2026 Neuroscience Nursing: Precision, Passion, Purpose is pleased to announce one of our Sponsored plenary speakers!

Dr. Angela Russell completed undergraduate degrees in Nursing and Health Sciences, followed by a Master of Nursing degree and Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner diploma. She practiced as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner for 14 years in clinical neurosciences before pursuing a career in medicine. Dr. Russell completed her medical degree and is now in her 5th year of the Adult Neurology Residency Program at the University of Calgary.

She has a longstanding passion for neurology, neuromuscular medicine, and multidisciplinary care, and has contributed meaningfully to both medicine and nursing in various clinical, academic, research and leadership roles throughout her career. She will be completing the Clinical Neuromuscular and EMG Fellowship Program at the University of Calgary beginning in July.

Thank you to ArgenX for supporting a portion of this conference! www.cannmore2026.dryfta.com

We invite all healthcare professionals working in or with an interest in Neurosciences to participate in building on our commitment to advancing equitable, person-centred, evidence-based care in Canada and around the world! 🧠

04/06/2026

📣Currently CANN VP/Secretary, we are pleased to introduce Hayley Lane as our next Speaker Spotlight 🔦!
Hayley Lane obtained her BScN through the University of Calgary in 2008. She completed Masters of Nursing in Advance Practice Leadership through the University of Victoria focusing on the experience of moral distress in neuroscience nursing. She has been an acute Neuro CNE in Calgary since 2014. She has been an active member of CANN since 2013, assumed the role of Alberta South Councilor in 2022, and Vice President of CANN in 2025.
Join us in Canmore, AB this May to hear from Hayley 🧠!
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04/03/2026

Great news‼️ We do still have a few conference hotel rooms available!! Booking deadline is April 24th, so don't delay if you need to book your accommodations in Canmore! 📅

04/03/2026

Even more reasons to join us in Canmore, AB in May! Check out our conference social events! 🧠🍻 Tickets are available on the CANNmore 2026 site:
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03/28/2026

"Introducing the next Speaker Spotlight 🔦 in our series leading up to Neuroscience Nursing: Precision, Passion, Purpose May 24-27th 2026
Wilma J. Koopman is a Nurse Practitioner and researcher at Western University with over 30 years of experience in neuroscience nursing. She has a long history of being involved with CANN and is a content expert in the field of neuromuscular diseases, particularly Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) and muscle disorders such as muscular dystrophies.

Ian Burkovskiy, PhD, MBA, is an accomplished Senior Medical Science Liaison and neuroscience expert with a background in navigating complex clinical environments. With award-winning doctoral research focused on CNS injury and immunodeficiencies, Ian brings a deep scientific understanding of the physiological challenges faced by patients in high-acuity and specialized care settings.

Don't forget to make your plans to join us in Canmore, AB 🧠!"
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03/26/2026

Early registration savings end on March 31st! Interested in maximizing your $$, join CANN as a member for $100 off the Registration fees for our conference!

03/23/2026

Analysis of clinical and imaging data reveals rest tremor in Parkinson’s is not tied to greater dopamine loss, but instead to preserved dopamine activity, highlighting different biological pathways behind symptoms.