Brain Climate Equity Collaborative | Launch Event
Event Overview
Join us in celebrating the official launch of the Brain Climate Equity Collaborative (Brain-CE Collab), a national initiative addressing how climate change impacts brain health, with a focus on equity-deserving and underserved communities.
Founded by emerging researchers and clinicians across Canada, Brain-CE bridges neuroscience, climate science, and social innovation to drive action through four pillars: Generate Evidence, Raise Awareness, Drive Systemic Change, and Foster Innovation.
This evening marks the beginning of a collaborative movement uniting scientists, students, policymakers, and community advocates to build a more climate-resilient future for brain health.
Hybrid Format
In-person at Hunter Hub
Zoom livestream; Register below: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/meeting/register/K9nNr1DHQ62dFEmGDxGbhg#/registration
Schedule of the Evening
5:00 PM – Doors open | Light refreshments & networking
5:30 PM – Welcome remarks
5:45 PM – Opening presentation: “Why Climate and Brain Health Belong in the Same Conversation”
• Muskaan Muse Laroyia – Founder, Brain-CE Collab
• Co-Founder Bhavni Makwana – Alberta Health Services Sustainability Lead
6:15 PM – Q&A and open discussion
6:45 PM – 7:30 PM – Networking reception & collaborative sign-ups
About Brain-CE Collab
The Brain Climate Equity Collaborative is a Canada-wide foundation dedicated to tackling the intersection of climate justice, health equity, and neurological wellbeing.
Through interdisciplinary partnerships across universities, hospitals, and community organizations, Brain-CE works to:
Advance research on how extreme heat, wildfires, and pollution affect neurological health.
Co-design clinical tools and public resources for vulnerable populations.
Foster cross-sector innovation to translate evidence into systemic change.
This event will also open opportunities to partner, volunteer, or contribute to ongoing projects across Canada.
Who Should Attend
Clinicians, neurologists, and health researchers
Students and trainees interested in neuro-climate work
Policymakers, health advocates, and innovators
Anyone passionate about equitable, climate-resilient futures
Light refreshments provided