The Centre for Neuroscience at Queen's University provides researchers and trainees with access to world-class facilities supporting the full spectrum of neuroscience discovery - from molecular and computational approaches to patient-oriented studies and neurotechnology development. These state-of-the-art spaces enable cutting-edge research spanning basic science, translational neuroscience, neuro-engineering, and clinical applications, fostering collaborative innovation across disciplines and institutions.
MR Facility
The CNS Magnetic Resonance (MR) Facility provides researchers at Queen’s University with advanced neuroimaging capabilities to support basic, translational, and clinical neuroscience research. Equipped with state-of-the-art MRI technology and expert technical support, the facility enables high-resolution structural and functional imaging, behavioural paradigms, and multimodal neuroimaging studies in healthy and clinical populations.
Hotel Dieu Hospital Clinical Labs
Located within the HDH clinical environment, these laboratories support patient-oriented and human experimental research. Facilities include eye-tracking suites, Kinarm robotic platforms, and behavioural testing environments designed for precision motor, cognitive, and sensorimotor studies. These resources enable sophisticated investigations into neurological disorders, aging, rehabilitation, performance, and cognition.
WJ Henderson Centre for Patient-Oriented Research
Embedded within a clinical research environment, the Henderson Centre provides access to Kinarm robotics and eye-tracking technologies for real-world patient testing. This infrastructure allows for high-precision assessment of motor, cognitive, and sensorimotor function in clinical populations, facilitating translational research in neurology, rehabilitation, and aging.
Neurotechnology and Behavioural Labs
Abramsky Hall hosts diverse research activities focused on neurotechnology and systems neuroscience. Facilities include:
• Neurotechnology Discovery Lab – advancing neural interfaces, neuromodulation, and emerging neurotech tools.
• Computational & Decision-Making Labs – integrating machine learning, modelling, and human performance studies.
• Technical Workshops – supporting custom equipment fabrication, prototyping, and instrumentation development.
These spaces strengthen collaborative work at the intersection of neuroscience, engineering, and AI.
Botterell Hall Laboratories
Botterell Hall houses a rich ecosystem of discovery-focused neuroscience laboratories. Core capabilities include:
• Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience Labs – studying neural function at the molecular and cellular level.
• Behavioural Research Labs – supporting rodent and human behavioural neuroscience studies.
• Computational Neuroscience & Modelling Labs – enabling data-driven approaches to neural systems.
• Data Analysis & Visualization Suites – equipped for advanced neuroinformatics, modelling, and analytics.
Together, these facilities support foundational research that bridges biological mechanisms with systems-level understanding.