This past Friday May 8th and Saturday May 9th, 2026 the PEAR Lab hosted a booth at Western's 8th Annual Science Rendezvous! Science Rendezvous is a national event that brings science into the community in a way that’s hands-on and accessible. Hosted annually in cities across Canada, Science Rendezvous creates space for researchers to connect directly with families and young learners. At our booth, we focused on simple, hands-on activities. Kids were invited to write down some

Graduate students at the PEAR Lab attended the Eating Disorders Association of Canada (EDAC) 8th biennial conference this past Monday and Tuesday (April 27-28, 2026), in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The talks were informative and memorable, the food was delicious, and the views of the harbour front were amazing. It was so nice to connect with colleagues, speak with and learn from individuals who have similar passions, and to meet our colleagues at the BEEP Lab from McGill University

Volume 2 Issue 1 (April 2026) Check out our most recent newsletter to see what we've been up to! Over the past year, we've been making great progress on our Longitudinal Reward Study in collaboration with the BEEP Lab @ McGill University! See our 'Participate Tab' to see what other studies we are currently recruiting for! Newsletter created by: Kylee Ayala, Sarina Khaleghi, and Avery Bender (In collaboration with Ariane Duguay, Adèle Gille, and Angela Gao from the BEEP Lab) W

The PEAR Lab was proudly represented at this year’s Psychology Honours Thesis Poster Day by Kira Cocco and Annalisa Simonetta, who showcased their outstanding work! Kira Cocco Honours Specialization in Psychology with a minor in Childhood & Youth Studies Kira joined The PEAR Lab in 2024! For her thesis, Kira used fMRI data to examine how neural responses differ between adolescent girls with and without eating disorders when they are anticipating evaluation from their peers, a

During Eating Disorder Awareness Week, the PEAR Lab hosted a campus booth in collaboration with the University Student Council Gender Equity and Health team, dedicated to promoting body appreciation and self-positivity. Students were invited to write one thing they love about their body, encouraging moments of reflection and self-compassion. At a second table, we also featured an Eating Disorder trivia wheel that helped bust common myths and spark meaningful conversations abo

Volume 1 Issue 1 (May 2025) Introducing The Reward Report: The PEAR Lab's official newsletter for our Longitudinal Reward Study! Newsletter created by: Shely Kagan and Taylor Breddy Written by Avery Bender