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Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:41:56 +0000

The 2025-2026 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series covers hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research. Speakers will include distinguished leaders and rising stars, with the goal of bridging basic research and clinical perspectives.

Special film screening of Tough Old Broads - Free to attend!

diane.weidner@mcgill.ca — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:08:34 +0000

Dear Community Members,

Caring Conversations: Sandwich Generation Caregivers

diane.weidner@mcgill.ca — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:13:54 +0000

Caring Conversations is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Cognitive Computations in the Human Cerebellum

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:48:43 +0000

The Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms.

91�� Cares: New Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease

diane.weidner@mcgill.ca — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:13:48 +0000

Join us on February 18, 2026 at noon for our next episode of 91�� Cares, a webcast series designed to support informal caregi

Hughlings Jackson Lecture 2026: Behaviour, Brain Computation, and Evolution

admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:30:58 +0000

Established in 1935, the Hughlings Jackson Lecture is The Neuro’s premier scientific lecture. It honours the legacy of British neurologist John Hughlings Jackson (1835-1911) who pioneered the development of neurology as a medical specialty.

RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:57:57 +0000

For the first time, drug targeting genetic mutation shown to have positive impact in mice models

Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs.

27th Annual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:22:49 +0000

The 27th Annual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture honours the career and achievements of Professor Brenda Milner, an eminent cognitive neuroscientist and pioneer of the discipline of neuropsychology.

Caring Conversations: How to manage behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (in FRENCH)

diane.weidner@mcgill.ca — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:12:03 +0000

Caring Conversations is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.

91�� Cares: A national public education campaign to promote brain health

diane.weidner@mcgill.ca — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:15:19 +0000

Join us on January 7, 2026 at noon for our next episode of 91�� Cares, a webcast series designed to support informal caregivers.

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Stop Acquiring Steady-State Event-Related fMRI!

admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:44:14 +0000

91�� Cares - The benefits of music for people living with dementia

diane.weidner@mcgill.ca — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:30:40 +0000

Join us on December 17, 2025 at noon for our next episode of 91�� Cares, a webcast series designed to support informal caregi

9th National Neuromuscular Review Course

admin — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:08:29 +0000

Dr. Nicolas Dupré (Université Laval), Dr. Karine Garneau (Université de Montréal), and the organizing committee are pleased to announce the 9th National Neuromuscular Review Course.

Sylvain Baillet inducted into the Royal Society of Canada

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:34:58 +0000

Society recognizes distinguished Canadians who have made remarkable contributions to their academic fields and public life

Sylvain Baillet, PhD, a global leader in brain imaging and systems neuroscience, has been inducted into the Royal Society of Canada, one of the nation’s highest academic honours.

$203.9 million raised to impact the lives of people with neurological disease

admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:53:18 +0000

Brains Need Open Minds campaign, the largest in The Neuro’s history, has fueled innovative brain research

An initiative to reduce wait times for spinal cord surgery, research that is testing ways to inhibit brain cancer cells, an open database for multiple sclerosis and an app that tracks Alzheimer’s progression and aids diagnosis. All these projects and more were made possible by a campaign that has raised $203.9 million for groundbreaking neuroscience research and patient care.