Faculty /dementia/taxonomy/term/3/all en Project to create AI model for ALS receives Génome Québec funding /dementia/channels/news/project-create-ai-model-als-receives-genome-quebec-funding-364258 <b>$400,000 will fuel public-private collaboration to discover new disease biomarkers</b> <p> </p> <p>A new project co-led by Thomas Durcan, PhD, Director of The Neuro's Early Drug Discovery Unit, and overseen by Mathilde Chaineau, PhD, the EDDU’s program manager, will receive $400,000 in support from Génome Québec. In partnership with Nardin Nakhla and Armstrong Murira from the Montreal-based company Simmunome, Durcan and Chaineau will develop a computational model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on which to test for new biomarkers and therapeutic targets.</p> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:29:17 +0000 admin 13567 at /dementia Genetic sequencing project receives more than $8 million in funding /dementia/channels/news/genetic-sequencing-project-receives-more-8-million-funding-364300 <b>NeuRo Genomics Initiative will help better understand rare and aging-related neurological disorders affecting Canadians</b> <p> </p> <p>A project led by Ziv Gan-Or, MD, PhD, at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of 91ºÚÁÏÍø and Martine Tétreault, PhD, at Université de Montréal has received more than $8 million to sequence the genomes of 8,700 people, to map the role of genetics in neurological disorders.</p> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:55:14 +0000 admin 13564 at /dementia Latest Alzheimer’s drug shown less effective in females than males /dementia/channels/news/latest-alzheimers-drug-shown-less-effective-females-males-364312 <p>Since becoming only the second Alzheimer’s-modifying drug to gain American FDA approval in 2023, sales of lecanemab, known by its brand name Leqembi, have risen steadily, reaching $87-million USD in the last quarter of 2024.</p> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:27:46 +0000 admin 13562 at /dementia Human instruction with artificial intelligence guidance provided best results in neurosurgical training /dementia/channels/news/human-instruction-artificial-intelligence-guidance-provided-best-results-neurosurgical-training-366256 <b>Study has implications beyond medical education, suggesting other fields could benefit from AI-enhanced training</b> <p> </p> <p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful new tool in training and education, including in the field of neurosurgery. Yet a new study suggests that AI tutoring provides better results when paired with human instruction.</p> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:14:02 +0000 admin 13555 at /dementia Expanding access to specialized healthcare across Quebec: ECHO Superhub at The Neuro /dementia/channels/news/expanding-access-specialized-healthcare-across-quebec-echo-superhub-neuro-364476 Free, online training program strengthens training and brings specialized care to communities across Quebec <p>A healthcare telementoring program housed at The Neuro and supported by the <a href="https://www.rtsa-tacc.com/">Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC)</a> is expanding its reach after achieving designation as an ECHO Superhub. Under the direction of <a href="/neuro/julie-scorah-phd">Julie Scorah, PhD</a>, this milestone ensures that specialized knowledge reaches underserved communities.</p> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:37:02 +0000 admin 13561 at /dementia AI analysis of healthcare records reveals key factors in autism diagnosis /dementia/channels/news/ai-analysis-healthcare-records-reveals-key-factors-autism-diagnosis-364500 <b>Scientists argue the criteria we use for diagnosing autism may need revision</b> <p>Without clear and effective biological tests for autism based on genes, brain or blood measurements, diagnosis today still largely depends on clinical assessment. The standard way of doing this is by observing how the individual fits the criteria for autism listed in gold standard manuals like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).</p> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:23:21 +0000 admin 13558 at /dementia Achievements of clinicians and scientists recognized with King Charles III Coronation Medals /dementia/channels/news/achievements-clinicians-and-scientists-recognized-king-charles-iii-coronation-medals-364198 <p>Five clinicians and scientists at The Neuro have been awarded King Charles III Coronation Medals in recognition of their contributions to our understanding of neurological disease. The Coronation Medal commemorates the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III as King of Canada. The medal is administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall.</p> <p> </p> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:09:39 +0000 admin 13569 at /dementia Migraine Québec: Support Group (in French) /dementia/channels/event/migraine-quebec-support-group-french-366284 <p><strong>Vous avez envie de discuter de vive voix? Joignez-vous à Migraine Québec, dans le confort de votre foyer.</strong></p> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:01:36 +0000 admin 13445 at /dementia ALS Quebec Virtual Support Groups /dementia/channels/event/als-quebec-virtual-support-groups-365905 <p>ALS Quebec offers virtual support groups where people affected by ALS and their loved ones can discuss their experiences and learn from others. Groups for people with ALS, caregivers, and bereaved families are held on the following dates:</p> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:06:58 +0000 admin 13442 at /dementia Cedars CanSupport Spring/Summer Activity Calendar /dementia/channels/event/cedars-cansupport-springsummer-activity-calendar-365644 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:09:13 +0000 admin 13440 at /dementia 8th National Neuromuscular Review Course /dementia/channels/event/8th-national-neuromuscular-review-course-363609 <p>Dr. Nicolas Dupré of Laval University, Dr. Karine Garneau of Université de Montréal, and the members of the organizing committee are pleased to announce the 8th National Neuromuscular Review Course.</p> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:08:29 +0000 admin 13437 at /dementia ECHO-Autism: Differential Diagnosis /dementia/channels/event/echo-autism-differential-diagnosis-366272 ECHO-Autism: Differential Diagnosis September 11, 2025  1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (ET) Virtual training (online) Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:17:04 +0000 admin 13430 at /dementia 6th National Course on Sleep Medicine /dementia/channels/event/6th-national-course-sleep-medicine-362067 <p>This two-day training course is designed to provide and enhance a basic working knowledge of sleep medicine.</p> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:46:27 +0000 admin 13439 at /dementia iPSC Seminars: Early Drug Discovery Unit (EDDU) /dementia/channels/event/ipsc-seminars-early-drug-discovery-unit-eddu-366214 <p><strong>THE NEURO'S EDDU iPSC SEMINAR SERIES </strong></p> <p><b>Modeling α-Synuclein Pathology Spreading in a 3D Human Midbrain-Striatal Assembloid</b></p> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:32:34 +0000 admin 13435 at /dementia Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series: AI in Epilepsy: From Diagnosis to Continuous Monitoring /dementia/channels/event/neuro-epilepsy-lecture-series-ai-epilepsy-diagnosis-continuous-monitoring-366250 <p>The 2024-2025 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series will include eight lectures covering hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research.</p> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:49:37 +0000 admin 13433 at /dementia