Students /dementia/taxonomy/term/5/all en 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 91şÚÁĎÍř and Martine TĂ©treault, PhD, at UniversitĂ© de MontrĂ©al 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 Alan Evans receives Order of Canada /dementia/channels/news/alan-evans-receives-order-canada-365882 <b>Career of breakthroughs in neuroimaging recognized with one of the nation’s highest honours </b> <p>A career that took an uncharted trajectory has been recognized with the Order of Canada, one of the country’s top honours.</p> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:35:08 +0000 admin 13557 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 Project to create AI model for ALS receives GĂ©nome QuĂ©bec 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 GĂ©nome QuĂ©bec. 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 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 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 Migraine QuĂ©bec: 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 Ă  Migraine QuĂ©bec, dans le confort de votre foyer.</strong></p> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:01:36 +0000 admin 13445 at /dementia Open Science Office Hours - – Imaging and Workflows /dementia/channels/event/open-science-office-hours-imaging-and-workflows-366475 <strong>Atelier "</strong>Imagerie et flux de travail<b>"</b> <p><em><b>Cet atelier sera prĂ©sentĂ© en anglais.</b></em></p> <p><b>Lundi, le 22 September 2025<br /> 16 – 17 h HNE</b></p> <p><b>En ligne, sur Zoom.</b></p> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:10:51 +0000 admin 13432 at /dementia Hughlings Jackson Lecture 2025: The Basal Ganglia and the Motivation to Act /dementia/channels/event/hughlings-jackson-lecture-2025-basal-ganglia-and-motivation-act-362529 <p>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.</p> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:40:52 +0000 admin 13438 at /dementia Hands-on workshop: Learn how to make your own science outreach and protocol videos /dementia/channels/event/hands-workshop-learn-how-make-your-own-science-outreach-and-protocol-videos-366480 <strong>Atelier "</strong>Atelier pratique : Apprenez Ă  crĂ©er vos propres vidĂ©os de vulgarisation scientifique et de protocole<b>"</b> <p><em><b>Cet atelier sera prĂ©sentĂ© en anglais.</b></em></p> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:35:20 +0000 admin 13434 at /dementia Neuro Staff Appreciation Day 2025 /dementia/channels/event/neuro-staff-appreciation-day-2025-365986 <p>Staff Appreciation Day is exclusively for Neuro staff, faculty, nurses, students, and trainees. ID required to enter.</p> Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:17:29 +0000 admin 13428 at /dementia