/dementia/taxonomy/term/2/all en /dementia/channels/event/gbscidp-speaker-series-how-new-treatments-are-found-361570 <p>The GBS|CIDP Foundation is excited to have a conversation with Rebecca Aune (Director of Education Programs) and Hayley Mason (Policy Analyst) from the National Organization for Rare Disorders to answer the question "what is drug development?".</p> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:45:17 +0000 admin 1995 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/feindel-brain-and-mind-seminar-series-developing-methods-rapid-and-robust-neuroimaging-361552 <p>The <strong>Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series</strong> 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.</p> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 17:18:34 +0000 admin 1993 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/info-neuro-cart-schedule-novdec-now-available-361496 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:25:12 +0000 admin 1987 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/caring-conversations-hygiene-challenges-dementia-361464 <p><a href="/dementia/support-groups/caring-conversations"><em><strong>Caring Conversations</strong></em></a> is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask quest</p> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:42:45 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 1984 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/feindel-brain-and-mind-seminar-series-development-novel-pet-imaging-probes-neurological-disorders-361456 <p>The <strong>Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series</strong> 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.</p> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:24:45 +0000 admin 1981 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/national-day-remembrance-and-action-violence-against-women-361367 <p>On Dec. 6, 1989, 14 women were killed at École Polytechnique. They were killed because they were women, because most were students in an engineering program.</p> Sun, 24 Nov 2024 19:30:41 +0000 admin 1977 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/olszewski-lecture-spatially-resolved-single-cell-genomics-cell-atlas-brain-361354 <p>The Neuro's Olszewski Lecture, established in 1986, honours Dr. Jerzy Olszewski (1913–1964), a pioneering neuroanatomist and neuropathologist. Invited to The Neuro by Dr.</p> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:36:37 +0000 admin 1974 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/90-hours-celebration-90-years-excellence-361291 <p>As The Neuro marks its 90th anniversary, we celebrate nine decades of innovation, dedication, and impact as a global leader in neuroscience. To honour this incredible milestone, we’ve planned four exciting days of activities, from December 9-12, 2</p> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:59:19 +0000 admin 1972 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/caring-conversations-home-care-or-care-home-360818 <p><a href="/dementia/support-groups/caring-conversations/caring-conversations-past-episodes"><em><strong>Caring Conversations</strong></em></a> is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:51:13 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1707 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/mcgill-cares-how-caring-loved-one-young-onset-dementia-inspired-creation-lorenzos-house-360985 <p>Join us on December 4th at noon for the next ����VR��Ƶ Cares webcast to support informal caregivers. During candid, 30- to 45-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia. </p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:47:57 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1928 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/open-science-project-funded-15m-361131 <h2><b>YCharOS antibody characterization platform addresses the “reproducibility crisis” in research</b></h2> <p>An innovative research project led by researchers at The Neuro has been awarded $1.5M by the Government of Quebec through CQDM.</p> <p>YCharOS is an innovative platform led by neuroscientists Peter McPherson and Carl Laflamme that validates antibody reagents for human proteins.</p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:51:24 +0000 admin 1943 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/home-neurological-disorder-diagnosis-project-receives-major-funding-361075 <h2><b>$1M grant from The Weston Family Foundation will pave the way for earlier intervention in REM sleep behaviour disorder and Parkinson’s disease</b></h2> <p>REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) is an often debilitating condition that causes people to act out in their sleep, sometimes violently. What’s worse, people with the disorder often go on to develop Parkinson’s disease.</p> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:24:33 +0000 admin 1931 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/june-busy-month-neuro-patient-resource-centre-357676 <h4>This month, we are highlighting not one, not two but three important health conditions: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke, and myasthenia gravis (MG).   </h4> <p>"Each of these conditions comes with its own set of challenges, and we’re here to provide valuable resources to help patients and their families navigate their journeys." </p> <p> </p> <h3>ALS: Understanding and managing the disease </h3> <p>Receiving an ALS diagnosis brings up a lot of questions and emotions.  </p> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:23:35 +0000 admin 1917 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/grief-chats-qa-357861 <p>Join grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for Grief Chats Q&A – a free monthly Zoom webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief.</p> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:48:03 +0000 admin 1895 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/updates-our-accommodations-list-358304 <p>We recently updated our list of accommodations close to the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital. This resource serves as a guide to nearby accommodation options for individuals and family members while they seek care at the Neuro and <a href="/infoneuro/files/infoneuro/202405_accomodations.pdf">can be consulted here</a>.</p> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:50:11 +0000 admin 1905 at /dementia