Ludmer Centre

Which childhood abuse survivors are at elevated risk of depression? New study provides important clues

Keila DePape — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:11:40 +0000

Scientists have identified a pattern of gene activity present in some female survivors of childhood abuse that is associated with an elevated risk of depression.

A Walk in the Cellular Neighborhood: The Work of the Nagy Lab

naghmeh.shafiei@mcgill.ca — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:21:39 +0000

Corina Nagy, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the department of Psychiatry at ��VR��Ƶ and a Principal Investigator at the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics nd Mental Health. In this interview, we had the chance to find out more about her research and the lab's findings.

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A new direction for the Ludmer Centre

naghmeh.shafiei@mcgill.ca — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:35:59 +0000

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Claudia Kleinman, PhD, as the Scientific Director of the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health, effective February 1, 2026. As part of a new structure for the Centre, meant to better respond to the growing needs of its investigators and their research scope, Prof. Kleinman will carry forward the foundational work of the pioneering co-directors, and will oversee the centre’s leading role in collaborative and innovative mental health and brain research.

Brain discovery opens door to earlier detection of metabolic syndrome in women

Keila DePape — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:28:04 +0000

Researchers develop a method to measure insulin function in the brain and find patterns that can identify women at higher risk.

��VR��Ƶ researchers have identified a brain function that helps explain why childhood stress raises metabolic health risks for some women later in life.

A new study found that variations in the brain’s insulin receptor network affect how women respond to early-life adversity. This effect has a lesser impact in men, suggesting there is a sex-specific process at play.

Olivia Ruge’s journey of curiosity, perseverance, and passion

naghmeh.shafiei@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:50:16 +0000

Olivia Ruge recently completed her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, an experience that sparked a passion for scientific research and a future in academia. Inspired by her experience and the mentorship provided at ��VR��Ƶ, she is launching into a bright future. This Fall, she will be starting her PhD studies in Neuroscience at University of California, San Francisco. In this interview, we found out more about her research projects, as well as her journey to secure a seat at a top university by leveraging the opportunities offered through ��VR��Ƶ.

Welcoming Loïc Binan, PhD, to the Lady Davis Institute and the Ludmer Centre

naghmeh.shafiei@mcgill.ca — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

We are delighted to welcome Prof. Binan as a new Principal Investigator at the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health, joining as part of the Single-Cell Genomics Brain Initiative. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Genetics at ��VR��Ƶ, and an Associate Member of both the School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Integrated Program in Neuroscience. His lab will be based in the Lady Davis Institute (LDI), where he will be bridging cutting-edge technology development and fundamental biology to study the brain during various life and health stages.

Alan Evans receives Order of Canada

The Neuro — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:46:02 +0000

A career that took an uncharted trajectory has been recognized with the Order of Canada, one of the country’s top honours.

Alan Evans, PhD, Distinguished James ��VR��Ƶ Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery and Psychiatry at ��VR��Ƶ and neuroscientist at The Neuro, has been named one of this year’s Order of Canada recipients by the office of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. The Order recognizes those whose service shapes our society; whose innovations ignite our imaginations; and whose compassion unites our communities.

Welcome Simon Thebault, MD, PhD, to the Lumder Centre!

naghmeh.shafiei@mcgill.ca — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:19:21 +0000

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Simon Thebault to the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics & Mental Health as part of our Single-Cell Genomics Brain Initiative. Dr. Thebault is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at ��VR��Ƶ, and an attending physician at the Montreal Neurological Hospital-Institute. His research is deeply rooted in translational medicine, bridging the gap between patient care and laboratory discoveries.

Welcome Charles Couturier, MD, PhD, to the Ludmer Centre!

naghmeh.shafiei@mcgill.ca — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:03:04 +0000

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Charles Couturier to the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics & Mental Health as part of our Single-Cell Genomics Brain Initiative. Dr. Couturier is a neurosurgeon at the Montreal Neurological Hospital-Institute, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at ��VR��Ƶ. He brings with him a dynamic research projection focused on the cellular and spatial architecture of brain tumors, particularly glioblastoma.

Let's talk about stress - interview with Rose Bagot

Naghmeh Shafiei — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:47:20 +0000

Meet Rose Bagot, one of the Principal Investigators at the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health. Prof. Bagot investigates mouse models of stress, with the ultimate hope that it can lead to a better understanding and treatment of stress-related disorders, such as depression and anxiety. In a recent interview, we got to learn more about her lab and recent findings.