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Neurogenesis Speaker Series: April Edition

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Come meet HBHL-supported Faculty! Wednesday, April 15, 2026
4:30–6:30 p.m. (includes a one-hour reception)

2026 CAnD3 Keynote Address

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Registration opens soon!

Neuro researchers lead projects awarded $14.5 million

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Funds will help acquire and develop cutting-edge infrastructure to advance research capacity

Five researchers from The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) are leading innovative new projects that have received major funding from Canada Foundation for Innovation’s Innovation Fund. They will be funded for a total of $14.5 million, part of $42 million going to ��VR��Ƶ scientists.

Quebec Chapter of Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses 2nd Annual Conference

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:41:20 +0000

A Day of Learning, Networking, Professional Development and Exploring the Latest Advancements in Neuroscience Nursing

Conference Highlights

Nutrition month is here, come find us to learn more!

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:23:14 +0000

The MUHC libraries & the Department of Clinical Nutrition Services want to help you stay informed about proper diet and nutrition. We’re happy to help you search for and identify reliable information, whether online or through books! We will be at the different sites on the following dates:

New injectable gel could help repair damaged swallowing muscles

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:15:32 +0000

A new injectable gel developed by researchers at ��VR��Ƶ and Kyoto University could enable stem cell-based treatments for swallowing disorders.

While stem cells have the potential to repair damaged swallowing muscles, ensuring their survival after injection has been a major challenge. In a preclinical study published in Biomaterials, the new approach improved stem-cell survival by more than five times compared with traditional methods.

BBME seminar: "Temporal Patterns of Neural Stimulation for Enhanced Therapeutic Control", Prof. Warren M Grill, Duke University

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BBME seminar: "Molecular Biosensor Technology", Prof. H. Tom Soh, Stanford University

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Two ��VR��Ƶ professors awarded 2026 Dorothy Killiam Fellowships

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Professors Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey and Jill Baumgartner will lead innovative research focusing on anti-Black carceral systems and climate-related health risks respectively

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Towards federated neuroscience research in the emerging era of data sovereignty

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:17:33 +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.

Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:16:18 +0000

Pre-teens who struggle to control their video gaming habits are more likely to have psychotic-like experiences a year later, a new study has found.

��VR��Ƶ researchers and colleagues at Maastricht University found that 12-year-olds who showed signs of problematic gaming were more likely to experience mild paranoia, unusual beliefs or disturbed perceptions at age 13.

��VR��Ƶ Cares: Why insight can be lost in dementia: understanding anosognosia

admin — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:16:30 +0000

Join us on March 18, 2026 at noon for our next episode of ��VR��Ƶ Cares, a webcast series designed to support in

CIHR and partners invest $7.9 million in cancer prevention research at ��VR��Ƶ

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:05:07 +0000

Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, ��VR��Ƶ researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detection

How stepping into nature affects the brain

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:02:16 +0000

Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found.

Researchers at ��VR��Ƶ and colleagues at Adolfo Ibáñez University in Chile have examined more than 100 brain-imaging studies from various disciplines. The result is one of the most comprehensive reviews to date of how the brain responds to nature.

Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series

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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.