Graduate Students /medhealthsci/taxonomy/term/6413/all en Open Science project funded for $1.5M /medhealthsci/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 325490 at /medhealthsci At-home neurological disorder diagnosis project receives major funding /medhealthsci/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 325488 at /medhealthsci 山ǿ Cares: How caring for a loved one with young onset dementia inspired the creation of Lorenzo’s House /medhealthsci/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 山ǿ 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 17:47:58 +0000 admin 325485 at /medhealthsci Dr. Patrícia Silveira elected to the Society for Pediatric Research membership /medhealthsci/channels/news/dr-patricia-silveira-elected-society-pediatric-research-membership-360945 <p><b>Dr. Patrícia Silveira</b> has been elected to the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) membership. The mission of the <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/927dcbe0b9336cd2f245efe12f28a50d/9ef1af04ff252cffc396728e1726c5c3/ee0ad371ee726007755b00dbae033a72">Society for Pediatric Research</a> is to cultivate a diverse network of child health researchers through collaboration, community, mentorship, and advocacy. Congratulations Dr. Silveira!</p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:21:25 +0000 admin 325483 at /medhealthsci Dr. Reut Gruber, CBC Radio /medhealthsci/channels/news/dr-reut-gruber-cbc-radio-360946 <p>Quebec is holding a consultation on the time change. Is it time to stop changing the clocks? <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/927dcbe0b9336cd2f245efe12f28a50d/c676f334f3880353d276728e1727668d/ee0ad371ee726007755b00dbae033a72">Listen here</a></p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:22:37 +0000 admin 325482 at /medhealthsci Dr. Cécile Rousseau, CBC /medhealthsci/channels/news/dr-cecile-rousseau-cbc-360947 <p>Police investigating educators at Montreal youth centre after sexual misconduct allegations. <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/927dcbe0b9336cd2f245efe12f28a50d/f3752032362b834a4f76728e172883c0/ee0ad371ee726007755b00dbae033a72">Read more</a></p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:23:42 +0000 admin 325481 at /medhealthsci Dr. Sylvain Williams, La Presse /medhealthsci/channels/news/dr-sylvain-williams-la-presse-360948 <p>Faut-il vraiment « exercer » sa mémoire? <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/927dcbe0b9336cd2f245efe12f28a50d/a9d6f105ac21820ba9f6728e1727f4b5/ee0ad371ee726007755b00dbae033a72">Lire ici</a></p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:24:44 +0000 admin 325480 at /medhealthsci Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds /medhealthsci/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358335 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:35:33 +0000 admin 325477 at /medhealthsci Annual Departmental Day /medhealthsci/channels/event/annual-departmental-day-357740 <p>The annual Department Day which will be held in person at the 山ǿ Faculty Club. This year is dedicated to Autism Spectrum Disorder and promises to feature an excellent lineup of internal and external speakers. </p> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:48:32 +0000 admin 325473 at /medhealthsci Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds /medhealthsci/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358331 <p><em>In Praise Of The Bio/Psycho/Social Model </em></p> <p>By Dr. Allen Frances, MD, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Former Chair, Duke University</p> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:31:12 +0000 admin 325472 at /medhealthsci Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds /medhealthsci/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358332 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:32:10 +0000 admin 325474 at /medhealthsci Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds /medhealthsci/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358333 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:33:17 +0000 admin 325475 at /medhealthsci Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds /medhealthsci/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358334 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:34:23 +0000 admin 325476 at /medhealthsci Two Neuro projects funded by international partnership /medhealthsci/channels/news/two-neuro-projects-funded-international-partnership-357722 <h2>Researchers will study how hormones affect brain cancer and the role of neural circuits in social skills</h2> <p>The Paris Brain Institute and the Institut Pasteur have partnered with The Neuro to fund two groundbreaking studies, each receiving more than $440,000. These projects are part of an international collaboration to address future challenges in neuroscience.</p> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:20:06 +0000 admin 325467 at /medhealthsci Bilingualism makes the brain more efficient, especially when learned at a young age /medhealthsci/channels/news/bilingualism-makes-brain-more-efficient-especially-when-learned-young-age-360355 <h2><b>MRI data from large sample shows increased whole-brain connectivity in people with a second language</b></h2> <p>Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to build connections within itself, adapting to the surrounding environment. The brain is most plastic in childhood, forming new pathways in reaction to stimuli such as language.</p> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:44:33 +0000 admin 325461 at /medhealthsci