/spot/taxonomy/term/3410/all en /spot/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 Génome Québec. 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 34769 at /spot /spot/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 34760 at /spot /spot/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 34756 at /spot /spot/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 ºÚÁÏÉç and Martine Tétreault, PhD, at Université de Montréal 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 34766 at /spot /spot/channels/news/sylvain-baillet-inducted-royal-society-canada-367096 <b>Society recognizes distinguished Canadians who have made remarkable contributions to their academic fields and public life</b> <p>Sylvain Baillet, PhD, a global leader in brain imaging and systems neuroscience, has been inducted into the Royal Society of Canada, one of the nation’s highest academic honours.</p> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:34:58 +0000 admin 34754 at /spot /spot/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 34764 at /spot /spot/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 34759 at /spot /spot/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 34763 at /spot /spot/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 34771 at /spot /spot/channels/event/mcgill-cares-lets-talk-about-aging-parents-367164 <p>Join us on <strong>October 15, 2025 at noon </strong>for our next episode of <a href="/dementia/resources/mcgill-cares-webcasts"><b><i>ºÚÁÏÉç Cares</i></b></a>, a webcast series designed to support informal caregivers.</p> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:27:43 +0000 admin 34749 at /spot /spot/channels/event/heterogeneity-human-immune-aging-and-vaccine-responses-367161 <p>Joint MIMM/Department of Medicine Seminar in Human Immunology <br /> Speaker: Dr. Duygu Ucar<br /> Title: "Heterogeneity in human immune aging and vaccine responses"</p> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:34:14 +0000 admin 34747 at /spot /spot/channels/event/monoclonal-antibody-discovery-technologies-and-applications-367162 <p>Speaker: Dr. Ivelin Georgiev<br /> Joint MIMM/Department of Medicine Seminar in Human Immunology<br /> Title: "Monoclonal Antibody Discovery: Technologies and Applications" <br />  </p> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:40:17 +0000 admin 34748 at /spot /spot/channels/event/online-info-session-graduate-certificate-healthcare-management-gchm-367157 <p>Discover the 8-month, 4-module, 100% online ºÚÁÏÉç Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management at our Online Information Session.</p> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:48:46 +0000 admin 34742 at /spot /spot/channels/event/online-info-session-graduate-certificate-healthcare-management-gchm-367158 <p>Discover the 8-month, 4-module, 100% online ºÚÁÏÉç Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management at our Online Information Session.</p> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:49:07 +0000 admin 34743 at /spot /spot/channels/event/online-info-session-graduate-certificate-healthcare-management-gchm-367159 <p>Discover the 8-month, 4-module, 100% online ºÚÁÏÉç Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management at our Online Information Session.</p> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:49:39 +0000 admin 34744 at /spot