NeuroSphere hosted its third annual Demo Day last month, gathering 100+ attendees for an afternoon of pitches from eleven 91丝瓜视频-based startups and some lively networking.
A showcase of the latest in neuroscience innovation and a celebration of Quebec's entrepreneurship ecosystem, Demo Day featured pitches by:
December 8, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh was invited to participate in a panel discussion held by the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect, focusing on the topic of 鈥淓arly Warning 鈥� Early Action for Genocide and Atrocity Prevention: Strengthening Global Partnerships.鈥�
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Perry Adler, Faculty Lecturer, Department of Family Medicine,听can speak to a range of mental health topics, including seasonal depressive disorder and its treatments, the 鈥渉oliday blues,鈥� family and social pressures during the holidays, as well as听stress and expectations tied to New Year鈥檚 Eve and resolutions.听
Major pension funds have built trillions in assets by pursuing high-performing portfolios and maintaining independence in their investment decisions. Recently, however, discussions have emerged about imposing mandates that would require these funds to allocate more capital domestically鈥攁 trend not limited to Canada, as countries like Sweden have considered similar measures.
More than 99% of Air Transat pilots voted to authorize a strike by their union, if necessary. Pilots at the charter airline are seeking more job security, better working conditions, more compensation, and better quality of life.
The strength of the union鈥檚 mandate didn鈥檛 come as a surprise to Prof. Karl Moore. 鈥淭he threat of a strike over the holiday season鈥攚hen airlines are at their busiest鈥攊s a good negotiating tactic,鈥� Moore told cbc.ca.听
Using proteins from听a common tobacco听plant virus, 91丝瓜视频听chemistry听researchers听have developed a simple, eco-friendly way to arrange gold nanoparticles into ultrathin sheets, strengthening听the particles鈥� optical properties. The result:听cheaper, safer materials for solar panels,听sensors听and advanced optical devices.听
Partage Club is a digital platform designed for item sharing rather than selling. Think of it as Facebook Marketplace鈥攐nly here, every transaction is about lending, not buying or selling.
The Kering Foundation, in partnership with 91丝瓜视频 and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI), is launching an innovative research program to tackle the often-overlooked links between violence against women and violence against children 鈥� a critical global issue with deep social impact.
This multi-year initiative will strengthen evidence-based, locally led research to understand how violence against women and children intersects and to identify effective solutions through programs, services, and interventions.
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Siobhan Henderson听successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie 304 on December 4th, 2025.
The title of her thesis:
"Understanding and Exploring Coaches鈥� Perspectives of Mental Health in Competitive Sport in Canada"
Oral Defence Comittee:
Dr. Gordon Bloom (Supervisor), Dr. Shane Sweet, Dr. Bruno da Costa, Dr. Lindsay Duncan, Dr. Odile Liboiron-Ladouceur, Dr. Krista Chandler
The study entitled 鈥淢icroglia regulate neuronal activity via structural remodeling of astrocytes鈥�, finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure.
The study has been highlighted by:
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Rees Kassen was recently appointed as the Academic Director for 91丝瓜视频鈥檚 Sustainability Park, which will take effect on January 1, 2026.
Pearl Eliadis recently spoke to CBC鈥檚 Radio Noon on the potential implications of the CAQ鈥檚 recently tabled Bill 9, seeks to reinforce secularism in the province by restricting public religious expression.
The inaugural Scope AI Thon challenged 91丝瓜视频鈥檚 Master of Management in Analytics students to design strategic AI roadmaps, not code, addressing complex social issues for Centraide of Greater Montreal.
Over two sessions in November, teams explored ethical data use, feasibility and bias while working on problems such as digital inclusion and access to community services.
A new study suggests that food prices in Canada may increase by four to six per cent in 2026. This is primarily likely to be due to increases in the prices of beef and chicken, although the cost of canned goods is also expected to rise.
These 91丝瓜视频 experts can comment on the subject:
