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Unleashing natural killer cells against cancer

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:50:22 +0000

Scientists have developed a strategy to boost the cancer-fighting power of natural killer (NK) cells, part of the immune system’s first line of defence. NK cells can detect and destroy cancer cells, but tumours often create a protective barrier that blocks them, allowing cancer to grow.

Researchers at 91˿��Ƶ’s Rosalind & Morris Goodman Cancer Institute, in collaboration with the Research Institute of the 91˿��Ƶ Health Centre, found that suppressing two specific proteins helps NK cells overcome this blockage, turning them into more potent cancer killers.

Killam Seminar Series: The role of BDNF in hormonal regulation of seizures in temporal lobe epilepsy

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:24:50 +0000

Supported by the generosity of the Killam Trusts, The Neuro's Killam Seminar Series invites outstanding guest speakers whose research is of interest to the scientific community at The Neuro and 91˿��Ƶ.

Killam Seminar Series: The neural basis of flexible, lifelong learning

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:08:11 +0000

Grand Rounds: Immunotherapy and Glioblastoma – The Odyssey Continues

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:27:26 +0000

91˿��Ƶ’s Neurology Grand Rounds features weekly talks on a variety of clinical and research topics by both local and guest speakers. They are held weekly on Wednesday mornings.

NSERC awards two 91˿��Ƶ professors $1.65 million each to prepare the next generation of researchers

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:07:07 +0000

Projects focusing on MedTech and genomics cut across disciplines while mobilizing expertise at 91˿��Ƶ and other Quebec institutions to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Charting cortical axes of plasticity and environmental sensitivity: From animal critical periods to human development

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:22:02 +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.

From Grief to Advocacy: Navigating the Caregiving Journey

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:17:41 +0000

Join us for an insightful conversation between Claire Webster, founder of the 91˿��Ƶ Dementia Education Program and Caregiver Crosswalk, and social worker Zelda Freitas (Caregiver Grief Connexion), as they explore the emotional landscape of dement

Killam Seminar Series: Towfique Raj

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:21:43 +0000

Dzau Distinguished Lecture in Global and Population Health - Professor Mona Nemer

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:28:48 +0000

This year's Victor Dzau and Ruth Cooper-Dzau Distinguished Lecture in Global and Population Health will feature Professor Mona Nemer, Chief Science Advisor of Canada. Event details

Killam Seminar Series: Helen Scharfman

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:46:24 +0000

AI tool pinpoints cells driving aggressive cancers

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:47:49 +0000

91˿��Ƶ researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can identify small groups of cells most responsible for driving aggressive cancers.

The tool, called SIDISH, offers scientists a clearer path to designing targeted therapies by showing which cells inside a tumour are most strongly linked with poor patient outcomes, rather than treating all cancer cells as if they behave the same way.

Caring Conversations: Advocacy and networking to build your circle of care

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:29:34 +0000

Caring Conversations is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.

Weston Family Foundation awards two 91˿��Ƶ researchers for human microbiome research

admin — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:52:06 +0000

New funding fuels 91˿��Ƶ-led breakthroughs on how gut viruses influence childhood health and how engineered proteins can prevent damaging oral bacterial biofilms.

2025 Lucian Award Lecture

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:58:47 +0000

91˿��Ƶ is proud to present the 2025 Louis and Artur Lucian Award for Research in Circulatory Diseases to Ziad Mallat, MD, PhD, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Cambridge and mem

I Medici Mother’s Day benefit concert for EndoCARES

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:16:00 +0000

The upcoming I Medici Mother’s Day concert at Oscar Peterson Hall is a special benefit in support of EndoCARES, Quebec’s first multidisciplinary centre for complex endometriosis.