Students

Physiology Seminar co hosted with MRM: Dr. Simon Hirota "The microbiota and intestinal drug metabolism – what you weren’t taught in pharmacology class"

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:51:11 +0000

Physiology Seminar co hosted with Dept. of Biology: Dr. Cristopher Niell "Neural coding of natural vision in mouse and octopus”

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:25:19 +0000

Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:41:56 +0000

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.

Pharmacology & Therapeutics Seminar: Rajae Talbi, PhD "Kiss and burn: Kiss 1 Neurons at the Intersection of Fertility and Metabolism"

admin — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:49:40 +0000

Seminar Announcement Rajae Talbi, PhD

Assistant Professor and Principle Investigator at Université de Montréal

Pharmacology & Therapeutics Seminar: Kyle Greenway, MD,MSc, FRCPC "Characterizing Psychedelic Drug Effects: Clarifying Drug-Context Interactions"

admin — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:29:12 +0000

Seminar Announcement Kyle Greenway, MD, MSc, FRCPC

Psychiatrist, Jewish General Hospital
Assistant Professor, 91˿��Ƶ

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Cognitive Computations in the Human Cerebellum

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:48:43 +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.

Neurogenesis Speaker Series: March Edition

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:04:48 +0000

Come meet HBHL-supported Faculty! Wednesday, March 25, 2026
4:30–6:30 p.m. (includes a one-hour reception)

Hughlings Jackson Lecture 2026: Behaviour, Brain Computation, and Evolution

admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:30:58 +0000

Established in 1935, the Hughlings Jackson Lecture is The Neuro’s premier scientific lecture. It honours the legacy of British neurologist John Hughlings Jackson (1835-1911) who pioneered the development of neurology as a medical specialty.

RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:57:57 +0000

For the first time, drug targeting genetic mutation shown to have positive impact in mice models

Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs.

27th Annual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:22:49 +0000

The 27th Annual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture honours the career and achievements of Professor Brenda Milner, an eminent cognitive neuroscientist and pioneer of the discipline of neuropsychology.

7th National Course on Sleep Medicine

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:56:20 +0000

This two-day training course is designed to provide and enhance a basic working knowledge of sleep medicine.

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Stop Acquiring Steady-State Event-Related fMRI!

admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:44:14 +0000

Friends, parks and brain wiring predict whether people exercise after a cardiovascular diagnosis

admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:32:32 +0000

Findings could help tailor interventions to encourage physical activity in older people with heart and blood flow conditions

A diagnosis is often a cue for people to change the way they live. For people diagnosed with cardiovascular conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, it is often a motivator to get more physical exercise, which can improve long-term health. However, the rate of physical activity increase after diagnosis varies widely depending on the individual.

Albert Aguayo Lecture: Do You Remember? Let Me Explain You How.

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:23:12 +0000

This annual lecture honours Dr. Albert Aguayo, OC, FRCP, Professor Emeritus founder and former Director of the Centre for the Research in Neuroscience at 91˿��Ƶ.

Annual James D. Baxter Lectureship

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:23:29 +0000

RRD/Baxter Lecture

More details to come.

Location: RI-MUHC, ES1.1129