Ludmer Centre

Brain discovery opens door to earlier detection of metabolic syndrome in women

Keila DePape — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:28:04 +0000

Researchers develop a method to measure insulin function in the brain and find patterns that can identify women at higher risk

91˿��Ƶ researchers have identified a brain function that helps explain why childhood stress raises metabolic health risks for some women later in life.

A new study found that variations in the brain’s insulin receptor network affect how women respond to early-life adversity. This effect has a lesser impact in men, suggesting there is a sex-specific process at play.

Olivia Ruge’s journey of curiosity, perseverance, and passion

naghmeh.shafiei@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:50:16 +0000

Olivia Ruge recently completed her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, an experience that sparked a passion for scientific research and a future in academia. Inspired by her experience and the mentorship provided at 91˿��Ƶ, she is launching into a bright future. This Fall, she will be starting her PhD studies in Neuroscience at University of California, San Francisco. In this interview, we found out more about her research projects, as well as her journey to secure a seat at a top university by leveraging the opportunities offered through 91˿��Ƶ.

Welcoming Loïc Binan, PhD, to the Lady Davis Institute and the Ludmer Centre

naghmeh.shafiei@mcgill.ca — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

We are delighted to welcome Prof. Binan as a new Principal Investigator at the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health, joining as part of the Single-Cell Genomics Brain Initiative. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Genetics at 91˿��Ƶ, and an Associate Member of both the School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Integrated Program in Neuroscience. His lab will be based in the Lady Davis Institute (LDI), where he will be bridging cutting-edge technology development and fundamental biology to study the brain during various life and health stages.

Alan Evans receives Order of Canada

The Neuro — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:46:02 +0000

A career that took an uncharted trajectory has been recognized with the Order of Canada, one of the country’s top honours.

Alan Evans, PhD, Distinguished James 91˿��Ƶ Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery and Psychiatry at 91˿��Ƶ and neuroscientist at The Neuro, has been named one of this year’s Order of Canada recipients by the office of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. The Order recognizes those whose service shapes our society; whose innovations ignite our imaginations; and whose compassion unites our communities.

Welcome Simon Thebault, MD, PhD, to the Lumder Centre!

naghmeh.shafiei@mcgill.ca — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:19:21 +0000

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Simon Thebault to the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics & Mental Health as part of our Single-Cell Genomics Brain Initiative. Dr. Thebault is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at 91˿��Ƶ, and an attending physician at the Montreal Neurological Hospital-Institute. His research is deeply rooted in translational medicine, bridging the gap between patient care and laboratory discoveries.

Welcome Charles Couturier, MD, PhD, to the Ludmer Centre!

naghmeh.shafiei@mcgill.ca — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:03:04 +0000

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Charles Couturier to the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics & Mental Health as part of our Single-Cell Genomics Brain Initiative. Dr. Couturier is a neurosurgeon at the Montreal Neurological Hospital-Institute, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at 91˿��Ƶ. He brings with him a dynamic research projection focused on the cellular and spatial architecture of brain tumors, particularly glioblastoma.

Let's talk about stress - interview with Rose Bagot

Naghmeh Shafiei — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:47:20 +0000

Meet Rose Bagot, one of the Principal Investigators at the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health. Prof. Bagot investigates mouse models of stress, with the ultimate hope that it can lead to a better understanding and treatment of stress-related disorders, such as depression and anxiety. In a recent interview, we got to learn more about her lab and recent findings.

Reverse engineering the brain

Naghmeh Shafiei — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:08:48 +0000

Yasser Iturria-Medina, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at 91˿��Ƶ and a Principal Investigator at the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health. Based out of the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, Prof. Iturria-Medina leads the Neuroinformatics for Personalized Medicine lab (Neuro-PM), where they develop multiscale and multifactorial models for understanding neurological disorders and identifying effective personalized interventions.

A Galaxy Within: Single-Cell Genomics Open a New Frontier to Understanding the Brain

naghmeh.shafiei@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:16:50 +0000

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics & Mental Health and its partners hosted a panel of experts for a discussion about the impact of Single-Cell Genomics to inform brain and mental health research.

Welcoming Stephanie Zandee to the Ludmer Centre and The Neuro

Naghmeh Shafiei — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:58:36 +0000

Stephanie Zandee, PhD, recently joined 91˿��Ƶ, where she will be an Assistant Professor in the Integrated Program in Neuroscience, and a researcher and the leader of the Zandee Lab. Joining the Montreal Neurological Institute, Prof. Zandee is the first new Principal Investigator to embark on the Single-Cell Genomic Brain Initiative, studying multiple sclerosis (MS) at the single-cell level. We had the chance to speak with her about her career thus far, and her ambitions in her new role.

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