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

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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 role of BDNF in hormonal regulation of seizures in temporal lobe epilepsy

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Grand Rounds: Immunotherapy and Glioblastoma – The Odyssey Continues

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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

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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

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

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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

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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.

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.

2025 Lucian Award Lecture

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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

Largest-ever study of psychedelics could help advance their use in treating mental health disorders

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:39:31 +0000

Scientists have demonstrated, for the first time, that several psychedelic drugs – including psilocybin, LSD, mescaline, DMT and ayahuasca – produce a common pattern of brain activity despite their distinct chemistries.

An international consortium led by a 91˿��Ƶ researcher pooled brain imaging data from labs across five countries, creating the largest study of its kind to date.