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Robert Zatorre wins major international award

C. L. de Carvalho-Heineken Prize recognizes his seminal work in the cognition of music

Cognitive neuroscientist Robert Zatorre has been awarded the C.L. de Carvalho-Heineken Prize in Cognitive Sciences.

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Published: 5 Jun 2020

Alan Evans receives prestigious Killam Prize

Award recognizes his collaborative work in neuroscience and neuroinformatics

Neuroscientist Alan Evans has been awarded the Killam Prize, one of Canada’s highest honours, for his numerous contributions to the understanding of the human brain.

Evans is an internationally recognized researcher at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital), James 91˿Ƶ Professor in Neurology and Neurosurgery and the Victor Dahdaleh Chair in Neurosciences.

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Published: 26 May 2020

The Neuro Supports the Open COVID Pledge

The Neuro proudly supports the Open COVID Pledge, which calls on academic institutions, industry, and other organizations to make their intellectual property available free of charge for use in ending the COVID-19 pandemic and minimizing its impact.

Published: 9 Apr 2020

Designing face shields to protect medical staff

Montreal medical specialists and 3D printing company team up to find solutions for critical supply shortages

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented need to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for hospital staff. A team of Montreal medical experts has partnered with a 3D printing company to design and distribute face shields to protect healthcare workers as they treat patients with this life-threatening disease.

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Published: 2 Apr 2020

Gairdner Foundation recognizes Dr. Guy Rouleau with prestigious award

The Neuro’s director has been a driving force in neurological disease research and Open Science leadership

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Published: 31 Mar 2020

Delivery of Liquid Nitrogen, dry ice and gas cylinders (e.g., CO2) to The Neuro during the research ramp-down period

PRAXAIR - Delivery of Dry Ice, Liquid Nitrogen Tanks, and Gas Cylinders (CO2)to The Neuro during the research ramp-down period EACH LAB MUST DESIGNATE A PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS PRAXAIR DRY ICE The standard order for delivery of dry ice to the 7th floor freezer on Mondays is continuing.
Published: 25 Mar 2020

Removal Of Neuro (91˿Ƶ) Tagged Equipment (reminder of existing policy)

In order to take a piece of equipment(eg, computer monitor, desktop unit, printer, camera, microscope etc.) tagged with a 91˿Ƶ identification sticker, the authorized personmust:

Published: 19 Mar 2020

CO2 delivery to The Neuro during research ramp-down period

Update: Wednesday, March 25

Please see this updated memo with information about PRAXAIR and MEGS deliveries.

Published: 18 Mar 2020

Liquid nitrogen delivery to The Neuro during research ramp-down period

Update: Wednesday, March 25

Please see this updated memo with information about PRAXAIR and MEGS deliveries.

Published: 18 Mar 2020

Using a cappella to explain speech and music specialization

Study suggests humans have developed complementary neural systems in each hemisphere for auditory stimuli

Speech and music are two fundamentally human activities that are decoded in different brain hemispheres. A new study used a unique approach to reveal why this specialization exists.

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Published: 27 Feb 2020

Bridging the gap between AI and the clinic

Open source app helps predict brain tumour malignancy and patient survival

The power of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine lies in its ability to find important statistical patterns in large datasets. A study published today is an important proof of concept for how AI can help doctors and brain tumour patients make better treatment decisions.

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Published: 30 Jan 2020

AI-analyzed blood test can predict the progression of neurodegenerative disease

New technique could be used to choose best therapies for patients and measure their effectiveness

Evaluating the effectiveness of therapies for neurodegenerative diseases is often difficult because each patient’s progression is different. A new study shows artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of blood samples can predict and explain disease progression, which could one day help doctors choose more appropriate and effective treatments for patients.

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Published: 28 Jan 2020

An exceptional donation to support autism research

Q1K: A collaborative undertaking involving 1,000families to transform autism care

Published: 13 Nov 2019

How much do obesity and addictions overlap?

Food can trigger overconsumption similar to alcohol and drugs, but it is not the whole story

A large analysis of personality studies has found that people with obesity behave somewhat like people with addictions to alcohol or drugs. But obesity is also a complex condition that cannot be fully explained by the addiction model.

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Published: 30 Oct 2019

Improving research with more effective antibodies

Scientists demonstrate flaws in protein detection tools, and outline a solution

A new study points to the need for better antibody validation, and outlines a process that other labs can use to make sure the antibodies they work with function properly.

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Published: 15 Oct 2019

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