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Wilder Penfield Lecture: Information as a Determinant of Health: The role of video based information and AI in improving health information

sasha.kelly@mcgill.ca — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:51:13 +0000

The Penfield Lecture was inaugurated in 1985 to honour Wilder Penfield, pioneering neurosurgeon and founder of The Neuro.

Registration coming soon

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

justin.martinez-rosler@mcgill.ca — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:30:57 +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.

Summer Reading List

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:53:08 +0000

Here are our 6 book recommendations to add to your summer reading list!

Six great reads for the season, whether you’re looking for strategies to tackle stress, how to improve your sleeping habits, nutrition and wellness tips, and more.

Here are the new titles in our collection, large print edition!

admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:42:35 +0000

The bigger, the better!

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for July is now available!

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:49:31 +0000

The Info-Neuro resources cart schedule for July is as follows:

KAC Elliot Lecture: Metabolic Vulnerabilities and Opportunities in Brain Function

zi.zeng@mcgill.ca — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:09:29 +0000

National Indigenous Peoples Day

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:01:23 +0000

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day—a time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

We encourage you to take some time to learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis as well as our collective past. The best way to do this is through their own voices. We’ve selected books by Indigenous authors from our book collection on Indigenous health.

Stop by in person at Room 354 (3rd floor) at the Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) to borrow our physical books.

Pride Month Reading List

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:01:36 +0000

Celebrate Pride Month with MUHC Libraries and Patient Resource Centers!

In honour of Pride Month, MUHC libraries and patient resource centers are highlighting their resources on 2SLGBTQI+ health and wellness.

If you would like to explore topics such as identity, family life, relationships and mental health, you are sure to find something of interest!

Patient Community Day 2026

ghyslain.audet@mcgill.ca — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:32:29 +0000

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

zi.zeng@mcgill.ca — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:57:14 +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.

June is ALS Awareness Month

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:33:43 +0000

“Letters to ALS: Our Journeys to Hope” is a new book that brings together inspiring and touching stories from people living with ALS, their loved ones, healthcare professionals, and researchers, including members of The Neuro community.

You can pick up a free copy of the book in person at the Neuro Patient Resource Centre, located on the 3rd floor, Room 354.

Blood proteins flag multiple sclerosis years before diagnosis, opening a window for prevention

shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:20:44 +0000

Of more than 2,500 blood proteins screened, a small group may drive MS and signal who will develop it

A new study has revealed a group of blood proteins that are altered in people who go on to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), in some cases more than a decade before diagnosis. The findings offer hope that a simple blood test could one day identify people at high risk of MS in time to act before damage occurs.

The Neuro's Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding

shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:14:59 +0000

Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disorders

An innovative project led by Dr. Guy Rouleau at The Neuro has received major funding from Brain Canada, one of four platforms that are advancing treatment discovery across a wide range of neurological disorders. In total the four platforms are being supported with a $8,926,500 investment.

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Translational studies on sex and gender

zi.zeng@mcgill.ca — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:48:31 +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.

The Neuro Epilepsy Day 2026: Epilepsy Across Multiple Scales

justin.martinez-rosler@mcgill.ca — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:08:37 +0000

The Neuro Epilepsy Day 2026: Epilepsy Across Multiple Scales