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The Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery is inviting applications for a full-time position as a member of the Contract Academic Staff at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical). The professorial rank will be according to the candidate’s qualifications and experience. This will be a three-year, renewable appointment.
The successful candidate will contribute to a strong interdisciplinary clinical and research program in cerebrovascular pathologies, complement existing strengths in open cerebrovascular and endovascular research and clinical care at 91˿Ƶ.
The Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery and the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) of 91˿Ƶ invite applications for a Contract Academic Staff faculty position in the field of neuro-immunology and multiple sclerosis at the rank of Assistant Professor.
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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.
The Heineken Prize–given every two years to five different researchers–is considered the most prestigious international science prize in The Netherlands and includes a monetary reward of US$200,000. Previous winners include Nancy Kanwisher of MIT, and Stanislas Dehaene of the Collège de France.
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.
The Neuro proudly supports the , 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.
As the world’s first Open Science institution, The Neuro is committed to the open exchange of ideas, technologies and resources, in order to remove barriers to discovery.
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.
The Neuro’s director has been a driving force in neurological disease research and Open Science leadership
Since 1957, The Gairdner Foundation has been recognizing the achievements of the world’s top researchers for their contributions to health science. This year, Dr. Guy Rouleau joins an elite group of scientists by receiving the Canada Gairdner Wightman Award.
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. Report any issues to Linda Michel (linda.michel [at] mcgill.ca)
Update: Wednesday, March 25
Please see this updated memo with information about PRAXAIR and MEGS deliveries.
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.