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Software tool brings together multiple brain maps in one place

The brain is a complex organ, and no one imaging mode can catch everything that’s going on inside it. Over the years, multiple “brain maps” have emerged, each focusing on different brain processes, from metabolism to cognitive function. While these maps are important, using them in isolation limits the discoveries researchers can make from them.

Classified as: Neuro, bratislav misic, McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, brain imaging
Published on: 6 Oct 2022

"The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is pleased to announce a new partnership with SPIRIT Club. SPIRIT Club is an online gym where with a membership you can access all of their live and recorded virtual wellness, exercise and fitness programming (e.g., yoga, Zumba, fitness, meditation, nutrition, etc.). The MS Society has secured a group membership with SPIRIT Club and by registering with us you will receive a link that will allow you to create a free membership account with SPIRIT Club, giving you access to all of their virtual programming.

Classified as: Multiple Sclerosis, MS Society of Canada
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Published on: 27 Sep 2022

Come take a look at our new books available at the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre - room 354.

To discover our book collection, we invite you to browse our online catalogue.

Classified as: Book Collection, Neuro-Patient Resource Centre, New Books
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Published on: 23 Sep 2022

Purpose is to understand post-COVID symptom evolution and impact on patients’ lives

As of Sept. 20, 2022, there have been more than 1.1 million cases of COVID-19 in Quebec. It is estimated that 10 to 30 per cent of cases will have lingering symptoms after the acute illness. This means that as many as 330,000 Quebecers may experience what’s become known as long COVID, or post-COVID-19 syndrome.

Classified as: Lesley Fellows, covid-19, Nancy Mayo, Neurology, Neuro
Published on: 20 Sep 2022

September 6, 2022 | The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) announced 102 new Fellows and 54 new Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists. Among the 2022 cohort are fifteen 91˿Ƶ researchers and scholars, including eleven RSC Fellows and four new Members, who will be inducted at the RSC Celebration of Excellence and Engagement on November 25, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta. The newest 91˿Ƶ cohort will join 238 91˿Ƶ researchers who are currently RSC Fellows and Members of the College and 2400 Canada-wide.

Classified as: Jennifer Welsh
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Published on: 6 Sep 2022

Did you miss our feature in Neuro Communications last month? Get to know our new librarian Sabrina Burr!

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Classified as: sabrina burr, neuro communications, ask a librarian
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Published on: 1 Sep 2022

Tackling climate change and preserving biodiversity a key priority for 91˿Ƶ and Quebec

The Fonds de recherche du Québec its latest rounds of funding earlier this month in support of research, training, and initiatives to tackle major societal challenges—including climate change and biodiversity loss.

Classified as: agricultural practices, agriculture, biodiversity, FRQSC, Quebec Centre for Biodiversity Science, Fonds de recherche du Québec – santé (FRQS), Liber Ero Chair in Biodiversity Conservation, Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature et technologies (FRQNT), polymer
Published on: 30 Jun 2022

Welcome to the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre’s new website! This site is still under development as we continue to add new resources and complete the design. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to send us an email at infoneuro [at] muhc.mcgill.ca or to call us at 514-398-5358.

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Published on: 22 Jun 2022

91˿Ƶ professors receive grant to explore the correlation between technology dependence, youth loneliness and the risk for exploitation.

Classified as: Computer, education, technology, Youth, dependency
Published on: 19 May 2022

Earlier this year, the Government of Canada and its partners announced that they will invest $31.1 million over six years to support the training and development of students and early career researchers. The Health Research Training Platform (HRTP) will form 17 collaborative health research teams of participants across Canada with the goal of increasing their career prospects and building on Canadian research capacity at large.

Published on: 28 Apr 2022

Montreal-based centre unites strengths of 91˿Ƶ, ÉTS, Mila, CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay, and CentraleSupélec

Classified as: international, artificial intelligence (AI)
Published on: 26 Apr 2022

Developing sustainable solutions

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Published on: 9 Apr 2022

March 4, 2022 | After living through war, abduction, sexual and gender-based violence, some female survivors in Northern Uganda escaped rebel captivity. Many returned to their communities with children fathered by rebels. Instead of being embraced, community members met survivors and their children with suspicion, rejection, blame and stigmatization. That began a new chapter of hardship in the survivors’ lives.

Classified as: Ketty Anyeko, RNWPS, Research Network on Women Peace and Security
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Published on: 6 Mar 2022

Eight projects funded through the Canada Foundation for Innovation John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) and the Government of Quebec acquire new tools and infrastructure to generate new knowledge, from improving breast cancer treatments to understanding the lives of parasitoid insects.

Classified as: atmosphere, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Cancer, Insects, plant science, Research, robotics, science
Published on: 22 Feb 2022

Machine learning algorithms enhanced technical performance and learning outcomes during simulated brain tumor removal

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented both challenges and opportunities for medical training. Remote learning technology has become increasingly important in several fields. A new study finds that in a remote environment, an artificial intelligence (AI) tutoring system can outperform expert human instructors.

Classified as: Neuro, rolando del maestro, neurosurgury, Artificial intelligence
Published on: 22 Feb 2022

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