/ludmercentre/articles/rss en /ludmercentre/article/reverse-engineering-brain <p>Yasser Iturria-Medina, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ and a Principal Investigator at the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health. Based out of the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, Prof. Iturria-Medina leads the Neuroinformatics for Personalized Medicine lab (<a href="http://www.neuropm-lab.com/">Neuro-PM</a>), where they develop multiscale and multifactorial models for understanding neurological disorders and identifying effective personalized interventions.</p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:08:48 +0000 Naghmeh Shafiei 942 at /ludmercentre /ludmercentre/article/galaxy-within-single-cell-genomics-open-new-frontier-understanding-brain <p>On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics & Mental Health and its partners hosted a panel of experts for a discussion about the impact of Single-Cell Genomics to inform brain and mental health research.</p> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:16:50 +0000 naghmeh.shafiei@mcgill.ca 939 at /ludmercentre /ludmercentre/article/welcoming-stephanie-zandee-ludmer-centre-and-neuro <p>Stephanie Zandee, PhD, recently joined 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ, where she will be an Assistant Professor in the Integrated Program in Neuroscience, and a researcher and the leader of the Zandee Lab. Joining the Montreal Neurological Institute, Prof. Zandee is the first new Principal Investigator to embark on<strong> </strong>the Single-Cell Genomic Brain Initiative, studying multiple sclerosis (MS) at the single-cell level. We had the chance to speak with her about her career thus far, and her ambitions in her new role.</p> <p><b>Tell us about your research and your career so far. </b></p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:58:36 +0000 Naghmeh Shafiei 932 at /ludmercentre /ludmercentre/article/sex-based-differences-on-how-brains-handle-threats <p>A new study has uncovered significant differences in how male and female mice process threats, even as they exhibit similar behavioural responses.</p> <p>The discovery suggests that including both male and female subjects in neuroscience research will lead to more accurate conclusions and ultimately better health outcomes.</p> <p>Understanding the influence of sex on brain function can help explain why males and females develop certain psychiatric disorders at different rates or with different symptoms, the researchers said.</p> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:57:49 +0000 Claire Loewen 935 at /ludmercentre /ludmercentre/article/alan-evans-named-fellow-royal-society <p>Alan Evans, PhD, was among the 85 new Fellows of the <a href="https://royalsociety.org/">Royal Society</a>, the United Kingdom’s national academy of sciences, announced May 14, 2024. Candidates were nominated for their substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge.</p> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Naghmeh Shafiei 919 at /ludmercentre /ludmercentre/article/claudia-kleinman-phd-appointed-scientific-director-bioinformatics-and-statistical-genetics-research <p>We are pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Claudia Kleinman as Co-Director of the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health, effective May 13, 2024. Prof. Kleinman will act as the Scientific Director of the Bioinformatics and Statistical Genetics research theme, a role performed thus far by Prof. Celia Greenwood. Prof. Greenwood is one of the founding members of the Ludmer Centre and has shaped the centre’s legacy and trajectory. Amongst Prof.</p> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:14:11 +0000 Naghmeh Shafiei 925 at /ludmercentre /ludmercentre/article/single-cell-genomics-endless-possibilities <p>Corina Nagy, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the department of Psychiatry at 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ and member of the 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Group for Suicide Studies. Here, she tells us about the promises and the challenges of single-cell genomics research in exploring the underlying mechanisms of depression.</p> <p><b>Tell us about your research.</b></p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Naghmeh Shafiei 917 at /ludmercentre /ludmercentre/article/seventeen-mcgill-researchers-announced-canada-research-chairs <p>Seventeen outstanding 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ researchers were appointed today as new and renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC), one of Canada’s most prestigious academic honours. The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, this morning at the Université de Montréal.</p> Tue, 21 May 2024 18:11:49 +0000 Meaghan Thurston 911 at /ludmercentre /ludmercentre/article/embracing-complexity <p>Barbara Barth, PhD, reflects on her career trajectory and her motivation to pursue neuroscience in Montreal.</p> <p><b>Why did you choose 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ? </b></p> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000 naghmeh.shafiei@mcgill.ca 900 at /ludmercentre /ludmercentre/article/alzheimers-disease-study-receives-additional-15-funding <p>A 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ team investigating the progression of neuroinflammation and Tau aggregates in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) has received $1.5 million in Follow-on Funding (FOF) from the Weston Family Foundation.</p> <p>The study is being co-led by two researchers at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital: <a href="/neuro/pedro-rosa-md-phd">Dr. Pedro Rosa Neto</a>, Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry; and <a href="/neuro/yasser-iturria-medina">Yasser Iturria-Medina</a>, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery.</p> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:11:38 +0000 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Reporter Staff 860 at /ludmercentre