Fourteen 91˿Ƶians appointed to the Order of Canada
Governor General recognizes 91˿Ƶ community members for exceptional accomplishments and serviceFourteen members of the 91˿Ƶ community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.
Among the honourees are the University’s Chancellor and three professors:
An open solution to improving research reproducibility
Academic and industry scientists collaborate on a new method to characterize research antibodiesStructural Genomics Consortium researchers at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of 91˿Ƶ, in collaboration with scientists from 11 major antibody manufacturers representing approximately 80 per cent of global renewable antibody production, have developed and standardized an Open Science platform to characterize research antibodies.
Quebec government awards $1.6 million to 91˿Ƶ researchers providing innovative solutions for industry
91˿Ƶ-led projects in genomics, imaging, and manufacturing serve businesses across Quebec
Prix Grands Sages honours 91˿Ƶ professor emeritus Dr. Phil Gold and two PhD candidates
Researchers’ outstanding contributions to science and society celebrated by the Fonds de recherche du Québec
Fifteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 91˿Ƶ
$13.8 million in federal funding for 91˿Ƶ’s cohort of 10 new, five renewed Canada Research Chairs
Open Science project funded for $1.5M
YCharOS antibody characterization platform addresses the “reproducibility crisis” in researchAn innovative research project led by researchers at The Neuro has been awarded $1.5M by the Government of Quebec through CQDM.
YCharOS is an innovative platform led by neuroscientists Peter McPherson and Carl Laflamme that validates antibody reagents for human proteins.
At-home neurological disorder diagnosis project receives major funding
$1M grant from The Weston Family Foundation will pave the way for earlier intervention in REM sleep behaviour disorder and Parkinson’s diseaseREM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) is an often debilitating condition that causes people to act out in their sleep, sometimes violently. What’s worse, people with the disorder often go on to develop Parkinson’s disease.
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Caring Conversations - Home care or care home?
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Gene therapy project receives major funding
$1.14 million from CIHR will resolve treatment roadblocks for rare brain disordersGene therapy for rare neurological disorders will move one step forward thanks to a $1.14 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Research on new stem cell models receives $2.6 million
Thomas Durcan’s project will dissect the role of microglia in degenerative conditions, to identify new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's treatmentAn innovative new program based at The Neuro has received $2.6 million from the CQDM and the Brain Canada Foundation.
SCSD’s Distinguished Alumni Award ceremony
SCSD’s Distinguished Alumni Award ceremony will take place on Friday, October 25th2024 from 4:30pm to 7pm
Kindly RSVP to (admin.scsd [at] mcgill.ca) before October 21st.
Refreshments will be served following the talk.
Bilingualism makes the brain more efficient, especially when learned at a young age
MRI data from large sample shows increased whole-brain connectivity in people with a second languageNeuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to build connections within itself, adapting to the surrounding environment. The brain is most plastic in childhood, forming new pathways in reaction to stimuli such as language.
Recreating a hallmark of Parkinson's disease in human neurons
Scientists use stem cells to follow development of protein bodies characteristic of neurological diseaseLewy bodies are a hallmark of Parkinson's disease (PD) and other related neurological conditions. Understanding why and how they develop is critical to developing better treatments.
Alan Evans named Fellow of the Royal Society
Alan Evans, PhD, was among the 85 new Fellows of theRoyal Society, 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.
Read the full story from Naghmeh Shafiei and the Ludmer Centre.