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Fourteen 91˿Ƶians appointed to the Order of Canada

Governor General recognizes 91˿Ƶ community members for exceptional accomplishments and service

Fourteen 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:

Published: 18 Dec 2024

An open solution to improving research reproducibility

Academic and industry scientists collaborate on a new method to characterize research antibodies

Structural 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.

Published: 18 Dec 2024

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

Published: 16 Dec 2024

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

Published: 14 Nov 2024

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

Published: 14 Nov 2024

Open Science project funded for $1.5M

YCharOS antibody characterization platform addresses the “reproducibility crisis” in research

An 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.

Published: 12 Nov 2024

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 disease

REM 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.

Published: 8 Nov 2024

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Published: 4 Nov 2024

Caring Conversations - Home care or care home?

Caring Conversations is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.

Published: 31 Oct 2024

Gene therapy project receives major funding

$1.14 million from CIHR will resolve treatment roadblocks for rare brain disorders

Gene 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).

Published: 23 Oct 2024

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 treatment

An innovative new program based at The Neuro has received $2.6 million from the CQDM and the Brain Canada Foundation.

Published: 16 Oct 2024

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.

Published: 15 Oct 2024

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 language

Neuroplasticity 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.

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Published: 11 Oct 2024

Recreating a hallmark of Parkinson's disease in human neurons

Scientists use stem cells to follow development of protein bodies characteristic of neurological disease

Lewy 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.

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Published: 8 Oct 2024

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.

Published: 27 Aug 2024

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