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A Killam Institution

The NeuroÌýis proud to be a Killam Institution, supported by the . In 1966, the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Endowment Fund and Fund for Advanced Studies were established at the Montreal Neurological Institute through the bequest of Dorothy Johnston Killam. These funds support the academic and training mission of the Institute, and are invaluable to advancing our work in neuroscience.

Funding for the Killam Trusts came from eminent Canadian financier Izaak Walton Killam (1855-1955) and his wife Dorothy Johnston Killam (1900-1965). The fund is now valued atÌýnearlyÌý$500Ìýmillion. Since 1965, the Killam Trusts have supported upwards of 8000Ìýfellowships and scholarships, andÌýawarded more thanÌý150ÌýKillam Prizes, which are among Canada's most prestigious awards for lifetime achievement in Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities.ÌýThe other Killam institutions are Dalhousie University, the University of Alberta, the University of British Columbia, and the University of Calgary. The Killam Prizes formerly managed by the Canada Council for the Arts are now part of the National Killam Program administered by the National Research Council Canada.

The NeuroÌýbestows the prestigious title of Killam professor to three faculty members (two currently named):

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Killam Scholars

Recognizing the contribution of the Killam Trusts to our academic mission, The Neuro selects junior and senior faculty members to be honored as Killam Scholars for a period of five years.

Dorothy J Killam Lecture

Inaugurated in 2004, the Dorothy J. Killam Lecture recognizes the achievements of women in academia and science.

Killam Seminars

The Killam Seminar Series hosts internationally recognized scientists at The Neuro. This series brings the world's most prominent and productive scientists into the lecture hall and labs withÌýNeuro scientists and young trainees.

Killam Fellow's Prize

The Neuro awards the annual Killam Fellow's PrizeÌýto a trainee for outstanding research presented on Fellows Day.

Annual Report of the Killam Trustees

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The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)Ìýis a bilingual academic healthcare institution. We are aÌý91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ research and teaching institute; delivering high-quality patient care, as part of the Neuroscience Mission of the 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Health Centre.ÌýWe areÌýproud to be a Killam Institution, supported by the Killam Trusts.

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