Graduate Students /bic/taxonomy/term/1123/all en Project to create AI model for ALS receives Génome Québec funding /bic/channels/news/project-create-ai-model-als-receives-genome-quebec-funding-364258 <b>$400,000 will fuel public-private collaboration to discover new disease biomarkers</b> <p> </p> <p>A new project co-led by Thomas Durcan, PhD, Director of The Neuro's Early Drug Discovery Unit, and overseen by Mathilde Chaineau, PhD, the EDDU’s program manager, will receive $400,000 in support from Génome Québec. In partnership with Nardin Nakhla and Armstrong Murira from the Montreal-based company Simmunome, Durcan and Chaineau will develop a computational model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on which to test for new biomarkers and therapeutic targets.</p> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:29:17 +0000 admin 3916 at /bic Genetic sequencing project receives more than $8 million in funding /bic/channels/news/genetic-sequencing-project-receives-more-8-million-funding-364300 <b>NeuRo Genomics Initiative will help better understand rare and aging-related neurological disorders affecting Canadians</b> <p> </p> <p>A project led by Ziv Gan-Or, MD, PhD, at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ and Martine Tétreault, PhD, at Université de Montréal has received more than $8 million to sequence the genomes of 8,700 people, to map the role of genetics in neurological disorders.</p> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:55:14 +0000 admin 3913 at /bic Six principal investigators from The Neuro receive CIHR grants /bic/channels/news/six-principal-investigators-neuro-receive-cihr-grants-363535 Projects include important research on Parkinson’s, glioblastoma and dementia <p> </p> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:44:57 +0000 admin 3921 at /bic Latest Alzheimer’s drug shown less effective in females than males /bic/channels/news/latest-alzheimers-drug-shown-less-effective-females-males-364312 <p>Since becoming only the second Alzheimer’s-modifying drug to gain American FDA approval in 2023, sales of lecanemab, known by its brand name Leqembi, have risen steadily, reaching $87-million USD in the last quarter of 2024.</p> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:27:46 +0000 admin 3911 at /bic Expanding access to specialized healthcare across Quebec: ECHO Superhub at The Neuro /bic/channels/news/expanding-access-specialized-healthcare-across-quebec-echo-superhub-neuro-364476 Free, online training program strengthens training and brings specialized care to communities across Quebec <p>A healthcare telementoring program housed at The Neuro and supported by the <a href="https://www.rtsa-tacc.com/">Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC)</a> is expanding its reach after achieving designation as an ECHO Superhub. Under the direction of <a href="/neuro/julie-scorah-phd">Julie Scorah, PhD</a>, this milestone ensures that specialized knowledge reaches underserved communities.</p> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:37:02 +0000 admin 3910 at /bic Prescribing anti-swelling drug reduces immune response weeks after last dose /bic/channels/news/prescribing-anti-swelling-drug-reduces-immune-response-weeks-after-last-dose-363884 <b>Mapping immune cell diversity reveals dexamethasone’s impact on brain cancer immunotherapy</b> <p> </p> <p>Swelling caused by brain cancer is a problem that can lead to serious side effects and even death. While controlling swelling is important, a new study shows that a commonly prescribed anti-swelling drug suppresses the immune system for weeks after dosage, inhibiting the body’s ability to fight the cancer.</p> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:05:58 +0000 admin 3920 at /bic AI analysis of healthcare records reveals key factors in autism diagnosis /bic/channels/news/ai-analysis-healthcare-records-reveals-key-factors-autism-diagnosis-364500 <b>Scientists argue the criteria we use for diagnosing autism may need revision</b> <p>Without clear and effective biological tests for autism based on genes, brain or blood measurements, diagnosis today still largely depends on clinical assessment. The standard way of doing this is by observing how the individual fits the criteria for autism listed in gold standard manuals like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).</p> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:23:21 +0000 admin 3907 at /bic Achievements of clinicians and scientists recognized with King Charles III Coronation Medals /bic/channels/news/achievements-clinicians-and-scientists-recognized-king-charles-iii-coronation-medals-364198 <p>Five clinicians and scientists at The Neuro have been awarded King Charles III Coronation Medals in recognition of their contributions to our understanding of neurological disease. The Coronation Medal commemorates the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III as King of Canada. The medal is administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall.</p> <p> </p> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:09:39 +0000 admin 3918 at /bic An open solution to improving research reproducibility /bic/channels/news/open-solution-improving-research-reproducibility-362210 <b>Academic and industry scientists collaborate on a new method to characterize research antibodies</b> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:12:19 +0000 admin 3924 at /bic 2025 Hughlings Jackson Lecture: The Basal Ganglia and the Motivation to Act /bic/channels/event/2025-hughlings-jackson-lecture-basal-ganglia-and-motivation-act-362529 <p>Established in 1935, the Hughlings Jackson Lecture is The Neuro’s premier scientific lecture. It honours the legacy of British neurologist John Hughlings Jackson (1835-1911) who pioneered the development of neurology as a medical specialty.</p> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:40:52 +0000 admin 3887 at /bic 8th National Neuromuscular Review Course /bic/channels/event/8th-national-neuromuscular-review-course-363609 <p>Dr. Nicolas Dupré of Laval University, Dr. Karine Garneau of Université de Montréal, and the members of the organizing committee are pleased to announce the 8th National Neuromuscular Review Course.</p> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:08:29 +0000 admin 3886 at /bic 6th National Course on Sleep Medicine /bic/channels/event/6th-national-course-sleep-medicine-362067 <p>This two-day training course is designed to provide and enhance a basic working knowledge of sleep medicine.</p> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:46:27 +0000 admin 3888 at /bic Dana Small becomes Canada Excellence Research Chair in Metabolism and the Brain /bic/channels/news/dana-small-becomes-canada-excellence-research-chair-metabolism-and-brain-352860 <p>We are delighted to announce that our colleague, Dana Small, is officially the recipient of the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Metabolism and the Brain.</p> <p><a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/qa-with-dana-small/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Q&amp;A with Dana Small, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Metabolism and the Brain - 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Reporter</a></p> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:23:50 +0000 marc.lalancette2@mcgill.ca 2844 at /bic BIC researchers among the world's most cited /bic/channels/news/bic-researchers-among-worlds-most-cited-352859 <p>We are pleased to announce that this year Alan (cross-field), Bratislav (cross-field), Doug (cross-field), Danilo (cross-field), and Nathan (Neuroscience and Behavior), have been selected as Highly Cited Researchers for exceptional cross-field performance that are frequently cited by other researchers: </p> <p><a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/sixteen-mcgill-researchers-are-among-the-worlds-most-cited/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://reporter.mcgill.ca/sixteen-mcgill-researchers-are-among-the-worlds-most-cited/</a></p> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:18:16 +0000 marc.lalancette2@mcgill.ca 2843 at /bic 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Cares webcast with Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto /bic/channels/event/mcgill-cares-webcast-dr-pedro-rosa-neto-352695 <p>On <strong>November 15, 2023, at 12 p.m.</strong>, we will air the 100th episode of <strong><em>9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Cares</em></strong> and for this live recording of <em>9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Cares</em>! Dr. José Morais, Dr. Serge Gauthier, Dr.</p> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:52:01 +0000 marc.lalancette2@mcgill.ca 2842 at /bic