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Project to create AI model for ALS receives Génome Québec funding

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:29:17 +0000

$400,000 will fuel public-private collaboration to discover new disease biomarkers

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.

Expanding access to specialized healthcare across Quebec: ECHO Superhub at The Neuro

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:37:02 +0000

Free, online training program strengthens training and brings specialized care to communities across Quebec

A healthcare telementoring program housed at The Neuro and supported by the Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC) is expanding its reach after achieving designation as an ECHO Superhub. Under the direction of Julie Scorah, PhD, this milestone ensures that specialized knowledge reaches underserved communities.

Genetic sequencing project receives more than $8 million in funding

admin — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:55:14 +0000

NeuRo Genomics Initiative will help better understand rare and aging-related neurological disorders affecting Canadians

A project led by Ziv Gan-Or, MD, PhD, at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of 9I�� 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.

Prescribing anti-swelling drug reduces immune response weeks after last dose

admin — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:05:58 +0000

Mapping immune cell diversity reveals dexamethasone’s impact on brain cancer immunotherapy

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.

AI analysis of healthcare records reveals key factors in autism diagnosis

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:23:21 +0000

Scientists argue the criteria we use for diagnosing autism may need revision

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).

Human instruction with artificial intelligence guidance provided best results in neurosurgical training

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:14:02 +0000

Study has implications beyond medical education, suggesting other fields could benefit from AI-enhanced training

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful new tool in training and education, including in the field of neurosurgery. Yet a new study suggests that AI tutoring provides better results when paired with human instruction.

Latest Alzheimer’s drug shown less effective in females than males

admin — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:27:46 +0000

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.

Alan Evans receives Order of Canada

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:35:08 +0000

Career of breakthroughs in neuroimaging recognized with one of the nation’s highest honours

A career that took an uncharted trajectory has been recognized with the Order of Canada, one of the country’s top honours.

Achievements of clinicians and scientists recognized with King Charles III Coronation Medals

admin — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:09:39 +0000

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.

Construction Starts: New Residence Hall - Emergency Facade Work and Facade Renovation

admin — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:51:32 +0000

Please be advised that 9I�� has mandated St-Denis Thompson Inc to carry out the following project: 18-103 New Residence Hall - Restoration of Facades – PHASE 2

Description: Complete replacement of block facing on building facades and repair of concrete surfaces.

Construction start date: May 5, 2025

Planned construction end date: End of 2026

Work schedule:

Construction Starts: Trottier Space Institute Extension

admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:15:18 +0000

Please be advised that 9I�� has mandated general contractor SUTERA INC. to carry out the following project: 20-069 Trottier Space Institute extension.

Construction Starts: Lot 3 - Corrective Masonry Work on the Corner of the Staircase Wall (MNI Rockefeller Wing)

admin — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:44:59 +0000

Please be advised that 9I�� has mandated Atwill-Morin Maçonnerie (Groupe Atwill-Morin Inc.) to carry out the following project: 22-035 (B159) Lot 3 - Corrective masonry work on the corner of the staircase wall (MNI Rockefeller Wing)

Description: The purpose of the work is to make the structural and masonry fixes required at the corner of the staircase wall of the Rockefeller wing of the Montreal Neurology Institute for safety purposes. The Rockefeller wing was built in 1934 and is located on University Street in Montreal.

Construction Starts: Duff, CFI IF 2023, Siegel

admin — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:11:51 +0000

Please be advised that 9I�� has mandated CORENOV CONSTRUCTEURS to carry out the following project: 23-027 Duff, CFI IF 2023, Siegel

Description: Renovation of lab 615 including replacement of ceiling tiles, repairs to floors/walls, installation of new lab bench and sink

Construction start date: April 28, 2025

Planned construction end date: End of May 2025

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Construction Starts: Wong - CFI JELF Oct 2022, Huberman – Lab 5270

admin — Tue, 27 May 2025 19:35:22 +0000

Please be advised that 9I�� has mandated CORENOV Contractors to carry out the work associated with the project hereafter: 22-013 Wong - CFI JELF Oct 2022, Huberman - Lab 5270

Description: To construct a laser enclosure in Laboratory 5270 and integrate its services with the building’s existing infrastructure.

Construction start date: May 14, 2025

Planned construction end date: July 04, 2025

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Construction Start: Rutherford Physics - Renovation of Room 419

admin — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:18:23 +0000

Please be advised that 9I�� has mandated CORENOV CONSTRUCTEURS INC. to carry out the following project: 21-053 Rutherford Physics - CFI IF 2023 Childress, Renovation of Room 419

Description: Room 419 is already an existing research laboratory. It has two smaller rooms inside of it but the walls will be demolished to create one large room. The room will be updated to meet the 9I�� Design Standards for a research laboratory and it will be reconfigured to meet laser lab requirements as well.