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Neurogenesis Speaker Series: April Edition

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:54:40 +0000

Come meet HBHL-supported Faculty! Wednesday, April 15, 2026
4:30–6:30 p.m. (includes a one-hour reception)

Neuro researchers lead projects awarded $14.5 million

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:31:29 +0000

Funds will help acquire and develop cutting-edge infrastructure to advance research capacity

Five researchers from The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) are leading innovative new projects that have received major funding from Canada Foundation for Innovation’s Innovation Fund. They will be funded for a total of $14.5 million, part of $42 million going to ɬ�﷬ scientists.

Quebec Chapter of Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses 2nd Annual Conference

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:41:20 +0000

A Day of Learning, Networking, Professional Development and Exploring the Latest Advancements in Neuroscience Nursing

Conference Highlights

New injectable gel could help repair damaged swallowing muscles

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:15:32 +0000

A new injectable gel developed by researchers at ɬ�﷬ and Kyoto University could enable stem cell-based treatments for swallowing disorders.

While stem cells have the potential to repair damaged swallowing muscles, ensuring their survival after injection has been a major challenge. In a preclinical study published in Biomaterials, the new approach improved stem-cell survival by more than five times compared with traditional methods.

2026 ɬ�﷬ Global Health Outreach Projects Application Period

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:51:16 +0000

ɬ�﷬ Global Health Outreach Projects offer opportunities for ɬ�﷬ undergraduate and graduate students to learn about global health through various media, journalism and publishing initiatives.

BBME seminar: "Temporal Patterns of Neural Stimulation for Enhanced Therapeutic Control", Prof. Warren M Grill, Duke University

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:45:26 +0000

BBME seminar: "Molecular Biosensor Technology", Prof. H. Tom Soh, Stanford University

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Two ɬ�﷬ professors awarded 2026 Dorothy Killiam Fellowships

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:40:28 +0000

Professors Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey and Jill Baumgartner will lead innovative research focusing on anti-Black carceral systems and climate-related health risks respectively

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Towards federated neuroscience research in the emerging era of data sovereignty

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:17:33 +0000

The Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms.

Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:16:18 +0000

Pre-teens who struggle to control their video gaming habits are more likely to have psychotic-like experiences a year later, a new study has found.

ɬ�﷬ researchers and colleagues at Maastricht University found that 12-year-olds who showed signs of problematic gaming were more likely to experience mild paranoia, unusual beliefs or disturbed perceptions at age 13.

CIHR and partners invest $7.9 million in cancer prevention research at ɬ�﷬

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:05:07 +0000

Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, ɬ�﷬ researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detection

How stepping into nature affects the brain

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:02:16 +0000

Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found.

Researchers at ɬ�﷬ and colleagues at Adolfo Ibáñez University in Chile have examined more than 100 brain-imaging studies from various disciplines. The result is one of the most comprehensive reviews to date of how the brain responds to nature.

$203.9 million raised to impact the lives of people with neurological disease

admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:53:18 +0000

Brains Need Open Minds campaign, the largest in The Neuro’s history, has fueled innovative brain research

An initiative to reduce wait times for spinal cord surgery, research that is testing ways to inhibit brain cancer cells, an open database for multiple sclerosis and an app that tracks Alzheimer’s progression and aids diagnosis. All these projects and more were made possible by a campaign that has raised $203.9 million for groundbreaking neuroscience research and patient care.

Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:41:56 +0000

The 2025-2026 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series covers hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research. Speakers will include distinguished leaders and rising stars, with the goal of bridging basic research and clinical perspectives.

Engineered nanoparticles could deliver better targeted cancer treatment

admin — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:42:37 +0000

Scientists at ɬ�﷬ and the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute have developed a new way to deliver cancer immunotherapy that caused fewer side effects compared to standard treatment in a preclinical study.