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ɬ�﷬’s Trottier Institute for Science and Public Policy announces Nicholas B. King as Associate Director, Rhonda Moore as Professor of Practice

admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:54:07 +0000

Nicholas B. King has been named the Associate Director of the Trottier Institute for Science and Public Policy at ɬ�﷬, where he holds appointments in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences’ School of Population and Global Health and the Faculty of Arts’ Max Bell School of Public Policy.

Prof. Bendixen Receives President's Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

admin — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:21:43 +0000

Congratulations to Professor Mette Bendixen, recipient of ɬ�﷬'s President's Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers! This prestigious award recognizes early-career researchers who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in scholarship, international leadership, and public engagement. We are delighted to celebrate this well-deserved honour for Professor Bendixen.

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:47 +0000

To mark this day, the team at the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre is sharing one of its favorite books with you:

Often, when autistic people and non-autistic people talk about autism, they’re talking about two different things. "L'Autisme expliqué aux non-autistes" attempts to bridge the gap between these perspectives.

Stroke Awareness Month

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:01:32 +0000

June is a reminder of the importance of recognizing the signs of a stroke and understanding how to reduce the risks. Stroke continues to be one of the leading causes of death and disability in Canada.

At the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre, we offer a variety of books and resources to help you better understand what a stroke is and the recovery process following a stroke.

Here are a few titles:

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for July is now available!

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:49:31 +0000

The Info-Neuro resources cart schedule for July is as follows:

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for March is now available!

admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:36:49 +0000

June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:59:29 +0000

To mark Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month, we are pleased to present a new educational brochure on myasthenia gravis for newly diagnosed individuals and their loved ones.

The idea for this resource arose from a discussion between a patient with myasthenia gravis and Maxime Grenier, a master’s student in physical therapy at ɬ�﷬, during which Maxime noted a lack of resources and support for people living with this condition.

Here are the new titles in our collection, now available at the NPRC!

admin — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:51:26 +0000

En français:

Canada–U.S. Relations Enter “Second Century” as New Commission Launches Amid Converging Economic and Security Pressures

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:51:43 +0000

(WASHINGTON – April 30, 2026) — As economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and shifting trade dynamics reshape North America, a new binational commission has been launched to explore the future of Canada–U.S. relations.

Co-chaired by former Canadian cabinet minister, Lisa Raitt, and former U.S. congresswoman, Jane Harman, the Commission for the Second Century of Canada-U.S. Relations will bring together senior leaders and policy experts from both countries to develop a new strategic agenda for long-term, bilateral cooperation.

Here are the new titles in our collection, large print edition!

admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:42:35 +0000

The bigger, the better!

Prof. Kalacska to speak at the Canadian Museum of Aviation

admin — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:41:18 +0000

Next week on Thursday March 26, Prof Margaret Kalacska is giving a public lecture at the Canadian Museum of Aviation (one of 3 speakers). The event will be streamed on Zoom. More details available here: https://ingenium.ca/aviation/en/events/2026-kenneth-m-molson-lecture/

June is ALS Awareness Month

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:33:43 +0000

“Letters to ALS: Our Journeys to Hope” is a new book that brings together inspiring and touching stories from people living with ALS, their loved ones, healthcare professionals, and researchers, including members of The Neuro community.

You can pick up a free copy of the book in person at the Neuro Patient Resource Centre, located on the 3rd floor, Room 354.

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for June is now available!

admin — Fri, 29 May 2026 12:57:37 +0000

Prof. Mahmud Among MEOPAR’s First Cohort of Early-Career Ocean Researchers

admin — Wed, 06 May 2026 13:30:57 +0000

Shout out to Prof Mallik Mahmud who is among the first cohort of early-career ocean researchers funded by the Marine Environmental Observation Prediction & Response network's Early Career Researcher Award!

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for April is now available!

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:51:18 +0000