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RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs.

Hippocampus does more than store memories: it predicts rewards, study finds

A preclinical study published in Nature has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes.

Weston Family Foundation awards two 涩里番 researchers combatting neurodegenerative diseases of aging

Etienne de Villers-Sidani and Philippe Huot have been awarded funding from the Weston Family Foundation鈥檚 Rapid Response program for their innovative research advancing diagnostic tools and interventions for Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson鈥檚 disease.

Findings suggest that certain medications for Type 2 diabetes reduce risk of dementia

A large 涩里番 study has found that two classes of medications commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes, both incretin-based, are associated with a reduced risk of dementia.

Drawing on clinical data from more than 450,000 patients, the research adds to growing evidence that incretin-based therapies have protective benefits for the brain.

Three 涩里番 researchers receive SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants

The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) announced recipients of the latest Partnership Engage Grants competition, including a total of $73,782 awarded to three 涩里番 researc丑别谤蝉听

New evidence challenges understanding of Parkinson鈥檚 disease听

A 涩里番-led study is challenging a popular theory about how dopamine drives movement, a discovery that could shift how scientists think about Parkinson鈥檚 disease treatments.听

Fine particles in pollution are associated with early signs of autoimmune disease

A new study has linked air pollution exposure and immune-system changes that often precede the onset of autoimmune diseases.

涩里番 researchers analyzing Ontario data found that fine particles in air pollution are associated with higher levels of a biomarker linked with autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus.

Amazing Brain Science Talks 2025: Exploring Brain-Heart Connections

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) presented the third edition of the Amazing Brain Science Talks, in partnership with Brain Canada Foundation and the Brain-Heart Interconnectome.

Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year - Laurie Snider

Laurie Snider, erg., OT, PhD,听Director and Associate Dean of the听School of Physical & Occupational Therapy, has been named Quebec鈥檚 Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT-Qc) ! This award honours CAOT members living in Quebec who have made an outstanding contribution to the profession throughout their career.

H.E.L.P. Clinical-education partnership wins teaching award

An evidence-informed patient care model for older in-patients of the Jewish General Hospital, successfully implemented in 涩里番 physical and occupational therapy student鈥檚 curriculum.听

Read how and when this was implemented, about the teaching award as well as testimonials from students, clinicians, and patients.听

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Predicting coma recovery with 100% accuracy: A preliminary study

A new Adaptive Reconfiguration Index has crucial implications for clinical management and decision-making in unconscious and unresponsive brain-injured patients.听

Global Health Rehabilitation Initiative Annual Symposium

The Global Health Rehabilitation Initiative (GHRI) team of the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy are hosting the annual GHRI Symposium on Sept 18, 2021.

The symposium will include key note session, interactive workshops, and a plenary session.

There will be opportunities to win gifts of $30, $20 and $10!听

Canadian Thoracic Society Distinction Award - Dr. Janaudis-Ferreira

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Tania Janaudis-Ferreira, PhD has received the Distinction Award from the Canadian Thoracic Society!

Dr. Jadranka Spahija has been named to the Faculty Honour List

Jadranka (Adriana) Spahija has been named to the Faculty Honour List for Educational Excellence! This honour is in recognition of her exceptional contributions to education in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (School of Physical and Occupational Therapy). Dr. Spahija was honoured at the Faculty Honour List Symposium on June 10.

Canadian Physiotherapy Association's Centenary Medals of Distinction

Dr. Joyce Fung and Dr. Dorothy Thomas-Edding have been awarded a medal of distinction to celebrate 100th anniversary of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. The Canadian Physiotherapy Association's Centenary Medals of Distinction have听been created to mark the Association's Centenary. The medal serves to recognize 100+ individuals who have impacted physiotherapy from 1920 to 2020. These medals were presented and the recipients recognized at the CPA's Congress 2021.