External /spot/taxonomy/term/4/all en Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help /spot/channels/news/some-young-gamers-may-be-higher-risk-mental-health-problems-family-and-school-support-can-help-371566 <p>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.</p> <p>ɬÀï·¬ 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.</p> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:16:18 +0000 admin 36265 at /spot ɬÀï·¬ Cares: Why insight can be lost in dementia: understanding anosognosia /spot/channels/event/mcgill-cares-why-insight-can-be-lost-dementia-understanding-anosognosia-371564 <p>Join us on <strong>March 18, 2026 at noon</strong> for our next episode of <a href="/dementia/resources/mcgill-cares-webcasts" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">ɬÀï·¬ Cares</a>, a webcast series designed to support in</p> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:16:30 +0000 admin 36262 at /spot CIHR and partners invest $7.9 million in cancer prevention research at ɬÀï·¬ /spot/channels/news/cihr-and-partners-invest-79-million-cancer-prevention-research-mcgill-371510 <p><em><strong>Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, ɬÀï·¬ researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detection </strong></em></p> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:05:07 +0000 admin 36261 at /spot How stepping into nature affects the brain /spot/channels/news/how-stepping-nature-affects-brain-371263 <p>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.</p> <p>Researchers at ɬÀï·¬ 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.</p> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:02:16 +0000 admin 36258 at /spot Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series /spot/channels/event/neuro-epilepsy-lecture-series-371435 <p>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.</p> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:41:56 +0000 admin 36256 at /spot Engineered nanoparticles could deliver better targeted cancer treatment /spot/channels/news/engineered-nanoparticles-could-deliver-better-targeted-cancer-treatment-371264 <p>Scientists at ɬÀï·¬ 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 href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2519625123" target="_blank">a preclinical study.</a></p> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:42:37 +0000 admin 36251 at /spot AMR Seminar + Social /spot/channels/event/amr-seminar-social-371276 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:56:49 +0000 admin 36242 at /spot Which childhood abuse survivors are at elevated risk of depression? New study provides important clues /spot/channels/news/which-childhood-abuse-survivors-are-elevated-risk-depression-new-study-provides-important-clues-371213 <p>Scientists have identified a pattern of gene activity present in some female survivors of childhood abuse that is associated with an elevated risk of depression.</p> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:53:23 +0000 admin 36238 at /spot FMHS Graduate Lunch & Learn #3 - Navigating Difficult Conversations /spot/channels/event/fmhs-graduate-lunch-learn-3-navigating-difficult-conversations-368893 Navigating Difficult Conversations <p><b>Location</b>: online via Zoom. Link will be sent after registration.<b> </b><a href="https://mcgill.ca/x/iLz"><b>Register Now</b></a></p> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:36:20 +0000 admin 36236 at /spot Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Cognitive Computations in the Human Cerebellum /spot/channels/event/feindel-brain-and-mind-seminar-series-cognitive-computations-human-cerebellum-371190 <p>The <strong>Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series</strong> 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.</p> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:48:43 +0000 admin 36233 at /spot Neurogenesis Speaker Series: March Edition /spot/channels/event/neurogenesis-speaker-series-march-edition-371170 <b>Come meet HBHL-supported Faculty! </b> Wednesday, March 25, 2026<br /> 4:30–6:30 p.m. (includes a one-hour reception) Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:04:48 +0000 admin 36232 at /spot 2026 SCSD Research Day /spot/channels/news/2026-scsd-research-day-371074 <p><em>Friday February 13 2026 • 3pm to 5pm</em><br /> <em>McIntyre Building, room 330, 3655 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal QC, H3A 1A3</em></p> <p> </p> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:51:35 +0000 admin 36226 at /spot Hughlings Jackson Lecture 2026: Behaviour, Brain Computation, and Evolution /spot/channels/event/hughlings-jackson-lecture-2026-behaviour-brain-computation-and-evolution-371073 <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> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:30:58 +0000 admin 36225 at /spot Community Collaboration: Building Intersectoral Partnerships /spot/channels/event/community-collaboration-building-intersectoral-partnerships-369732 <p>Join us for a look inside 10+ years of collaboration between Amar Seva Sangam and ɬÀ﷬’s School of Physical &amp; Occupational Therapy.<br /></p> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:14:20 +0000 monica.slanik@mcgill.ca 36173 at /spot CIHR grants $55.9M to ɬÀï·¬ health research /spot/channels/news/cihr-grants-559m-mcgill-health-research-370731 <p><em><strong>56 ɬÀï·¬ research projects were awarded funding through CIHR’s Fall 2025 Project Grant competition, to support high-potential health research across all areas and career stages.  </strong></em></p> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:35:40 +0000 admin 36224 at /spot