/bic/taxonomy/term/1123/all en /bic/channels/event/feindel-brain-and-mind-seminar-series-glimpses-social-mind-decoding-messages-faces-and-eyes-363687 <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> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:49:10 +0000 admin 3078 at /bic /bic/channels/event/feindel-brain-and-mind-seminar-series-memory-consolidation-mind-and-brain-363751 <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> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:52:44 +0000 admin 3079 at /bic /bic/channels/news/gene-therapy-project-receives-major-funding-360635 <h2><b>$1.14 million from CIHR will resolve treatment roadblocks for rare brain disorders</b></h2> <p> </p> <p>Gene therapy for rare neurological disorders will move one step forward thanks to a $1.14 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).</p> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:20:38 +0000 admin 3069 at /bic /bic/channels/news/prescribing-anti-swelling-drug-reduces-immune-response-weeks-after-last-dose-363884 <h2><b>Mapping immune cell diversity reveals dexamethasone’s impact on brain cancer immunotherapy</b></h2> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:05:58 +0000 admin 3059 at /bic /bic/channels/news/open-solution-improving-research-reproducibility-362210 <h2><b>Academic and industry scientists collaborate on a new method to characterize research antibodies</b></h2> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:12:19 +0000 admin 3063 at /bic /bic/channels/news/home-neurological-disorder-diagnosis-project-receives-major-funding-361075 <h2><b>$1M grant from The Weston Family Foundation will pave the way for earlier intervention in REM sleep behaviour disorder and Parkinson’s disease</b></h2> <p>REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) is an often debilitating condition that causes people to act out in their sleep, sometimes violently. What’s worse, people with the disorder often go on to develop Parkinson’s disease.</p> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:24:33 +0000 admin 3067 at /bic /bic/channels/news/open-science-project-funded-15m-361131 <h2><b>YCharOS antibody characterization platform addresses the “reproducibility crisis” in research</b></h2> <p>An innovative research project led by researchers at The Neuro has been awarded $1.5M by the Government of Quebec through CQDM.</p> <p>YCharOS is an innovative platform led by neuroscientists Peter McPherson and Carl Laflamme that validates antibody reagents for human proteins.</p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:51:24 +0000 admin 3065 at /bic /bic/channels/news/recreating-hallmark-parkinsons-disease-human-neurons-360245 <h2><b>Scientists use stem cells to follow development of protein bodies characteristic of neurological disease</b></h2> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:47:43 +0000 admin 3075 at /bic /bic/channels/news/bilingualism-makes-brain-more-efficient-especially-when-learned-young-age-360355 <h2><b>MRI data from large sample shows increased whole-brain connectivity in people with a second language</b></h2> <p>Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to build connections within itself, adapting to the surrounding environment. The brain is most plastic in childhood, forming new pathways in reaction to stimuli such as language.</p> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:44:33 +0000 admin 3073 at /bic /bic/channels/news/research-new-stem-cell-models-receives-26-million-360436 <h2><b>Thomas Durcan’s project will </b><b>dissect the role of microglia in degenerative conditions, to identify new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's treatment</b></h2> <p>An innovative new program based at The Neuro has received $2.6 million from the CQDM and the Brain Canada Foundation.</p> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:44:26 +0000 admin 3071 at /bic /bic/channels/news/six-principal-investigators-neuro-receive-cihr-grants-363535 <h2>Projects include important research on Parkinson’s, glioblastoma and dementia</h2> <p> </p> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:44:57 +0000 admin 3060 at /bic /bic/channels/event/neuro-epilepsy-lecture-series-using-aiml-revolutionize-management-and-prognosis-epilepsy-363719 <p>The 2024-2025 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series will include eight lectures covering hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research.</p> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:39:17 +0000 admin 3051 at /bic /bic/channels/event/8th-national-neuromuscular-review-course-363609 <p>Dr. Nicolas Dupré of Laval University, Dr. Karine Garneau of Université de Montréal, and the members of the organizing committee are pleased to announce the 8th National Neuromuscular Review Course.</p> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:08:29 +0000 admin 3049 at /bic /bic/channels/event/neuro-epilepsy-lecture-series-data-decisions-standardizing-epilepsy-surgical-assessment-363579 <p>The 2024-2025 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series will include eight lectures covering hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research.</p> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:35:46 +0000 admin 3048 at /bic /bic/channels/event/albert-aguayo-lecture-unlocking-secrets-nerve-repair-neuronal-signaling-glial-modulation-362736 <p>This annual lecture honours Dr. Albert Aguayo, OC, FRCP, Professor Emeritus founder and former Director of the Centre for the Research in Neuroscience at ���ϲ����� University. A cocktail reception will follow the lecture.</p> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:27:51 +0000 admin 3038 at /bic