/channels/taxonomy/term/1320/all en /channels/channels/news/neuro-researchers-receive-more-36m-cihr-funding-349570 <h4><span><span>Projects will discover disease genetics, explain cognition/memory formation, improve surgical accuracy and post-concussion diagnosis <span> </span></span></span></h4> <div></div> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:30:56 +0000 webfull 191085 at /channels /channels/channels/news/frequent-genetic-cause-late-onset-ataxia-uncovered-quebec-led-international-collaboration-344269 <h4><b>Discovery will improve diagnosis and open treatment possibilities for thousands of people with this debilitating neurodegenerative condition worldwide</b></h4> <p>A new study published on Dec. 14, 2022 in the <i>New England Journal of Medicine</i> reports the identification of a previously unknown genetic cause of a late-onset cerebellar ataxia, a discovery that will improve diagnosis and open new treatment avenues for this progressive condition.</p> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:08:02 +0000 webfull 185371 at /channels /channels/channels/news/als-awareness-month-june-253218 <p>As a major Canadian centre for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and treatment, the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, invites the public and the media to learn more about the disease and current research and treatments, to donate money for ALS research and to wear the national emblem of ALS in Canada, the blue cornflower, during ALS Awareness Month in June.</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2015 14:36:57 +0000 webfull 110367 at /channels /channels/channels/news/als-awareness-month-june-2016-261246 <p>The Neuro is recognized as a major Canadian center for ALS research and patient care. During June, designated ALS Month, The Neuro redoubles its efforts to inform the public and the media about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and urges all to help support ALS research.</p> Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:51:58 +0000 webfull 119292 at /channels /channels/channels/news/recognizing-rare-diseases-266653 <p><strong>Research and clinical care complement each other at The Neuro</strong></p> <p>February 28th was Rare Diseases Day, an opportunity to recognize a class of disease that is often overlooked. In the past five years, the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) has made the study and treatment of rare diseases a major priority, hiring new specialists and support staff and coordinating activity under a new research group.</p> Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:38:22 +0000 webfull 125810 at /channels