/medhealthsci/taxonomy/term/3/all en /medhealthsci/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 325785 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/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 325783 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/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 325793 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/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 325779 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/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 325795 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/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 325780 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/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 325789 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/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 325791 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/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 325787 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/event/senior-seminar-pharmacology-therapeuticsbruktawit-maruphd-candidatedeath-design-rna-strategies-363959 <p align="center"><u>Senior Seminar Announcement</u></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">Bruktawit Maru</p> <p align="center">Ph.D Candidate</p> <p align="center">Prof. Maureen McKeague</p> <p align="center">Seminar Title:</p> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:39:58 +0000 admin 325777 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/event/canadian-society-chronobiology-363956 <p><em>Mieux vivre avec des horaires atypiques</em></p> <p>by Dr. Diane Boivin, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, ���ϲ����� University.</p> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:26:28 +0000 admin 325776 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/dr-simon-ducharme-montreal-general-hospital-foundation-363953 <p>Taking the Pulse: What is Precision Psychiatry. <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/927dcbe0b9336cd2f245efe12f28a50d/58f8b4ab6d46fa22c5f67bc89ad94450/ee0ad371ee726007755b00dbae033a72">Listen here</a></p> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:59:57 +0000 admin 325773 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/dre-marie-claude-geoffroy-la-presse-363951 <p>Une relâche à l’extérieur. <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/927dcbe0b9336cd2f245efe12f28a50d/ef7e7c03807ce06714567bc89ad84d90/ee0ad371ee726007755b00dbae033a72">Lire ici</a></p> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:57:35 +0000 admin 325775 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/drs-simon-ducharme-sherif-karama-health-e-news-363952 <p>Collaboration and Open Science. <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/927dcbe0b9336cd2f245efe12f28a50d/ca74149e584795ae9d067bc89ad8c912/ee0ad371ee726007755b00dbae033a72">Read more</a></p> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:58:52 +0000 admin 325774 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358334 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:34:23 +0000 admin 325765 at /medhealthsci