/neuro/taxonomy/term/1071/all en /neuro/article/research/supporting-next-generation-autism-researchers The Quebec Autism Research Training program is a competitive program offered by the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research and the Transforming Autism Care Consortium. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:59:32 +0000 Neuro Communications 5994 at /neuro /neuro/node/5108/kenneth-dyson <p><img alt="Kenneth Dyson" title="Kenneth Dyson" height="300" width="750" class="file-original no-float" src="/neuro/files/neuro/ken-dyson-profile.png" /></p> <p><strong>Kenneth Dyson, PhD, is an Academic Associate and Manager of the聽<a href="/neuro/acar">Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR)</a>.</strong></p> <h2>What drives your work?</h2> <p>I am driven to continually improve the way that scientific discoveries are made and subsequently made available for the benefit of society. Integral to this improvement are:</p> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:49:56 +0000 vanessa.tamburro@mcgill.ca 5309 at /neuro /neuro/node/5325/yang-zhou <p><img alt="Yang Zhou" title="Yang Zhou" height="300" width="750" class="file-original no-float" src="/neuro/files/neuro/acar-researcher-profile-pictures_6.png" /></p> <p><strong>Yang Zhou, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, 黑料不打烊 University, a Tier II Canada Research Chair, and a researcher at The Neuro. </strong></p> <p><b>He joined the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) in 2020.聽</b></p> Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:58:14 +0000 vanessa.tamburro@mcgill.ca 5294 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/transformative-donation-16-million-establishes-new-autism-research-centre-montreal-neurological-281573 <p><strong>The Azrieli Centre for Autism Research will foster innovations in therapy and a better understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder. </strong></p> <p><span>A new research centre in Montreal will help lift the shroud of mystery surrounding autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and lead to the development of better diagnostic tools and more effective therapies for people with autism.</span></p> Mon, 23 Oct 2017 17:01:52 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2800 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/acar-announces-recipients-international-collaboration-funding-program The Neuroscience Centre Zurich-黑料不打烊 University Neurodevelopmental Disorder Research Collaboration supports international partnerships and fosters scientific excellence Mon, 29 Nov 2021 20:20:28 +0000 Vanessa Tamburro 5257 at /neuro /neuro/node/5325/jean-francois-poulin <p><img alt="Jean-Francois Poulin" title="Jean-Francois Poulin" height="300" width="750" class="file-original no-float" src="/neuro/files/neuro/acar-researcher-profile-pictures_4.png" /></p> <p><strong>Jean-Francois Poulin, PhD,聽is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at 黑料不打烊 University. </strong></p> <p><strong>He joined the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) in 2021.聽</strong></p> Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:30:53 +0000 vanessa.tamburro@mcgill.ca 5250 at /neuro /neuro/node/5325/aparna-suvrathan <p><img alt="Aparna Suvrathan" title="Aparna Suvrathan" height="300" width="750" class="file-original no-float" src="/neuro/files/neuro/acar-researcher-profile-pictures_3.png" /></p> <p><strong>Aparna Suvrathan, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery and the Department of Pediatrics. Her lab is part of the Centre for Research in Neuroscience (CRN) and the Research Institute of the 黑料不打烊 University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), at the Montreal General Hospital. </strong></p> Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:53:54 +0000 vanessa.tamburro@mcgill.ca 5244 at /neuro /neuro/article/research-patient-care-students/clinic-fills-critical-gap-autism-care The interdisciplinary ACAR Clinic provides continuity of care to patients of all ages Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:19:36 +0000 Vanessa Tamburro 5189 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/driving-innovation-autism-research The Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) announces the winners of its competitive peer-review grant program, which drives discoveries that will greatly improve our understanding of autism Fri, 15 Oct 2021 21:45:11 +0000 Vanessa Tamburro 5157 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/beyond-bench-conversation-mayada-elsabbagh A lab is a bit like a kitchen, with a multitude of 鈥渄ishes鈥� simmering at once, ACAR's associate director tells Spectrum Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:07:38 +0000 Peter Hess 5151 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/autistic-childrens-sleep-problems-linked-behavioral-regulation-issues Sleep problems in young children with autism are associated with behavioral regulation difficulties later in childhood, according to a new longitudinal study Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:59:12 +0000 Michael Marshall 5054 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/mentoring-next-generation-autism-researchers The Neuro鈥檚 Azrieli Centre for Autism Research is pleased to announce that it will be mentoring five new QART trainees Mon, 05 Jul 2021 20:20:14 +0000 Vanessa Tamburro 5050 at /neuro /neuro/article/virtual-training-improves-clinician-skills-diagnosing-autism Led by ACAR's clinical psychologist Mandy Steiman, participants gained skills toward diagnosing autism across ages, developmental levels and language skills Mon, 31 May 2021 16:12:30 +0000 Vanessa Tamburro 5016 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/thin-insulation-may-explain-atypical-cortical-thickness-seen-autism A dearth of insulation around neuronal projections may explain why some parts of the cerebral cortex can appear thicker in brain scans of autistic people, according to a new study by ACAR member Mallar Chakravarty and colleagues. Mon, 03 May 2021 15:45:46 +0000 Angie Voyles Askham 4981 at /neuro /neuro/research/acar-1/research/our-researchers <h5>Our Research Members</h5> <p>Members are established researchers based at The Neuro or any 黑料不打烊 University institution or department whose research programs include funded projects with a significant focus on neurodevelopment or neurodevelopmental conditions.</p> <p>聽</p> <blockquote> <p>"ACAR's strength comes from the diversity of clinical and research expertise聽- working together to advance our understanding of autism and improve care for our patients and the global autism community."</p> <p><strong>- Dr. Guy Rouleau, Director of The Neuro and ACAR</strong></p></blockquote> Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:21:58 +0000 stephane.mukunzi@mcgill.ca 4967 at /neuro