McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) news
Brenda Milner nominated one of 25 "Transformational Canadians"
She is widely attributed with creating the field of cognitive neuroscience, the study of the brain and behaviour, for her fundamental contributions to the science of memory and cognitive functioning.
Neuro Movie Nights: a different take on a night at the movies
The free movie series, Neuro Movie Nights is back by popular demand with two fascinating but very different films.
Provocative new Montreal study probes link between breast cancer and air pollution
Air pollution has already been linked to a range of health problems. Now, a ground-breaking new study suggests pollution from traffic may put women at risk for another deadly disease.
Bedouin tribe reveals secrets to McGill's GA-JOE
As part of McGill's "RaDiCAL" project (Rare Disease Consortium for Autosomal Loci), collaborators in Qatar conducted field research with three patients from biologically interrelated Bedouin families, and sent samples to Canada for analysis by GA JOE – a high-tech genome analyzing machine.
New surgery training centre in Montreal
The Hon. Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, was at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) of McGill University to open one of seven new virtual reality neurosurgery training centres that will be set up across the country.
New study investigates use of soy-rich diet for preventing chronic pain after breast cancer surgery
A breakthrough study focusing on the benefits of soy in the prevention of chronic pain after breast cancer surgery has been launched by researchers at the Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and McGill University.
Progress on The Neuro’s new North Wing
Construction of The Neuro’s new 70,000 sq. ft North Wing pavilion is steadily advancing.
A breakthrough in tuberculosis research
“It’s a global health disaster waiting to happen, even here in Canada, but this new paradigm in TB research may offer an immediate opportunity to improve vaccination and treatment initiatives,” explains Dr. Maziar Divangahi
Drs. Milner and Feindel celebrate their 92nd Birthdays
The Neuro community paid tribute to Brenda Milner and Bill Feindel, who celebrated their 92nd birthdays earlier this week.
New radioactive tracers facility in Montreal at The Neuro
A new facility at The Neuro will produce radioactive tracers for cancer diagnosies and imaging research.
McGill health research gets $3.7-million boost
CHRP program to fund research ranging from nanotech treatment of melanoma to the development of artificial skin and cartilage
The Gazette - 24 Quebecers we love
Brenda Milner At 91, the grande dame of cognitive neuroscience -she is a researcher at the Montreal Neurological Institute -is still reaping honours.
The Gazette - What's Next for the Montreal Neuro?
What's next for the Montreal Neuro? by Peggy Curran, The Gazette June 19, 2010
ALS and The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a deadly neurodegenerative disease.
