Bridging Gaps: A Patient-Oriented Neuroscience Research Symposium

Lina Sifi, special to the HBHL Trainee Commitee — After a year of dedicated planning, the HBHL Trainee Committee welcomed over 100 participants to the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) on November 22, 2025, for a full day focused on patient-oriented neuroscience research.

Amazing Brain Science Talks 2025: Exploring Brain-Heart Connections

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) presented the third edition of the Amazing Brain Science Talks, in partnership with Brain Canada Foundation and the Brain-Heart Interconnectome.

NeuroSphere's Demo Day shines a light on innovation at McGill!

NeuroSphere hosted its third annual Demo Day last month, gathering 100+ attendees for an afternoon of pitches from eleven McGill-based startups and some lively networking.

A showcase of the latest in neuroscience innovation and a celebration of Quebec's entrepreneurship ecosystem, Demo Day featured pitches by:

$203.9 million raised to impact the lives of people with neurological disease

Brains Need Open Minds campaign, the largest in The Neuro’s history, has fueled innovative brain research

An initiative to reduce wait times for spinal cord surgery, research that is testing ways to inhibit brain cancer cells, an open database for multiple sclerosis and an app that tracks Alzheimer’s progression and aids diagnosis.

Friends, parks and brain wiring predict whether people exercise after a cardiovascular diagnosis

Findings could help tailor interventions to encourage physical activity in older people with heart and blood flow conditions

A diagnosis is often a cue for people to change the way they live. For people diagnosed with cardiovascular conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, it is often a motivator to get more physical exercise, which can improve long-term health.

A transformation in neurosurgery

Demonstration of an AI-powered tool during a live surgery at The Neuro

 

$10 million for Neuro-led project seeking new Alzheimer’s biomarkers

Weston Family Foundation grant will fund the first ultra-high-sensitivity whole body PET/CT scanner in Canada

A groundbreaking project led by Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of McGill University has received a major boost thanks to a $10-million grant from the Weston Family Foundation.

Scientists reveal how the brain uses objects to find direction

Study shows how visual landmarks tune the brain’s internal compass

We take our understanding of where we are for granted, until we lose it. When we get lost in nature or a new city, our eyes and brains kick into gear, seeking familiar objects that tell us where we are.

Sylvain Baillet inducted into the Royal Society of Canada

Society recognizes distinguished Canadians who have made remarkable contributions to their academic fields and public life

Sylvain Baillet, PhD, a global leader in brain imaging and systems neuroscience, has been inducted into the Royal Society of Canada, one of the nation’s highest academic honours.

Celebrating Research, Connections and Culture at IMPRESS Research Day

That's a wrap for the 2025 edition of IMPRESS—the Indigenous Mentorship and Paid Research Experience for Summer Students, presented by Branches, McGill's Community Outreach Program at Enrolment Services!

Human instruction with artificial intelligence guidance provided best results in neurosurgical training

Study has implications beyond medical education, suggesting other fields could benefit from AI-enhanced training

 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful new tool in training and education, including in the field of neurosurgery. Yet a new study suggests that AI tutoring provides better results when paired with human instruction.

Thirteen HBHL-funded researchers awarded CIHR Spring 2025 Project Grants

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Project Grant: Spring 2025 competition has approved 435 research grants for a total investment of approximately $411M, with 123 projects funded in Quebec.

HBHL is proud to announce that 13 HBHL-funded researchers will receive support for seven projects, representing an investment of over $6.7M at McGill and the Douglas Research Centre.