Catching cognition in the act – new ways to track internal cognitive and experiential states across species

Catching cognition in the act – new ways to track internal cognitive and experiential states across species

Abstract: Neuronal activity operates in an incredibly dynamic feedback loop between environment, internal computation and behaviour. Most of our neurobehavioural repertoire does not arise as a fixed response to external cues, but as ongoing internal computations modulated by external context.

Research Seminar

Digital youth culture in the clinic: Understanding risk and protective factors by Dr. Vincent Paquin, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry, McGill University.

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Wilder Penfield Lecture: Information as a Determinant of Health: The role of video based information and AI in improving health information

The Penfield Lecture was inaugurated in 1985 to honour Wilder Penfield, pioneering neurosurgeon and founder of The Neuro. 

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Hughlings Jackson Lecture 2026: Behaviour, Brain Computation, and Evolution

Established in 1935, the Hughlings Jackson Lecture is The Neuro’s premier scientific lecture. It honours the legacy of British neurologist John Hughlings Jackson (1835-1911) who pioneered the development of neurology as a medical specialty. A reception will follow for registered attendees.

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9th National Neuromuscular Review Course

Dr. Nicolas Dupré (Université Laval), Dr. Karine Garneau (Université de Montréal), and the organizing committee are pleased to announce the 9th National Neuromuscular Review Course. This in-depth learning opportunity will be offered exclusively in person and will take place at The Neuro in Montreal, Canada.

Bindra Lecture

From Subjective Feelings to Brain Mechanisms: Advancing the Science of Mood by Dr. Nicole Rust, PhD, University of Pennsylvania.

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The Future of Advanced Therapeutics in Neurology Symposium

 

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Annual MUHC Mental Health Mission Research Day

This year's program will feature a wide range of topics, including presentations on novel treatment interventions and the latest findings from flagship databank projects.

Hybrid event.

Patient Community Day 2026

Sign up for Patient Community Day 2026  From Research to Real Life 

Discover the latest research in MS, NMOSD, and MOGAD – and what it means for your daily life. 

Killam Seminar Series: Marc Horwitz

Supported by the generosity of the Killam Trusts, The Neuro's Killam Seminar Series invites outstanding guest speakers whose research is of interest to the scientific community at The Neuro and McGill University.

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Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds

PGME Accreditation 2027: what to expect

by Dr. Gabriela A. Ghitulescu, MDCM, FRCSC, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, McGill University

Online

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Emily Finn

The Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms. The talks will highlight the latest advances and discoveries in neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuroimaging.

Killam Seminar Series: Gabor Kovacs

Supported by the generosity of the Killam Trusts, The Neuro's Killam Seminar Series invites outstanding guest speakers whose research is of interest to the scientific community at The Neuro and McGill University.

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Annual Departmental Day

The Department of Psychiatry's Annual Departmental Day will be held on November 12, 2026, at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Douglas Hall Pavilion, under the theme Transdiagnostic Psychiatry in Theory and Practice.

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Canadian Psychiatric Association Annual Conference

The 76th Annual Conference of the Canadian Psychiatric Association will bring together psychiatrists, residents, students, researchers, and other mental health professionals from across Canada for four days of learning, professional development, and networking. Sessions will explore current developments in psychiatric research, clinical practice, and education.