Culture, Mind and Brain in Psychiatry Workshop

Hosted by the Division of Social & Transcultural Psychiatry, this three-day interdisciplinary workshop brings together experts in cultural psychiatry, psychology, anthropology, neuroscience, cognitive science, and philosophy to explore innovative approaches to integrating culture, mind, and brain in psychiatric research. This workshop features a wide range of topics and an impressive lineup of guest and faculty speakers.

Annual Research Day

The Annual Research Day will be held in person at Douglas Hall, Douglas Institute. Save the date to celebrate the outstanding research achievements of our students and postdocs and participate in the day's exciting events. 

Cultural Configurations of the Self - Pre-Conference Workshop

Join us for an immersive interdisciplinary workshop exploring how culture and context shape the self in health and illness. This pre-conference event brings together scholars from cultural psychiatry, psychology, anthropology, and philosophy to examine diverse models of the self and their relevance to clinical and social practice. This workshop will be held at the  Institute of Community & Family Psychiatry, Jewish General Hospital Jewish General Hospital.

Cultural Configurations of the Self – Conference

This interdisciplinary conference delves into how cultural and contextual factors influence the self in both health and illness. Experts from cultural psychiatry, psychology, anthropology, and philosophy will present on cultural models of the self, cross-cultural variations, and their implications for care and intervention. This conference will be held at the Institute of Community & Family Psychiatry, Jewish General Hospital.

Memory Disorders Research Society: Annual Meeting 2025

Memory Disorders Research Society (MDRS) is a professional society dedicated to the study of memory. Members engage in basic and clinical research into how memory works and why it fails. For more information, please visit their website here.

8th National Neuromuscular Review Course

Dr. Nicolas Dupré of Laval University, Dr. Karine Garneau of Université de Montréal, and the members of the organizing committee are pleased to announce the 8th National Neuromuscular Review Course. This in depth learning opportunity is available solely as an in person event. It will be held at The Neuro, Montreal. 

Register here 

2025 Hughlings Jackson Lecture: The Basal Ganglia and the Motivation to Act

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.

To register: coming soon

To view virtually: https://vimeo.com/event/5008767 

Annual Departmental Day

6th National Course on Sleep Medicine

This two-day training course is designed to provide and enhance a basic working knowledge of sleep medicine. It is designed for neurology residents and fellows from across Canada as well as general practitioners, community neurologists,  and specialists who are interested in further enhancing their understanding of the current principles and practices in dealing with patients with sleep disorders.