Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: From Sound to Meaning: Neural Coding Principles Underlying Speech and Music Perception

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.

Neurogenesis Speaker Series

Come meet HBHL-supported Faculty!  Wednesday, January 21, 2026 4:30–6:30 p.m. (includes a one-hour reception)

Kick off the new year with the Neurogenesis Speaker Series! Get to know HBHL-supported faculty recruits firsthand, learn about their research, ask questions and network with your peers during the post-event reception.

Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds

Beyond age at onset: opportunities to prevent mental disorders by Dr. Marco Solmi, MD, PhD | Research Director, Associate Professor | Psychiatry Department, University of Ottawa.

Registration – Zoom link

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Stop Acquiring Steady-State Event-Related fMRI!

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.

Preparing Academic Investigators for Clinical Trial Readiness in Neurology

The team from the Platform for Advanced Clinical Therapies (PACT) and Investigator-Initiated Trials (IIT) at The Neuro’s Clinical Research Unit will help academic researchers better understand the regulatory, ethical and legal requirements to transition promising late-stage research into clinical trials.

Register: https://cru.mcgill.ca/trial-readiness

Speakers

GABRIELE RIVA, PhD

Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series

The 2025-2026 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series covers hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research. Speakers will include distinguished leaders and rising stars, with the goal of bridging basic research and clinical perspectives.

More information coming soon.

These seminar series are made possible through the sponsorship of:

George Karpati Lecture: The Era of Bespoke Therapies for Genetic Neuromuscular Diseases

The Annual George Karpati Lecture honours a world-renowned neurologist and clinician-scientist who dedicated his remarkable career to The Neuro. Dr. Karpati was celebrated for advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of neuromuscular diseases, especially muscular dystrophy. Each year, his colleagues host this lecture to highlight recent progress in neuromuscular research and care, paying tribute to a beloved friend, mentor, and scientific leader.

Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds

Artificial Intelligence in Psychiatry: Status, Promises, and Paths Forward by Dr. Tristan Glatard, Scientific Director, Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

Online event. Details will follow

Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series

The 2025-2026 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series covers hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research. Speakers will include distinguished leaders and rising stars, with the goal of bridging basic research and clinical perspectives.

More information coming soon.

These seminar series are made possible through the sponsorship of:

Dorothy J. Killam Lecture: Neuromodulation, Acclimation and the Effects of the Environment on Rhythmic Motor Systems

The Neuro's Dorothy J. Killam Lecture was established in 2004 to recognize women of influence in business, science, politics or the humanities. Eve Marder, Victor and Gwendolyn Beinfield Professor of Biology at Brandeis University, will deliver the 2026 Dorothy J. Killam lecture. A cocktail reception will follow for in-person registered attendees.

Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Regret by Dr. Robert L. Leahy, PhD | Director, American Institute for Cognitive Therapy | New York

Online event. Details will follow

Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series

The 2025-2026 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series covers hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research. Speakers will include distinguished leaders and rising stars, with the goal of bridging basic research and clinical perspectives.

More information coming soon.

These seminar series are made possible through the sponsorship of:

Albert Aguayo Lecture: Do You Remember? Let Me Explain You How.

This annual lecture honours Dr. Albert Aguayo, OC, FRCP, Professor Emeritus founder and former Director of the Centre for the Research in Neuroscience at McGill University. György Buzsáki, M.D., Ph.D. at NYU Neuroscience Institute will deliver a talk entitled, "Do you remember? Let me explain you how."

Registration coming soon.

Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds

Cannabis effects on microglia, astroglia and synaptic density by Drs. Romina Mizrahi and David Benrimoh.

Hybrid evnet. Details will follow.

27th Annual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture

The 27th Annual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture honours the career and achievements of Professor Brenda Milner, an eminent cognitive neuroscientist and pioneer of the discipline of neuropsychology. Ulman Lindenberger, Managing Director of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development will deliver the Brenda Milner Lecture.