AI and virtual reality can determine neurosurgeon expertise with 90% accuracy

Machine learning-guided virtual reality simulators can help neurosurgeons develop the skills they need before they step in the operating room, according to a new study.

Classified as: MNI, rolando del maestro, neurosurgical stimulation, Artificial intelligence, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro), National Research Council of Canada, NeuroVR
Published on: 2 Aug 2019

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has poured research funding into two new research projects based out of the McGill library. In the Partnership Development Category, The Gwillim Project, led by Dr. Victoria Dickenson and based out of the Blacker Wood Collection will be forging new networks over the next three years. The Gwillim Project centres around the life and world of two sisters in early 19th century Madras (now Chennai), Elizabeth Gwillim and Mary Symonds.

Classified as: SSHRC
Published on: 25 Jul 2019

Variants found in this population may predispose to brain aneurysm

A new study has found that an Inuit population in Canada’s Arctic are genetically distinct from any known group, and certain genetic variants are correlated with brain aneurysm.

Classified as: aneurysm, Guy Rouleau, Sirui Zhou, Inuit, Canada, Nunavik, genetics
Published on: 23 Jul 2019

The federal government has announced 26 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at McGill, including seven supported by Healthy Brains Healthy Lives (HBHL).

The appointments, announced by Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan on June 14, support researchers whose work represents a cross-section of biological, psychological and social issues related to neuroscience and mental health.

Classified as: Healthy Brains for Healthy Lives, MNI, Michael MacKenzie, Xiaoqian Chai, Yang Zhou
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Published on: 20 Jun 2019

Cortical stimulation-induced seizures have the potential to guide epilepsy surgery, significantly reducing hospital stays

Surgery is the only way to stop seizures in 30 per cent of patients with focal drug-resistant epilepsy. A new study finds that inducing seizures before surgery may be a convenient and cost-effective way to determine the brain region where seizures are coming from.

Classified as: epilepsy, Birgit Frauscher, Francois Dubeau, Jean Gotman, Jeffrey Hall, Cortical stimulation
Published on: 11 Jun 2019

The Organization for Human Brain Mapping, the largest international scientific society for neuroimaging-based brain research, has honoured Prof. Alan C. Evans with its Glass Brain Award

The award, presented to Evans at the 2019 OHBM congress in Rome, recognizes lifetime achievement in the use of brain mapping to make significant discoveries about the human brain.

Classified as: MNI, Alan Evans, HBHL, neuroscience, neuroinformatics, neuroimaging
Published on: 9 Jun 2019

Congratulations to Professor Yves Winter, from the Department of Political Science, who's book Machiavelli and the Orders of Violence has been awarded the 2019 Best First Book Prize from the Foundations of Political Theory organized section of the American Political Science Association.

Classified as: arts research, political science, Arts Research Awards
Published on: 27 May 2019

Dr Kaberi Dasgupta, et al's article, Gestational diabetes associated with incident diabetes in childhood and youth: a restrospective cohort study, recently published in the CMAJ, has had international news coverage!

Dr Dasgupta has given interviews to CBC Radio on Homerun, to La Presse, published on line this morning, and to CTV News.

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Published on: 17 Apr 2019

Adrien Peyrache and Stuart Trenholm will study epilepsy and vision

Two researchers from The Neuro are among just ten nationwide to receive Early-Career Capacity Building Grants this year from the Azrieli Foundation in partnership with the Brain Canada Foundation. Researchers Adrien Peyrache and Stuart Trenholm will study epilepsy and vision, respectively. The grants support early-career investigators who are conducting transformative research to advance understanding of the brain, in illness or health.

Classified as: Adrien Peyrache, stuart trenholm, epilepsy, Brain Canada, Azrieli Foundation, vision
Published on: 11 Mar 2019

Large international study will help select and categorize patients for better clinical trials

A large multi-centre study of more than 1,200 patients provides important predictors of Parkinson’s disease progression, which will allow better candidate selection for clinical trials and more effective therapy development.

Classified as: Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's, Ron Postuma, REM sleep disorder, Research
Published on: 4 Mar 2019

Scientists prove difference between expected/actual outcomes cause reward response

If you love it when a musician strikes that unexpected but perfect chord, you are not alone. New research shows the musically unexpected activates the reward centre of our brains, and makes us learn about the music as we listen.

Classified as: music, MNI, Reward System, MRI, Ben Gold, Robert Zatorre, nucleus accumbens
Published on: 12 Feb 2019

Dr Suzanne Morin, a member of the Council of Scientific Advisors of the International Osteoporosis Foundation, comments on the Canada Food Guide in La Presse!  How should we meet our nutritional requirements?

See Dr Morin's advice in La Presse:

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Published on: 8 Feb 2019

Dr Natalie Dayan, et al's article, Infertility treatment and risk of severe maternal morbidity: a propensity score--matched cohort study, recently published in the CMAJ, http://www.cmaj.ca/content/191/5/E118  has received international media coverage.

Dr Dayan has given many interviews over the last week on their findings:

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Published on: 8 Feb 2019

Scanner will deliver clear images of the nervous system in exceptional detail

Scientists will see the human nervous system in microscopic detail thanks to the installation of Canada’s first 7-Tesla whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner on Feb. 5.

Classified as: MRI, 7 Tesla, magnetic resonance imaging, The Neuro, Julien Doyon, Amir Schmuel, Richard Hoge, Guy Rouleau
Published on: 5 Feb 2019

A new study published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, reveals a causal link between the neurotransmitter dopamine and the reward responses to music. The study was conducted by an international team including researchers from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital of McGill University, the University of Barcelona, and the Hospital de Sant Pau of Barcelona.

Classified as: music, dopamine, Robert Zatorre, musical reward
Published on: 28 Jan 2019

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