The Info-Neuro resources cart schedule for August is as follows:
Published on: 31 Jul 2026
Here are our 6 book recommendations to add to your summer reading list!
Six great reads for the season, whether you’re looking for strategies to tackle stress, how to improve your sleeping habits, nutrition and wellness tips, and more.
Published on: 20 Jul 2026
The bigger, the better!
Published on: 14 Jul 2026
The Info-Neuro resources cart schedule for July is as follows:
Published on: 30 Jun 2026
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day—a time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
We encourage you to take some time to learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis as well as our collective past. The best way to do this is through their own voices. We’ve selected books by Indigenous authors from our book collection on Indigenous health.
Stop by in person at Room 354 (3rd floor) at the Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) to borrow our physical books.
Published on: 21 Jun 2026
Celebrate Pride Month with MUHC Libraries and Patient Resource Centers!
In honour of Pride Month, MUHC libraries and patient resource centers are highlighting their resources on 2SLGBTQI+ health and wellness.
If you would like to explore topics such as identity, family life, relationships and mental health, you are sure to find something of interest!
Published on: 17 Jun 2026
“Letters to ALS: Our Journeys to Hope” is a new book that brings together inspiring and touching stories from people living with ALS, their loved ones, healthcare professionals, and researchers, including members of The Neuro community.
You can pick up a free copy of the book in person at the Neuro Patient Resource Centre, located on the 3rd floor, Room 354.
Published on: 8 Jun 2026
Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disorders
An innovative project led by Dr. Guy Rouleau at The Neuro has received major funding from Brain Canada, one of four platforms that are advancing treatment discovery across a wide range of neurological disorders. In total the four platforms are being supported with a $8,926,500 investment.
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Published on: 4 Jun 2026
Of more than 2,500 blood proteins screened, a small group may drive MS and signal who will develop it
A new study has revealed a group of blood proteins that are altered in people who go on to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), in some cases more than a decade before diagnosis. The findings offer hope that a simple blood test could one day identify people at high risk of MS in time to act before damage occurs.
Published on: 26 May 2026
Funds will help acquire and develop cutting-edge infrastructure to advance research capacity
Five researchers from The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) are leading innovative new projects that have received major funding from Canada Foundation for Innovation’s Innovation Fund. They will be funded for a total of $14.5 million, part of $42 million going to McGill University scientists.
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Published on: 18 Mar 2026
For the first time, drug targeting genetic mutation shown to have positive impact in mice models
Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs.
Published on: 29 Jan 2026
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. All these projects and more were made possible by a campaign that has raised $203.9 million for groundbreaking neuroscience research and patient care.
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Published on: 11 Nov 2025
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. However, the rate of physical activity increase after diagnosis varies widely depending on the individual.
Published on: 21 Oct 2025
Demonstration of an AI-powered tool during a live surgery at The Neuro
A surgical device powered by artificial intelligence (AI) was demonstrated live for the first time at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) in a historic step forward for the field of precision neurosurgery. SENTRY™, an innovative technology developed by Montreal-based Reveal and its university partners, can differentiate cancerous tissue from healthy tissue in real time, offering tangible hope to patients for better outcomes.
Published on: 25 Sep 2025
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.
The funding is part of a $20-million initiative by the foundation to support highly ambitious scientific endeavors under its Healthy Aging Strategy, comprised of the Weston Brain Institute and the Weston Family Microbiome Initiative.
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Published on: 23 Sep 2025
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