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.

Classified as: Kevin Petrecca, Neuro, neurosurgery, brain cancer
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.

Classified as: Neuro, Pedro Rosa-Neto, PET imaging, BIC
Published on: 23 Sep 2025

Study shows how visual landmarks tune the brain’s internal compass

We take our understanding of where we are for granted, until we lose it. When we get lost in nature or a new city, our eyes and brains kick into gear, seeking familiar objects that tell us where we are.

How our brains distinguish objects from background when finding direction, however, was largely a mystery. A new study provides valuable insight into this process, with possible implications for disorientation-causing conditions such as Alzheimer’s.

Classified as: Neuro, stuart trenholm, Adrien Peyrache, MNI
Published on: 11 Sep 2025

Society recognizes distinguished Canadians who have made remarkable contributions to their academic fields and public life

Sylvain Baillet, PhD, a global leader in brain imaging and systems neuroscience, has been inducted into the Royal Society of Canada, one of the nation’s highest academic honours.

Classified as: Neuro, MNI, Sylvain Baillet
Published on: 4 Sep 2025

Study has implications beyond medical education, suggesting other fields could benefit from AI-enhanced training

 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful new tool in training and education, including in the field of neurosurgery. Yet a new study suggests that AI tutoring provides better results when paired with human instruction.

Classified as: Neuro, MNI, rolando del maestro, Artificial intelligence
Published on: 6 Aug 2025

Original article by The Neuro.

Career of breakthroughs in neuroimaging recognized with one of the nation’s highest honours 

A career that took an uncharted trajectory has been recognized with the Order of Canada, one of the country’s top honours.

Classified as: Alan Evans, Graduate Students, Neuro, staff, students, undergraduate students
Published on: 8 Jul 2025

Career of breakthroughs in neuroimaging recognized with one of the nation’s highest honours

A career that took an uncharted trajectory has been recognized with the Order of Canada, one of the country’s top honours.

Classified as: Neuro, Alan Evans
Published on: 30 Jun 2025

Scientists argue the criteria we use for diagnosing autism may need revision

Without clear and effective biological tests for autism based on genes, brain or blood measurements, diagnosis today still largely depends on clinical assessment. The standard way of doing this is by observing how the individual fits the criteria for autism listed in gold standard manuals like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).

Classified as: Neuro, Danilo Bzdok, autism, ACAR News
Published on: 26 Mar 2025

Free, online training program strengthens training and brings specialized care to communities across Quebec

A healthcare telementoring program housed at The Neuro and supported by the Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC) is expanding its reach after achieving designation as an ECHO Superhub. Under the direction of Julie Scorah, PhD, this milestone ensures that specialized knowledge reaches underserved communities.

Classified as: ACAR News, Julie Scorah
Published on: 25 Mar 2025

Since becoming only the second Alzheimer’s-modifying drug to gain American FDA approval in 2023, sales of lecanemab, known by its brand name Leqembi, have risen steadily, reaching $87-million USD in the last quarter of 2024.

Classified as: Louis Collins, Alzheimer's, Neuro
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Published on: 18 Mar 2025

NeuRo Genomics Initiative will help better understand rare and aging-related neurological disorders affecting Canadians

 

A project led by Ziv Gan-Or, MD, PhD, at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of McGill University and Martine Tétreault, PhD, at Université de Montréal has received more than $8 million to sequence the genomes of 8,700 people, to map the role of genetics in neurological disorders.

Classified as: Ziv Gan-Or
Published on: 18 Mar 2025

$400,000 will fuel public-private collaboration to discover new disease biomarkers

 

A new project co-led by Thomas Durcan, PhD, Director of The Neuro's Early Drug Discovery Unit, and overseen by Mathilde Chaineau, PhD, the EDDU’s program manager, will receive $400,000 in support from Génome Québec. In partnership with Nardin Nakhla and Armstrong Murira from the Montreal-based company Simmunome, Durcan and Chaineau will develop a computational model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on which to test for new biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

Classified as: Thomas Durcan, ALS, Neuro
Published on: 17 Mar 2025

Five clinicians and scientists at The Neuro have been awarded King Charles III Coronation Medals in recognition of their contributions to our understanding of neurological disease. The Coronation Medal commemorates the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III as King of Canada. The medal is administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall.

 

Classified as: Heather Durham, Angela Genge, Guy Rouleau, Heidi McBride, Ron Postuma, ACAR News
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Published on: 14 Mar 2025

Mapping immune cell diversity reveals dexamethasone’s impact on brain cancer immunotherapy

 

Swelling caused by brain cancer is a problem that can lead to serious side effects and even death. While controlling swelling is important, a new study shows that a commonly prescribed anti-swelling drug suppresses the immune system for weeks after dosage, inhibiting the body’s ability to fight the cancer.

Classified as: Charles Couturier, Neuro, brain cancer
Published on: 26 Feb 2025

Projects include important research on Parkinson’s, glioblastoma and dementia

 

Classified as: Xiaoqian Chai, Jérôme Fortin, Jean-Baptiste Poline, Adrien Peyrache, Austen Milnerwood, alain dagher, Neuro
Published on: 10 Feb 2025

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