Discovery will improve diagnosis and open treatment possibilities for thousands of people with this debilitating neurodegenerative condition worldwide

A new study published on Dec. 14, 2022 in the New England Journal of Medicine reports the identification of a previously unknown genetic cause of a late-onset cerebellar ataxia, a discovery that will improve diagnosis and open new treatment avenues for this progressive condition.

Classified as: Neuro, Bernard Brais, genetics, ataxia
Published on: 15 Dec 2022

Research and clinical care complement each other at The Neuro

February 28th was Rare Diseases Day, an opportunity to recognize a class of disease that is often overlooked. In the past five years, the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) has made the study and treatment of rare diseases a major priority, hiring new specialists and support staff and coordinating activity under a new research group.

Classified as: Rare disases, Bernard Brais, genetics, Eric Shoubridge, ataxia, Heidi McBride, Guy Rouleau
Published on: 28 Feb 2017

The Neuro is recognized as a major Canadian center for ALS research and patient care. During June, designated ALS Month, The Neuro redoubles its efforts to inform the public and the media about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and urges all to help support ALS research.

Classified as: ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Neurology, neuroscience, Angela Genge, Dr. Angela Genge, Rami Massie, Guy Rouleau, Bernard Brais, Heather Durham, Heidi McBride, Peter McPherson, Eric Shoubridge, Stefano Stifani, Hiroshi Tsuda
Published on: 13 Jun 2016

As a major Canadian centre for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and treatment, the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, invites the public and the media to learn more about the disease and current research and treatments, to donate money for ALS research and to wear the national emblem of ALS in Canada, the blue cornflower, during ALS Awareness Month in June.

Classified as: neuroscience, Neurology, ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, mcgill faculty of medicine research, Stefano Stifani, Hiroshi Tsuda, Peter McPherson, Guy Rouleau, Eric Shoubridge, Angela Genge, Rami Massie, Heidi McBride, Bernard Brais, Heather Durham
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Published on: 2 Jun 2015
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