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.

Seminar Announcement with Tomas Hökfelt, PhD
Senior Professor, Karolinska Institutet
"A Third endogenous defense system against pain intrinsic to sensory neurons and based on neuropeptide plasticity"
In-person
Monday, September 21st, 2026, at 4:00PM
Leacock 232, 855 Sherbrooke West
Hosted: The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics and The Alan Edwards Centre for Research on Pain

The McGill School of Population and Global Health (SPGH) and the Department of Global and Public Health (DGPH) are pleased to invite you to the launch of the English edition of Dr. Joanne Liu's latest work, Ebola, Bombs, and Migrants.
This special event will feature a conversation with Dr. Liu, followed by a book signing and reception. Join us as we celebrate Dr. Liu's impactful journey and the insights she gained during her time as International President of Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF).

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.

On September 23, 2026 during World Alzheimer’s Month, the McGill University Dementia Education Program will launch a new series of seven educational videos designed to help caregivers navigate some of the most challenging aspects of supporting a person living with dementia.


Ultra-Processed Foods: Processing the Facts

Theodore L. Sourkes Lecture in Neuropharmacology Announcement with Prof. Michael Heneka
"Innate Immunity in Alzheimer disease""
In-person
Thursday, October 1st, 2026, at 4:00PM
McIntyre Medical Building, Room 521 (Meakins Amphitheater)
Host: Dr. Claudio Cuello


The Penfield Lecture was inaugurated in 1985 to honour Wilder Penfield, pioneering neurosurgeon and founder of The Neuro.
Abstract:

Established in 1935, the Hughlings Jackson Lecture is The Neuro’s premier scientific lecture. It honours the legacy of British neurologist John Hughlings Jackson (1835-1911) who pioneered the development of neurology as a medical specialty. A reception will follow for registered attendees.

Dr. Nicolas Dupré (Université Laval), Dr. Karine Garneau (Université de Montréal), and the organizing committee are pleased to announce the 9th National Neuromuscular Review Course. This in-depth learning opportunity will be offered exclusively in person and will take place at The Neuro in Montreal, Canada.
The Special Joint Grand Rounds in Medicine, Psychiatry, Family Medicine and Nursing are an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
To learn more about the Bergman/Pilon Lectureship in Aging, please visit: https://healthenews.mcgill.ca/launching-the-annual-bergman-pilon-lecture...

Join us on Thursday, November 12, 2026 for McGill Global Health Night 2026, featuring an in-person student poster fair followed by the Paul Farmer Lecture in Global Health Equity, delivered by Drs. Lalitha Regi and Regi George. The main program will be livestreamed on YouTube.