Open Call for Researchers: Piece of Mind – Research in Motion
Read the full open call in English and French.
Apply for the McGill Neuroscience Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
Apply for the program online before August 30, 2020
Applications are now open for NeuroSphere and the Dobson Centre's Neuroscience Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.
Launch of Helmholtz International BigBrain Analytics Learning Laboratory
Launched today, the Helmholtz International BigBrain Analytics Learning Laboratory (HIBALL) will work to create 3D brain models at an unprecedented cellular-level resolution.
McGill Dobson Centre and NeuroSphere announce new neuroscience entrepreneurship program
Register for the program online before August 30, 2020.
NeuroSphere assists in launch of Neurasic Therapeutics
Officially launched today, Neurasic Therapeutics is a new company aiming to advance research in opiate-sparing, pain-relieving drugs. Based on innovative research by McGill neuroscience professor Dr.
Statement from HBHL on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Dear Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives community, We are filled with anger, pain, outrage and frustration by the recent murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and other members of the Black community in the United States. Black, Brown, and Indigenous lives cannot continue to be viewed as expendable. Unprovoked police interference with peaceful protest is unacceptable.
Cannabis & Developing Brain Knowledge Hub Launched
In order to make research on cannabis use and brain development more accessible, the newly launched Cannabis & The Developing Brain Knowledge Hub (CADB) features curated summaries of the most recent published neuroscience literature on the subject. Led by a team of researchers from the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital, the McGill Institute for Health & Social Policy and McGil
Alan Evans awarded Killam Prize
Congratulations to Dr. Alan Evans, Scientific Director of HBHL, for receiving the Killam Prize from the Canada Council for the Arts. The Killam Prizes are awarded yearly to Canadian scholars who have made a significant impact in their respective fields—Dr. Evans received his award for his work furthering the understanding of the human brain.
Four Core Genotypes—Sherri Lee Jones
If you missed Sherri Lee Jones' presentation as part of HBHL and Scientista's November workshop on sex- and gender-based analysis plus (SGBA+) in research, the full presentation is now available on YouTube.
HBHL/NeuroSphere Top-Up for the Mitacs Accelerate Program launched
Building on HBHL's existing partnership with Mitacs, the new HBHL/NeuroSphere Top-Up for the Mitacs Accelerate Program supports graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with an interest in bridging neuroscience and industry.
Recipients of first Ignite Grant competition announced
NeuroSphere, McGill’s neuroscience innovation accelerator, is pleased to announce the ten grant recipients from its first Ignite competition, which launched in Fall 2019.
Recap: NeuroSphere hosts Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Researchers
In March, NeuroSphere welcomed representatives of acceleration hubs and experts from the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Montreal for a one-day event focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship for researchers. Speakers included Yannick Roy (NeuroTechX), Christian Dansereau (Perceive AI), Dylan Wade Roskams-Edris (The Neuro), Margaret Magdesian (Ananda Devices, pictured), and more. Attendees were able to engage in networking sessions throughout the day.
Get tips for working from home
As many members of the McGill community finish their fourth week of working from home, they may be experiencing difficulties from such a major shift in routine. To get some tips and tricks about establishing a balanced routine, staying focused during the day and keeping up motivation, we reached out to Joanna Harding-Duggan, a certified coach specializing in ADHD and executive functioning.
10 ways to manage anxiety during a pandemic
Daily life has changed considerably due to COVID-19 pandemic and, as a result, many Canadians will experience anxiety. In a recent McGill University webcast, professors Dr. Jason Harley and Dr. Tina Montreuil offered a variety of helpful tips for managing anxiety during these challenging times.
HBHL Event Changes
In light of the developing global situation around COVID-19 and recent instructions issued by the Quebec government, HBHL has decided to cancel the Symposium 2020 and postpone HBHL Research Day 2020
