Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Drug and Stress Effects on D2 and mGlu5 Receptors: The Transition to Addictions and Their Comorbid Disorders
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.
Pre-Startup Skills: Workshop #1 - Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship 101
This workshop will provide an overview of what technological innovation is and what entrepreneurship is, as well an overview of the Entrepreneurial Mindset, the Lean Launchpad methodology, the Business Model Canvas and the Lean Canvas.
Date: Feb. 24th, 2026 Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm Location: in-person @ Engine Seminar Room - FDA 3 (Accessibility Map)
George Karpati Lecture: The Era of Bespoke Therapies for Genetic Neuromuscular Diseases
The Annual George Karpati Lecture honours a world-renowned neurologist and clinician-scientist who dedicated his remarkable career to The Neuro. Dr. Karpati was celebrated for advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of neuromuscular diseases, especially muscular dystrophy. Each year, his colleagues host this lecture to highlight recent progress in neuromuscular research and care, paying tribute to a beloved friend, mentor, and scientific leader.
Caring Conversations: Sandwich Generation Caregivers
Caring Conversations is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.
Join a conversation with experienced moderators on topics that are important to caregivers. After a short educational presentation by the hosts, there will be an opportunity to share your own concerns and ask questions.
Special film screening of Tough Old Broads - Free to attend!
Dear Community Members,
You are invited to a special screening of the inspiring documentary Tough Old Broads, a film about trailblazing women redefining aging with purpose, strength, and courage.
Pharmacology & Therapeutics Seminar: Olivia Kovecses, PhD "How to Retrain Your Leukemia Cells: Molecular Reprogramming of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Using RNA Therapies"
Senior Seminar Announcement Olivia Kovecses, PhD
“How to Retrain Your Leukemia Cells: Molecular Reprogramming of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Using RNA Therapies”
In-person Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 4:00PM McIntyre Medical Building, Room 1345
Pre-Startup Skills: Workshop #2 - Design Thinking Methodology
The learning objective of this workshop is to understand the fundamentals of the Design Thinking Methodology and how it promotes innovation.
Date: Mar. 10th, 2026 Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm Location: in-person @ Engine Seminar Room - FDA 3 (Accessibility Map)
Pre-Startup Skills: Workshop #3 - Introduction to Industry Analysis
This workshop will introduce the fundamental tool of Industry Analysis which companies use for strategy development. For startups, understanding the industry is a critical step in determining market entry and market positioning. The Five Forces Framework will be presented and applied to during an exercise.
Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Cognitive Computations in the Human Cerebellum
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.
Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series
The 2025-2026 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series covers hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research. Speakers will include distinguished leaders and rising stars, with the goal of bridging basic research and clinical perspectives.
More information coming soon.
These seminar series are made possible through the sponsorship of:
Pharmacology & Therapeutics Seminar: Kyle Greenway, MD,MSc, FRCPC "Characterizing Psychedelic Drug Effects: Clarifying Drug-Context Interactions"
Seminar Announcement Kyle Greenway, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Psychiatrist, Jewish General Hospital Assistant Professor, McGill University
"Charactering Psychedelic Drug Effects: Clarifying Drug-Context Interactions"
In-person Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 4:00PM McIntyre Medical Building, Room 1345
Online Info Session: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL)
Join our McGill IMHL program team for a 30 minutes information session to learn how our module-based masters can help accelerate your leadership career in the healthcare sector. Learn how you can gain the management skills needed to solve and engage with the most pressing healthcare challenges. This information session will provide you the details you need to understand the program outcomes and curriculum. This live session also includes a Question and Answer (Q&A) period.
Pre-Startup Skills: Workshop #4 - Foundations of IP and Patent Searching
This workshop will demystify and explain the various form of intellectual property (IP), namely, patents, industrial designs, copyright, trademarks, and trade secrets. We will then do some actual patent searching using the DERWENT worldwide patent database.