McGill Cares: Young Caregivers - Hidden Responsibilities, Remarkable Resilience
Join us on October 14, 2026 at noon for the next McGill Cares webcast to support informal caregivers. During candid, 30-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia.
Wilder Penfield Lecture: Information as a Determinant of Health: The role of video based information and AI in improving health information
The Penfield Lecture was inaugurated in 1985 to honour Wilder Penfield, pioneering neurosurgeon and founder of The Neuro.
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Pharmacology & Therapeutics Senior Seminar: Hanan Mohammad PhD Candidate "Dissecting Dopamine D1 Receptor Signalling In Vivo"
Senior Seminar Announcement Hanan Mohammad PhD Candidate
"Dissecting Dopamine D1 Receptor Signalling In Vivo"
In-person Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4:00PM McIntyre Medical Building, Room 1345
Supervisors: Dr Terry Hébert and Dr Paul Clarke
Hughlings Jackson Lecture 2026: Behaviour, Brain Computation, and Evolution
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.
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9th National Neuromuscular Review Course
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.
Physiology Seminar: Dr. Paul Kubes "Imaging the innate immune system to understand normal repair and fibrosis"
Gairdner Connects 2026 Lecture
Join McGill Research + Innovation for the 2026 Gairdner Connects Lecture, featuring two recipients of 2026 Gairdner Awards: Dr. Jan Holmgren, recipient of the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award, and Professor Rajae Talbi, recipient of the Early Career Investigator Award.
Caring Conversations: Sexuality and dementia (French presentation)
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.
Pharmacology & Therapeutics Seminar: Nicole Francis , PhD "Protein polymerization and phase separation in Polycomb function"
Seminar Announcement Nicole Francis, PhD
Associate Professor - Department of Biochemistry, University of Montreal Adjunct Professor - Department of Medicine
"Protein polymerization and phase separation in Polycomb function"
Physiology Seminar: Prof. Richard Naud "Interrogating the role of bursting in the coordination of learning"
2026 DOM Research Symposium
2026 DOM Research Symposium Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM RI-MUHC Auditorium (E S1.1129) and Hybrid on Zoom Zoom Link: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/84482125825
The Inaugural Bergman/Pilon Lectureship in Aging: The Extraordinary Importance of High-Quality Care for Medicine and OurWorld Today in an era of Global Aging
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.
Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Emily Finn
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.
Pharmacology & Therapeutics Seminar: Deborah Kurrasch , PhD "Anti-seizure drug discovery: an unexpected journey"
Seminar Announcement Drborah Kurrasch , PhD
Professor, Departments of Medical Genetics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Cumming School of Medicine and Member, Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute
"Anti-seizure drug discovery: an unexpected journey"
Global Health Night 2026
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.