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The Neuro relies on our loyal community of donors in order to unlock the mysteries behind some of the most devastating neurological diseases and disorders of our time, and to help the patients and families affected by them. Here are their stories.

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Year in review 2021

17 Dec 2021

A brief list of the biggest news stories from The Neuro throughout 2021.

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More than $923,000 raised for brain cancer research

22 Oct 2021

The Neuro’s annual brain cancer fundraiser, A Brilliant Night, has once again contributed to the fight against this terrible disease.

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Portaging for MS research

18 Oct 2021

Félix Jasmin translated his lifelong love of canoeing and the outdoors into an ambitious fundraising challenge, one that has raised over half a million dollars to fight multiple sclerosis.

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Rewarding excellence in Open Science

20 Nov 2020

After examining dozens of impressive submissions from across the globe, a committee of judges has finalized the winning entries for The Neuro Open Science in Action Prizes.

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The Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) – taking the lead

26 Oct 2020

What ACAR means for people with autism: opportunities to participate in studies, access to clinical specialists, and hope for new interventions through innovative research models.

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A Brilliant Night - Steven's story: Part 5

21 Oct 2020

Steven continues to heal and he and his family remain hopeful.

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A Brilliant Night - Steven's story: Part 4

21 Oct 2020

Steven's recovery from surgery means establishing a new routine, going to treatment every day, and chemotherapy.

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A Brilliant Night - Steven's story: Part 3

21 Oct 2020

Surgery has a life-long impact on the rest of a patient's life. Steven and his family go through this journey together.

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A Brilliant Night - Steven's story: Part 2

14 Oct 2020

Surgery was only the first part of Steven’s treatment. He and his family tried to stay positive through the difficult times that lay ahead.

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The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) is a bilingual academic healthcare institution. We are a McGill research and teaching institute; delivering high-quality patient care, as part of the Neuroscience Mission of the McGill University Health Centre. We are proud to be a Killam Institution, supported by the Killam Trusts.