Three Researchers from The Neuro Elected Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Election to the CAHS is among the highest honours in Canada’s health sciences communityThe Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) is proud to celebrate the election of three of its distinguished researchers to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS): Dr. Edward Fon, Director of The Neuro, Professor Michael Petrides, and Professor Robert Zatorre.
The Info-Neuro cart schedule for August is now available!
The Info-Neuro resources cart schedule for August is as follows:
Summer Reading List
Here are our 6 book recommendations to add to your summer reading list!
Six great reads for the season, whether you’re looking for strategies to tackle stress, how to improve your sleeping habits, nutrition and wellness tips, and more.
Here are the new titles in our collection, large print edition!
The bigger, the better!
The Info-Neuro cart schedule for July is now available!
The Info-Neuro resources cart schedule for July is as follows:
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day—a time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
We encourage you to take some time to learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis as well as our collective past. The best way to do this is through their own voices. We’ve selected books by Indigenous authors from our book collection on Indigenous health.
Pride Month Reading List
Celebrate Pride Month with MUHC Libraries and Patient Resource Centers!
In honour of Pride Month, MUHC libraries and patient resource centers are highlighting their resources on 2SLGBTQI+ health and wellness.
If you would like to explore topics such as identity, family life, relationships and mental health, you are sure to find something of interest!
June is ALS Awareness Month
“Letters to ALS: Our Journeys to Hope” is a new book that brings together inspiring and touching stories from people living with ALS, their loved ones, healthcare professionals, and researchers, including members of The Neuro community.
You can pick up a free copy of the book in person at the Neuro Patient Resource Centre, located on the 3rd floor, Room 354.
The Neuro's Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding
Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disordersAn innovative project led by Dr. Guy Rouleau at The Neuro has received major funding from Brain Canada, one of four platforms that are advancing treatment discovery across a wide range of neurological disorders. In total the four platforms are being supported with a $8,926,500 investment.
Blood proteins flag multiple sclerosis years before diagnosis, opening a window for prevention
Of more than 2,500 blood proteins screened, a small group may drive MS and signal who will develop itA new study has revealed a group of blood proteins that are altered in people who go on to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), in some cases more than a decade before diagnosis. The findings offer hope that a simple blood test could one day identify people at high risk of MS in time to act before damage occurs.
Neuro researchers lead projects awarded $14.5 million
Funds will help acquire and develop cutting-edge infrastructure to advance research capacityFive researchers from The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) are leading innovative new projects that have received major funding from Canada Foundation for Innovation’s Innovation Fund. They will be funded for a total of $14.5 million, part of $42 million going to McGill University scientists.
RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus
For the first time, drug targeting genetic mutation shown to have positive impact in mice modelsHydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs.
$203.9 million raised to impact the lives of people with neurological disease
Brains Need Open Minds campaign, the largest in The Neuro’s history, has fueled innovative brain researchAn initiative to reduce wait times for spinal cord surgery, research that is testing ways to inhibit brain cancer cells, an open database for multiple sclerosis and an app that tracks Alzheimer’s progression and aids diagnosis.
Friends, parks and brain wiring predict whether people exercise after a cardiovascular diagnosis
Findings could help tailor interventions to encourage physical activity in older people with heart and blood flow conditionsA diagnosis is often a cue for people to change the way they live. For people diagnosed with cardiovascular conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, it is often a motivator to get more physical exercise, which can improve long-term health.
A transformation in neurosurgery
Demonstration of an AI-powered tool during a live surgery at The Neuro
