Removal Of Neuro (McGill) Tagged Equipment (reminder of existing policy)
In order to take a piece of equipment (eg, computer monitor, desktop unit, printer, camera, microscope etc. ) tagged with a McGill identification sticker, the authorized person must:
Neuro Financial Services during COVID-19 ramp-down period
Financial Services will ensure normal operations as much as possible during this exceptional period. There may be some delays in processing times and we ask for your patience.
CONTACTSFor expense reimbursement questions, contact Billy Arnaoutelis, Financial Administrator vasilios.arnaoutelis [at] mcgill.ca
For other questions or concerns, contact Andrew Marcheschi, Financial Officer andrew.marcheschi [at] mcgil.ca
Human Resources (McGill University) during COVID-19 ramp-down period
The Human Resources team is working remotely until further notice due to COVID-19. For questions, please contact us at hradmin.neuro [at] mcgill.ca.
REMINDERAs McGill University has indicated, all academic and administrative staff, including casual employees, who worked and are scheduled to work over the two (2) week period (March 16 – 27), will be paid.
Neuro Facilities Services during COVID-19 ramp-down period
Neuro Facilities will be working remotely from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. For any requests or inquiries, please email facilities.neuro [at] mcgill.ca. CONTACTSCode-related emergencies inside the building (flood, fire, chemical spill, medical, etc.), dial 55555 from internal phone.
Emergencies outside the building, please call 911.
Mail Room (Internal mail) & General Stores operations COVID-19
Mail RoomReceives all Canada Post packages only and internal mail
Room: RVH - E.372 Dispatch Center Phone: 514 934-1934 Ext. 54000 Dial “4” for Neuro Leave message only
Operating hours7 am to 8 pm Monday to Friday
Delivery RoundsMonday, Wednesday, Friday, around noon
CO2 delivery to The Neuro during research ramp-down period
Update: Wednesday, March 25
Please see this updated memo with information about PRAXAIR and MEGS deliveries.
Liquid nitrogen delivery to The Neuro during research ramp-down period
Update: Wednesday, March 25
Please see this updated memo with information about PRAXAIR and MEGS deliveries.
Requesting Essential Research Activity Access during COVID-19
The Quebec government's and McGill's default position is that all non-essential research activities on campus must be postponed or halted in the short term as of Thursday March 19, 11pm.All activities/experiments that are not time-sensitive and/or that would not result in significant data loss should be postponed for the duration of the University’s closure.
Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and impacts on Clinical Research Unit activities
The Clinical Research Unit of the Neuro is committed to providing excellent care and to support any individual involved in a clinical trial.
As the different levels of government and our institution introduce Coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention measures, we constantly re-evaluate potential impacts on clinical trials and our patients.
Work remotely during COVID-19
In the current climate, the well-being of our entire community - staff, patients and students - is at the forefront of our thinking. We are moving quickly to promote social distancing.
As of Monday the 16th of March, and until we communicate otherwise, all Institute (McGill) employees are expected to work remotely, unless otherwise notified. Managers are asked to exchange with their employees to plan for the coming weeks.
New rules governing events and gatherings at The Neuro
In order to limit potential exposure to COVID-19, The Neuro has adopted additional special measures for gatherings and events within The Neuro complex, including Neuro activities in other buildings such as the Lyman Duff and Ludmer buildings.

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