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Neuro researchers receive more than $3.6M in CIHR funding

webfull — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:30:56 +0000

Projects will discover disease genetics, explain cognition/memory formation, improve surgical accuracy and post-concussion diagnosis

Published: 14 August 2023

Frequent genetic cause of late-onset ataxia uncovered by a Quebec-led international collaboration

webfull — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:08:02 +0000

Discovery will improve diagnosis and open treatment possibilities for thousands of people with this debilitating neurodegenerative condition worldwide

A new study published on Dec. 14, 2022 in the New England Journal of Medicine reports the identification of a previously unknown genetic cause of a late-onset cerebellar ataxia, a discovery that will improve diagnosis and open new treatment avenues for this progressive condition.

Published: 15 December 2022

Recognizing rare diseases

webfull — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:38:22 +0000

Research and clinical care complement each other at The Neuro

February 28th was Rare Diseases Day, an opportunity to recognize a class of disease that is often overlooked. In the past five years, the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) has made the study and treatment of rare diseases a major priority, hiring new specialists and support staff and coordinating activity under a new research group.

Published: 28 February 2017

ALS Awareness Month – June 2016

webfull — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:51:58 +0000

The Neuro is recognized as a major Canadian center for ALS research and patient care. During June, designated ALS Month, The Neuro redoubles its efforts to inform the public and the media about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and urges all to help support ALS research.

Published: 13 June 2016

ALS Awareness Month – June

webfull — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 14:36:57 +0000

As a major Canadian centre for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and treatment, the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, invites the public and the media to learn more about the disease and current research and treatments, to donate money for ALS research and to wear the national emblem of ALS in Canada, the blue cornflower, during ALS Awareness Month in June.

Published: 2 June 2015