$1.14 million from CIHR will resolve treatment roadblocks for rare brain disorders
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Gene therapy for rare neurological disorders will move one step forward thanks to a $1.14 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
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Published on: 23 Oct 2024
Thomas Durcan’s project will dissect the role of microglia in degenerative conditions, to identify new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's treatment
An innovative new program based at The Neuro has received $2.6 million from the CQDM and the Brain Canada Foundation.
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Published on: 16 Oct 2024
MRI data from large sample shows increased whole-brain connectivity in people with a second language
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to build connections within itself, adapting to the surrounding environment. The brain is most plastic in childhood, forming new pathways in reaction to stimuli such as language.
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Published on: 11 Oct 2024
Honour is recognition for a lifetime of leading research
Alan Evans, a researcher at The Neuro, James McGill Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery and co-director of the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health, has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, joining a class of scientists that includes a Nobel laureate and a former Chief Medical Advisor to the US President.ÌýÌý
Published on: 17 Jun 2024
Researchers will study how hormones affect brain cancer and the role of neural circuits in social skills
The Paris Brain Institute and the Institut Pasteur have partnered with The Neuro to fund two groundbreaking studies, each receiving more than $440,000. These projects are part of an international collaboration to address future challenges in neuroscience.
Published on: 14 Jun 2024
