/medhealthsci/taxonomy/term/6414/all en /medhealthsci/channels/news/open-science-project-funded-15m-361131 <h2><b>YCharOS antibody characterization platform addresses the “reproducibility crisis” in research</b></h2> <p>An innovative research project led by researchers at The Neuro has been awarded $1.5M by the Government of Quebec through CQDM.</p> <p>YCharOS is an innovative platform led by neuroscientists Peter McPherson and Carl Laflamme that validates antibody reagents for human proteins.</p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:51:24 +0000 admin 325490 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/home-neurological-disorder-diagnosis-project-receives-major-funding-361075 <h2><b>$1M grant from The Weston Family Foundation will pave the way for earlier intervention in REM sleep behaviour disorder and Parkinson’s disease</b></h2> <p>REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) is an often debilitating condition that causes people to act out in their sleep, sometimes violently. What’s worse, people with the disorder often go on to develop Parkinson’s disease.</p> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:24:33 +0000 admin 325488 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/event/mcgill-cares-how-caring-loved-one-young-onset-dementia-inspired-creation-lorenzos-house-360985 <p>Join us on December 4th at noon for the next McGill Cares webcast to support informal caregivers. During candid, 30- to 45-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia. </p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:47:58 +0000 admin 325485 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/dr-patricia-silveira-elected-society-pediatric-research-membership-360945 <p><b>Dr. Patrícia Silveira</b> has been elected to the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) membership. The mission of the <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/927dcbe0b9336cd2f245efe12f28a50d/9ef1af04ff252cffc396728e1726c5c3/ee0ad371ee726007755b00dbae033a72">Society for Pediatric Research</a> is to cultivate a diverse network of child health researchers through collaboration, community, mentorship, and advocacy. Congratulations Dr. Silveira!</p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:21:25 +0000 admin 325483 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/dr-reut-gruber-cbc-radio-360946 <p>Quebec is holding a consultation on the time change. Is it time to stop changing the clocks? <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/927dcbe0b9336cd2f245efe12f28a50d/c676f334f3880353d276728e1727668d/ee0ad371ee726007755b00dbae033a72">Listen here</a></p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:22:37 +0000 admin 325482 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/dr-cecile-rousseau-cbc-360947 <p>Police investigating educators at Montreal youth centre after sexual misconduct allegations. <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/927dcbe0b9336cd2f245efe12f28a50d/f3752032362b834a4f76728e172883c0/ee0ad371ee726007755b00dbae033a72">Read more</a></p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:23:42 +0000 admin 325481 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/dr-sylvain-williams-la-presse-360948 <p>Faut-il vraiment « exercer » sa mémoire? <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/927dcbe0b9336cd2f245efe12f28a50d/a9d6f105ac21820ba9f6728e1727f4b5/ee0ad371ee726007755b00dbae033a72">Lire ici</a></p> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:24:44 +0000 admin 325480 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358333 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:33:17 +0000 admin 325475 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358334 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:34:23 +0000 admin 325476 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358335 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:35:33 +0000 admin 325477 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/event/annual-departmental-day-357740 <p>The annual Department Day which will be held in person at the McGill Faculty Club. This year is dedicated to Autism Spectrum Disorder and promises to feature an excellent lineup of internal and external speakers. </p> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:48:32 +0000 admin 325473 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358331 <p><em>In Praise Of The Bio/Psycho/Social Model </em></p> <p>By Dr. Allen Frances, MD, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Former Chair, Duke University</p> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:31:12 +0000 admin 325472 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358332 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:32:10 +0000 admin 325474 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/research-new-stem-cell-models-receives-26-million-360436 <h2><b>Thomas Durcan’s project will </b><b>dissect the role of microglia in degenerative conditions, to identify new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's treatment</b></h2> <p>An innovative new program based at The Neuro has received $2.6 million from the CQDM and the Brain Canada Foundation.</p> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:44:26 +0000 admin 325459 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/alan-evans-elected-fellow-royal-society-357749 <h2>Honour is recognition for a lifetime of leading research</h2> <div> <div> <p><span><span>Alan Evans, a researcher at The Neuro, James McGill Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery and co-director of the <span>Ludmer<span> Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health, has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, joining a class of scientists <span>that includes a <span>No<span>b<span>el laureate and a former Chief Medical Advisor to the US President. <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div></div> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:34:33 +0000 admin 325465 at /medhealthsci