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Event

The Neuro at 90: Exploring New Horizons

Thursday, February 27, 2025
Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre, The Neuro

Join us as The Neuro celebrates 90 years of groundbreaking contributions to neuroscience and highlights recent advances in the field. Through an engaging mix of cutting-edge talks and panel discussions, we will explore the future of neuroscience and its clinical applications.

Key sessions will delve into advancements in clinical care, neurodevelopmental disorders, rare diseases and gene therapy, platforms for therapeutic development, technological innovations, and the future of neurological research. Talks by young investigators and PhD students will provide a glimpse into the next generation of discoveries, culminating in an inspiring keynote address.



Facility Directions

The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital is at 3801 University Street, north of Pine Avenue West, on the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ campus opposite the former Royal Victoria Hospital.

Montreal is served by highway Routes 10, 15, 20 and 40, and by Greyhound Bus, ViaRail and the P-E-Trudeau airport. In the city, bus and metro service is provided by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM).

Wheelchair access

A wheelchair accessible entrance is on University Street north of the main entrance. Another wheelchair accessible entrance is in the loading area behind the building: to enter the loading area, turn into the driveway south of the main entrance. Please note, there is no parking in the loading area.

Parking

Parking near the MNI is sometimes difficult. There are parking meters on University Street and a parking lot north of the main entrance. To enter the lot, turn right into the driveway toward Molson Stadium.

Information about parking fees

Taxi Stand

There is a taxi stand on University Street across from the main entrance. You may call a cab from the free taxi phone in the main lobby near the Security Desk.

Access by Public TransportationÌý

Bus

There are four bus stops within walking distance:

  • Bus 144 stops at Pine Avenue and University Street
  • Bus 356 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street (Nightbus)
  • Bus 107 stops at Pine Avenue and Docteur Penfield
  • Bus 24 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street

Metro

Take the Metro Green Line to the McGill station. Walk north on University Street and cross Pine Avenue. The main entrance is on the right, past the flags.

Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre

  • Enter main lobby turn left and go down the hallway to the end.
  • Turn right and go down the second hallway until you see another hallway on the left.
  • This hallway leads to the Jeanne Timmins Foyer.
  • On yourÌýrightÌýare the Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre entrance doors.

Organizing Committee

Damien Chalaud

Roberta La Piana, Co-Chair

Sandra McPherson

Deborah Rashcovsky

Wayne Sossin, Co-Chair

Scientific Committee

Jack Antel

Bernard Brais

Mayada Elsabbagh

Ziv Gan-Or

Edith Hamel

Denise Klein

Heidi McBride

The Neuro logoÌýMcGill logo

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The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)Ìýis a bilingual academic healthcare institution. We are aÌýMcGill research and teaching institute; delivering high-quality patient care, as part of the Neuroscience Mission of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Health Centre.ÌýWe areÌýproud to be a Killam Institution, supported by the Killam Trusts.

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