49th Preston Robb Neuroscience Day
The event honours the career and memory of Preston Robb, a pioneer epileptologist who is considered one of the founders of Canadian child neurology. Dr. Robb started pediatric neurology at the MCH.Â
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Preston Robb Neuroscience Lecture (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
The Future Is Now: Therapy Development for Neurogenetic Diseases
Jim Dowling, MD, PhD
Senior Scientist, Genetics & Genome Biology, The Hospital for Sick Children
Professor, Departments of Paediatrics and Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto
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Programme
8:30 - 11:00 |
Abstract PresentationsChair: Dr. Maryam Oskoui |
11:00 - 11:50 |
Refreshment Pause |
12:00 - 1:00 |
Preston Robb LectureThe Future Is Now: Therapy Development for Neurogenetic Diseases Dr. Jim Dowling, MD, PhD Senior Scientist, Genetics & Genome Biology, The Hospital for Sick Children Professor, Departments of Paediatrics and Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto |
Call For Abstracts
This year the abstract presentations are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., preceding the Preston Robb Neuroscience Lecture. Presentations will be 10 minutes long with 5 minutes for questions.
We invite you to submit abstracts on any neuroscience-related topic (up to 150 words). Please submit your abstract, including the title and co-author(s), by Friday, November 1, 2024. Submit your abstract
Location
RI-MUHC: Glen Site
E S1.1129 / auditorium of the Research Institute
Glen Site: Built in 2015, the RI-MUHC at the Glen site emphasizes the importance of translational research by grouping laboratory, clinical and evaluative research in close proximity. Research activities are housed in the  (CIM, clinical research) and the  (CTB, fundamental or pre-clinical research).
1001 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1
Contact
Deborah Rashcovsky, Events Lead
Neuro Events, The Neuro, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
debbie.rashcovsky [at] mcgill.ca
Organizing Committee
Maryam Oskoui, MD, Director, Division of Pediatric Neurology Montreal Children's Hospital - Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Health Centre Full Professor, Departments of Pediatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
Deborah Rashcovsky, Events Lead, The Neuro