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91ֱ�� Cares: Let’s talk about aging parents

diane.weidner@mcgill.ca — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:27:42 +0000

Join us on October 15, 2025 at noon for our next episode of 91ֱ�� Cares, a webcast series designed to support informal caregivers.

A transformation in neurosurgery

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:13:27 +0000

Demonstration of an AI-powered tool during a live surgery at The Neuro

A surgical device powered by artificial intelligence (AI) was demonstrated live for the first time at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) in a historic step forward for the field of precision neurosurgery. SENTRY™, an innovative technology developed by Montreal-based Reveal and its university partners, can differentiate cancerous tissue from healthy tissue in real time, offering tangible hope to patients for better outcomes.

Human instruction with artificial intelligence guidance provided best results in neurosurgical training

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:14:02 +0000

Study has implications beyond medical education, suggesting other fields could benefit from AI-enhanced training

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful new tool in training and education, including in the field of neurosurgery. Yet a new study suggests that AI tutoring provides better results when paired with human instruction.

$10 million for Neuro-led project seeking new Alzheimer’s biomarkers

admin — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:27:40 +0000

Weston Family Foundation grant will fund the first ultra-high-sensitivity whole body PET/CT scanner in Canada

A groundbreaking project led by Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of 91ֱ�� has received a major boost thanks to a $10-million grant from the Weston Family Foundation.

The funding is part of a $20-million initiative by the foundation to support highly ambitious scientific endeavors under its Healthy Aging Strategy, comprised of the Weston Brain Institute and the Weston Family Microbiome Initiative.

Sylvain Baillet inducted into the Royal Society of Canada

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:34:58 +0000

Society recognizes distinguished Canadians who have made remarkable contributions to their academic fields and public life

Sylvain Baillet, PhD, a global leader in brain imaging and systems neuroscience, has been inducted into the Royal Society of Canada, one of the nation’s highest academic honours.

Scientists reveal how the brain uses objects to find direction

admin — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:09:44 +0000

Study shows how visual landmarks tune the brain’s internal compass

We take our understanding of where we are for granted, until we lose it. When we get lost in nature or a new city, our eyes and brains kick into gear, seeking familiar objects that tell us where we are.

How our brains distinguish objects from background when finding direction, however, was largely a mystery. A new study provides valuable insight into this process, with possible implications for disorientation-causing conditions such as Alzheimer’s.

Special BIC Lecture: Charting Cortical Axes of Plasticity and Environmental Sensitivity: From Animal Critical Periods to Human Development

admin — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:00:48 +0000

Registration coming soon.

Host: Boris Bernhardt

Neuro Epilepsy Day and Pierre Gloor Lecture 2026

admin — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:57:16 +0000

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: December 15, 2025

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:53:17 +0000

The Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms.

Albert Aguayo Lecture 2026

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:23:12 +0000

This annual lecture honours Dr. Albert Aguayo, OC, FRCP, Professor Emeritus founder and former Director of the Centre for the Research in Neuroscience at 91ֱ��. A cocktail reception will follow the lecture.

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Vascular Risk Factors, Cortical Atrophy, and Dementia: Genes, Cells, and Molecules

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:07:06 +0000

8th National Neuromuscular Review Course

admin — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:08:29 +0000

Dr. Nicolas Dupré of Laval University, Dr. Karine Garneau of Université de Montréal, and the members of the organizing committee are pleased to announce the 8th National Neuromuscular Review Course.

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: The Cerebellum’s Role in Error and Feedback Processing: Evidence From Patient Studies, Neuroimaging, and Neuromodulation

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:22:50 +0000

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: From Hype to Hope: Making Medical AI Reproducible

admin — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:40:11 +0000

George Karpati Lecture 2026

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:37:58 +0000

The Annual George Karpati Lecture commemorates a world-renowned neurologist and clinician-scientist who spent his extraordinary career at The Neuro.