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A transformation in neurosurgery

shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:10:36 +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.

Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series: AI in Epilepsy: From Diagnosis to Continuous Monitoring

justin.martinez-rosler@mcgill.ca — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:49:37 +0000

The 2025-2026 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series covers hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research. Speakers will include distinguished leaders and rising stars, with the goal of bridging basic research and clinical perspectives.

Neuro Epilepsy Day and Pierre Gloor Lecture 2026

justin.martinez-rosler@mcgill.ca — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:57:15 +0000

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

justin.martinez-rosler@mcgill.ca — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:00:48 +0000

Registration coming soon.

Host: Boris Bernhardt

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

justin.martinez-rosler@mcgill.ca — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:07:06 +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.

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

shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:55:20 +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.

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

justin.martinez-rosler@mcgill.ca — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:40:11 +0000

Albert Aguayo Lecture 2026

justin.martinez-rosler@mcgill.ca — 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.

Dorothy J. Killam Lecture 2026

justin.martinez-rosler@mcgill.ca — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:47:14 +0000

The Neuro's Dorothy J.

George Karpati Lecture 2026

justin.martinez-rosler@mcgill.ca — 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.

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: December 15, 2025

justin.martinez-rosler@mcgill.ca — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:53:16 +0000

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: December 8, 2025

justin.martinez-rosler@mcgill.ca — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:52:18 +0000

Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: November 24, 2025

justin.martinez-rosler@mcgill.ca — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:50:57 +0000

Hughlings Jackson Lecture 2025: The Basal Ganglia and the Motivation to Act

yulia.dulkina@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:40:52 +0000

Established in 1935, the Hughlings Jackson Lecture is The Neuro’s premier scientific lecture. It honours the legacy of British neurologist John Hughlings Jackson (1835-1911) who pioneered the development of neurology as a medical specialty.

8th National Neuromuscular Review Course

deborah.rashcovsky@mcgill.ca — 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.