Alumni /bic/taxonomy/term/1122/all en An open solution to improving research reproducibility /bic/channels/news/open-solution-improving-research-reproducibility-362210 <h2><b>Academic and industry scientists collaborate on a new method to characterize research antibodies</b></h2> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:12:19 +0000 admin 3031 at /bic 90th Symposium /bic/channels/event/90th-symposium-362135 <p>Join us as The Neuro celebrates 90 years of groundbreaking contributions to neuroscience with a forward-looking symposium. Through an engaging mix of historical reflections and cutting-edge discussions, we will explore the future of The Neuro.</p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:06:59 +0000 admin 3028 at /bic Olszewski Lecture: Spatially Resolved Single-Cell Genomics & Cell Atlas of the Brain /bic/channels/event/olszewski-lecture-spatially-resolved-single-cell-genomics-cell-atlas-brain-361354 <p>The Neuro's Olszewski Lecture, established in 1986, honours Dr. Jerzy Olszewski (1913–1964), a pioneering neuroanatomist and neuropathologist. Invited to The Neuro by Dr.</p> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:36:37 +0000 admin 3020 at /bic Open Science project funded for $1.5M /bic/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 3015 at /bic At-home neurological disorder diagnosis project receives major funding /bic/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 3013 at /bic Research on new stem cell models receives $2.6 million /bic/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 3002 at /bic Gene therapy project receives major funding /bic/channels/news/gene-therapy-project-receives-major-funding-360635 <h2><b>$1.14 million from CIHR will resolve treatment roadblocks for rare brain disorders</b></h2> <p> </p> <p>Gene therapy for rare neurological disorders will move one step forward thanks to a $1.14 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).</p> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:20:38 +0000 admin 3000 at /bic Recreating a hallmark of Parkinson's disease in human neurons /bic/channels/news/recreating-hallmark-parkinsons-disease-human-neurons-360245 <h2><b>Scientists use stem cells to follow development of protein bodies characteristic of neurological disease</b></h2> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:47:43 +0000 admin 3006 at /bic Bilingualism makes the brain more efficient, especially when learned at a young age /bic/channels/news/bilingualism-makes-brain-more-efficient-especially-when-learned-young-age-360355 <h2><b>MRI data from large sample shows increased whole-brain connectivity in people with a second language</b></h2> <p>Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to build connections within itself, adapting to the surrounding environment. The brain is most plastic in childhood, forming new pathways in reaction to stimuli such as language.</p> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:44:33 +0000 admin 3004 at /bic Dorothy J Killam Lecture 2025 /bic/channels/event/dorothy-j-killam-lecture-2025-357963 <p>The Neuro's Dorothy J. Killam Lecture was established in 2004 to recognize women of influence in business, science, politics or the humanities.</p> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:06:57 +0000 admin 2977 at /bic Dana Small becomes Canada Excellence Research Chair in Metabolism and the Brain /bic/channels/news/dana-small-becomes-canada-excellence-research-chair-metabolism-and-brain-352860 <p>We are delighted to announce that our colleague, Dana Small, is officially the recipient of the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Metabolism and the Brain.</p> <p><a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/qa-with-dana-small/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Q&A with Dana Small, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Metabolism and the Brain - SM Reporter</a></p> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:23:50 +0000 marc.lalancette2@mcgill.ca 2844 at /bic BIC researchers among the world's most cited /bic/channels/news/bic-researchers-among-worlds-most-cited-352859 <p>We are pleased to announce that this year Alan (cross-field), Bratislav (cross-field), Doug (cross-field), Danilo (cross-field), and Nathan (Neuroscience and Behavior), have been selected as Highly Cited Researchers for exceptional cross-field performance that are frequently cited by other researchers: </p> <p><a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/sixteen-mcgill-researchers-are-among-the-worlds-most-cited/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://reporter.mcgill.ca/sixteen-mcgill-researchers-are-among-the-worlds-most-cited/</a></p> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:18:16 +0000 marc.lalancette2@mcgill.ca 2843 at /bic SM Cares webcast with Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto /bic/channels/event/mcgill-cares-webcast-dr-pedro-rosa-neto-352695 <p>On <strong>November 15, 2023, at 12 p.m.</strong>, we will air the 100th episode of <strong><em>SM Cares</em></strong> and for this live recording of <em>SM Cares</em>! Dr. José Morais, Dr. Serge Gauthier, Dr.</p> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:52:01 +0000 marc.lalancette2@mcgill.ca 2842 at /bic