Memory Disorders Research Society: Annual Meeting 2025
Memory Disorders Research Society (MDRS) is a professional society dedicated to the study of memory. MembersÌýengageÌýinÌýbasic and clinical researchÌýintoÌýhow memory works and why itÌýfails. For more information, please visit their website
Founded byÌýDr.ÌýLaird Cermak in 1988, theÌýinaugural meeting ofÌýthe Memory Disorders Research SocietyÌýwas heldÌýin BostonÌýthe following year.ÌýThe society has met annually ever since at a venue which rotates amongst the home institutions of its members. The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held in Montreal, at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) from October 15 - 18, 2025.
Registration
Registration coming soon.
Programme
Programme coming soon.Facility Directions
The Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital is at 3801 University Street, north of Pine Avenue West, on the À¦°óSMÉçÇø 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 Transportation
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 À¦°óSMÉçÇø 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 your right are the Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre entrance doors.
Hotels
Accommodations are plentiful and varied in the beautiful city of Montreal. For your convenience we have negotiated competitive pricing for attendees at several excellent and well situated hotels. Please refer to the information below to choose a hotel that suits you:
Hotel Renaissance (1250 Blvd Robert-Bourassa, Montréal, QC H3B 3B8)Ìý
- Hotel Information: Discover the Renaissance Montreal Downtown Hotel, a boutique lifestyle hotel featuring a local vibe. Our accommodations appeal to the relaxed and adventurous alike. Easily navigate the area from our downtown Montreal hotel, just steps from famous Ste-Catherine Street, the Bell Centre and underground city. We are also close to the cobblestoned beauty of Old Montreal, the Notre-Dame Basilica and Place Jacques-CartierÌý
- Reservation:ÌýTo book at Renaissance Hotel, please click and you will be directed to the booking system; a credit card is required. You are reminded to book by August 15, 2025; any requests made after this date are dependent upon the availabilty of the rooms. The competitive rate is for October 15-18, 2025. The hotel may extend this rate before and after these dates. It’s advised to book early as the hotel only has a limited number of rooms at the À¦°óSMÉçÇø rate.Ìý
- Room information: The nightly rate for a room is $289.00 (taxes not included). Check in is at 3PM, check out at 12PM. The rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, one king size bed, a shower, and a mini-fridge. Please note that breakfast is not included in the rate, but is available at the hotel restaurant for a small fee.Ìý
- Getting to The Neuro: Renaissance Hotel is conveniently located a stone’s throw away from The Neuro. You can get to The Neuro in 5 minutes by taxi, or 15 minutes by foot.Ìý
Springhill Suites (445 Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Montréal, QC H2Y 2Z7)Ìý
- Hotel Information: Nestled in the enchanting historic district, the hotel is a gem among Old Port Montreal hotels, providing guests with unparalleled access to the city's charming Old Town and the beauty of the St. Lawrence River. Situated in the area's vibrant heart, our hotel is the perfect starting point for exploring the captivating Old Port of Montreal, indulging in the rich history or enjoying an evening at the nearby Bell CenterÌý
- Reservation: To book at SpringHill Suites, please click and you will be directed to the booking system; a credit card is required. You are reminded to book by August 15, 2025; any requests made after this date are dependent upon the availability of the rooms. The competitive rate is for October 15-18, 2025. The hotel may extend this rate before and after these dates. It’s advised to book early as the hotel only has a limited number of rooms at the À¦°óSMÉçÇø rate.Ìý
- Room information: The nightly rate for a room is $279.00 (taxes not included). Check in is at 3PM, check out at 12PM. The rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, one king size bed, a shower, and a mini fridge. Please note that breakfast is not included in the rate but is available at the hotel restaurant for a small fee.Ìý
- Getting to The Neuro: SpringHill Suites is located in the beautiful Old Port of Montreal. You can get to The Neuro in 15 minutes by taxi, or by taking the Champ de Mars metro, located 5 minutes away from the hotel by walking, to the À¦°óSMÉçÇø Metro station.Ìý
Hampton by Hilton Hotel (985 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1J4)Ìý
- Hotel Information: The Hampton by Hilton hotel is surrounded by restaurants, government offices, museums, theaters, and historic attractions. Subway and bus stations are within three blocks. The hotel rooftop terrace and expansive meeting spaces are ideal for Montreal events.Ìý
- Reservation: To book at Hampton Hotel, please click and you will be directed to the booking system; a credit card is required. You are reminded to book by August 15, 2025; any requests made after this date are dependent upon the availability of the rooms. The competitive rate is for October 15-18, 2025. The hotel may extend this rate before and after these dates. It’s advised to book early as the hotel only has a limited number of rooms at the À¦°óSMÉçÇø rate.Ìý
- Room information: The nightly rate for a room is $249.00 (taxes not included). Check in is at 3PM, check out at 12PM. The room includes breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free local calls, one king size bed, a shower, and a mini fridge.ÌýÌý
- Getting to The Neuro: Hampton by Hilton Hotel is located close to The Neuro. You can get to The Neuro in 10 minutes by taxi, or by taking the Champ de Mars or Saint Laurent metro station to the À¦°óSMÉçÇø Metro station. Both metro stations are within 10 minutes of the hotel by foot.ÌýÌý
Humaniti Hotel (340 Rue De la Gauchetière O, Montréal, QC H2Z 0C3)Ìý
- Hotel Information: Experience hospitality at its finest and enjoy Humanities’ creative, new hotel concept. This is a next generation hotel for true citizens of the world. You are invited to discover the Humaniti ecosystem rich with experiences, inspiring design, and a fascinating way of life. Humaniti Hotel is first and foremost an exceptional human experience.Ìý
- Reservation: To book at Humaniti Hotel, please click and you will be directed to the booking system; a credit card is required. You are reminded to book by August 15, 2025; any requests made after this date are dependent upon the availability of the rooms. The competitive rate is for October 15-18, 2025. The hotel may extend this rate before and after these dates. It’s advised to book early as the hotel only has a limited number of rooms at the À¦°óSMÉçÇø rate.Ìý
- Room information: The nightly rate for a room is $339.00 (taxes not included). Check in is at 3PM, check out at 12PM. The room includes, free Wi-Fi, free local calls, one king size bed, a shower, and a mini fridge. Please note that breakfast is not included, but available at the hotel’s restaurant.ÌýÌý
- Getting to The Neuro: Humaniti Hotel is located a short distance to The Neuro. You can get to The Neuro in 10 minutes by taxi, or by taking the Place des Arts metro, which is a 10-minute walk from the hotel to the À¦°óSMÉçÇø Metro station.ÌýÌý
Contact
Deborah Rashcovsky, Events Lead
Neuro Events, The Neuro, À¦°óSMÉçÇø
debbie.rashcovsky [at] mcgill.ca
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Organizing Committee
Signy Sheldon, Chair, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology
Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory À¦°óSMÉçÇø
Nathan Spreng, PhD, Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery
Director, Laboratory of Brain and Cognition
Group Leader, Cognitive Neuroscience Unit, The Neuro, À¦°óSMÉçÇø
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Alexander Barnett, PhD, Assistant Professor, The Neuro, À¦°óSMÉçÇø
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Deborah Rashcovsky, Events Lead, The Neuro