Staff /dementia/taxonomy/term/2/all en The Info-Neuro cart schedule for February is now available! /dementia/channels/news/info-neuro-cart-schedule-february-now-available-370720 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:01:00 +0000 admin 17339 at /dementia RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus /dementia/channels/news/rna-therapy-may-be-solution-infant-hydrocephalus-370687 <b>For the first time, drug targeting genetic mutation shown to have positive impact in mice models </b> <p>Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs.</p> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:57:57 +0000 admin 17333 at /dementia 27th Annual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture /dementia/channels/event/27th-annual-neuropsychology-day-and-brenda-milner-lecture-369649 <p>The 27th Annual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture honours the career and achievements of Professor Brenda Milner, an eminent cognitive neuroscientist and pioneer of the discipline of neuropsychology.</p> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:22:49 +0000 admin 17330 at /dementia Open Science Office Hours - Git Good: An Introduction to GitHub for Collaboration /dementia/channels/event/open-science-office-hours-git-good-introduction-github-collaboration-370625 <strong>Atelier en ligne - Git Good : une introduction à GitHub pour la collaboration </strong> <p><br /> <em>Cet atelier sera présenté en anglais.</em></p> <p>Jeudi 12 Février 2026 <br /> 15 – 17 h HNE </p> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:37:01 +0000 admin 17325 at /dementia Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Studying Memory for Natural Events Across Multiple Timescales /dementia/channels/event/feindel-brain-and-mind-seminar-series-studying-memory-natural-events-across-multiple-timescales-370581 <p>The <strong>Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series</strong> 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.</p> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:07:28 +0000 admin 17322 at /dementia 7th National Course on Sleep Medicine /dementia/channels/event/7th-national-course-sleep-medicine-370501 <p>This two-day training course is designed to provide and enhance a basic working knowledge of sleep medicine.</p> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:56:20 +0000 admin 17306 at /dementia Caring Conversations: How to manage behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (in FRENCH) /dementia/channels/event/caring-conversations-how-manage-behavioural-and-psychological-symptoms-dementia-french-370259 <p><b><i>Caring Conversations</i></b><b> is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.</b></p> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:12:03 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 17285 at /dementia The Info-Neuro cart schedule for January is now available! /dementia/channels/news/info-neuro-cart-schedule-january-now-available-370250 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:04:18 +0000 admin 17284 at /dementia ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Cares: A national public education campaign to promote brain health /dementia/channels/event/mcgill-cares-national-public-education-campaign-promote-brain-health-369902 <p>Join us on <strong>January 7, 2026 at noon</strong> for our next episode of <a href="/dementia/resources/mcgill-cares-webcasts"><b><i>ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Cares</i></b></a>, a webcast series designed to support informal caregivers.</p> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:15:19 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 17260 at /dementia Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Stop Acquiring Steady-State Event-Related fMRI! /dementia/channels/event/feindel-brain-and-mind-seminar-series-stop-acquiring-steady-state-event-related-fmri-369827 <p>The <strong>Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series</strong> 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.</p> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:44:14 +0000 admin 17258 at /dementia ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Cares - The benefits of music for people living with dementia /dementia/channels/event/mcgill-cares-benefits-music-people-living-dementia-369115 <p>Join us on <strong>December 17, 2025 at noon </strong>for our next episode of <a href="/dementia/resources/mcgill-cares-webcasts"><strong><em>ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Cares</em></strong></a>, a webcast series designed to support informal caregi</p> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:30:40 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 17113 at /dementia Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series /dementia/channels/event/neuro-epilepsy-lecture-series-366250 <p>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.</p> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:49:37 +0000 admin 17213 at /dementia November is Diabetes Awareness Month /dementia/channels/news/november-diabetes-awareness-month-368848 <p>November is Diabetes Awareness Month</p> <p>We would like to mark Diabetes Awareness Month by introducing you to some new resources available at the Neuro Patient Resource Centre.</p> <p>These two guides on type 1 and type 2 diabetes, developed by Diabetes Quebec, offer practical information on managing the disease, such as diet, physical activity, and self-monitoring of blood sugar, and also include a list of support resources.</p> <p>Pick up your free copy at the Neuro Patient Resource Centre in Room 354.</p> <p>For more information on diabetes, visit our webpage:</p> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:30:00 +0000 admin 17191 at /dementia A transformation in neurosurgery /dementia/channels/news/transformation-neurosurgery-368012 Demonstration of an AI-powered tool during a live surgery at The Neuro <p> </p> <p>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. <b>SENTRYâ„¢</b>, 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.</p> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:13:27 +0000 admin 17224 at /dementia George Karpati Lecture: The Era of Bespoke Therapies for Genetic Neuromuscular Diseases /dementia/channels/event/george-karpati-lecture-era-bespoke-therapies-genetic-neuromuscular-diseases-367516 <p>The Annual George Karpati Lecture honours a world-renowned neurologist and clinician-scientist who dedicated his remarkable career to The Neuro. Dr.</p> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:37:58 +0000 admin 17212 at /dementia