Staff /infect-diseases/taxonomy/term/2/all en Hughlings Jackson Lecture 2026: Behaviour, Brain Computation, and Evolution /infect-diseases/channels/event/hughlings-jackson-lecture-2026-behaviour-brain-computation-and-evolution-371073 <p>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.</p> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:30:58 +0000 admin 10883 at /infect-diseases 2026 SCSD Research Day /infect-diseases/channels/news/2026-scsd-research-day-371074 <p><em>Friday February 13 2026 • 3pm to 5pm</em><br /> <em>McIntyre Building, room 330, 3655 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal QC, H3A 1A3</em></p> <p> </p> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:51:35 +0000 admin 10884 at /infect-diseases CIHR grants $50.4M to Թ health research /infect-diseases/channels/news/cihr-grants-504m-mcgill-health-research-370731 <p><em><strong>51 Թ research projects were awarded funding through CIHR’s Fall 2025 Project Grant competition, to support high-potential health research across all areas and career stages.  </strong></em></p> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:35:40 +0000 admin 10882 at /infect-diseases BBME seminar: "Transforming drug delivery systems into diagnostic materials”, Simon Matoori, PhD, Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Montréal /infect-diseases/channels/event/bbme-seminar-transforming-drug-delivery-systems-diagnostic-materials-simon-matoori-phd-faculte-de-370707 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:06:44 +0000 admin 10879 at /infect-diseases RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus /infect-diseases/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 10875 at /infect-diseases 27th Annual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture /infect-diseases/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 10873 at /infect-diseases Open Science Office Hours - Git Good: An Introduction to GitHub for Collaboration /infect-diseases/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 10869 at /infect-diseases Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Studying Memory for Natural Events Across Multiple Timescales /infect-diseases/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 10868 at /infect-diseases BBME seminar: "Co-Design of VR and Socially Assistive Interventions for Diverse Aging Communities", Harmehr Sekhon, PhD, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Թ /infect-diseases/channels/event/bbme-seminar-co-design-vr-and-socially-assistive-interventions-diverse-aging-communities-harmehr-370544 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:40:46 +0000 admin 10867 at /infect-diseases Weston Family Foundation awards two Թ researchers combatting neurodegenerative diseases of aging /infect-diseases/channels/news/weston-family-foundation-awards-two-mcgill-researchers-combatting-neurodegenerative-diseases-aging-370529 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:38:29 +0000 admin 10866 at /infect-diseases 7th National Course on Sleep Medicine /infect-diseases/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 10865 at /infect-diseases Neurogenesis Speaker Series: February Edition /infect-diseases/channels/event/neurogenesis-speaker-series-february-edition-370400 <b>Come meet HBHL-supported Faculty! </b> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:08:07 +0000 admin 10864 at /infect-diseases Seminar Series_ Pharmacology & Therapeutics_ David Chatenet_PhD_ Title: Into the Urotensinverse: Navigating the Pharmacological Maze of the urotensinergic system with Peptide-Based Tools"" /infect-diseases/channels/event/seminar-series-pharmacology-therapeutics-david-chatenetphd-title-urotensinverse-navigating-368649 <p>Seminar AnnouncementDavid Chatenet, PhD</p> <p>Director of the Armand-Frappier Santé<br /> Biotechnologique Research Center</p> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:26:36 +0000 admin 10862 at /infect-diseases Seminar Series_ Pharmacology & Therapeutics_Cameron McAlpine PhD_Title:"Brain-heart axes connect lifestyle and cardiovascular disease” " /infect-diseases/channels/event/seminar-series-pharmacology-therapeuticscameron-mcalpine-phdtitlebrain-heart-axes-connect-lifestyle-370347 <p>Seminar Announcement</p> <p>Cameron McAlpine, PhD<br /> 1Associate Professor Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai</p> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:27:00 +0000 admin 10860 at /infect-diseases Three Թ researchers receive SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants /infect-diseases/channels/news/three-mcgill-researchers-receive-sshrc-partnership-engage-grants-370328 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:32:44 +0000 admin 10856 at /infect-diseases