/medhealthsci/taxonomy/term/4/all en /medhealthsci/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 347539 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/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 347534 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/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 347531 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/hippocampus-does-more-store-memories-it-predicts-rewards-study-finds-370623 <p>A preclinical study published in <i>Nature</i> has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes.</p> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:58:01 +0000 admin 347530 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/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 347521 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/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 347520 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/weston-family-foundation-awards-two-mcgill-researchers-combatting-neurodegenerative-diseases-aging-370529 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:38:29 +0000 admin 347517 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/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 347516 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/event/neurogenesis-speaker-series-february-edition-370400 <b>Come meet HBHL-supported Faculty! </b> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:08:07 +0000 admin 347515 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/event/perl-launch-event-health-crises-era-autocracy-disinformation-and-shifting-geopolitical-risks-370378 <p> </p> <p><b>WHEN: </b>Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm<br /> <b>WHERE: </b>���������Թ� Faculty Club Ballroom - 3450 rue McTavish, Montreal, QC</p> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:30:21 +0000 admin 347510 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/findings-suggest-certain-medications-type-2-diabetes-reduce-risk-dementia-370312 <p>A large ���������Թ� study has found that two classes of medications commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes, both incretin-based, are associated with a reduced risk of dementia.</p> <p>Drawing on clinical data from more than 450,000 patients, the research adds to growing evidence that incretin-based therapies have protective benefits for the brain.</p> <p><a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40264-025-01623-9">The study</a> examined GLP-1 receptor agonists, which include such medications as Ozempic, as well as DPP-4 inhibitors.</p> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:02:20 +0000 admin 347508 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/three-mcgill-researchers-receive-sshrc-partnership-engage-grants-370328 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:32:44 +0000 admin 347506 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/event/perl-launch-event-health-crises-era-autocracy-disinformation-and-shifting-geopolitical-risks-369780 <p><b>WHEN: </b>Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm<br /></p> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:31:59 +0000 admin 347503 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/news/2026-dr-donald-g-doehring-memorial-lecture-370305 <p><em>Thursday March 12 2026 • 4:30pm to 6pm<br /> Dentistry Suite #102, 2001 Avenue ���������Թ� College</em></p> <p><b>Anna Papafragou, PhD<br /> Professor • Department of Linguistics, University of Pennsylvania</b></p> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:54:19 +0000 admin 347502 at /medhealthsci /medhealthsci/channels/event/online-info-session-international-masters-health-leadership-imhl-369969 <p>Join our ���������Թ� IMHL program team for a 30 minutes information session to learn how our module-based masters can help accelerate your leadership career in the healthcare sector.</p> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:25:27 +0000 admin 347485 at /medhealthsci