Research

How psychedelic drugs change the brain

Neuro Communications — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:40:48 +0000

The largest brain-imaging study of its kind reveals that these diverse substances share a common pattern of effects on the brain

How the brain keeps its sense of direction over time

Neuro Communications — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:40:07 +0000

New research uncovers how the brain preserves a stable sense of direction despite ongoing changes in neural activity.

MRI without borders

Stephane Mukunzi — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:33:59 +0000

Udunna Anazodo is leading a pioneering initiative to make magnetic resonance imaging more accessible, portable, and sustainable, especially in underserved regions.

Could neural stem cells be driving brain tumour recurrence?

Sophie Lorenzo — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:15:08 +0000

After decades of research, Dr. Kevin Petrecca believes stem cells may hold the key to slowing or stopping the recurrence of glioblastoma.

News every MS patient needs to know

Sophie Lorenzo — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:57:20 +0000

The Clinical Research Unit at The Neuro now runs 100 trials a year across all areas of neurology, including the most promising trials for MS.

CONP: Opening neuroscience to the world

Neuro Communications — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:16:02 +0000

What if brain research moved faster, was easier to access, and could help more people sooner?

E-BOOKS - Free autism resources

Neuro Communications — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:36:29 +0000

To help raise awareness for World Autism Awareness Day, the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre is highlighting their collection of e-books and audiobooks on autism available for everyone.

Anyone can make an account and borrow these books for free!

This collection includes a variety of books, from practical guides and self-care tips, to personal narratives that offer deep insight into the experiences of autistic individuals.

First-in-Canada RNA trial for rare ataxia launches at The Neuro

Sophie Lorenzo — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:08:51 +0000

This potential new treatment hopes to block the faulty gene which causes Spinocerebellar ataxia type 2, a degenerative disease that is overrepresented in Quebec.

Getting an EEG at The Neuro

Neuro Communications — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:06:06 +0000

“Our goal was to create a resource that helps participants feel at ease before they even walk through the door. These videos offer a familiarization tool that can make the experience more predictable and comfortable, particularly for autistic and neurodivergent individuals.” — Noémie Hébert-Lalonde, PhD, Q1K Project Lead at The Neuro

Visiting a hospital or research center can bring up a lot of questions—What will it look like? Who will I meet? What will happen?

Getting an MRI at The Neuro

Neuro Communications — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:56:03 +0000

Visiting a hospital or research center can bring up a lot of questions—What will it look like? Who will I meet? What will happen?

This video is part of the Québec 1,000 (Q1K) Families initiative and is designed to help individuals and families prepare for their MRI visit at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital).

The link between obesity and MS

Shawn Hayward — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:12:47 +0000

Genetic analysis reveals correlation between excess weight and symptom severity.

Glial cells take centre stage in new international research collaboration

Helen Gemmrich — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:32:17 +0000

A new pilot project between researchers at ��Թ� and the University of Edinburgh is investigating the role of glial cells in brain circuit development.

Big changes afoot at The Neuro for myotonic dystrophy treatments

Sophie Lorenzo — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:31:11 +0000

After years with little to offer patients, researchers are testing a treatment that targets the genetic problem at the heart of this rare disease.

The next phase of Alzheimer treatments

Sophie Lorenzo — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:20:42 +0000

A new trial underway at the Clinical Research Unit is aiming to take Alzheimer's treatment options one step further.

Understanding changes in pre-clinical Alzheimer’s disease

Shawn Hayward — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:19:33 +0000

A new study provides important insight into how amyloid-beta and tau proteins impact brain activity.