Alumni /epi-biostat-occh/taxonomy/term/6376/all en The Neuro's Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/neuros-virtual-integrated-patient-platform-receives-major-funding-373263 <b>Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disorders</b> <p>An innovative project led by Dr. Guy Rouleau at The Neuro has received major funding from Brain Canada, one of four platforms that are advancing treatment discovery across a wide range of neurological disorders. In total the four platforms are being supported with a $8,926,500 investment.</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:14:59 +0000 admin 6583739 at /epi-biostat-occh Can Living Labs Revolutionize Healthcare Research? /epi-biostat-occh/channels/event/can-living-labs-revolutionize-healthcare-research-373068 Exploring Innovative Approaches in Healthcare <p>The 91ɬÂþ School of Physical and Occupational Therapy Research Committee is pleased to present another SPOTlight on Research in Rehabilitation!</p> Fri, 22 May 2026 00:51:32 +0000 admin 6564353 at /epi-biostat-occh Blood proteins flag multiple sclerosis years before diagnosis, opening a window for prevention /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/blood-proteins-flag-multiple-sclerosis-years-diagnosis-opening-window-prevention-373086 <b>Of more than 2,500 blood proteins screened, a small group may drive MS and signal who will develop it</b> <p>A new study has revealed a group of blood proteins that are altered in people who go on to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), in some cases more than a decade before diagnosis. The findings offer hope that a simple blood test could one day identify people at high risk of MS in time to act before damage occurs.</p> Tue, 26 May 2026 14:12:51 +0000 admin 6561426 at /epi-biostat-occh Online Info Session: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL) /epi-biostat-occh/channels/event/online-info-session-international-masters-health-leadership-imhl-373082 <p>Join our 91ɬÂþ 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, 22 May 2026 18:33:51 +0000 admin 6551428 at /epi-biostat-occh FMHS Graduate Lunch & Learn #3 - Navigating Difficult Conversations /epi-biostat-occh/channels/event/fmhs-graduate-lunch-learn-3-navigating-difficult-conversations-368893 Navigating Difficult Conversations <p>Learn practical tools for navigating difficult conversations with greater confidence, clarity, and empathy through assertive communication, boundary‑setting, and self‑advocacy skills.</p> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:36:20 +0000 admin 6543248 at /epi-biostat-occh 91ɬÂþ Cares: Understanding the Quebec Act Respecting End-of-Life Care   /epi-biostat-occh/channels/event/mcgill-cares-understanding-quebec-act-respecting-end-life-care-372953 <p>Join us on <strong>June 10, 2026 at 12:00 EDT </strong>for our next episode of <strong><em><a href="/dementia/fr/resources/mcgill-cares-webcasts">91ɬÂþ Cares</a>,</em></strong><em> a webcast series</em> designed to support in</p> Thu, 14 May 2026 17:58:01 +0000 admin 6530202 at /epi-biostat-occh 91ɬÂþ’s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/mcgills-bravo-gala-shines-spotlight-research-excellence-372950 <p><strong>At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening. </strong><br /> <br /> 91ɬÂþ celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.</p> Thu, 14 May 2026 16:18:30 +0000 admin 6530027 at /epi-biostat-occh 91ɬÂþ awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/mcgill-awarded-16-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-372938 <p><strong>From fundamental physics to child well-being, 91ɬÂþ researchers advance discovery across disciplines </strong><br /> <br /> 91ɬÂþ has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 17:51:34 +0000 admin 6527413 at /epi-biostat-occh Provost honours 31 91ɬÂþ professors for exceptional research achievements /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/provost-honours-31-mcgill-professors-exceptional-research-achievements-372939 <p><strong>The 2026 cohort of Distinguished James 91ɬÂþ Professors, James 91ɬÂþ Professors and William Dawson Scholars embody ‘the very best of our academic community’.</strong></p> <p>Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 91ɬÂþ professors as Distinguished James 91ɬÂþ Professors, James 91ɬÂþ Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:18 +0000 admin 6527412 at /epi-biostat-occh Online Info Session: Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management (GCHM) /epi-biostat-occh/channels/event/online-info-session-graduate-certificate-healthcare-management-gchm-372892 <p>Discover the 8-month, 4-module, 100% online 91ɬÂþ Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management at our Online Information Session.</p> Mon, 11 May 2026 14:38:48 +0000 admin 6521457 at /epi-biostat-occh KAC Elliot Lecture: Metabolic Vulnerabilities and Opportunities in Brain Function /epi-biostat-occh/channels/event/kac-elliot-lecture-metabolic-vulnerabilities-and-opportunities-brain-function-372184 <p> </p> <p><a class="button" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kac-elliot-lecture-metabolic-vulnerabilities-and-opportunities-tickets-1986217340533?aff=oddtdtcreator">Register Now</a></p> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:09:30 +0000 admin 6414024 at /epi-biostat-occh Neuro researchers lead projects awarded $14.5 million /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/neuro-researchers-lead-projects-awarded-145-million-371994 <b>Funds will help acquire and develop cutting-edge infrastructure to advance research capacity </b> <p>Five researchers from The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) are leading innovative new projects that have received major funding from Canada Foundation for Innovation’s Innovation Fund. They will be funded for a total of $14.5 million, part of $42 million going to 91ɬÂþ scientists.</p> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:31:29 +0000 admin 6381201 at /epi-biostat-occh RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus /epi-biostat-occh/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 6323779 at /epi-biostat-occh 2026 SCSD Research Day /epi-biostat-occh/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 6305859 at /epi-biostat-occh Hughlings Jackson Lecture 2026: Behaviour, Brain Computation, and Evolution /epi-biostat-occh/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 6273484 at /epi-biostat-occh