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Symposium - Shifts in understanding language across the autism spectrum and throughout development

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:43:04 +0000

MoBI Speaker Series: Christos Pliatsikas

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:52:48 +0000

Dr. Pliatsikas (University of Reading) will give a talk titled “Bilingualism and Neuroplasticity: what we know, what to do next”.

Symposium on Computational and Mechanistic Analyses of Communicative Interactions

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:41:52 +0000

Vocal interactions are pervasive across animals, and it is important to understand the extent to which the “rules” governing vocal interactions are shared amongst animals as well as with humans.

Killam Seminar Series: The neural basis of flexible, lifelong learning

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:08:11 +0000

Supported by the generosity of the Killam Trusts, The Neuro's Killam Seminar Series invites outstanding guest speakers whose research is of interest to the scientific community at The Neuro and 91ɬ��.

Killam Seminar Series: The role of BDNF in hormonal regulation of seizures in temporal lobe epilepsy

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:46:24 +0000

Professor Keita Christophe Named APS Rising Star!

stephanie.larocque@mcgill.ca — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:49:59 +0000

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Big congratulations to Professor Keita Christophe, newly named an APS Rising Star—a well‑deserved recognition of outstanding research and impact in psychological science!

New APS Rising Stars – Association for Psychological Science – APS

CRBLM Scientific Day 2026

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:23:17 +0000

The CRBLM will hold its annual Scientific Day on Thursday, May 28, at the Université de Montreal.

Professor Signy Sheldon Featured on CNN with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

stephanie.larocque@mcgill.ca — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:06:39 +0000

We’re excited to share that Professor Signy Sheldon appeared on CNN’s “Chasing Life” with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, where she discussed her research on memory, the brain, and how our past experiences shape who we are. In this engaging interview, Professor Sheldon offers insights into the science of autobiographical memory and why we remember certain moments more vividly than others.

Watch the show here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL5HSEjYrMM

Department Research Featured Among Quebec’s Top Discoveries

stephanie.larocque@mcgill.ca — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:59:54 +0000

We’re proud to share that a paper on pain research, featuring Professor Caroline Palmer, Professor Roy, and PhD student Wenbo Yi, has been recognized as one of Quebec Science’s Top 10 Discoveries of the Year. This achievement highlights the innovative work being done in our department to advance understanding of pain mechanisms and perception.

Remembering Morton Mendelson (1949-2025)

joshua.starr@mail.mcgill.ca — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:32:52 +0000

The Department of Psychology is mourning the passing of Professor Morton Mendelson, a longstanding faculty member who joined the department in 1977. Professor Mendelson demonstrated a deep commitment to education and student well-being, and served as 91ɬ��'s first Deputy Provost of Student Life and Learning. He will be missed by many.

Professor Emerita Debbie Moskowitz offered these words about Professor Mendelson:

New publication in PAIN by PhD student Wenbo Yi, Prof. Caroline Palmer, and Prof. Mathieu Roy

joshua.starr@mail.mcgill.ca — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:12:04 +0000

Congratulations to PhD student Wenbo Yi, Prof. Caroline Palmer, and Prof. Mathieu Roy for their recent publication in PAIN! The paper is titled, Individualizing musical tempo to spontaneous rates maximizes music-induced hypoalgesia, and a recent news article on this work can be found here. The full publication can be accessed here.

New publication in Cognitive Science by postdoc Bavo van Kerrebroeck and Prof. Caroline Palmer

joshua.starr@mail.mcgill.ca — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:36:56 +0000

Congratulations to postdoctoral researcher Bavo van Kerrebroeck and Prof. Palmer for their recent publication in Cognitive Science! The paper is titled, Virtual Partners Improve Synchronization in Human−Machine Trios, and more information (including the full article) can be found here. Great work!

Psychology: Hebb Lecture Series- Dr. Morgan Barense

antonina.pinzarrone@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:48:26 +0000

On Friday January 10th, 2025 91ɬ�� Psychology Department will host Dr. Morgan Barense who will deliver a Hebb Lecture of interest to many members of the University

Prof. Jelena Ristic presents TEDx talk at the Amazing Brain Science Talks

joshua.starr@mail.mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:05:16 +0000

On October 17, 2024, Prof. Jelena Ristic presented a TEDx talk entitled, Eyes speak louder than words, at the Amazing Brain Science Talks hosted by Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL), which is an interdisciplinary neuroscience program at 91ɬ��. This event brought together leading Canadian brain health experts to showcase some of the latest advances in brain health research. For more information on the event, see here. To watch Prof.

New publication in the International Journal of Eating Disorders by graduate student Adrienne Mehak and Prof. Sarah Racine

joshua.starr@mail.mcgill.ca — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:46:51 +0000

Congratulations to PhD candidate Adrienne Mehak and Prof. Racine for their recent publication in the International Journal of Eating Disorders! The paper is titled, A Psychophysiological Investigation of Mechanisms Underlying “Feeling Fat” in Women With and Without Binge Eating, and more information (including the full article) can be found here. Great work!