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stephanie.larocque@mcgill.ca — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:39:06 +0000

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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.

From Script to Speed: How First Language Influences Reading

stephanie.larocque@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:29:08 +0000

Half the world is multilingual but does one's first writing system shape how you read in English?

Guest Lecture Spotlight: Prof. James MacDougall on Language and Inclusion

stephanie.larocque@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:19:11 +0000

On November 25, Professor James MacDougall, whose long-standing work to improve quality of life for deaf and disabled people in Canada (https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/146-9382), delivered a masterclass guest lecture to undergraduates in “The Psychology of Bilingualism” (psyc341), taught by Professor Debra Titone. It was a privilege to learn about this field and Dr. MacDougall’s work that all present enjoyed!

Prof. Signy Sheldon Featured in Scientific American: How Storytelling Shapes Memory

stephanie.larocque@mcgill.ca — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:06:48 +0000

Professor Signy Sheldon (91ɬ�� Psychology & Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory ) and her team - also featured in The Journal of Neuroscience and Society for Neuroscience- explored how different storytelling styles (emotional/conceptual vs. Concrete/perceptual detail) actively shape how and where our brains store memories. Their findings show that distinct neural pathways are engaged depending on narrative style, with implications for tailoring communication to different audiences, such as older vs. younger adults.

Psychology: Macnamara Lecture Series - Dr. Samuel Mehr

antonina.pinzarrone@mcgill.ca — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:49:43 +0000

On Friday, April 4, 2025 91ɬ�� Psychology Department will host Dr. Samuel Mehr, who will deliver a Macnarmara Lecture of interest to many members of the University

Psychology: Bindra Lecture Series - Dr. Rui Costa

antonina.pinzarrone@mcgill.ca — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:10:53 +0000

On Friday February 7th, 2025, 91ɬ�� Psychology Department will host Dr. Rui Costa, who will deliver a Bindra Lecture of interest to many members of the University