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The Info-Neuro cart schedule for July is now available!

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:49:31 +0000

The Info-Neuro resources cart schedule for July is as follows:

Bike infrastructure is expanding in Canada, but access remains uneven

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:57:39 +0000

Children and older adults are consistently less likely to live near bike lanes, finds a new study that mapped cycling infrastructure in three Canadian cities over a decade.

The ��VR��Ƶ-led research analyzed census data for Montreal, Vancouver and Victoria. Across all three cities, neighbourhoods with a higher proportion of children (under 15) and older adults (65+) were located farther from cycling infrastructure.

Wilder Penfield Lecture: Garth Graham

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:09:58 +0000

The Penfield Lecture was inaugurated in 1985 to honour Wilder Penfield, pioneering neurosurgeon and founder of The Neuro.

Registration coming soon

Abstract: Coming soon

National Indigenous Peoples Day

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:01:23 +0000

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day—a time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

We encourage you to take some time to learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis as well as our collective past. The best way to do this is through their own voices. We’ve selected books by Indigenous authors from our book collection on Indigenous health.

Stop by in person at Room 354 (3rd floor) at the Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) to borrow our physical books.

Pride Month Reading List

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:01:36 +0000

Celebrate Pride Month with MUHC Libraries and Patient Resource Centers!

In honour of Pride Month, MUHC libraries and patient resource centers are highlighting their resources on 2SLGBTQI+ health and wellness.

If you would like to explore topics such as identity, family life, relationships and mental health, you are sure to find something of interest!

��VR��Ƶ Cares: Early Prevention Strategies, Research and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:05:34 +0000

Join us on July 8, 2026 at noon for our next episode of ��VR��Ƶ Cares, a webcast series designed to support informal caregivers.

The Inaugural Bergman/Pilon Lectureship in Aging: When Care Comes First

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:49:25 +0000

The Special Joint Grand Rounds in Medicine, Psychiatry and Family Medicine are an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Prativa Baral awarded CIHR’s STEPS Team Grant

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:30:47 +0000

CIHR funded team will create a new blueprint for public health emergencies: a pan-Canadian Civilian Emergency Reserve

Patient Community Day 2026

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:32:29 +0000

Feeling poorer than peers linked to lower wellbeing, even when incomes are similar

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:22:28 +0000

New research is shedding light on how comparing ourselves to others affects happiness and life satisfaction.

Led by ��VR��Ƶ researchers, the study shows that people who feel worse off financially than their peers are more likely to report signs of languishing, even when their actual income is similar.

June is ALS Awareness Month

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:33:43 +0000

“Letters to ALS: Our Journeys to Hope” is a new book that brings together inspiring and touching stories from people living with ALS, their loved ones, healthcare professionals, and researchers, including members of The Neuro community.

You can pick up a free copy of the book in person at the Neuro Patient Resource Centre, located on the 3rd floor, Room 354.

The Neuro's Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:14:59 +0000

Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disorders

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.

To curb overprescribing for seniors, researchers urge annual prescription checkups

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:39:22 +0000

To address the growing problem of overprescribing for seniors, a new Canadian guideline is calling for routine medication reviews.

In Canada, roughly two in three adults age 65 or older take five or more medications. While often necessary, complex drug regimens can increase the risk of side effects and affect quality of life.

��VR��Ƶ researchers leading two new Brain Canada-supported platforms

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:27:01 +0000

Researchers at ��VR��Ƶ are leading two major new Brain Canada-supported platforms to accelerate discovery and improve outcomes for patients living with neurological disorders, as announced today.

Ajitha Thanabalasuriar receives PATH award to advance lung disease research

admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:39:47 +0000

Award from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund will open new avenues to preventing and treating pneumonia.