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Friends, parks and brain wiring predict whether people exercise after a cardiovascular diagnosis

Findings could help tailor interventions to encourage physical activity in older people with heart and blood flow conditions

A diagnosis is often a cue for people to change the way they live. For people diagnosed with cardiovascular conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, it is often a motivator to get more physical exercise, which can improve long-term health.

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Published: 21 Oct 2025

A transformation in neurosurgery

Demonstration of an AI-powered tool during a live surgery at The Neuro

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Published: 25 Sep 2025

$10 million for Neuro-led project seeking new Alzheimer’s biomarkers

Weston Family Foundation grant will fund the first ultra-high-sensitivity whole body PET/CT scanner in Canada

A groundbreaking project led by Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has received a major boost thanks to a $10-million grant from the Weston Family Foundation.

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Published: 23 Sep 2025

Scientists reveal how the brain uses objects to find direction

Study shows how visual landmarks tune the brain’s internal compass

We take our understanding of where we are for granted, until we lose it. When we get lost in nature or a new city, our eyes and brains kick into gear, seeking familiar objects that tell us where we are.

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Published: 11 Sep 2025

Sylvain Baillet inducted into the Royal Society of Canada

Society recognizes distinguished Canadians who have made remarkable contributions to their academic fields and public life

Sylvain Baillet, PhD, a global leader in brain imaging and systems neuroscience, has been inducted into the Royal Society of Canada, one of the nation’s highest academic honours.

Published: 4 Sep 2025

Human instruction with artificial intelligence guidance provided best results in neurosurgical training

Study has implications beyond medical education, suggesting other fields could benefit from AI-enhanced training

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful new tool in training and education, including in the field of neurosurgery. Yet a new study suggests that AI tutoring provides better results when paired with human instruction.

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Published: 6 Aug 2025

Alan Evans receives Order of Canada

Career of breakthroughs in neuroimaging recognized with one of the nation’s highest honours

A career that took an uncharted trajectory has been recognized with the Order of Canada, one of the country’s top honours.

Published: 30 Jun 2025

AI analysis of healthcare records reveals key factors in autism diagnosis

Scientists argue the criteria we use for diagnosing autism may need revision

Without clear and effective biological tests for autism based on genes, brain or blood measurements, diagnosis today still largely depends on clinical assessment. The standard way of doing this is by observing how the individual fits the criteria for autism listed in gold standard manuals like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).

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Published: 26 Mar 2025

Expanding access to specialized healthcare across Quebec: ECHO Superhub at The Neuro

Free, online training program strengthens training and brings specialized care to communities across Quebec

A healthcare telementoring program housed at The Neuro and supported by the Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC) is expanding its reach after achieving designation as an ECHO Superhub.

Published: 25 Mar 2025

Latest Alzheimer’s drug shown less effective in females than males

Since becoming only the second Alzheimer’s-modifying drug to gain American FDA approval in 2023, sales of lecanemab, known by its brand name Leqembi, have risen steadily, reaching $87-million USD in the last quarter of 2024.

Published: 18 Mar 2025

Genetic sequencing project receives more than $8 million in funding

NeuRo Genomics Initiative will help better understand rare and aging-related neurological disorders affecting Canadians

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A project led by Ziv Gan-Or, MD, PhD, at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and Martine Tétreault, PhD, at Université de Montréal has received more than $8 million to sequence the genomes of 8,700 people, to map the role of genetics in neurological disorders.

Published: 18 Mar 2025

Project to create AI model for ALS receives Génome Québec funding

$400,000 will fuel public-private collaboration to discover new disease biomarkers

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Published: 17 Mar 2025

Achievements of clinicians and scientists recognized with King Charles III Coronation Medals

Five clinicians and scientists at The Neuro have been awarded King Charles III Coronation Medals in recognition of their contributions to our understanding of neurological disease. The Coronation Medal commemorates the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III as King of Canada. The medal is administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall.

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Published: 14 Mar 2025

Prescribing anti-swelling drug reduces immune response weeks after last dose

Mapping immune cell diversity reveals dexamethasone’s impact on brain cancer immunotherapy

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Swelling caused by brain cancer is a problem that can lead to serious side effects and even death. While controlling swelling is important, a new study shows that a commonly prescribed anti-swelling drug suppresses the immune system for weeks after dosage, inhibiting the body’s ability to fight the cancer.

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Published: 26 Feb 2025

Six principal investigators from The Neuro receive CIHR grants

Projects include important research on Parkinson’s, glioblastoma and dementia

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Published: 10 Feb 2025

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The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)Ìýis a bilingual academic healthcare institution. We are aÌý51³Ô¹ÏÍøresearch and teaching institute; delivering high-quality patient care, as part of the Neuroscience Mission of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Health Centre.ÌýWe areÌýproud to be a Killam Institution, supported by the Killam Trusts.

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