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Researchers at The Neuro are world leaders in cellular and molecular neuroscience, brain imaging, cognitive neuroscience and the study and treatment of neurological diseases and disorders. Here are their stories.

Brenda Milner turns 103

15 Jul 2021

Today is a special day for The Neuro and the world of neuroscience, as Brenda Milner is celebrating her 103rd birthday.

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Autistic children’s sleep problems linked to behavioral regulation issues

8 Jul 2021

Sleep problems in young children with autism are associated with behavioral regulation difficulties later in childhood, according to a new longitudinal study

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Mentoring the next generation of autism researchers

7 Jul 2021

The Neuro’s Azrieli Centre for Autism Research is pleased to announce that it will be mentoring five new QART trainees

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The brain’s gardeners

1 Jun 2021

Microglia “prune” synapses to refine and improve neural networks during development

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New frontiers in MS research

7 May 2021

Patients are the key to the success of new projects at The Neuro that could greatly help in treating multiple sclerosis and understanding its cause.

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Thin insulation may explain atypical cortical thickness seen in autism

3 May 2021

A dearth of insulation around neuronal projections may explain why some parts of the cerebral cortex can appear thicker in brain scans of autistic people, according to a new study by ACAR member...

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Using AI to support treatment decisions in MS

21 Apr 2021

Dr. Douglas Arnold is the recipient of the $1 million Artificial Intelligence (AI) & MS Discovery Grant supported by TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment....

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Using Open Science, computer modeling, and machine learning to understand autism

13 Apr 2021

Latest research by ACAR member Boris Bernhardt and colleagues reveals interactions between the subcortical and cortical regions of the brain differ between autistic and non-autistic people

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Epilepsy at The Neuro: past and present

26 Mar 2021

The Neuro highlights the work of its epilepsy researchers and clinicians past and present.

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The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) is a bilingual academic healthcare institution. We are a McGill research and teaching institute; delivering high-quality patient care, as part of the Neuroscience Mission of the McGill University Health Centre. We are proud to be a Killam Institution, supported by the Killam Trusts.