Scientific Day: McConnell Brain Imaging Centre - 40th anniversary
Scientific Day: McConnell Brain Imaging Centre - 40th anniversary
Honouring the past, transforming the future
Registration is free but mandatory. Secure your spot now! Register here.
This is an eco-responsible event. Registered participants will receive a reusable coffee mug on site.
Join us for an inspiring event that celebrates our rich history while looking forward to the innovations of tomorrow. We’ll feature insightful talks and panel discussions with previous directors, esteemed BIC faculty members, and distinguished keynote speakers. Engaging discussions on the journey and future of the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre.
Opportunity for BIC faculty students to showcase their work through poster presentations (limited space available).
Celebrating 40 Years of Vision: The McConnell Brain Imaging Centre
Forty years ago, Dr. William Feindel had a groundbreaking vision to visualize the unseen pathology of the central nervous system, paving the way for enhanced care for patients with neurological conditions. This vision led to the establishment of the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre (BIC) at the Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University.
To commemorate this significant milestone, we are delighted to announce three days of events:
- Scientific Day on November 19, 2024 at the Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre, The Neuro. Lectures from 08:00 - 18:30.
- Conférences Publiques on November 23, 2024 at the Bibliothèque et Archives Nationales du Québec (BANQ). Cours en français de 13h à 14h30.
- Public Lectures on November 23, 2024 at the Bibliothèque et Archives Nationales du Québec (BANQ). Lectures in English from 14:30 - 16:00.
- Open House Day on December 7, 2024 at The McConnell Brain Imaging Centre (BIC), The Neuro. Tours from 09:00 - 13:00.
We look forward to honouring our past together and envisioning a transformative future with you!
Program
| 8:00 | Registration & Breakfast |
| 9:00 |
Welcome & Opening RemarksJulien Doyon, PhD, Director of the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre Guy A Rouleau, OC OQ MD PhD FRCP(C) FRSC, Director of The Neuro Lesley Fellows, MDCM DPhil, Vice-Principal (Health Affairs, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences) Dominique Bérubé, VP (Research and Innovation) |
| 9:20 |
Past, Present and Future of the BICJulien Doyon, PhD |
| 9:35 |
Honouring the past: Roundtable with Former DirectorsAntoine Hakim, OC MD PhD Albert Gjedde, MD DSc Alan Charles Evans, PhD Bruce G. Pike, PhD Sylvain Baillet, PhD Julien Doyon, PhD |
| 10:15 | Break |
| 10:40 |
Transforming the future (Part #1)Udunna Anazodo, PhD Boris Bernhardt, PhD Xiaoqian Chai, PhD Louis Collins, PhD Alain Dagher, MD Maiya Rachel Geddes, MD Yasser Iturria-Medina, PhD Neda Ladbon-Bernasconi, MD PhD |
| 12:00 |
Lunch & Posters of BIC Students and Postdocs |
| 1:10 |
Videos: Brenda Milner and former BIC Students and Postdocs |
| 1:20 |
Keynote lecture: Marta Biancardi, PhDBrainstem nuclei atlasing and connectomics: an opportunity for neuroscience and brainstem-related disorders Associate Professor of Radiology Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital |
| 2:00 |
Transforming the future (Part #2)Marco Leyton, PhD Bratislav Misic, PhD Pedro Rosa-Neto, MD PhD Dana Small, PhD Nathan Spreng, PhD Christine Tardif, PhD Sylvia Villeneuve, PhD Sam Audrain, PhD |
| 3:20 | Break |
| 3:20 |
Keynote lecture: Jon Stoessl, CM MD FRCPC FCAHSMolecular imaging insights into pathogenesis, progression and complications of Parkinson’s Professor of Neurology |
| 4:25 |
Keynote lecture: Bruce R. Rosen, MD PhDNext generation brain observatories Director of the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging |
| 5:10 |
Closing Remarks |
| 5:15 |
Wine & Cheese & Posters of BIC Students and Postdocs |
Trainee Poster Session
This Poster Session is an excellent opportunity for BIC Faculty postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students to present their projects and initiatives in the neuroscience field.
Thirty abstracts will be selected for the poster session. Please note that due to the limited space it is important to register and submit the abstract early.
This is a fantastic opportunity to share your work, engage with peers, and foster collaboration within the neuroscience community.
We look forward to your participation!
Important Dates:
- Abstract submission deadline: Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, at 11:59 pm
- Announcement of the selected abstracts: Friday, November 8th
Eligibility and Conditions:
To be eligible for the trainee poster session, you must:
- Be a registered McGill undergraduate student, graduate student, or post-doctoral fellow of the BIC Faculty
- Be registered to attend the event. Please register here.
How to submit an abstract:
Please fill out the following form by Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
Abstract Submission FormLocation
Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre, The Neuro (The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital)
The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital is at 3801 University Street, north of Pine Avenue West, on the McGill University campus opposite the former Royal Victoria Hospital.
Montreal is served by highway Routes 10, 15, 20 and 40, and by Greyhound Bus, ViaRail and the P-E-Trudeau airport. In the city, bus and metro service is provided by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM).
Wheelchair access
A wheelchair accessible entrance is on University Street north of the main entrance. Another wheelchair accessible entrance is in the loading area behind the building: to enter the loading area, turn into the driveway south of the main entrance. Please note, there is no parking in the loading area.
Parking
Parking near The Neuro is sometimes difficult. There are parking meters on University Street and a parking lot north of the main entrance. To enter the lot, turn right into the driveway toward Molson Stadium.
Information about parking fees
Taxi Stand
There is a taxi stand on University Street across from the main entrance. You may call a cab from the free taxi phone in the main lobby near the Security Desk.
Access by Public Transportation (STM website)
Bus
There are four bus stops within walking distance:
- Bus 144 stops at Pine Avenue and University Street
- Bus 356 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street (Nightbus)
- Bus 107 stops at Pine Avenue and Docteur Penfield
- Bus 24 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street
Metro
Take the Metro Green Line to the McGill station. Walk north on University Street and cross Pine Avenue. The main entrance is on the right, past the flags.
Organizing Committee
Prof. Julien Doyon, Director of the BIC
Prof, Xiaoqian Chai, BIC
Damien Chalaud, Director of Communications, The Neuro
Dr. Alain Dagher, BIC
Giulia Del Guercio Green, Administrative assistant, BIC
Helen Elina, Ph.D., Manager of administration & finance, BIC
Prof. Alexey Kostikov, BIC
Prof. Marco Leyton, BIC
Prof. Gassan Massarweh, Director of Cyclotron and Radiochemistry, BIC
Sandra McPherson, Ph.D., Associate Director of Communications, The Neuro
Prof. Jean-Baptiste Poline, BIC
Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto, BIC
Prof. Dana Small, BIC
Dr. Jean-Paul Soucy, Director of PET Unit, BIC
Prof. Robert Zatorre, BIC
Sponsors
HBHL & Brain Canada
