Deconstructing glioblastoma complexity reveals its pattern of development

Study identifies rapidly dividing cancer stem cells that can respond to new therapies

Brain cancers have long been thought of as being resistant to treatments because of the presence of multiple types of cancer cells within each tumor. A new study uncovers a cancer cell hierarchy that originates from a single cancer cell type, which can be targeted to slow cancer growth.

Robert Zatorre wins major international award

C. L. de Carvalho-Heineken Prize recognizes his seminal work in the cognition of music

Cognitive neuroscientist Robert Zatorre has been awarded the C.L. de Carvalho-Heineken Prize in Cognitive Sciences.

Alan Evans receives prestigious Killam Prize

Award recognizes his collaborative work in neuroscience and neuroinformatics

Neuroscientist Alan Evans has been awarded the Killam Prize, one of Canada’s highest honours, for his numerous contributions to the understanding of the human brain.

Evans is an internationally recognized researcher at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital), James McGill Professor in Neurology and Neurosurgery and the Victor Dahdaleh Chair in Neurosciences.

The Neuro Supports the Open COVID Pledge

The Neuro proudly supports the Open COVID Pledge, which calls on academic institutions, industry, and other organizations to make their intellectual property available free of charge for use in ending the COVID-19 pandemic and minimizing its impact.

Designing face shields to protect medical staff

Montreal medical specialists and 3D printing company team up to find solutions for critical supply shortages

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented need to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for hospital staff. A team of Montreal medical experts has partnered with a 3D printing company to design and distribute face shields to protect healthcare workers as they treat patients with this life-threatening disease.

Gairdner Foundation recognizes Dr. Guy Rouleau with prestigious award

The Neuro’s director has been a driving force in neurological disease research and Open Science leadership

REMOTELY ACCESSING, COLLECTING, AND USING CONFIDENTIAL RESEARCH DATA WHILE PRESERVING PRIVACY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

In response to the state of public health emergency declared in the Province of Québec due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday March 13, 2020, McGill University has requested that all non- essential research activities ramp down until further notice to restrict the presence of research staff and research participants on site.

April 3 update: COVID-19 at The Neuro

March 27: The Neuro has an outbreak of COVID-19 with 7 positive test results amongst hospital staff in the last few days.  Public Health is aware of the situation.

Delivery of Liquid Nitrogen, dry ice and gas cylinders (e.g., CO2) to The Neuro during the research ramp-down period

Removal Of Neuro (McGill) Tagged Equipment (reminder of existing policy)

In order to take a piece of equipment (eg, computer monitor, desktop unit, printer, camera, microscope etc. ) tagged with a McGill identification sticker, the authorized person must:

Neuro Financial Services during COVID-19 ramp-down period

Financial Services will ensure normal operations as much as possible during this exceptional period.  There may be some delays in processing times and we ask for your patience.

For expense reimbursement questions, contact Billy Arnaoutelis, Financial Administrator vasilios.arnaoutelis [at] mcgill.ca

For other questions or concerns, contact Andrew Marcheschi, Financial Officer andrew.marcheschi [at] mcgil.ca

Human Resources (McGill University) during COVID-19 ramp-down period

The Human Resources team is working remotely until further notice due to COVID-19. For questions, please contact us at hradmin.neuro [at] mcgill.ca.

As McGill University has indicated, all academic and administrative staff, including casual employees, who worked and are scheduled to work over the two (2) week period (March 16 – 27), will be paid.

Neuro Facilities Services during COVID-19 ramp-down period

Code-related emergencies inside the building (flood, fire, chemical spill, medical, etc.), dial 55555 from internal phone.

Emergencies outside the building, please call 911.

Mail Room (Internal mail) & General Stores operations COVID-19

Receives all Canada Post packages only and internal mail

Room: RVH - E.372 Dispatch Center Phone: 514 934-1934 Ext. 54000 Dial “4” for Neuro Leave message only

7 am to 8 pm Monday to Friday

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, around noon

CO2 delivery to The Neuro during research ramp-down period

Update: Wednesday, March 25

Please see this updated memo with information about PRAXAIR and MEGS deliveries.