Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: From Sound to Meaning: Neural Coding Principles Underlying Speech and Music Perception
The Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms. The talks will highlight the latest advances and discoveries in neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuroimaging.
Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Stop Acquiring Steady-State Event-Related fMRI!
The Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms. The talks will highlight the latest advances and discoveries in neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuroimaging.
Preparing Academic Investigators for Clinical Trial Readiness in Neurology
The team from the Platform for Advanced Clinical Therapies (PACT) and Investigator-Initiated Trials (IIT) at The Neuro’s Clinical Research Unit will help academic researchers better understand the regulatory, ethical and legal requirements to transition promising late-stage research into clinical trials.
Register: https://cru.mcgill.ca/trial-readiness
Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series
The 2025-2026 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series covers hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research. Speakers will include distinguished leaders and rising stars, with the goal of bridging basic research and clinical perspectives.
More information coming soon.
These seminar series are made possible through the sponsorship of:
George Karpati Lecture: The Era of Bespoke Therapies for Genetic Neuromuscular Diseases
The Annual George Karpati Lecture honours a world-renowned neurologist and clinician-scientist who dedicated his remarkable career to The Neuro. Dr. Karpati was celebrated for advancing the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of neuromuscular diseases, especially muscular dystrophy. Each year, his colleagues host this lecture to highlight recent progress in neuromuscular research and care, paying tribute to a beloved friend, mentor, and scientific leader.
Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series
The 2025-2026 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series covers hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research. Speakers will include distinguished leaders and rising stars, with the goal of bridging basic research and clinical perspectives.
More information coming soon.
These seminar series are made possible through the sponsorship of:
Dorothy J. Killam Lecture: Neuromodulation, Acclimation and the Effects of the Environment on Rhythmic Motor Systems
The Neuro's Dorothy J. Killam Lecture was established in 2004 to recognize women of influence in business, science, politics or the humanities. Eve Marder, Victor and Gwendolyn Beinfield Professor of Biology at Brandeis University, will deliver the 2026 Dorothy J. Killam lecture. A cocktail reception will follow for in-person registered attendees.
Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series
The 2025-2026 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series covers hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research. Speakers will include distinguished leaders and rising stars, with the goal of bridging basic research and clinical perspectives.
More information coming soon.
These seminar series are made possible through the sponsorship of:
Albert Aguayo Lecture: Do You Remember? Let Me Explain You How.
This annual lecture honours Dr. Albert Aguayo, OC, FRCP, Professor Emeritus founder and former Director of the Centre for the Research in Neuroscience at McGill University. György Buzsáki, M.D., Ph.D. at NYU Neuroscience Institute will deliver a talk entitled, "Do you remember? Let me explain you how."
Registration coming soon.
27th Annual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture
The 27th Annual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture honours the career and achievements of Professor Brenda Milner, an eminent cognitive neuroscientist and pioneer of the discipline of neuropsychology. Ulman Lindenberger, Managing Director of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development will deliver the Brenda Milner Lecture.
The Neuro Epilepsy Day 2026: Epilepsy Across Multiple Scales
The Neuro Epilepsy Day will be a full-day program, exploring epilepsy research and treatment across all scales: molecular, cellular, circuit, and connectome.
Registration coming soon.
9th National Neuromuscular Review Course
Dr. Nicolas Dupré (Université Laval), Dr. Karine Garneau (Université de Montréal), and the organizing committee are pleased to announce the 9th National Neuromuscular Review Course. This in-depth learning opportunity will be offered exclusively in person and will take place at The Neuro in Montreal, Canada.
