/neuro/taxonomy/term/969/all en /neuro/channels/news/two-neuro-projects-funded-international-partnership-357722 <h2>Researchers will study how hormones affect brain cancer and the role of neural circuits in social skills</h2> <p>The Paris Brain Institute and the Institut Pasteur have partnered with The Neuro to fund two groundbreaking studies, each receiving more than $440,000. These projects are part of an international collaboration to address future challenges in neuroscience.</p> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:20:05 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 6061 at /neuro /neuro/article/open-science-research/new-open-science-tool-studying-als-breathing-failure Protocol might also be used to study other motor neuron diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy and Kennedy’s disease.  Tue, 28 May 2024 14:43:16 +0000 Shawn Hayward 6046 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/acar-appoints-associate-director Dr. Stefano Stifani has been appointed as Associate Director (Fundamental Research) of the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) Thu, 03 Sep 2020 13:06:03 +0000 Victor Swoboda 4713 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/major-als-research-funding-announced-264310 <p><strong>MNI scientists will study stem cells, genetic mutations to develop new treatments</strong></p> <p>Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute of Æ»¹ûÒùÔº who are playing key roles in uncovering the mechanisms underlying ALS will share in $3.9 million in research funding, part of $4.5 million announced on Nov. 23 by the ALS Society of Canada in partnership with Brain Canada.</p> Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:50:02 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2340 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/als-fostering-awareness-devastating-disease-268478 <p>ALS takes away the patient’s motor functions one at a time, and the progress of finding effective drugs to counter its insidious effects has been slow. June is ALS Month, a good time to update the public on the latest developments in ALS research taking place at The Neuro.</p> <p>The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) is recognized as a leading Canadian centre for research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as well as for its care of ALS patients.</p> Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:59:25 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2634 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/three-mni-researchers-receive-als-funding-283035 <h2>Grants for Heather Durham, Stefano Stifani and Jay Ross total just over $2 million </h2> <p>Three MNI researchers have received grants from the ALS Society of Canada worth a total of more than $2 million.  </p> Thu, 23 Nov 2017 19:03:12 +0000 ashendri.wickremasinghe@mail.mcgill.ca 2837 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/june-als-month-287550 <p><strong>A look at the latest ALS research and clinical care at The Neuro</strong></p> <p>Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a terrible disease with no known cure. Research at The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) is uncovering data that could help find effective treatments for ALS. </p> Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:55:40 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 3076 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/brain-tumour-awareness-week-290936 <p><strong>Providing excellent care and the latest research to help patients</strong></p> <p>The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada estimates that 27 Canadians a day are diagnosed with a brain tumour and 55,000 are living with one. This Brain Tumour Awareness Week we recognize the toll this disease takes on patients and the work being done to improve their quality of life.</p> Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:07:03 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 3220 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/als-awareness-month-june-253218 <p>As a major Canadian centre for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and treatment, the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital - The Neuro, invites the public and the media to learn more about the disease and current research and treatments, to donate money for ALS research and to wear the national emblem of ALS in Canada, the blue cornflower, during ALS Awareness Month in June.</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2015 14:36:53 +0000 anita.kar@mcgill.ca 1500 at /neuro /neuro/ALS-Month-2016 <p>The Neuro is recognized as a major Canadian center for ALS research and patient care. During June, designated ALS Month, The Neuro redoubles its efforts to inform the public and the media about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and urges all to help support ALS research.</p> Fri, 10 Jun 2016 20:45:35 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2101 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/three-neuro-researchers-receive-als-canada-funding Stefano Stifani, Patrick Dion, and Rahul Kumar will study genetics and cell types involved with ALS Wed, 13 Nov 2019 22:19:45 +0000 ALS Society of Canada 4170 at /neuro /neuro/stefano-stifani-phd Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:50:41 +0000 saeesh.mangwani@mail.mcgill.ca 3644 at /neuro