Amazing Brain Science Talks Kate Shingler September 10, 2023 3240 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the human brain An exciting event is coming up for anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the human brain. McGill's Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBH...
Neurodiversity: perspective from a person with lived experience Kate Zarbatany July 6, 2023 2121 When I was diagnosed with autism at 13 years old, I wasn't even sure what the word meant. My parents told me, in the most basic way, that my brain worked differently than others. It was not good or bad, it was ...
JGH Foundation donors fund world-leading cancer innovations Don Sancton July 4, 2023 4011 Dr. Gerald Batist heads the Jewish General Hospital’s cancer care and world-class research team who are making exciting progress against the disease Dr. Gerald Batist, Director of the Jewish General Hospital’s...
The Meakins-Christie Laboratories: 50 years of breathtaking respiratory research Tara Simonetta Mann June 19, 2023 1060 When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters. Imagine living your life gasping, unable to take in a full, life-giving breath. This is the reality for millions of people around the world living with chronic resp...
Probiotic being tested as a potential treatment for ALS in Montreal Alison Palmer June 7, 2023 1739 A strain of probiotic will soon be tested as a potential treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The clinical study is taking place thanks to a $1.6 million investment by the Weston Family Foundatio...
Making the invisible, visible: Spotlight on Caregivers Kate Shingler May 17, 2023 944 Caregivers are often the unsung heroes of our health care system, providing an invaluable service to those in need. The story of Prateek and Swati Mohanty highlights the critical role of caregivers in Canada t...
Using digital technology to personalize depression treatments Katarina Stojkovic April 13, 2023 1515 Funding provided through the Bell Let’s Talk – Brain Canada Mental Health Research Program will enable researchers to determine the safety of a new tool in treating adult depression. Over the course of their li...
The MUHC Foundation’s Le Bal Rouge gala is roaring into the twenties in support of respiratory medicine Tara Simonetta Mann March 11, 2023 2329 Lisa Giannone was 8-months pregnant with twins when her 2-year-old son contracted RSV. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common virus that in some cases can cause severe illness. Lisa watched her littl...
Increasing our understanding of the nervous system to solve the hidden health consequences of spinal cord injury Brielle Goulart March 10, 2023 2401 Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating medical condition that can forever change the trajectory of a life. It is also costly to the health care system, like traumatic brain injury or Alzheimer’s. Dr. Aaron P...
Through the clouds – Eric Pilon-Bignell to climb seven peaks on seven continents to raise funds for brain research Brielle Goulart February 18, 2023 2430 On Eric Pilon-Bignell’s 35th birthday, he lost his father to a stroke. “For me, this is something I’ve accepted I’ll never fully recover from,” he says. “The strength my mother, brothers, and sisters have shown...
