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HBHL Scientific Director Alan Evans receives Order of Canada

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Original article by The Neuro.

Career of breakthroughs in neuroimaging recognized with one of the nation’s highest honours

A career that took an uncharted trajectory has been recognized with the Order of Canada, one of the country’s top honours.

A transformation in neurosurgery

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Demonstration of an AI-powered tool during a live surgery at The Neuro

A surgical device powered by artificial intelligence (AI) was demonstrated live for the first time at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) in a historic step forward for the field of precision neurosurgery. SENTRY™, an innovative technology developed by Montreal-based Reveal and its university partners, can differentiate cancerous tissue from healthy tissue in real time, offering tangible hope to patients for better outcomes.

Human instruction with artificial intelligence guidance provided best results in neurosurgical training

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Study has implications beyond medical education, suggesting other fields could benefit from AI-enhanced training

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful new tool in training and education, including in the field of neurosurgery. Yet a new study suggests that AI tutoring provides better results when paired with human instruction.

Scientists reveal how the brain uses objects to find direction

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Study shows how visual landmarks tune the brain’s internal compass

We take our understanding of where we are for granted, until we lose it. When we get lost in nature or a new city, our eyes and brains kick into gear, seeking familiar objects that tell us where we are.

How our brains distinguish objects from background when finding direction, however, was largely a mystery. A new study provides valuable insight into this process, with possible implications for disorientation-causing conditions such as Alzheimer’s.

Sylvain Baillet inducted into the Royal Society of Canada

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Society recognizes distinguished Canadians who have made remarkable contributions to their academic fields and public life

Sylvain Baillet, PhD, a global leader in brain imaging and systems neuroscience, has been inducted into the Royal Society of Canada, one of the nation’s highest academic honours.

$10 million for Neuro-led project seeking new Alzheimer’s biomarkers

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Weston Family Foundation grant will fund the first ultra-high-sensitivity whole body PET/CT scanner in Canada

A groundbreaking project led by Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of �鶹��ý��վ has received a major boost thanks to a $10-million grant from the Weston Family Foundation.

The funding is part of a $20-million initiative by the foundation to support highly ambitious scientific endeavors under its Healthy Aging Strategy, comprised of the Weston Brain Institute and the Weston Family Microbiome Initiative.

Health Literacy Month - Test your knowledge with us!

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October is here, and with it another Health Literacy Month! MUHC Libraries will be hosting kiosks across the sites. There will be games, there will be prizes, and most importantly, there will be snacks.

Otolaryngology Head and Neck Departmental Grand Rounds

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Pediatrics “ Not all that wheezes is asthma”
Speakers: Dr Kimberley Kaspy, Pediatric Respiratory Medicine Dr. Alessandra Cataldo, Pediatric Fellow

Theodore L. Sourkes Lecture in Neuropharmacology_D.James Surmeier,PhD_ Pharmacology & Therapeutics

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Theodore L. Sourkes Lecture in Neuropharmacology

D. James Surmeier, PhD

Online Info Session: Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management (GCHM)

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Discover the 8-month, 4-module, 100% online �鶹��ý��վ Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management at our Online Information Session.

Annual William J. McNally Memorial Lecture

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Annual William J. McNally Memorial Lecture

Location: MUHC (RVH) SITE - Room Block ES1.1129

Online Info Session: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL)

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Join our �鶹��ý��վ IMHL program team for a 30 minutes information session to learn how our module-based masters can help accelerate your leadership career in the healthcare sector.

Online Info Session: Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management (GCHM)

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Discover the 8-month, 4-module, 100% online �鶹��ý��վ Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management at our Online Information Session.

Annual Herbert S. Birkett Memorial Lecture

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Annual Herbert S. Birkett Memorial Lecture

Amazing Brain Science Talks 2025

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Join us for a day dedicated to YOUR amazing brain!