Project Overview MRI is a powerful tool for measuring how the brain changes across life and how conditions like preterm birth or concussion can disrupt the brain’s development. Across Canada, three leading pediatric MRI research centers are developing the Canadian Pediatric Imaging Platform (C-PIP). C-PIP is launching as a partnership between the Alberta Children’s Hospital-CAIR […] Read more

Brain Canada and Heart & Stroke are pleased to launch the 2025/26 Personnel Awards for Black Scholars.  The objective of the competition is to increase the number of highly-qualified Black trainees across Canada committed to working in the fields of heart and/or brain research. In the context of this award, heart and/or brain health research encompasses research addressing […] Read more

Deadlines: - Letter of Intent: December 2, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET - Full Applications: March 14, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET View the Request for Applications to learn more about this program and how to apply. Brain Canada is pleased to announce the 2024 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program, aimed at advancing […] Read more

REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 12: Eventbrite - Neuroconnexions The Neural Signaling and Circuitry Research Group (SNC) at the University of Montreal, led by Matthieu Vanni, Andrea Green, and Ravi Rungta, is hosting the third edition of the Neuroconnexions event! This is an excellent opportunity for members of the neuroscience community to share and discuss their research […] Read more

Wednesday November 13th, 2024, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., followed by a cocktail. Come and meet him in person! Université de Montréal, Pavilion Marie-Victorin, Room D-427 : Please register via the Doodle link. The lecture will also be available via Zoom and will not be recorded. No registration is required. Meeting ID: 828 1456 8636 […] Read more

The Faculty of Pharmacy at the Université de Montréal, in collaboration with Millénium Québecor, has launched the PERCER program, aimed at UdeM members and its affiliated schools who seek to advance their innovation projects in life sciences and health technologies. This entrepreneurial program, partially funded by a donation from the Morris and Rosalind Goodman Family […] Read more

On October 30, the IMAGINE Center at CHU Sainte-Justine was inaugurated to study the structure, function, and connectivity of the brain from the neonatal stage to the end of adolescence. Credit: CHU Sainte-Justine The IMAGINE Center at CHU Sainte-Justine, co-directed by Professors Gregory Lodygensky and Patricia Conrod, is advancing research in neurodevelopment and pediatric precision […] Read more

On October 30, 2024, UdeMNouvelles published an intriguing article by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux on the power of sound to evoke emotions of fear and alertness, a topic that fascinates Caroline Traube, professor at the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Music. In her psychoacoustic work, Traube analyzes how certain sounds, through their frequency and timbre, evoke strong […] Read more

The Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ), Nature and Technologies sector, has launched the second edition of the Rising Star Award, which aims to recognize the scientific impact of Quebec researchers in natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. This award, valued at $10,000, celebrates a researcher’s scientific excellence, leadership, and commitment to their academic community. The […] Read more

During its annual conference on October 18, the Quebec Association of Neuropsychologists (AQNP) awarded the 2024 Brenda Milner Prize to Miriam Beauchamp. This recognition celebrates her significant contributions to Quebec neuropsychology through her extensive research on traumatic brain injuries and concussions. Congratulations! Read more

  Patient Evaluation and Management Special Guest: Me Marie-Eve Corney-Robichaud, President of the CETM The lack of knowledge among healthcare professionals and hospital administrators about the legal tools available for handling non-compliance with CETM rulings can lead to severe consequences. This is the conclusion drawn by Coroner Me Géhane Kamel in her report on the […] Read more

A new study has revealed that autistic children often show a strong interest in letters and numbers, although this inclination is frequently overlooked due to their preference for solitary activities. During diagnostic evaluations, many autistic children naturally gravitate toward magnetic boards with letters and numbers. But just how common is this interest among autistic children? […] Read more

A collaborative study sheds light on the effects of this drug on adolescent brain development, with the main finding being atrophy in specific regions of the cerebral cortex. Cannabis use can lead to thinning of the cerebral cortex in adolescents, according to a recent study led by Graciela Pineyro and Tomas Paus, researchers at CHU […] Read more

The CRCHUM is proud to host the National Conference of the Canadian Society for Chronobiology. This event will take place at the CRCHUM from May 25 to 27, 2025, at the Pierre Péladeau Amphitheatre – CHUM, bringing together approximately 150 national and international experts in biological rhythms, health, psychiatry, and neuroscience. The program will include […] Read more

New Episode Available! The Maturity of Adjective Agreement Arrives After You In this episode, we discuss language development in the brain. To delve into this topic, Maude Sills-Néron and Antoine Malescot welcome Guillaume Blais, a PhD student in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the Université de Montréal with an MA in Linguistics, and Phaedra Royle, […] Read more

Call for Expressions of Interest - Activities and Tools for the Prudent Use of Generative AI in Higher Education - Pôle interordres de Montréal - Artificial Intelligence Deadline: November 8, 2024 Context This call for expressions of interest follows the Reflection Day held on May 31, 2023, which focused on the responsible use of generative […] Read more

Funding Amount: £3 to £7 million per project Duration: Up to 5 years Key Dates: Full application deadline: December 5, 2024 Objective: This grant aims to fund projects advancing our understanding of the biological, psychological, and/or social mechanisms by which heat impacts anxiety, depression, and psychosis in the most affected global populations. The Wellcome Trust […] Read more

ArcticNet - Partnered Research Program Funding Amount: Between $25,000 and $400,000 per year, for a maximum period of 3 years. Themes: The Partnered Research Program funds projects aligned with priorities in well-being, infrastructure, energy, ecosystems, and economy. Projects must actively engage Northern and Indigenous partners to ensure a meaningful integration of academic, local, and Indigenous […] Read more

ArcticNet - Inuit Qaujisarnirmut Pilirijjutit Program Funding Amount: Between $15,000 and $25,000 Objective: The aim is to support knowledge exchange, capacity building, and community-based research aligned with Inuit priorities and community needs. This grant facilitates connections between community members and researchers, equipping them with the skills needed to co-develop proposals and address pressing local challenges […] Read more

Don’t miss the upcoming GRSV conference at the University of Montreal, supported by Nikon Optical Canada. Monday, November 4, 2024, 12:15 PM 3744 Jean-Brillant, Room 104 Probing the Timescale of Perception with White Noise Optogenetic Simulation Jackson Cone, PhD Hotchkiss Brain Institute For more information: 📧 elvire.vaucher@umontreal.ca or matthieu.vanni@umontreal.ca View the full GRSV Nikon conference […] Read more

The IVADO 2024-25 Postdoctoral Research Funding Program has been launched! This prestigious program is open to national and international postdoctoral researchers recognized for the excellence of their work. Recipients will actively contribute to the IAR3 initiative: New Paradigms for Robust, Reasoning, and Responsible Artificial Intelligence and its adoption. This project is supported by the Canada […] Read more

Jean-François Bouchard’s Laboratory, BPharm, PhD Professor School of Optometry Development and Function of the Visual Nervous System: Effects of Cannabinoids and Fetal Alcohol Exposure Pascale Parent (Master's Student) Ismaël Bachand (PhD Student) Guillaume Bellemare (PhD Student) Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 4:00 PM Location: Room 1120, Pavillon Paul-G.-Desmarais Refreshments will be served, and pizza will […] Read more

France-Canada Research Fund Internal Deadline: Applications must be submitted to udem-international@umontreal.ca by November 18, 2024.   Description: This program provides financial support for new scientific projects between French and Canadian teams that have not previously collaborated.   Funding: Between $8,000 and $15,000 CAD for a period of two years. Note that 90% of the funding […] Read more