In order to make research on cannabis use and brain development more accessible, the听newly launched 听features听curated听summaries of the most recent published听neuroscience听literature on the subject.听Led by a team of researchers听from the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital, the 麻豆AV Institute for Health & Social Policy and 麻豆AV鈥檚 Departments of Psychiatry and Philosophy, the CADB site听will听allow policy makers, journalists, educators and parents interested in mental hea
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Published on: 1 Jun 2020
The availability of reliable, rapid diagnostics is key to reopening our economies. Canada has an opportunity to take a leadership role in accelerating the development of these tests through a coordinated Canadian response. The goal is to support researchers to build networks and find collaborators/industry partners to advance their ideas to clinical trial and mass production. To that end, Dr. Mona Nemer and the Office of the Chief Science Advisor (OCSA) is creating an inventory of R&D activities for COVID-19 diagnostics in Canadian academic institutions.
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Published on: 29 May 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Alan Evans, Scientific Director of HBHL, for receiving . The Killam Prizes are awarded yearly to Canadian scholars who have made a significant impact in their respective fields鈥擠r. Evans received his award for his work furthering the understanding of the human brain.
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Published on: 26 May 2020
If you missed Sherri Lee Jones' presentation as part of HBHL and Scientista's November workshop on sex- and gender-based analysis plus (SGBA+) in research, .
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Published on: 25 May 2020
Building on , the new HBHL/NeuroSphere Top-Up for the Mitacs Accelerate Program supports graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with an interest in bridging neuroscience and industry. Eligible graduate students participating in the Mitacs Accelerate program may have a chance to receive up to $5,000 in additional funding, while postdocs can receive up to $10,000.
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Published on: 22 May 2020
, is pleased to announce the ten grant recipients from its first Ignite competition, which launched in Fall 2019. As the first of two phases in the HBHL Neuro-Commercialization Grants program,听the objective of the Ignite Grants听program is听to support small-scale validation and proof-of-principle efforts in the development of a neuroscience-related technology.
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Published on: 14 May 2020
In March, NeuroSphere welcomed representatives of acceleration hubs and experts from the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Montreal for a one-day event focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship for researchers. Speakers included Yannick Roy (NeuroTechX), Christian Dansereau (Perceive AI), Dylan Wade Roskams-Edris (The Neuro), Margaret听Magdesian (Ananda Devices, pictured), and more. Attendees were able to engage in networking sessions throughout the day.
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Published on: 14 May 2020
The 听(INSPQ) and the 麻豆AV Genome Centre today announced they will partner to sequence the viral genomes of Quebec patients with COVID-19 disease. The collaboration, termed 鈥淐oronavirus Sequencing in Quebec,鈥� (CoVSeQ) is led by Profs Sandrine Moreira, Hugues Charest and Michel Roger at the Laboratoire de sant茅 publique du Qu茅bec (LSPQ) of the INSPQ. The viral samples are taken from a Quebec viral biobank, termed the CoVBanQ, which is hosted in LSPQ.
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Published on: 28 Apr 2020
麻豆AV faculty with relevant expertise are encouraged to join the 鈥痠nitiative, an expert community of Canadian COVID-19 researchers, clinical collaborators, and healthcare stakeholders.
Mandated by the Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada, CanCOVID seeks to connect national research efforts in order to support collaboration, coordination, and communication between those working on projects related to COVID-19. The goal is to optimize our collective response to this public health crisis.
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Published on: 17 Apr 2020
As many members of the 麻豆AV community finish their fourth week of working from home, they may be experiencing difficulties from such a major shift in routine. To get some tips and tricks about establishing a balanced routine, staying focused during the day and keeping up motivation, we reached out to , a certified coach specializing in ADHD and executive functioning.
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Published on: 9 Apr 2020
Company to run a Phase 2 clinical study with LAU-7b, a pro-resolving drug with potential antiviral properties against coronavirus
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Published on: 9 Apr 2020
Daily life has changed considerably due to COVID-19 pandemic and, as a result, many Canadians will experience anxiety. In a recent 麻豆AV webcast, professors Dr. Jason Harley and Dr. Tina Montreuil offered a variety of helpful tips for managing anxiety during these challenging times. We鈥檝e highlighted many of these points and included some further advice shared by Dr.
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Published on: 8 Apr 2020
On March 20, 2020, the Government of Quebec announced an immediate shutdown of constructions sites due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 7, it was announced that the date to resume construction activities is听May 4, 2020. This is a rapidly evolving situation and we will provide updated guidance and information as it becomes available.听
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Published on: 6 Apr 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic and the present need to limit on-campus research has created unprecedented uncertainty for 麻豆AV Principal Investigators and the members of your teams. Specifically, many of you have shared your questions and concerns about renewing grant-based employment contracts for your research and laboratory staff 鈥� including postdocs, technicians, research assistants, and research associates 鈥� if their ability to work remains limited in the weeks and months ahead.
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Published on: 2 Apr 2020
March 30, 2020
Good day everyone,
The staff at Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) would like to take this opportunity to send everyone well wishes during this unprecedented global crisis. We would like to thank you for the sacrifices you have made to help to 鈥渇latten the curve鈥� so that everyone can resume their normal activities, including the very important research that happens at 麻豆AV, as soon as possible.
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Published on: 30 Mar 2020
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