Glial cells take centre stage in new international research collaboration
<p>A new pilot project between researchers at Â鶹AV and the University of Edinburgh is investigating the role of glial cells in brain circuit development.Ìý</p>
<p>Glial cells, long considered mere support cells in the brain, are now recognized as pivotal players in establishing and fine-tuning neuronal connectivity.ÌýÌý</p>
PODCAST – Spotlight on a Rising Star: Marie Brossard-Racine
<p>This podcast episode, hosted by the <a href="https://rbiq-qbin.qc.ca/">Quebec Bio-Imaging Network (QBIN)</a>, features<a href="/spot/marie-brossard-racine"> Marie Brossard-Racine</a>, a research member of the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR).</p>
<p>Dr. Racine's work primarily focuses on unraveling the complex mechanisms behind function and dysfunction in children with neurodevelopmental disorders. From scanning babies to adolescents, her lab tackles the unique challenges of MRI scanning across different stages of childhood development.</p>
PODCAST – Curious Neuron: Barriers to Care for Autistic Children
<p>In this episode of the <a href="https://curiousneuron.com/podcasts/">Curious Neuron Podcast</a>, host Cindy Hovington is joined by<a href="/neuro/node/5325/julie-scorah"> Dr. Julie Scorah</a>, a licensed neuropsychologist at Â鶹AV. Julie practices as a clinician and is involved in research about how to make autism resources more accessible to the families that need them.</p>
PODCAST – Curious Neuron: Scientifically Informed Parenting
<p>Many parents of neurodivergent children have found that early parenting advice helps them better support their child's unique needs. With guidance from renowned neuropsychologist <a href="/neuro/node/5325/julie-scorah">Dr. Julie Scorah</a>, this <a href="https://curiousneuron.com/podcasts/">Curious Neuron podcast</a> episode with Dr. Cindy Hovington, PhD, explores the specific challenges faced by neurodivergent children.</p>
New study finds promising approach for reducing brain inflammation
<p>A new study by researchers at the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) has uncovered a promising approach for reducing brain inflammation.Ìý</p>
<p>Glial cells, which support and protect neurons, can become overactive during injury and brain inflammation. This overactivity may contribute to chronic neurodegeneration and worsen brain disorders. Understanding how this process, called reactive gliosis, is controlled could help scientists better understand brain diseases and improve treatments.ÌýÌý</p>
Supporting autistic individuals transitioning into adulthood
Autistic individuals face similar goals and challenges transitioning to adulthood as others. However, they often need extra help and resources to make this phase go smoothly.
Supporting the next generation of autism researchers
The Quebec Autism Research Training program is a competitive program offered by the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research and the Transforming Autism Care Consortium.
Navigating an epilepsy diagnosis
Alex Slaney Ashton describes her experience with epilepsy, misconceptions about the disease and why she wanted to give back.
Delving into the world of Professor Carl Ernst
<p>Meet Professor Carl Ernst, a leading name in stem cell biology and genetic engineering, steering the <a href="/psychiatricgenetics/">Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorders Laboratory</a>Ìý(RNDL) at The Neuro.</p>
<p>An Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) member, Ernst's work is rooted in a passion for connecting with families. At the forefront of the RNDL, he drives research from modeling diseases to advancing potential therapeutics, with a focus on neurodevelopmental disorders.</p>
ACAR showcases its work on NDDs
<p>The Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) held a Symposium on Neurodevelopment and Neurodevelopmental Disorders during The Neuro’s annual retreat on Friday, June 2, 2023.</p>
<p>This event brought together many ACAR researchers from across The Neuro and Â鶹AV, as well as participants from other institutions. Scientists with diverse backgrounds but a common interest in neurodevelopment and neurodevelopmental conditions gathered together to present their advances in multiple areas of neurodevelopment, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) research.Ìý</p>
A conversation with WHO Caregiver Skills Training Program Master Trainers
Marla Cable and Rebecca Fenton share what motivates them to empower Canadian caregivers and service providers to better support children with neurodevelopmental conditions
Equitable healthcare for autistic individuals
Recipients of the Transforming Autism Care Consortium Partners for Change funding program aim to improve healthcare services for autistic minority-language speakers across Canada
ACAR announces recipients of 2022 Â鶹AV-ZNZ Neuroscience Partnership Grant
The pilot projects foster international collaboration and scientific excellence in neurodevelopmental conditions
Four burning questions with ACAR's newest member, Adrien Peyrache
Peyrache joined the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research in 2022, committing to advancing discovery and mentoring future leaders in the science of neurodevelopment
Meet Noémie Hébert-Lalonde
Neuropsychologist and trainer in autism diagnosis, Noémie shares her motivations and why collaboration and knowledge transfer are so important to autism research and care
Open science in autism research: A chat with Amy Pearson and Daniel Poole
For more than a decade, open research has garnered broad support from the scientific community, including autism researchers