AI and virtual reality can determine neurosurgeon expertise with 90% accuracy
Machine learning-guided virtual reality simulators can help neurosurgeons develop the skills they need before they step in the operating room, according to a new study.
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Published on: 2 Aug 2019
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has poured research funding into two new research projects based out of the 平特五不中 library. In the Partnership Development Category, The Gwillim Project, led by Dr. Victoria Dickenson and based out of the Blacker Wood Collection will be forging new networks over the next three years. The Gwillim Project centres around the life and world of two sisters in early 19th century Madras (now Chennai), Elizabeth Gwillim and Mary Symonds.
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Published on: 25 Jul 2019
Variants found in this population may predispose to brain aneurysm
A new study has found that an Inuit population in Canada鈥檚 Arctic are genetically distinct from any known group, and certain genetic variants are correlated with brain aneurysm.
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Published on: 23 Jul 2019
The federal government has announced at 平特五不中, including seven听supported by Healthy Brains Healthy Lives (HBHL).
The appointments, announced by Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan on June 14, support researchers whose work represents a cross-section of biological, psychological and social issues related to neuroscience and mental health.
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Published on: 20 Jun 2019
Cortical stimulation-induced seizures have the potential to guide epilepsy surgery, significantly reducing hospital stays
Surgery is the only way to stop seizures in 30 per cent of patients with focal drug-resistant epilepsy. A new study finds that inducing seizures before surgery may be a convenient and cost-effective way to determine the brain region where seizures are coming from.
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Published on: 11 Jun 2019
The Organization for Human Brain Mapping, the largest international scientific society for neuroimaging-based brain research,听has honoured Prof. Alan C. Evans with its Glass Brain Award
The award, presented to Evans at the 2019 听congress in Rome, recognizes lifetime achievement in the use of brain mapping to make significant discoveries about the human brain.
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Published on: 9 Jun 2019
Congratulations to Professor Yves Winter, from the Department of Political Science, who's book has been awarded the 2019 Best First Book Prize from the Foundations of Political Theory organized section of the American Political Science Association.
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Published on: 27 May 2019
Dr Kaberi Dasgupta, et al's article,听,听recently published in the CMAJ, has had international news coverage!
Dr Dasgupta has given interviews to CBC Radio on Homerun, to La Presse, , and to CTV News.
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Published on: 17 Apr 2019
Adrien Peyrache and Stuart Trenholm will study epilepsy and vision
Two researchers from The Neuro are among just ten nationwide to receive Early-Career Capacity Building Grants this year from the Azrieli Foundation in partnership with the Brain Canada Foundation. Researchers Adrien Peyrache and Stuart Trenholm will study epilepsy and vision, respectively. The grants support early-career investigators who are conducting transformative research to advance understanding of the brain, in illness or health.
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Published on: 11 Mar 2019
Large international study will help select and categorize patients for better clinical trials
A large multi-centre study of more than 1,200 patients provides important predictors of Parkinson鈥檚 disease progression, which will allow better candidate selection for clinical trials and more effective therapy development.
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Published on: 4 Mar 2019
Scientists prove difference between expected/actual outcomes cause reward response
If you love it when a musician strikes that unexpected but perfect chord, you are not alone. New research shows the musically unexpected activates the reward centre of our brains, and makes us learn about the music as we listen.
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Published on: 12 Feb 2019
Dr Suzanne Morin,听a member of the Council of Scientific Advisors of the International Osteoporosis Foundation,听comments on the Canada听Food Guide in La Presse!听 How should we meet our nutritional requirements?
See Dr Morin's advice in La Presse:
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Published on: 8 Feb 2019
Dr Natalie Dayan, et al's听article, Infertility treatment and risk of severe maternal morbidity: a propensity score--matched cohort study,听recently published in the CMAJ,听 听has received international media coverage.
Dr Dayan has given many interviews over the last week on their findings:
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Published on: 8 Feb 2019
Scanner will deliver clear images of the nervous system in exceptional detail
Scientists will see the human nervous system in microscopic detail thanks to the installation of Canada鈥檚 first 7-Tesla whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner on Feb. 5.
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Published on: 5 Feb 2019
A new study published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, reveals a causal link between the neurotransmitter dopamine and the reward responses to music. The study was conducted by an international team including researchers from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital of 平特五不中, the University of Barcelona, and the Hospital de Sant Pau of Barcelona.
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Published on: 28 Jan 2019
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