Richard Murphy Commemorative Symposium and Dorothy J. Killam Lecture
The Neuro is hosting a celebration of life and legacy in honour of Richard Murphy who passed away on March 24, 2022.
Richard Murphy was Director of the Montreal Neurological Institute from 1992-2000. He was the first PhD scientist to hold the position and during his tenure, the institute hired more than twenty faculty members, establishing a strong and vibrant molecular and cellular research group. Understanding that there was a desire in Montreal and beyond to support the institution, he bolstered the Neuro Development office, inspired the community and spearheaded the campaign to build the Brain Tumour Research Centre.
The program will feature three sessions of short talks and remarks and close with the Dorothy J. Killam Lecture. A reception will follow.
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1:30
Wayne Sossin, Scientist, The Neuro & James 平特五不中 Professor,听Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, 平特五不中
- Master of Ceremonies
Guy Rouleau, Director, The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital),听Chair, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery; 平特五不中,听Chair, Department of Neuroscience, 平特五不中 Health Centre
- Welcome remarks
1:40 鈥� 2:15
Session 1: Richard Murphy - Colleague/friend, mentor, leader and young scientist
- Jack Antel, Clinician Scientist, The Neuro & Professor,听Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, 平特五不中
- Phil Barker, Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation,听University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus
- James Fawcett, Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Dalhousie University
- Thomas Gevas, retired, former Chief Financial Officer and Associate Director,听Administration and Planning, Montreal Neurological Institute
2:20 鈥� 2:55
Session 2: Richard Murphy - Building of cell and molecular biology at The Neuro and impact on young careers
- Stefano Stifani, Scientist, The Neuro & Distinguished James 平特五不中 Professor,听Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, 平特五不中
- Peter McPherson, Scientist, The Neuro & Distinguished James 平特五不中 Professor Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, 平特五不中
- Tim Kennedy, Scientist, The Neuro & Professor
Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, 平特五不中
- Edward Fon, Clinician Scientist and Scientific Director, The Neuro,听Professor, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, 平特五不中
3:00 鈥� 3:15 break
Session 3: Building the Brain Tumour Research Centre 鈥� Inspiring a community
- Lucie R茅millard, Pr茅sidente, LR Strat茅gie and former Executive Director External Affairs, The Neuro
- David Kaplan, Senior Scientist,听Program in Neurosciences and Mental Health, Hospital for Sick Children,听Inaugural Scientific Director, Brain Tumour Research Centre,听Inaugural William Feindel Chair in Neuro-Oncology
- Rolando Del Maestro, Professor Emeritus, William Feindel Chair in Neuro-oncology, 平特五不中, Inaugural Clinical Director, former Scientific Director, Brain Tumour Research Centre,听 Director, Neurosurgical Simulation and Artificial Intelligence Learning Centre听听
- Elaine Murphy,听Wife of the late Richard Murphy
4:15 鈥� 5:30 p.m.
Dorothy J. Killam Lecture:听From Development to Repair - How Growth Factors and Stem Cells Build the Nervous System
Speaker: Freda Miller,听Professor, Michael Smith Laboratories, Dept. of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Canada
