/neuro/taxonomy/term/848/all en /neuro/article/research/neuro-lab-part-multi-centre-study-seeking-repair-spinal-cord-damage The lab of Alyson Fournier at The Neuro is part of a multi-centre study exploring ways to repair spinal cord damage. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:06:18 +0000 Shawn Hayward 5311 at /neuro /neuro/article/neuroxxceptional-stories/anne-louise-lafontaine-neuroxxceptional-clinical-pioneer Dr. Anne Louise Lafontaine is Head of Neurology at the MUHC and Director of the Movement Disorders Clinic at The Neuro. Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:41:47 +0000 Anita Kar 3492 at /neuro /neuro/article/clinical-trial-neuro-investigates-novel-treatment-aggressive-form-genetic-als The Neuro is the only site in Canada for a clinical trial testing a promising ASO therapy for ALS patients with mutations in the fused in sarcoma gene Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:23:26 +0000 Sophie Lorenzo 5248 at /neuro /neuro/article/day-life/day-life-neuro-palliative-care-nurse We need to ensure that patients are treated with dignity throughout their journey Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:59:58 +0000 Anita Kar 5186 at /neuro /neuro/article/patient-care/gold-standard-training-gold-standard-tool The ACAR Clinic at The Neuro offers its first Introductory Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised workshop to improve skills of diagnosing practitioners Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:37:40 +0000 Vanessa Tamburro 5187 at /neuro /neuro/article/patient-care/ot-month-feature-beth-robertson At The Neuro, OTs like Beth Robertson help patients recover from and adapt to their neurological conditions. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:46:02 +0000 Shawn Hayward 5176 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/beyond-bench-conversation-mayada-elsabbagh A lab is a bit like a kitchen, with a multitude of “dishes” simmering at once, ACAR's associate director tells Spectrum Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:07:38 +0000 Peter Hess 5151 at /neuro /neuro/article/day-life/day-life-icu-nurse <p>The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is an extreme workplace environment. Patients require acute care – and their condition can change within seconds. Loved ones are anxious and often in a state of shock and disbelief. In this high-pressure environment, healthcare professionals manage life and death situations through gruelling 12-hour shifts. In a neurological ICU, the slightest change in their condition can have a significant impact on a patients’ life, behaviours, capacities, and capabilities.</p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> Sat, 02 Oct 2021 15:34:25 +0000 Anita Kar 5140 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/hanna-pappius-turns-96 <p>One of The Neuro’s most distinguished scientists, Hanna Pappius, celebrates her 96<sup>th</sup> birthday today.</p> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:44:57 +0000 Shawn Hayward 5081 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/brenda-milner-turns-103 Today is a special day for The Neuro and the world of neuroscience, as Brenda Milner is celebrating her 103rd birthday. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:10:08 +0000 Shawn Hayward 5063 at /neuro /neuro/article/patient-care/new-fellow-neurotrauma Dr. Lauren Zarnett, a neurosurgeon from Ontario, will begin a year-long ƽ���岻�� fellowship to study neurotrauma in July 2021. Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:26:37 +0000 Victor Swoboda 5024 at /neuro /neuro/article/virtual-training-improves-clinician-skills-diagnosing-autism Led by ACAR's clinical psychologist Mandy Steiman, participants gained skills toward diagnosing autism across ages, developmental levels and language skills Mon, 31 May 2021 16:12:30 +0000 Vanessa Tamburro 5016 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/epilepsy-neuro-past-and-present The Neuro highlights the work of its epilepsy researchers and clinicians past and present. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:30:36 +0000 Victor Swoboda 4938 at /neuro /neuro/article/research-i-choose-neuro/new-faculty-spotlight-sali-farhan Sali Farhan is an accomplished human genomicist who bridges the gap between the clinic and the lab. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:07:43 +0000 Shawn Hayward 4904 at /neuro /neuro/article/neuroxxceptionnelles-neuroxxceptionals/birgit-frauscher-neuroxxceptional Dr. Birgit Frauscher is a neurologist and researcher specializing in epilepsy research and patient care at The Neuro. She is the winner of the 2019 Michael Prize for outstanding research in epilepsy. Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:44:45 +0000 Anita Kar 3867 at /neuro