/dementia/taxonomy/term/15/all en /dementia/channels/news/caring-conversations-home-care-or-care-home-360818 <p><a href="/dementia/support-groups/caring-conversations/caring-conversations-past-episodes"><em><strong>Caring Conversations</strong></em></a> is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:51:13 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1707 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/feindel-brain-and-mind-seminar-series-cognitive-and-neural-mechanisms-memory-change-aging-anxiety-360803 <p>The <strong>Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series</strong> will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:33:05 +0000 admin 1705 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/open-science-office-hours-open-publishing-360788 <h2><strong>Atelier "La Publication Ouverte</strong><b>"</b></h2> <p><b>Mardi, le 12 novembre 2024<br /> 16 – 17 h HNE</b><br />  </p> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:46:02 +0000 admin 1699 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/feindel-brain-and-mind-seminar-series-advancing-low-cost-brain-tumor-imaging-low-resource-settings-360790 <p>The <strong>Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series</strong> will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms.</p> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:58:05 +0000 admin 1698 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/mcgill-cares-building-cognitive-reserve-healthy-aging-360504 <p>Join us on November 6th at noon for the next <em><strong><a href="/dementia/resources/mcgill-cares-webcasts">²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Cares</a></strong></em> webcast to support informal caregivers.</p> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:09:40 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1670 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/neurogenesis-new-faculty-recruit-speaker-series-360641 <h2><b>Neurogenesis: New Faculty Recruit Speaker Series</b></h2> <h3>Wednesday, December 11, 2024<br /> 4:30–5:30 p.m. (with post-event reception)</h3> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:33:53 +0000 admin 1683 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/gene-therapy-project-receives-major-funding-360635 <h2><b>$1.14 million from CIHR will resolve treatment roadblocks for rare brain disorders</b></h2> <p> </p> <p>Gene therapy for rare neurological disorders will move one step forward thanks to a $1.14 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).</p> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:20:38 +0000 admin 1682 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/research-new-stem-cell-models-receives-26-million-360436 <h2><b>Thomas Durcan’s project will </b><b>dissect the role of microglia in degenerative conditions, to identify new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's treatment</b></h2> <p>An innovative new program based at The Neuro has received $2.6 million from the CQDM and the Brain Canada Foundation.</p> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:44:26 +0000 admin 1664 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/bilingualism-makes-brain-more-efficient-especially-when-learned-young-age-360355 <h2><b>MRI data from large sample shows increased whole-brain connectivity in people with a second language</b></h2> <p>Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to build connections within itself, adapting to the surrounding environment. The brain is most plastic in childhood, forming new pathways in reaction to stimuli such as language.</p> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:44:33 +0000 admin 1658 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/lets-talk-about-dementia-french-public-lecture-valleyfield-360302 <h2>LET’S TALK ABOUT DEMENTIA (French public lecture in Valleyfield)</h2> <h3>Thursday, October 24, 2024</h3> <h3>1:00 to 2:30 p.m.</h3> <p>EVERYONE IS WELCOME.</p> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:14:42 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 1655 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/recreating-hallmark-parkinsons-disease-human-neurons-360245 <h2><b>Scientists use stem cells to follow development of protein bodies characteristic of neurological disease</b></h2> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:47:43 +0000 admin 1646 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/mcgill-cares-hope-best-plan-rest-359972 <p>Join us on October 9th at noon for the next ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Cares webcast to support informal caregivers. During candid, 30-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia.  </p> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:00:33 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1616 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/caring-conversations-how-manage-hallucinations-delusions-and-paranoia-associated-dementia-359982 <p><a href="/dementia/support-groups/caring-conversations/caring-conversations-past-episodes"><em><strong>Caring Conversations</strong></em></a> is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from ex</p> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:01:16 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1622 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/conferences-publiques-centre-dimagerie-cerebrale-mcconnell-40eme-anniversaire-360134 <h3>Conférences Publiques: Centre d'imagerie cérébrale McConnell - 40ème anniversaire</h3> <hr /> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:40:37 +0000 admin 1629 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/public-lectures-mcconnell-brain-imaging-centre-40th-anniversary-360133 <h3>Public Lectures: McConnell Brain Imaging Centre - 40th anniversary</h3> <hr /> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:32:21 +0000 admin 1628 at /dementia