Join us as The Neuro celebrates 90 years of groundbreaking contributions to neuroscience and highlights recent advances in the field. Through an engaging mix of cutting-edge talks and panel discussions, we will explore the future of neuroscience and its clinical applications.
The Neuro's Olszewski Lecture, established in 1986, honours Dr. Jerzy Olszewski (1913–1964), a pioneering neuroanatomist and neuropathologist. Invited to The Neuro by Dr. Wilder Penfield in 1948, Olszewski collaborated on the seminal Cytoarchitecture of the Human Brain Stem, advancing the understanding of brainstem structures and cementing his legacy in neuroscience.
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The Neuro's Dorothy J. Killam Lecture was established in 2004 to recognize women of influence in business, science, politics or the humanities.ÌýDr. Susan Dymecki, Professor of Genetics at the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School, will deliver the 2025 Dorothy J. Killam lecture. A cocktail reception will follow for in-person registered attendees.
Join us for MS Awareness Month at The Neuro!
This year, we are excited to host two special events for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) who receive care at The Neuro. These events are an opportunity to:
- Discover the latest breakthroughs in MS research, including innovations happening right here at The Neuro.
- Learn how you are—or can be—part of our open science research program.
- Connect, network, and engage with our community.
We’re offering two options:
Join us for MS Awareness Month at The Neuro!
This year, we are excited to host two special events for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) who receive care at The Neuro. These events are an opportunity to:
- Discover the latest breakthroughs in MS research, including innovations happening right here at The Neuro.
- Learn how you are—or can be—part of our open science research program.
- Connect, network, and engage with our community.
We’re offering two options:
The 26thÌýAnnual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture honours the career and achievements of Professor Brenda Milner, an eminent cognitive neuroscientist and pioneer of the discipline of neuropsychology.
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This annual lecture honours Dr. Albert Aguayo, OC, FRCP, Professor Emeritus founder and former Director of the Centre for the Research in Neuroscience at 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ. A cocktail reception will follow the lecture.
Watch onlineÌý, no registration required.
The Neuro Epilepsy Day is a half-day event. The day will focus on neurodegeration and tauopathy in epilepsy, and its implications for cognition and disease progression.
Watch online , no registration required.
By invitation
This year's Neuro Retreat will take place on June 6-8, 2025, at Ìýin beautiful Magog-Orford, Estrie. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Eastern Townships, the Neuro Retreat is always a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues, learn about exciting initiatives at The Neuro and to take advantage of the local surroundings. Stay tuned for more details!
Established in 1935, the Hughlings Jackson Lecture is The Neuro’s premier scientific lecture. It honours the legacy of British neurologist John Hughlings Jackson (1835-1911) who pioneered the development of neurology as a medical specialty. A reception will follow.
To register: coming soon
To view virtually: coming soon
Talk: The Basal Ganglia and the Motivation to Act
Speaker:ÌýAnn Graybiel, PhD
Institute Professor, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, MIT
Abstract:Ìýcoming soon
This two-day training course is designed to provide and enhance a basic working knowledge of sleep medicine. It is designed for neurology residents and fellows from across Canada as well as general practitioners, community neurologists,Ìý and specialists who are interested in further enhancing their understanding of the current principles and practices in dealing with patients with sleep disorders.