Graduate Students

BSE: Annual Environment Public Lecture

admin — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:09:53 +0000

The Bieler School of Environment's Annual Environment Lecture, featuring Dr. Britt Wray.

Dr. Wray, the mind behind the national bestseller Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Anxiety, will share her passionate insights on how we can maintain our mental health while tackling the climate crisis. Her book has captivated readers and was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award.

Jennifer Welsh on Advancing Localization in Global Politics | Global Studies Quarterly

admin — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:18:15 +0000

January 2025 | Jennifer Welsh, alongside co-authors Adam Kochanski and Emily K. M. Scott, wrote "Localization in World Politics: Bridging Theory and Practice" in Global Studies Quarterly. The article introduces a special forum on the concept of localization, exploring its significance in both international relations theory and real-world policy. It addresses why localization has gained attention, its historical roots, what and who is considered “local,” and how localization can be studied.

Jennifer Welsh on the Future Challenges and Legitimacy of UN Peace Operations | Cambridge University Press

admin — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:21:40 +0000

March 7, 2025 | Jennifer Welsh with Marie-Joëlle Zahar, authored “What Future for Peace Operations?” published by Cambridge University Press. The article examines the growing challenges facing UN peace operations, which have long been seen as a model of effective multilateralism. Welsh and Zahar highlight how changing conflict dynamics, rising expectations, and disinformation campaigns are straining the UN’s ability to deliver peace.

Vincent Rigby on the Need for a Canadian Foreign Spy Service | The Walrus

admin — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:09:45 +0000

August 12, 2025 | Vincent Rigby was quoted by The Walrus as one of several former Canadian intelligence leaders who have shifted from skepticism to support for creating a Canadian foreign spy agency. The article traces decades of Ottawa’s reluctance to build such a service, relying instead on allies like the U.S. and the U.K. for intelligence gathered abroad.

Anil Wasif on Grounding the AI Revolution in Local Realities | Policy Magazine

admin — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:17:05 +0000

August 5, 2025 | Anil Wasif, MPP '21, in his article for Policy Magazine, argues that low- and middle-income countries should prioritize context-specific solutions over expensive, large-scale AI models. He contends that successful adoption depends on adapting existing technologies to local realities. A process known as “architectural innovation” rather than pursuing capital-intensive invention.

Chris Ragan on Why Central Bank Independence Matters Amid Political Pressure | The Financial Post

admin — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:21:43 +0000

August 8, 2025 | Christopher Ragan was quoted by The Financial Post in the context of Ontario Premier Doug Ford publicly urging the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates—a move the article compares to Donald Trump’s public pressure on the U.S. Federal Reserve. Ragan emphasized that central bank independence from “day-to-day politics” is crucial for maintaining market and economic confidence.

Project to create AI model for ALS receives Génome Québec funding

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:29:17 +0000

$400,000 will fuel public-private collaboration to discover new disease biomarkers

A new project co-led by Thomas Durcan, PhD, Director of The Neuro's Early Drug Discovery Unit, and overseen by Mathilde Chaineau, PhD, the EDDU’s program manager, will receive $400,000 in support from Génome Québec. In partnership with Nardin Nakhla and Armstrong Murira from the Montreal-based company Simmunome, Durcan and Chaineau will develop a computational model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on which to test for new biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

Expanding access to specialized healthcare across Quebec: ECHO Superhub at The Neuro

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:37:02 +0000

Free, online training program strengthens training and brings specialized care to communities across Quebec

A healthcare telementoring program housed at The Neuro and supported by the Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC) is expanding its reach after achieving designation as an ECHO Superhub. Under the direction of Julie Scorah, PhD, this milestone ensures that specialized knowledge reaches underserved communities.

Genetic sequencing project receives more than $8 million in funding

admin — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:55:14 +0000

NeuRo Genomics Initiative will help better understand rare and aging-related neurological disorders affecting Canadians

A project led by Ziv Gan-Or, MD, PhD, at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of ��Ƭ��֦��Ƶ and Martine Tétreault, PhD, at Université de Montréal has received more than $8 million to sequence the genomes of 8,700 people, to map the role of genetics in neurological disorders.

AI analysis of healthcare records reveals key factors in autism diagnosis

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:23:21 +0000

Scientists argue the criteria we use for diagnosing autism may need revision

Without clear and effective biological tests for autism based on genes, brain or blood measurements, diagnosis today still largely depends on clinical assessment. The standard way of doing this is by observing how the individual fits the criteria for autism listed in gold standard manuals like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).

Prescribing anti-swelling drug reduces immune response weeks after last dose

admin — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:05:58 +0000

Mapping immune cell diversity reveals dexamethasone’s impact on brain cancer immunotherapy

Swelling caused by brain cancer is a problem that can lead to serious side effects and even death. While controlling swelling is important, a new study shows that a commonly prescribed anti-swelling drug suppresses the immune system for weeks after dosage, inhibiting the body’s ability to fight the cancer.

Alan Evans receives Order of Canada

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:35:08 +0000

Career of breakthroughs in neuroimaging recognized with one of the nation’s highest honours

A career that took an uncharted trajectory has been recognized with the Order of Canada, one of the country’s top honours.

Latest Alzheimer’s drug shown less effective in females than males

admin — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:27:46 +0000

Since becoming only the second Alzheimer’s-modifying drug to gain American FDA approval in 2023, sales of lecanemab, known by its brand name Leqembi, have risen steadily, reaching $87-million USD in the last quarter of 2024.

Human instruction with artificial intelligence guidance provided best results in neurosurgical training

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:14:02 +0000

Study has implications beyond medical education, suggesting other fields could benefit from AI-enhanced training

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful new tool in training and education, including in the field of neurosurgery. Yet a new study suggests that AI tutoring provides better results when paired with human instruction.

Achievements of clinicians and scientists recognized with King Charles III Coronation Medals

admin — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:09:39 +0000

Five clinicians and scientists at The Neuro have been awarded King Charles III Coronation Medals in recognition of their contributions to our understanding of neurological disease. The Coronation Medal commemorates the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III as King of Canada. The medal is administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall.