/dementia/taxonomy/term/4/all en /dementia/channels/news/new-drug-molecule-could-lead-new-treatments-parkinsons-disease-younger-patients-359804 <p>A novel drug molecule could potentially lead to new treatments to prevent Parkinson’s disease in younger patients, according to new research.</p> <p>“We are excited about this drug compound because we might have the possibility to develop the first cure for Parkinson’s disease, at least for a subset of patients,” said lead author <a href="/newsroom/kalle-gehring">Kalle Gehring</a>, a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at UUֱ�� and Canada Research Chair in Structural Studies of Neurodegenerative Diseases.</p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:37:22 +0000 admin 1608 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/experts-world-alzheimer-report-2024-359775 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html -->A new edition of World Alzheimer Report, to be published Sept. 20, 2024, will take a deep dive into how perceptions of dementia have changed over the past five years. It builds on a <a href="https://www.alzint.org/resource/world-alzheimer-report-2019/">2019 report</a> that found one in four people believed nothing could be done to prevent dementia, while evidence suggests 40 per cent of cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing modifiable risk factors.</p> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:48:58 +0000 admin 1607 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/indigenous-awareness-weeks-2024-september-19-october-2-359661 <p>Indigenous Awareness Weeks is a two-week series of events involving Indigenous academics, artists, and community members, hosted by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Its goal is to encourage a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples among students, staff, and faculty at UUֱ��, as well as in the broader Montreal and Quebec communities. The Office of Indigenous Initiatives also helps foster discussion among First Nations, Métis and Inuit on topics that are important to individuals and their communities.</p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:45:21 +0000 admin 1605 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/feindel-brain-and-mind-seminar-series-impact-technology-spatial-memory-hippocampus-and-implications-359671 <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> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:09:05 +0000 admin 1602 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/understanding-and-navigating-dementia-claire-webster-community-workshop-mistissini-359655 <p>A workshop to raise awareness and provide basic information about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.</p> <p>Everyone is invited to listen, ask questions and share stories. Refreshments will be served.</p> <p> </p> <p>Date:</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:58:17 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 1600 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/understanding-and-navigating-dementia-claire-webster-community-workshop-ouje-359653 <p>A workshop to raise awareness and provide basic information about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.</p> <p>Everyone is invited to listen, ask questions and share stories. Refreshments will be served.</p> <p> </p> <p>Date: </p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:53:14 +0000 diane.weidner@mcgill.ca 1599 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/using-sunlight-turn-two-greenhouse-gases-valuable-chemicals-359632 <p>UUֱ�� researchers have harnessed the power of sunlight to transform two of the most harmful greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals. The discovery could help combat climate change and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain industrial products.</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:08:31 +0000 admin 1598 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/special-lecture-improvements-fmri-precision-and-fidelity-time-and-space-359577 <hr /> <p>To watch via vimeo, click <a href="https://vimeo.com/event/4590491/e94c8ac4d9"><strong>here</strong></a></p> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:15:01 +0000 admin 1597 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/research-finds-sex-based-differences-how-brains-handle-threats-359570 <p>A new study has uncovered significant differences in how male and female mice process threats, even as they exhibit similar behavioural responses.</p> <p>The discovery suggests that including both male and female subjects in neuroscience research will lead to more accurate conclusions and ultimately better health outcomes.</p> <p>Understanding the influence of sex on brain function can help explain why males and females develop certain psychiatric disorders at different rates or with different symptoms, the researchers said.</p> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:47:06 +0000 admin 1594 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/six-students-mcgill-university-receive-canadas-largest-science-technology-engineering-and-math-stem-359569 <p>Six students have been named UUֱ��’s recipients of Schulich Leader Scholarships, the most generous student award for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) studies in Canada.</p> <p>UUֱ�� alumnus Seymour Schulich, BSc’61, MBA’65, DLitt’04, established the Schulich Leader Scholarships for entrepreneurial-minded students who excel academically and display leadership, charisma and creativity.</p> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:15:51 +0000 admin 1592 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/management-disease-modifying-interventions-alzheimers-359564 <hr /> <p>Management of Disease Modifying Interventions in Alzheimer's </p> <hr /> <p>To attend in person, register here (link coming soon)</p> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:02:45 +0000 admin 1590 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/49th-preston-robb-neuroscience-day-359534 <p>The event honours the career and memory of Preston Robb, who is considered one of the founders of Canadian child neurology. Dr. Robb started pediatric neurology at the MCH.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:21:32 +0000 admin 1587 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/new-insights-could-help-prevent-psychosis-relapses-youth-and-young-adults-359497 <p>New findings from UUֱ�� researchers could help clinicians understand the course of delusions in youth and young adults that signal the need for a timely intervention to prevent a full relapse of psychosis.</p> <p>Delusions — strong beliefs that don't align with commonly accepted reality— are a defining symptom of psychosis but are not sufficiently understood.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:03:40 +0000 admin 1586 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/digitally-cataloguing-archived-plant-specimens-can-transform-conservation-efforts-359456 <p>Digitally cataloguing the more than 300 million plant specimens preserved in museums worldwide could yield crucial insights into how to preserve biodiversity amid climate change, a study by UUֱ�� researchers has found.</p> <p>Digitally cataloguing, or digitizing, a herbarium specimen involves recording the species name and original location and uploading that record to a digital repository that is publicly accessible.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:47:33 +0000 admin 1583 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/better-way-assess-bridges-earthquake-safety-359447 <p>Researchers from UUֱ�� have developed a more efficient way to assess how likely a bridge is to be damaged in an earthquake. The information could help authorities prioritize infrastructure for upgrading and improve emergency response plans.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:13:16 +0000 admin 1580 at /dementia