/neuro/taxonomy/term/612/all en /neuro/channels/news/106m-grant-supports-innovative-autism-project-356608 <h2><b>UUÖ±˛Ą Translational Platform in Autism Research will help uncover the disorders’ neural foundations </b></h2> <p> </p> <p>A new project at The Neuro, UUÖ±˛Ą and the Research Institute of the UUÖ±˛Ą Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has been awarded $10.6M in financial support as part of the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Innovation Fund.</p> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:27:56 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 5996 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/supporting-next-generation-autism-researchers The Quebec Autism Research Training program is a competitive program offered by the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research and the Transforming Autism Care Consortium. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:59:32 +0000 Neuro Communications 5994 at /neuro /neuro/article/research-neuro-xxceptional-i-choose-neuro/new-faculty-spotlight-justine-clery Justine ClĂ©ry's research aims to identify and understand how the mechanisms involved in sensory processing and social cognition evolve across a person's lifetime. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:02:25 +0000 Vanessa Tamburro 5535 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/boris-bernhardt-wins-cans-2022-new-investigator-award-339063 <h2>Together with Dr. Birgit Frauscher, Bernhardt co-directs The Neuro’s new Centre of Excellence in Epilepsy</h2> <p>Since joining The Neuro in 2016, Boris Bernhardt, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, has published pioneering research on the organization and development of the healthy brain. His achievements have been recognized this week by the Canadian Association for Neuroscience, who have awarded him the 2022 New Investigator Award.</p> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:10:12 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 5419 at /neuro /neuro/article/day-life-patient-care-neuro-xxceptional/day-life-neuropsychologist Julie Scorah gives us a look into her work at the ACAR Clinic and how the pandemic has changed autism care Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:06:12 +0000 Anita Kar, Vanessa Tamburro 5363 at /neuro /neuro/node/5325/julie-scorah <p><img alt="Julie Scorah" title="Julie Scorah" height="300" width="750" class="file-original no-float" src="/neuro/files/neuro/acar-researcher-profile-pictures_julie-scorah.png" /></p> <p><strong>Julie Scorah, PhD, is a licensed neuropsychologist specializing in neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).</strong></p> <p><strong>She is a research member of ACAR since 2019. </strong></p> Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:50:57 +0000 vanessa.tamburro@mcgill.ca 5287 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/transformative-donation-16-million-establishes-new-autism-research-centre-montreal-neurological-281573 <p><strong>The Azrieli Centre for Autism Research will foster innovations in therapy and a better understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder. </strong></p> <p><span>A new research centre in Montreal will help lift the shroud of mystery surrounding autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and lead to the development of better diagnostic tools and more effective therapies for people with autism.</span></p> Mon, 23 Oct 2017 17:01:52 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2800 at /neuro /neuro/article/research-patient-care-students/clinic-fills-critical-gap-autism-care The interdisciplinary ACAR Clinic provides continuity of care to patients of all ages Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:19:36 +0000 Vanessa Tamburro 5189 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/research/acar-1/training-and-community/educational-resources <h6 style="text-align:center"><div class="media-youtube-video media-element file-default media-youtube-1"> <iframe class="media-youtube-player" id="media-youtube-gh1kxidc5kw" width="620" height="130" title="Julie Scorah Fully Edited Episode" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/gH1KXIdC5kw?wmode=opaque&controls=&enablejsapi=1&modestbranding=1&playerapiid=media-youtube-gh1kxidc5kw&origin=https%3A//www.mcgill.ca&rel=0" name="Julie Scorah Fully Edited Episode" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="">Video of Julie Scorah Fully Edited Episode</iframe> </div> </h6> <h6> </h6> <h6>Podcast</h6> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:24:33 +0000 vanessa.tamburro@mcgill.ca 5168 at /neuro /neuro/article/research/driving-innovation-autism-research The Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) announces the winners of its competitive peer-review grant program, which drives discoveries that will greatly improve our understanding of autism Fri, 15 Oct 2021 21:45:11 +0000 Vanessa Tamburro 5157 at /neuro /neuro/research/acar-1/training-and-community/clinical-capacity-building <h5><img alt="Growing a community of shared learning" title="Growing a community of shared learning" height="145" width="1280" style="width: 750px; height: 85px;" class="file-original " src="/neuro/files/neuro/acar-clinical-capacity-building-icons_community.png" /></h5> <p>ACAR, in collaboration with the <a href="https://www.rtsa-tacc.com/">Transforming Autism Care Consortium</a> (TACC), is growing a community where individuals can participate in shared learning, receive support, and contribute their expertise.</p> Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:45:03 +0000 vanessa.tamburro@mcgill.ca 5160 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/research/acar-1/research/research-approaches/clinical-research/clinician-scientists <p>Our specialized team of clinician-scientists use best practices in line with the latest research findings and professional guidelines. Together as a team, our experienced clinician-scientists, trainees and coordinators work collaboratively with patients and families.</p> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Team Member</th> <th>Biography</th> </tr> </thead> <tr> <td> <p><img alt="Myriam Srour" height="200" width="200" style="width: 160px; height: 160px;" class="media-element file-original " src="/neuro/files/neuro/myriam_srour_0.png" /></p></td></tr></table> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:32:36 +0000 vanessa.tamburro@mcgill.ca 5136 at /neuro /neuro/research/acar-1/contact-us <p><a href="/neuro/research/acar-1"><img alt="Azrieli Centre for Autism Research logo" title="Azrieli Centre for Autism Research logo" height="154" width="312" class="file-original no-float" src="/neuro/files/neuro/acar-logo_for_web.png" /></a></p> <p><img alt="The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)" title="The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)" height="296" width="750" class="file-original no-float" src="/neuro/files/neuro/the-neuro_0_0.jpg" /></p> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:00:06 +0000 vanessa.tamburro@mcgill.ca 5109 at /neuro