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Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · May 1

What does getting an MRI scan at @theneuro.bsky.social look like? 🧠 👀

In this walkthrough, we’ll show you what to expect—from the waiting area to the MRI machine itself—so you can feel more comfortable and prepared for your visit.

👉 youtu.be/LTz4qQwhzMs

#mri #behindthescenes #bts #neuro

Getting ready for your MRI at The Neuro – Q1K walkthrough

This video is part of the Québec 1,000 (Q1K) Families initiative and is designed to help individuals and families prepare for their MRI visit at The Neuro (M...

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Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Apr 23

Vous avez obtenu un rendez-vous au @theneuro.bsky.social pour passer un EEG (électroencéphalogramme)? À quoi s'attendre lors de votre visite? 👀

De la salle d'attente au EEG, cette vidéo vous aide à vous préparer à un EEG au Neuro.

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#Q1K #EEG #Neuro

Préparez votre visite pour un EEG au Neuro – Guide Q1K

Dans le cadre de l’initiative Québec 1 000 familles (Q1K), cette vidéo aide les personnes et les familles à se préparer à un EEG au Neuro (Institut-Hôpital n...

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Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Apr 17

TODAY 🤖 #AI and #Epilepsy

"Using AI/ML to Revolutionize Management & Prognosis of Epilepsy" ft. Ezequiel Gleichgerrcht of @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social

⌛TODAY, April 17 at 4 PM
📍 @theneuro.bsky.social

Info 👉 www.mcgill.ca/neuro/channe...

Hosted by #ACAR's @borismontreal.bsky.social

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Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Apr 15

HAPPENING TODAY! 🔬

"A Tiny Brain Under the Microscope: Exposome Influence on Circuit Development & Connectivity" ft. Paul De Koninck @universitelaval.bsky.social

📍 @theneuro.bsky.social / online
⌛ Tues, April 15 at 4 PM

Info 👉 www.mcgill.ca/neuro/channe...

Hosted by #ACAR's Ed Ruthazer

Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Apr 14

L'IRM (imagerie par résonance magnétique) est un outil qui prend des images détaillées du cerveau à l'aide d'aimants. 🧲

Dans ce guide, nous vous montrerons à quoi vous attendre - de la salle d'attente à l'appareil d'IRM - lors de votre rendez-vous au @theneuro.bsky.social.

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Préparez votre visite pour une IRM au Neuro – Guide Q1K

Cette vidéo, réalisée dans le cadre de l’initiative Québec 1 000 familles (Q1K), aide les personnes et les familles à se préparer à leur rendez-vous pour une...

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Boris Bernhardt @borismontreal.bsky.social · Apr 10

Really looking forward to the next epilepsy lecture on April 17 with @egleich.bsky.social 🦾

Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Apr 10

Bringing #AI to @theneuro.bsky.social for our next #Epilepsy Lecture 🤖

"Using AI/ML to Revolutionize Management & Prognosis of Epilepsy" ft. Ezequiel Gleichgerrcht of @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social

⌛Thurs, April 17 at 4 PM

Info 👉 www.mcgill.ca/neuro/channe...

Hosted by @borismontreal.bsky.social

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Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Apr 10

Bringing #AI to @theneuro.bsky.social for our next #Epilepsy Lecture 🤖

"Using AI/ML to Revolutionize Management & Prognosis of Epilepsy" ft. Ezequiel Gleichgerrcht of @emorydeptofmed.bsky.social

⌛Thurs, April 17 at 4 PM

Info 👉 www.mcgill.ca/neuro/channe...

Hosted by @borismontreal.bsky.social

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Autism Alliance of Canada | Alliance canadienne de l'autisme @allianceautism.bsky.social · Apr 8

Appel aux chercheurs et chercheuses en #autisme ! #CALS2025 est l'occasion de rencontrer des personnes clés, dont des porte-parole autistes, de s'informer sur les politiques et d'entendre parler des recherches récentes. Inscription : face2faceevents.swoogo.com/CALS2025

Inscription
11e Sommet canadien du Leadership en autisme
La stratégie pour l'autisme du Canada :
quel impact pour vous ?
Du 28 au 30 avril 2025
Fairmont Château Laurier à Ottawa (ON)
Retransmission en direct
autismalliance.ca/CALS2025

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Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Apr 9

Join us for our #Killam Seminar!

"A Tiny Brain Under the Microscope: Exposome Influence on Circuit Development & Connectivity" ft. Paul De Koninck @universitelaval.bsky.social

📍 @theneuro.bsky.social / online
⌛ Tues, April 15 at 4 PM

Info 👉 www.mcgill.ca/neuro/channe...

Host: #ACAR's Ed Ruthazer

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Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Apr 8

TODAY at 4PM 📖 The Dorothy J. Killam Lecture recognizes women of influence in business, science, politics & humanities.

"Embracing Differences: Heterogeneity in the Brain Serotonergic Neuronal System" ft. Susan Dymecki @harvardmed.bsky.social

+ Cocktail reception!🍸

www.mcgill.ca/neuro/channe...

Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Apr 4

Visiting a hospital or research center can bring up a lot of questions—What will it look like? Who will I meet? What will happen? 👀

Check out this new behind-the-scenes video to find out what goes into getting an EEG (#electroencephalogram) at @theneuro.bsky.social!

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Getting ready for your EEG at The Neuro – Q1K walkthrough

As part of the Québec 1,000 (Q1K) Families initiative, this video helps individuals and families prepare for their EEG visit at The Neuro (Montreal Neurologi...

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La Presse @lapresse.ca · Apr 3

| Nouvelle piste pour l’autisme

Une mauvaise régulation du calcium dans le cerveau pourrait être à la source de l’autisme et du retard intellectuel, selon une nouvelle étude montréalaise.

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Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Apr 2

Want even more book recommendations? Check out the amazing catalogue curated by @autisticbooks.bsky.social! 📚👏

Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Apr 2

Today is World Autism Awareness Day! 🫶

To celebrate, the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre is highlighting their collection, from practical guides & self-care tips to personal narratives by autistic individuals.

Anyone can borrow these books for free! 📖

Get reading: cusm.overdrive.com/collection/1...

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McGill University @mcgill.ca · Mar 31

A new study led by researchers at @theneuro.bsky.social and @mila-quebec.bsky.social suggests it’s time to rethink how we diagnose autism. 🧠 They suggest placing greater emphasis on repetitive behaviours and special interests over current diagnostic criteria.

Read more: mcgill.ca/x/iSm

AI analysis challenges autism diagnosis criteria

An analysis of digital health records using large language models (LLMs) is challenging a long-held belief about the clinical identifiers of autism. A new study led by researchers at The Neuro (Montre...

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Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Mar 31

Tuesday afternoon plans locked in 🔒 Join us TOMORROW at 4PM @theneuro.bsky.social for a #KillamSeminar!

"Characterizing the Neural Circuitry Underlying Odorant Perception" ft. Paul Greer
@uofmass.bsky.social

Info & abstract 👉 www.mcgill.ca/neuro/channe...

Hosted by #ACAR's Jean-Francois Cloutier

Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Mar 31

Félicitations à Carl Ernst, membre chercheur du #CARA, qui a bénéficié d'un financement dans le cadre de l'initiative DNA to RNA (D2R) de l'Université McGill. 👏

D2R | DNA to RNA @d2rmcgill.bsky.social · Mar 26

At #D2RSymposium2025, we announced the Translational Impact Research awards! These projects aim to revolutionize #RNA therapy, rare diseases, and cancer research. 🧬💉🔬Each will receive $3M+ for research & training!

👉 Learn more: mcgill.ca/dna-to-rna/c...

@rimuhc.bsky.social @mcgillgci.bsky.social

D2R awards $10 million to accelerate RNA-based therapies for rare diseases and cancer

Montreal, March 26, 2025 – McGill University’s DNA to RNA Initiative (D2R) has awarded over $10 million in funding to support three groundbreaking research projects that will advance RNA-based therapi...

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · Mar 27

Une analyse de l'IA a révélé que les critères de socialisation, notamment la réciprocité émotionnelle, la communication non verbale et l’établissement de relations, ne jouent pas un rôle déterminant dans le diagnostic d’autisme.

www.mcgill.ca/neuro/fr/cha...

L’analyse a révélé que les critères de socialisation, notamment la réciprocité émotionnelle, la communication non verbale et l’établissement de relations, ne jouent pas un rôle déterminant dans le diagnostic d’autisme.

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Boris Bernhardt @borismontreal.bsky.social · Mar 30

Study human brain structure and function with our new open access 7T MRI dataset

led by superstar scientist @donnagift.bsky.social ↙️

Donna Gift Cabalo @donnagift.bsky.social · Mar 30

Our open-source multimodal precision MRI dataset is officially out! 🧲🧠🧲

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

osf.io/mhq3f/

@borismontreal.bsky.social @jroyer.bsky.social @themindwanders.bsky.social @jordandekraker.bsky.social

Multimodal precision MRI of the individual human brain at ultra-high fields - Scientific Data

Scientific Data - Multimodal precision MRI of the individual human brain at ultra-high fields

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Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Mar 27

Le programme d’apprentissage gratuit en ligne donne un nouvel élan à la formation et propage les soins spécialisés dans les collectivités partout au Québec.

En savoir plus 👉 www.mcgill.ca/neuro/fr/cha...

Nouvel superhub d'apprentissage au Neuro, avec les logos du Neuro, du RTSA, du CUSM, et du ECHO

Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Mar 27

@projectechohq.bsky.social‬ @allianceautism.bsky.social @cusm-muhc.bsky.social @rimuhc.bsky.social @azrielifoundation.bsky.social @sante.quebec

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Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) @neuroacar.bsky.social · Mar 27

📢 We're thrilled to announce that @theneuro.bsky.social is now home to an #ECHO Training Superhub!

“It’s about fostering equitable healthcare and ensuring that expertise is available where it’s needed most.”

Learn more about the program & upcoming trainings here 👉 www.mcgill.ca/neuro/channe...

New Training Superhub at The Neuro, with logos for The Neuro, TACC, MUHC, and Project ECHO

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Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · Mar 19

Rejoignez nous les 6 et 7 mai 2025 à Montréal pour le #HBHLSymposium2025! 🧠

Deux jours de réseautage, de conférences par @drdamienfair.bsky.social, @lucinauddin.bsky.social & @amelieqv.bsky.social, de panels, de présentations étudiantes et plus encore.

Réservez votre place: mcgill.ca/x/iwg

HBHL Symposium 2025

The HBHL Symposium is back! Two days of talks and networking opportunities, bringing together the HBHL brain health community.

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · Mar 26

Today we mark #PurpleDay for #Epilepsy-a global initiative to raise awareness about epilepsy, a condition that affects the brain and causes seizures. We are committed to advancing understanding of epilepsy and developing more effective treatments.#EpilepsyAwareness @cusm-muhc.bsky.social

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