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Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · 5h

Keen to explore the innovation ecosystem at @mcgill.ca and beyond? Join us at NeuroSphere's Demo Day for exciting pitches, dynamic discussions and networking with startups & investors. 🤝

📅 November 13, 2025
📍 @phiofficiel.bsky.social (Montreal)

Register now: mcgill.ca/x/ia2 🎟

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Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · 14d

Submit an abstract for the Patient-Oriented Neuroscience Research Symposium! 🩺

Present your work to patients, caregivers, @mcgill.ca faculty & organizations like CHILD-Bright, Quebec Coalition of Orphan Diseases (RQMO) and the Société québécoise de la schizophrénie.

Apply now: mcgill.ca/x/iub

Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · 21d

Calling all @mcgill.ca students studying rare neurological disorders!

Submit an abstract for the HBHL Trainee Committee's 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 and help foster dialogue between patients, advocates, clinicians & researchers.

⏳ Apply by September 28, 2025: mcgill.ca/x/iub

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Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · 21d

Calling all @mcgill.ca students studying rare neurological disorders!

Submit an abstract for the HBHL Trainee Committee's 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 and help foster dialogue between patients, advocates, clinicians & researchers.

⏳ Apply by September 28, 2025: mcgill.ca/x/iub

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

A study by Dr. Gustavo Turecki and Prof. Corina Nagy, both HBHL-funded, found that brain cells change in those who suffer from depression, demonstrating that depression isn’t just emotional—it is real & physical.🧠

👉 Learn more: www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/cha...

@mcgill.ca @douglasresearch.bsky.social

Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · 21d

Calling all @mcgill.ca students studying rare neurological disorders!

Submit an abstract for the HBHL Trainee Committee's 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 and help foster dialogue between patients, advocates, clinicians & researchers.

⏳ Apply by September 28, 2025: mcgill.ca/x/iub

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Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · 21d

Curious about the intersection of RNA therapeutics and neuroscience? Don't miss these upcoming public lectures at @douglasresearch.bsky.social & @mcgill.ca featuring Jason Shepherd & @twbredy.bsky.social.

Join us in Montreal next week on Sept. 22, 25 & 26. No registration required. 🙌 #neuroskyence

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Sam Gershman @gershbrain.bsky.social · Aug 18

If you work on artificial or natural intelligence and are finishing your PhD, consider applying for a Kempner research fellowship at Harvard:
kempnerinstitute.harvard.edu/kempner-inst...

Kempner Research Fellowship - Kempner Institute

The Kempner brings leading, early-stage postdoctoral scientists to Harvard to work on projects that advance the fundamental understanding of intelligence.

kempnerinstitute.harvard.edu

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Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · Aug 13

A new @nature.com Delphi consensus from HBHL-funded team (Dr. Kyle Greenway & Chloé Pronovost-Morgan) sets guidelines for reporting contextual factors like music, approach and setting in #psychedelic clinical trials. 🧪

Article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
ReSPCT guidelines: respctguidelines.com

The ReSPCT Guidelines

Visit the post for more.

respctguidelines.com

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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · Aug 5

Calling all PIs! @thetransmitter.bsky.social wants to understand the diverse funding sources that support your neuroscience research. Complete this survey and let us know: www.thetransmitter.org/funding/quan...

#neuroskyence

Quantifying funding sources across neuroscience labs

We want to hear from you about the sources of funding for your research.

www.thetransmitter.org

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Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · Aug 4

Supported by HBHL, IMPRESS connects Indigenous undergrads with @mcgill.ca mentors & profs for paid, hands-on research and cultural engagement.

Recently, IMPRESS students tried their hand at soapstone carving, an art form rooted in Inuit culture and tradition. Check it out! 🪨📸

Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · Jul 25

A sweet summer so far with IMPRESS! 📸

This HBHL-supported program connects Indigenous undergrads with @mcgill.ca mentors & profs for paid, hands-on research & cultural engagement.

The 2025 cohort recently explored the art of beading in a workshop led by a student. 🌞

🔗 Learn more: mcgill.ca/x/wRy

Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · Jul 23

@sylviavilleneuve.bsky.social @sylvainbaillet.bsky.social @yasharneuro.bsky.social @dadarmahsa.bsky.social @borismontreal.bsky.social @naguibmechawar.bsky.social 🙌

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Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · Jul 23

Results for the #CIHR Spring 2025: Project Grants are in! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

Thirteen HBHL-funded PIs will be supported by CIHR for seven projects, totalling an investment of over $6.7M at @mcgill.ca & @douglasresearch.bsky.social. Congratulations! 👏

🔬 Learn more: mcgill.ca/x/ieS

@mcgill-research.bsky.social

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Mallar Chakravarty @mallarchak.bsky.social · Jul 23

done with tremendous support from @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social @westernubrainscan.bsky.social @tridentpct.bsky.social and @douglasresearch.bsky.social

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Mallar Chakravarty @mallarchak.bsky.social · Jul 22

Really excited to share this new preprint on the dynamics of alpha-synuclein spreading by Dr. Stephanie Tullo in our group. This was a long term labour of love spanning the pandemic, experimental work, and in silico modelling

www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

See more below ⬇️

In vivo and in silico alpha-synuclein propagation dynamics: The role of genotype, epicentre, and connectivity

Synucleinopathies, like Parkinson's disease (PD) are characterized by progressive accumulation and spread of misfolded alpha-synuclein (aSyn) throughout the brain. To improve understanding of disease ...

www.biorxiv.org

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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · Jul 21

🚀 Calling AI startups & neuroscience labs across Canada — apply now! OBI’s Centre for Analytics is offering up to $80K in funding, data access & support for selected #neuroanalytics projects.

🧠 Info session: Tomorrow, July 22 @ 12PM ET

🔗 tinyurl.com/cfa-open-call

#brainhealth #AI #datascience

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Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · Jul 15

Free online event, registration required: www.alz.org/aaic-for-all...

AAIC For All: Community | Alzheimer’s Association

People living with Alzheimer's or dementia, caregivers and families can learn about the latest dementia science and research at this free event.

www.alz.org

Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · Jul 15

Join HBHL Theme 2 Leader @sylviavilleneuve.bsky.social on July 31 to learn about the latest in Alzheimer's treatment, diagnosis, prevention & care at the #AAIC25, the largest international conference dedicated to advancing dementia science.

@alzassociation.bsky.social #neuroskyence

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Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · Jul 14

According to research led by HBHL-funded PI Kyle Greenway, psychotherapy & ketamine treatments provide longer-lasting relief to people with depression. Early results suggest this “Montreal Model” could be a promising new option for #mentalhealth care. 🧠🧪 #neuroskyence

Learn more: mcgill.ca/x/isZ

The ‘Montreal Model’ of ketamine therapy yields more sustained depression relief

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial found that ketamine’s benefits for treating severe depression can be improved when combined with psychotherapy and supportive treatment environments. Led by research...

www.mcgill.ca

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ludmercentre.bsky.social @ludmercentre.bsky.social · Jul 14

A lovely summer evening at Mont Royal to celebrate Prof. Alan Evans’ appointment to the Order of Canada with his lab, the Montreal Centre for Integrated Neuroscience, and colleagues at CONP, HBHL, EEGNet, GDC, to name a few.
Congratulations to Prof. Evans and to the entire team
tinyurl.com/f4mc9dpc

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Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · Jul 14

Happening today! Register now to join @cogsresearch.bsky.social & @jeffreymogil.bsky.social 🧪

Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · Jul 2

Did you know that humans tolerate pain differently according to sex and gender?

Join @jeffreymogil.bsky.social on July 14 to learn about sex/gender differences in pain processing & the interplay between pain and social behaviour! 🧪

Register: mcgill.ca/x/iPz

#neuroskyence @cogsresearch.bsky.social

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Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · Jul 14

Neuroscience meets architecture in Ahmedabad, India! 🇮🇳

Join Moving Boundaries India (Dec 2–11, 2025) for an immersive course exploring how the built environment shapes the brain through workshops, lectures & field trips.

Plus, a remote option available!

🌐 Info: movingboundaries.org

Moving Boundaries | Human Sciences and the Future of Architecture and Landscape Design

Moving Boundaries offers educational and consulting services with a life-centered mission: We advocate for design which enables human and environmental health, freedom, democracy, justice and inclusiv...

movingboundaries.org

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McGill University @mcgill.ca · Jul 8

#1 in Canada for research funding and ranked top university city in the Americas — Montréal is a hub for innovation and scientific advancement.

McGill’s Dr. @sashamtl.bsky.social joins fellow scientists in sharing why they chose Montréal — a city that values research, collaboration, and diversity.

Business and Sports Events Montréal @meetmontreal.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thinking about Montréal? 😍

Montréal International and the Ville de Montréal have unveiled a new video to attract U.S.-based researchers and scientists!

Featuring:

✔️ @sashamtl.bsky.social
✔️ @weisslab.bsky.social
✔️ Dr Rachel Bouserhal

#montreal #research #scientists

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Centre universitaire de santé McGill @cusm-muhc.bsky.social · Jul 3

Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer qu’Alan Evans a été nommé cette année parmi les récipiendaires de l’Ordre du Canada.

Félicitations ! 🎉👏

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We’re thrilled to share that Alan Evans has been named one of this year’s Order of Canada recipients.

Congratulations! 🎉👏

Alan Evans reçoit l'Ordre du Canada | Centre universitaire de santé McGill

Une carrière qui a pris une trajectoire inattendue a été récompensée par l'Ordre du Canada, l'une des plus hautes distinctions honorifiques du pays.

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Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · Jul 2

Congratulations to HBHL's Scientific Director Alan Evans on being appointed Officer of the Order of Canada! 🇨🇦

A renowned neuroscientist at @mcgill.ca @theneuro.bsky.social, his work in brain imaging has advanced our understanding of brain aging & Alzheimer’s. 🏅

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

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