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An open solution to improving research reproducibility

webfull — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:12:19 +0000

Academic and industry scientists collaborate on a new method to characterize research antibodies

Published: 18 December 2024

Event | Workshop in Precision Health and Medicine | January 9, 2025

webfull — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:16:42 +0000

First Hybrid Workshop on Precision Health and Medicine

Synergizing our strengths in new technologies in omics, digital sciences, and translational medicine to advance patient care.

This event is organized in partnership between University of Bern and ��Ƭ��Ƶ This partnership between the universities aims to synergistically harness the power of new technologies in omics, digital sciences, and translational medicine to advance patient care.

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Published: 25 November 2024

Open Science project funded for $1.5M

webfull — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:51:24 +0000

YCharOS antibody characterization platform addresses the “reproducibility crisis” in research

An innovative research project led by researchers at The Neuro has been awarded $1.5M by the Government of Quebec through CQDM.

YCharOS is an innovative platform led by neuroscientists Peter McPherson and Carl Laflamme that validates antibody reagents for human proteins.

Published: 12 November 2024

Event | Antisense oligonucleotide therapy in an individual with KIF1A-associated neurological disorder | November 14, 2024

webfull — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:30:50 +0000

Dear Colleagues,

Please see the next Medical Genetics Grand Rounds scheduled talk below:

Published: 12 November 2024

Amazing Brain Science Talks 2024: Celebrating the Mind

webfull — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:52:25 +0000

We're happy to announce that the 2024 Amazing Brain Science Talks video recordings are officially live on our YouTube channel. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting your favourite moments, don't miss out on these compelling talks!

Published: 11 November 2024

At-home neurological disorder diagnosis project receives major funding

webfull — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:24:33 +0000

$1M grant from The Weston Family Foundation will pave the way for earlier intervention in REM sleep behaviour disorder and Parkinson’s disease

REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) is an often debilitating condition that causes people to act out in their sleep, sometimes violently. What’s worse, people with the disorder often go on to develop Parkinson’s disease.

Published: 8 November 2024

Philippe Gros appointed Chief Scientific Officer of D2R

webfull — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:20:11 +0000

Philippe Gros appointed Chief Scientific Officer of D2R

Philippe Gros has been appointed Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of ��Ƭ��Ƶ’s DNA to RNA (D2R) Initiative, effective September 30, 2024. Prior to this role, he served as Deputy Vice-President (Research and Innovation) at ��Ƭ��Ƶ. This appointment follows a thorough international search, with the selection committee enthusiastic about their recommendation. Notably, Gros was instrumental in writing the application for the D2R Initiative, laying the groundwork for its success.

Published: 31 October 2024

D2R welcomes RNA and genomic researchers to Université de Sherbrooke

webfull — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:09:27 +0000

D2R welcomes RNA and genomic researchers to Université de Sherbrooke

Montreal – October 31, 2024 – ��Ƭ��Ƶ University’s DNA to RNA (D2R) research initiative is proud to announce the appointment of three new researchers at Université de Sherbrooke, marking the inaugural recipients of the D2R’s New Faculty Start-Up funding program. Université de Sherbrooke is a partner institution in the D2R initiative, working collaboratively to advance genomic and RNA research.

Published: 31 October 2024

Gene therapy project receives major funding

webfull — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:20:38 +0000

$1.14 million from CIHR will resolve treatment roadblocks for rare brain disorders

Gene therapy for rare neurological disorders will move one step forward thanks to a $1.14 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

Published: 23 October 2024

Research on new stem cell models receives $2.6 million

webfull — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:44:26 +0000

Thomas Durcan’s project will dissect the role of microglia in degenerative conditions, to identify new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's treatment

An innovative new program based at The Neuro has received $2.6 million from the CQDM and the Brain Canada Foundation.

Published: 16 October 2024