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<p>A new pilot project between researchers at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University and the University of Edinburgh is investigating the role of glial cells in brain circuit development.Ìý</p> <p>Glial cells, long considered mere support cells in the brain, are now recognized as pivotal players in establishing and fine-tuning neuronal connectivity.ÌýÌý</p>

<p>This podcast episode, hosted by the <a href="https://rbiq-qbin.qc.ca/">Quebec Bio-Imaging Network (QBIN)</a>, features<a href="/spot/marie-brossard-racine"> Marie Brossard-Racine</a>, a research member of the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR).</p> <p>Dr. Racine's work primarily focuses on unraveling the complex mechanisms behind function and dysfunction in children with neurodevelopmental disorders. From scanning babies to adolescents, her lab tackles the unique challenges of MRI scanning across different stages of childhood development.</p>

<p>In this episode of the <a href="https://curiousneuron.com/podcasts/">Curious Neuron Podcast</a>, host Cindy Hovington is joined by<a href="/neuro/node/5325/julie-scorah"> Dr. Julie Scorah</a>, a licensed neuropsychologist at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Julie practices as a clinician and is involved in research about how to make autism resources more accessible to the families that need them.</p>

<p>Many parents of neurodivergent children have found that early parenting advice helps them better support their child's unique needs. With guidance from renowned neuropsychologist <a href="/neuro/node/5325/julie-scorah">Dr. Julie Scorah</a>, this <a href="https://curiousneuron.com/podcasts/">Curious Neuron podcast</a> episode with Dr. Cindy Hovington, PhD, explores the specific challenges faced by neurodivergent children.</p>

<p>A new study by researchers at the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) has uncovered a promising approach for reducing brain inflammation.Ìý</p> <p>Glial cells, which support and protect neurons, can become overactive during injury and brain inflammation. This overactivity may contribute to chronic neurodegeneration and worsen brain disorders. Understanding how this process, called reactive gliosis, is controlled could help scientists better understand brain diseases and improve treatments.ÌýÌý</p>

Autistic individuals face similar goals and challenges transitioning to adulthood as others. However, they often need extra help and resources to make this phase go smoothly.

The Quebec Autism Research Training program is a competitive program offered by the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research and the Transforming Autism Care Consortium.

Alex Slaney Ashton describes her experience with epilepsy, misconceptions about the disease and why she wanted to give back.

<p>Meet Professor Carl Ernst, a leading name in stem cell biology and genetic engineering, steering the <a href="/psychiatricgenetics/">Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorders Laboratory</a>Ìý(RNDL) at The Neuro.</p> <p>An Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) member, Ernst's work is rooted in a passion for connecting with families. At the forefront of the RNDL, he drives research from modeling diseases to advancing potential therapeutics, with a focus on neurodevelopmental disorders.</p>

<p>The Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) held a Symposium on Neurodevelopment and Neurodevelopmental Disorders during The Neuro’s annual retreat on Friday, June 2, 2023.</p> <p>This event brought together many ACAR researchers from across The Neuro and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ, as well as participants from other institutions. Scientists with diverse backgrounds but a common interest in neurodevelopment and neurodevelopmental conditions gathered together to present their advances in multiple areas of neurodevelopment, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) research.Ìý</p>

Marla Cable and Rebecca Fenton share what motivates them to empower Canadian caregivers and service providers to better support children with neurodevelopmental conditions

Recipients of the Transforming Autism Care Consortium Partners for Change funding program aim to improve healthcare services for autistic minority-language speakers across Canada

The pilot projects foster international collaboration and scientific excellence in neurodevelopmental conditions

Peyrache joined the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research in 2022, committing to advancing discovery and mentoring future leaders in the science of neurodevelopment

Neuropsychologist and trainer in autism diagnosis, Noémie shares her motivations and why collaboration and knowledge transfer are so important to autism research and care

For more than a decade, open research has garnered broad support from the scientific community, including autism researchers