Strategy in Neuroscience and Mental Health

  Millenium Québecor - University of Montreal, SENSUM and V1Studio Invite You to a Dynamic Workshop: Raising Awareness of Entrepreneurship: Identifying the Impact of Your Research What is this workshop about? We will start by deconstructing preconceived notions about entrepreneurship through inspiring case studies of scientific entrepreneurship. Next, we will explore the synergies between research […] Read more

Title: Applying Neuroscience to Understand Symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Psychosis Description: This award will fund innovative projects combining computational and experimental neuroscience approaches to improve the understanding of symptoms of anxiety, depression, and psychosis. Proposals must include computational and experimental components, and involve mental health practitioners as well as individuals with lived experience. Funding […] Read more

Understanding Autism Beyond Genetics and the Brain: The SCALE Project What happens physiologically, behaviorally, and neurologically during social interactions in autistic individuals compared to neurotypical children? A new project led by Guillaume Dumas, a researcher at CHU Sainte-Justine and a professor at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montreal, aims to better understand […] Read more

Workers with atypical schedules, including those in law enforcement, healthcare, mining, and firefighting, make up between 25% and 30% of the population. These schedules, often rotating or night shifts, disrupt sleep and alertness, causing numerous health issues such as insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety, depression, gastrointestinal problems, and cardiovascular issues. Some may even be diagnosed with a […] Read more

Bérangère Villatte, a doctoral candidate in audiology sciences at the Research Laboratory on Tinnitus and Hyperacusis led by Dr. Sylvie Hébert, explains what tinnitus is, the risk factors and aggravating factors, as well as strategies to reduce discomfort. Listen to it on  Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Read more

This content is not available in the selected language. Le Prix Justine et Yves Sergent 2024 sera remis cette année à la Professeure Aude Oliva qui donnera sa conférence le mercredi 29 mai 2024 à 15h00. Aude Oliva, PhD, est directrice du MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab et chercheuse principale au MIT Computer Science and Artificial […] Read more

We are delighted to see our researchers prominently featured in the press, contributing to essential discussions on technological advancements and their impact on society. Here is a summary of the interventions by Dr. Yoshua Bengio and Dr. Patricia Conrod, who recently shared their insights at the "Metaverse and Health" symposium. Yoshua Bengio displays notable optimism […] Read more

Professor Yoshua Bengio is among the 100 most influential people in the world according to "Time" magazine, notably for his efforts in promoting responsible AI. The prestigious American magazine Time has named Yoshua Bengio, professor at the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research at the University of Montreal, founder and scientific director of Mila […] Read more

The GrEPSUM day, held at the University of Montréal with the support of SENSUM, was a resounding success, bringing together researchers from various centers and faculties to discuss the progress and future prospects of research on Parkinson's disease. The scientific program for the day was rich, featuring 13 oral presentations and 10 poster presentations, covering […] Read more

This content is not available in the selected language. Laboratoire de Matthieu Vanni, PhD Professeur Adjoint École d’Optométrie   Cortical mapping and functional connectivity monitoring in different models of visual impairment in mice Titres: Ismaël Djerourou (Étudiant au PhD): Vision loss in adulthood induces state-dependent changes in the brain spontaneous activity Catherine Albert (Étudiante au […] Read more

In Quebec, secondary students in the latter years are more numerous (33%) than their younger peers to experience high levels of psychological distress or to have a diagnosed anxiety-depressive disorder (6.1%). Although various studies have shown the effectiveness of programs aimed at mitigating these symptoms, few have assessed the impact of extracurricular activities on students' […] Read more

Guillaume Lajoie will be among the speakers at the third Cold Spring Harbor conference on "From Neuroscience to Artificially Intelligent Systems" (NAISys), which will take place from Saturday, September 28 to Wednesday, October 2, 2024. This flagship event begins at 7:30 pm on the first day and concludes with a lunch on the final day. […] Read more

This content is not available in the selected language. Confirmez votre présence en vous inscrivant ici: https://forms.gle/1c4R2k1jWde3yLVF7 Le local où se tiendra l’atelier sera confirmé plus tard, en fonction du nombre de participants. Read more

This content is not available in the selected language. Date : 4 avril 2024 à 9 h Titre : The role of hypothalamic neurons in obesity’s pathogenesis Conférencier : Dr Paul Sabatini Assistant Professor Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences McGill University Résumé : The seminar will be split over two stories the lab is working […] Read more

This content is not available in the selected language. La Weston Family Foundation, via le Weston Brain Institute, propose le programme “Rapid Response 2024” pour accélérer le développement de thérapeutiques ou outils pour le diagnostic, la prévention et le traitement des maladies neurodégénératives liées à l’âge. Les projets peuvent recevoir jusqu’à 300 000 $ sur […] Read more

This content is not available in the selected language. Sifflement silencieux : les acouphènes, le stress, et les facteurs atténuants Bérangère Villatte, candidate au doctorat en sciences de l’audiologie au Laboratoire de recherche sur l’acouphène et l’hyperacousie de la Dre. Sylvie Hébert, explique ce que sont les acouphènes, les facteurs de risque et facteurs aggravants, ainsi que […] Read more

This content is not available in the selected language. Après-midi scientifique CIRCA Pavillon 3200 Jean-Brillant – Salle B-2305 et cafétéria (B-2294 section nord)   1er mai 2024   Le CIRCA est heureux de vous inviter à son après-midi scientifique ! 1er mai 2024, 3200 Jean-Brillant Salle B-2305 et cafétéria (B-2294 section nord)  Horaire détaillé : 11h00 – […] Read more

Guillaume Dumas, an Associate Professor of Computational Psychiatry, also features on The Peak's list of emerging leaders, recognized among 23 leaders in the health category. The 39-year-old scientist is the principal investigator at the Precision Psychiatry and Social Physiology Laboratory at the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, affiliated with UdeM. He also holds the IVADO Chair […] Read more

"Exciting news for the SENSUM Montreal research community! We're thrilled to announce the arrival of the next-generation Siemens 3T CIMAx at the Azrieli Research Centre of CHU Sainte-Justine, marking the first installation of its kind in North America. This achievement, made possible thanks to the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, signifies a major leap forward in […] Read more

Researcher Sylvana Côté from CHU Sainte-Justine has been awarded a Canada Research Chair! This esteemed scientist now joins some of the most accomplished and promising researchers in the world. The announcement was made on March 13, 2024, by the Minister of Transport and Quebec lieutenant, the Honorable Pablo Rodriguez on behalf of the Minister of […] Read more

Montreal, March 13, 2024 - Researcher Miriam Beauchamp of CHU Sainte-Justine has been awarded a $6.5 million grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for the LIFESPAN project, carried out with co-principal researcher Louis de Beaumont of the Sacré-Cœur Hospital of Montreal. This research program will study biological risk factors related to concussion in […] Read more

This content is not available in the selected language. Les commotions cérébrales chez les enfants de six ans et moins ont des répercussions sur leur santé, et ce, même trois mois après le choc. C’est la conclusion d’une étude dirigée par Miriam Beauchamp, professeure au Département de psychologie de l’Université de Montréal et chercheuse au CHU Sainte-Justine. […] Read more

This content is not available in the selected language. Jeudi 28 mars à 10h Cet évènement aura pour objectif de présenter quelques enjeux pratiques sur le programme Horizon Europe et les opportunités de subventions. Au cours d’un webinaire d’information, Yves Joanette, Vice-recteur adjoint à la Recherche, Donald Tremblay (Directeur) et Julia Pagé-Daigneault ( conseillère à […] Read more