What do we really know about Parkinson’s disease in 2025? Dr. Louis-Éric Trudeau, Deputy Director of SENSUM, answers this question in the latest episode of Dre Alexandra’s podcast. In this engaging and insightful conversation, he reviews current scientific knowledge on Parkinson’s disease and the research avenues that could transform treatments in the coming years. The […] Read more

Futurs numériques IVADO, a flagship event showcasing student research, will return for its 5th edition this coming October. This event provides an opportunity to discover the work of IVADO’s student and postdoctoral community. Particular emphasis will be placed on science communication, as well as on the concrete applications and societal implications of the research projects […] Read more

2025 Conference of the Québec Society of CriminologyRethinking Practices in Criminal Justice The program has been unveiled, and Forensia will be well represented! Anne Crocker, Director of Research and University Teaching at the Philippe-Pinel National Institute of Forensic Psychiatry and Full Professor at the Université de Montréal, will give a lecture on October 29 titled:New […] Read more

This content is not available in the selected language. La  7e Journée scientifique du Département de neurosciences aura eu lieu le 10 décembre 2025, en présentiel, à l’amphithéâtre Ernest-Cormier (K-500) et au hall d’honneur du pavillon Roger-Gaudry. JE M’INSCRIS! Inscription gratuite (mais obligatoire) avec pause-café et lunch. Nous profiterons de l’occasion pour célébrer la fête de Noël du département où un cocktail incluant […] Read more

Description The Neuroscience Research Axis of the CRCHUM and the Department of Neuroscience of the UdeM are inviting applications for a position of assistant or associate professor-researcher in neuroscience with focus on understanding the mechanisms of neuronal regeneration and survival and/or the mechanisms underlying neurological disorders (e.g., neurovascular or neurodegenerative diseases). The selected candidate will […] Read more

Neuroscience Axis, Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l’UdeM (CRCHUM) Department of Psychiatry and Addictology, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal (UdeM). The Neuroscience Research Axis of the CRCHUM and the Department of Psychiatry and Addictology of the UdeM are inviting applications for a faculty position in human addiction and mental health. Early career […] Read more

We are thrilled to announce that Université de Montréal continues to demonstrate its leadership in the fields of neuroscience and mental health through the latest funding results from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ). This year, a total of 38 awardees have been recognized for their groundbreaking research, receiving a combined total of 4,141,126 […] Read more

This content is not available in the selected language.   SENSUM est ravi de partager que Brain Canada et CQDM ont annoncé un partenariat significatif avec Diamond Therapeutics pour développer des solutions thérapeutiques innovantes pour les troubles de santé mentale. Cet effort collaboratif vise à identifier de nouveaux composés chimiques qui pourraient révolutionner le traitement […] Read more

This content is not available in the selected language. Dr. Nadia Gosselin se positionne à l’avant-garde de la recherche sur le sommeil, transformant notre compréhension de l’impact des troubles du sommeil sur la santé cérébrale. Ses travaux novateurs dévoilent les ponts complexes entre le sommeil, la neurodégénérescence et la récupération après un traumatisme crânio-cérébral — […] Read more

SENSUM is proud to name Dr. Laurent Mottron, professor of psychiatry at the Université de Montréal, as our Researcher of the Month for April. A pioneering figure in the field of autism research, Dr. Mottron has spent over three decades advancing our understanding of the autistic mind, reshaping both clinical practice and public discourse. Reframing […] Read more

The SENSUM community is excited to spotlight a new international research initiative that brings together two leading voices in social cognition and artificial intelligence: Justine Cassell (Inria Paris) and Guillaume Dumas (Université de Montréal, Mila, and CHU Sainte-Justine). Their joint project, SPHERE — Social Physiology and Human-like Embodied Response Engineering — marks a significant step […] Read more

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  🔹 Deadline to Notify CQDM of Intent to Apply: May 21, 2025 🔹 Application Submission Deadline: May 28, 2025, at 17:00 ET Brain Canada and CQDM have partnered to support interprovincial collaborative biopharmaceutical research and development (R&D) projects focused on the brain. This funding opportunity aims to unite experts from academia and industry to […] Read more

Brain Awareness Week Activities at SENSUM: A Celebration of Neuroscience From March 10-16, Brain Awareness Week at SENSUM brought together experts, students, and the general public for a variety of engaging activities that highlighted the importance of neuroscience. SENSUM is an initiative dedicated to bridging the gap between mental health research and neuroscience, fostering interdisciplinary […] Read more

  We are delighted to announce that Dr. Patricia Conrod, Director of SENSUM, has been appointed as the new Scientific Director of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (INMHA). Dr. Conrod is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on neurocognitive and personality risk factors associated with substance […] Read more

In 2018, Canada implemented the Cannabis Act, establishing a regulated framework to control cannabis production, distribution, and consumption. To assess its impact and identify areas for improvement, an independent Expert Panel conducted an extensive review, culminating in the release of the "Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act: Final Report of the Expert Panel" in March […] Read more

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Alexandru Hanganu has been selected as SENSUM's Researcher of the Month for March 2025. Dr. Hanganu's groundbreaking work in the field of Parkinson's disease (PD) research, particularly his recent publication titled "Classification of Parkinson's Disease with and without Dopaminergic Deficiency Based on Non-Motor Symptoms and Structural Neuroimaging", which was conducted in […] Read more

This content is not available in the selected language. Les Mystères du Cerveau – Une Soirée de Science et de Découverte Événement ouvert à tous – Plongez dans l’univers fascinant des neurosciences dans une atmosphère conviviale et accessible. Date : 14 mars 2025 Horaire : 17h30 – 19h30 Lieu : Resto-Bar La Maisonnée (5385 Avenue Gatineau) Rejoignez-nous pour […] Read more

Brain Canada Foundation and CQDM have announced a collaborative funding opportunity to advance biopharmaceutical research and development targeting brain disorders. This initiative aims to unite academic and industry experts to develop innovative platforms, tools, and therapeutics for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological conditions. Key Objectives: Foster Interprovincial Collaboration:Encourage partnerships between Quebec-based universities and […] Read more

This content is not available in the selected language. La première partie de la présentation portera sur l’étude des mécanismes sous-jacents au phénotype d’hyperexcitabilité neuronale observé dans les neurones dérivés de cellules souches pluripotentes induites (iPSC) de patients atteints de trouble bipolaire (TB). Cette section révélera les effets sélectifs du lithium via les voies Akt […] Read more

A groundbreaking study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry reveals that a school-based, personality-focused prevention program can significantly reduce the development of substance use disorders (SUDs) among adolescents. The five-year study demonstrated a 35% reduction in the annual increase of SUD rates among students who participated in the intervention. The Co-Venture trial, a cluster […] Read more

Dr. Ciaran Murphy-Royal is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the Université de Montréal and a principal investigator at the Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CRCHUM). His research focuses on neuron-glia interactions, particularly the role of astrocytes in synaptic plasticity and the effects of stress on the […] Read more

Dr. Isabelle Ouellet-Morin is a professor at the School of Criminology at the University of Montreal and holds the Canada Research Chair in Developmental Origins of Vulnerability and Resilience. She is also a member of the College of New Scholars of the Royal Society of Canada. Her research focuses on the psychological and physiological mechanisms […] Read more