Faculty

New graphic booklet available from Parkinson Quebec

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:13:57 +0000

For those wanting to learn more about Parkinson’s disease through a visual format, this graphic book is available at the Patient Resource Centres of the Neuro and the Royal-Victoria Hospital (Glen Site). The book touches on the history of the disease as well as its major symptoms and offers diverse testimonials from those who have learned to live with it. This resource is an invitation to better understand Parkinson's disease and its physical, psychological and social impacts.

Congratulations to Professor James Richard Forbes for winning the ICRA (Int. Conf. on Robotics and Automation) best paper award!

admin — Fri, 23 May 2025 01:37:49 +0000

We want to extend our congratulations to Professor James Richard Forbes for winning this year's ICRA (Int. Conf. on Robotics and Automation) best paper award! This is a major achievement!

Some statistics about this year's ICRA submissions: 4153 papers reviewed; 1606 papers accepted; acceptance rate of 38.7%.

From Satellites to Sea Ice: GURA Student Investigates Arctic Patterns

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:45:04 +0000

Mr. Kingson Campbell just successfully completed his summer Geography Undergraduate Research Award (GURA) under the supervision of Dr. Mallik Mahmud. As part of the GURA, he focused on remote sensing of Arctic snow and sea ice: specifically analyzing satellite data across multiple years from a geographical perspective to identify patterns and correlations. Kingson’s research aimed to discern the optimal Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) frequency for sea ice by investigating radar signatures derived from multi-frequency SAR imagery over the Beaufort Sea in the Arctic.

Research | Viral DNA sequences in the human genome may help control gene activity, new study shows

admin — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:40:53 +0000

Long dismissed as “junk,” viral fragments buried in human DNA may help regulate our genes, according to a new international study co-led by Guillaume Bourque, professor in ��’s Department of Human Genetics, D2R-funded researcher and member of the D2R Research Steering Committee and Executive (RSC). The findings offer new insights into what makes us human, 25 years after the human genome was first mapped.

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for June is now available!

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:53:55 +0000

�� Geographers Weigh In on Canada’s AI Task Force

admin — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:39:59 +0000

�� Geography’s Renee Sieber and AnaBrandusescu were featured in a recent Financial Post article critiquing Ottawa’s new AI Task Force. They raised concerns that the initiative is overly industry-focused and risks sidelining equity, accountability, and broader societal perspectives. Their contributions highlight the importance of including diverse voices in shaping Canada’s AI future. Article: https://financialpost.com/technology/scholars-criticize-ottawa-new-ai-ta...

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for May is now available!

admin — Thu, 01 May 2025 19:17:47 +0000

NPRC Closed September 1

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:50:40 +0000

The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre (room 354) will be closed Monday, September 1st for Labour Day. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

�� Geography Faculty Awarded Transdisciplinary Catalyst Grants to Tackle Sustainability Challenges

admin — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:27:02 +0000

�� Geography faculty are among the recipients of the inaugural Transdisciplinary Catalyst Grants from the �� Sustainability Systems Initiative (MSSI). Our colleagues are leading three of the funded projects: the �� Urban Climate Risk and Resilience Initiative (MUCRRI), Nature-based Climate Solutions for a Secure Canada (NbCS), and CanFlux: Canadian Greenhouse Gas Flux Network.

Summer reads to boost your brain

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:25:03 +0000

Discover curated eBooks from The Neuro’s Patient Resource Centre to support your health and well-being this summer.

Did you know that the Neuro Patient Resource Centre offers a collection of eBooks? Hosted on the platform OverDrive, the collection includes books on topics beyond just medicine and neurology.

To enhance your summer reading, explore the following titles hand-picked by our staff:

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for August is now available!

admin — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:01:38 +0000

Our staff will curate the Info-Neuro cart to offer free resources for the following clinics this month:

August 5 ─ Epilepsy Clinic

August 7 ─ MS Clinic

August 13 ─ Brain Tumour Clinic

August 15 ─ Movement Disorders Clinic

August 18 ─ ALS Clinic

August 19 ─ MS Clinic

August 21 ─ Cognitive Disorders Clinic

August 29 ─ Neuromuscular & Post-Polio Clinic

Leslie Fierro Elected to the American Evaluation Association's Board of Directors

admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:57:03 +0000

We are thrilled to share that Leslie Fierro has been elected to the American Evaluation Association’s (AEA) Board of Directors for a three-year term, serving as a Board Member-at-Large from January 2026 through December 2028.

MeSSAGES: Online stress management training for caregivers

admin — Wed, 07 May 2025 14:05:34 +0000

Being a caregiver means dealing with multiple challenges on a daily basis. L'Appui offers training programs free of charge to support you on your journey.

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for September is now available!

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:02:17 +0000

Our staff will curate the Info-Neuro cart offering free resources for the following clinics this month:

September 5 ─ Movement Disorders Clinic

September 10 ─ Brain Tumour Clinic

September 19 ─ Neuromuscular & Post-Polio Clinic

September 23 ─ Epilepsy Clinic

September 24 ─ Brain Tumour Clinic

Wednesday 30 ─ MS Clinic

Disrupted spaces, adaptive lives: New piece by Kee & Turner

admin — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:18:36 +0000

Shout out to former MA student Michelle Kee and Prof Sarah Turner for their new co-authored piece: “Disrupted spaces, adaptive lives: Unequal impacts of Hanoi’s first urban railway lines” in the journal Urban Studies. Access the article here: