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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

📅 Join us at the 8th Open Science in Action Symposium on November 2, 2026, at The Neuro. This year's event will bring together neuroscience leaders from Canada and around the world to share expertise, exchange ideas, and spark new partnerships. 🎟️ Register now: event.fourwaves.com/osia2026

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Un nouveau partenariat de recherche au Neuro vise à mettre en place un parcours allant du diagnostic au traitement pour les personnes atteintes de maladies génétiques rares. Le Dr Guy Rouleau donne plus de détails sur ce projet dans cette entrevue avec Radio-Canada Vancouver : tr.ee/9a5Ru7

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Garth Graham, Head of YouTube Health, is this year's Wilder Penfield lecturer. The lecture takes place at The Neuro on Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. Learn more about his life and work in this Q&A interview: www.mcgill.ca/neuro/articl...

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Neuro’s Brain Tumour Research Centre is entering a transformative phase—bringing insights from the laboratory closer to patient care. Read the full story: www.mcgill.ca/neuro/articl... @mcgill.ca @cusm-muhc.bsky.social

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Congratulations to Maxime Boutin-Caron, Associate Director, Neuroscience Mission at The Neuro, on receiving the DAISY Award for International Nurse Leadership! The DAISY Foundation recognizes nurses for extraordinary impact on patients, families and healthcare, @mcgill.ca @cusm-muhc.bsky.social

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We believe that research should reach the people it impacts most. That’s why we’re supporting Patient Community Day 2026 – bringing together a global community to learn, share, and better understand the future of #MS, #NMOSD, and #MOGAD care. 👉 Join the conversation: buff.ly/AHhD0rI #ECTRIMS

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Nous sommes fiers de souligner que cinq membres du Neuro figurent parmi les 25 chercheurs et chercheuses de l'Université @mcgill.ca ayant reçu un financement du Fonds des leaders John-R.-Evans de la Fondation canadienne pour l'innovation. 🔗 En savoir plus : www.mcgill.ca/research/fr/...

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Neuro is proud to celebrate the election of three of its distinguished researchers to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS): Dr. Edward Fon, Director of The Neuro, Professor Michael Petrides, and Professor Robert Zatorre. Learn more: buff.ly/ZJLGGw4

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Le Neuro est bien plus qu’un centre de soins et de recherche. C’est un véritable moteur d’innovation qui accompagne ses chercheurs, cliniciens et entrepreneurs pour transformer leurs idées en solutions ayant un impact ici, au Québec! 👉️ Lire l’article du journal Les Affaires : tr.ee/_h2GD3JFZU #Santé

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

📅 Le 10 août, Le Neuro accueillera une étape de la Tournée de l'espoir, un événement rassembleur qui mettra en lumière cette communauté engagée et la recherche qui transforme des vies. #Innovation #JourneyofHope #MaladiesRares #TourneeDeLEspoir

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Nous sommes fiers de soutenir la Journée de la communauté des patients le 23 oct. Informez-vous et échangez sur les avancées en #SP Inscription ➡️ www.ectrimspatientcommunity.eu/registration

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Happy 108th Birthday, Brenda Milner! Her contributions to neuropsychology shaped the way we understand the human brain. From surviving two world wars and two pandemics, to paving the way for future generations of researchers, Milner’s legacy continues. @mcgill.ca @cusm-muhc.bsky.social

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ludmercentre.bsky.social @ludmercentre.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Entretien avec Charles Couturier, M.D., Ph. D., chercheur et neurochirurgien Nous avons rencontré le Dr Couturier pour faire le point sur sa première année à l’Université McGill et en apprendre plus sur ses travaux. Pour visionner la vidéo dans son intégralité youtu.be/IL3iPa-q4P8

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Digital Health & Discovery Platform @dhdp-ca.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The Digital Health & Discovery Platform would like to welcome Dr. Edward Fon who takes his place on our Executive Committee to oversee Platform development and strategy. Welcome and thank you! We're looking forward to working with you. www.dhdp.ca/about/our-team @theneuro.bsky.social

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Increasing evidence shows that loneliness has measurable, physiological effects on the brain. A study led by Nathan Spreng at The Neuro showed that participants who reported feeling lonely had gray-matter volume differences and altered resting-state functional connectivity. 🧠 tr.ee/NXAja1OFff

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🌍 Calling all #MS advocates! Join us at @ECTRIMS Patient Community Day on 23 Oct. Engage with global experts, ask your questions, and better understand what new discoveries mean for your care and daily living. Sign up today ➡️ www.ectrimspatientcommunity.eu/registration

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Register for access to the free recorded livestream from Patient Community Day, which was held on 26 September 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Learn from top neurological experts about the latest MS…

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🌟 Les inscriptions sont ouvertes! Nous sommes fiers de soutenir la Journée de la communauté des patients 2026. Organisé par #ECTRIMS, cet événement rend la recherche plus accessible et concrète pour les personnes concernées. 👉 Inscrivez-vous gratuitement: www.ectrimspatientcommunity.eu/registration

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The Organization for Human Brain Mapping @ohbmofficial.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

How’s your #OHBM2026 experience so far? ✨ We’d love to hear what you’ve been enjoying most — favorite sessions, posters, networking moments, or discoveries 🧠🤝🔬 Don’t forget to enter the OHBM 2026 Photo Giveaway by sharing a photo with #MYOHBM26 for a chance to be featured and win exciting prizes!

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ludmercentre.bsky.social @ludmercentre.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Dr. Simon Thebault is an attending physician and a researcher, and his work focuses on multiple sclerosis (MS). To find out more about his research and his approach to treatment, watch the full interview. youtu.be/-uAbHw9dfos @theneuro.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

A new study from Dr. Adil Harroud at The Neuro has revealed a group of blood proteins that are altered in people who go on to develop MS, in some cases more than a decade before diagnosis. Learn more: www.mcgill.ca/neuro/channe...

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Félicitations aux neuroscientifiques Ziv Gan-Or, Roberta La Piana et Jo Anne Stratton, lauréats des bourses décernées cette année par le Fonds de recherche du Québec. Pour consulter la liste complète des lauréats de l’Université McGill, cliquez sur : www.mcgill.ca/medhealthsci...

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Comment les personnes aveugles utilisent-elles les sons pour « voir » le monde qui les entoure ? Des chercheurs, dont Robert Zatorre du Neuro, apportent des éclaircissements sur cette question. En savoir plus : tr.ee/axfaYlS6eO

Signes destinés aux personnes sourdes et aveugles. Symbole représentant une oreille et des lunettes barrées d'une croix. Concept d'environnement accessible aux personnes souffrant d'un handicap auditif ou visuel. Aide aux personnes handicapées

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Une nouvelle étude dirigée par Adrien Peyrache révèle que la boussole interne du cerveau reste remarquablement stable au fil du temps. Les résultats semblent indiquer que ce sens de l’orientation pourrait servir de point d’ancrage à la mémoire. Pour en savoir plus, écoutez : tr.ee/p0UxeA9Hzn

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ISDN @isdnsociety.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Announcing our #ISDN2027 symposium on new advances in perturbed #neurodevelopmental mechanisms in #brain #cancers Chairs: Kathleen Millen @neurodevkathy.bsky.social/ @seattlechildrens.org) and Stefano Stefani (@theneuro.bsky.social) Sign up for further speaker updates: isdnsociety.org

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A study co-led by Danilo Bzdok analysed more than 500 brain scans from 267 people in five countries in what the scientists believe is the largest study into #psychedelics and the human brain to date, and found a unique “fingerprint” of a psychedelic trip. Learn more: tr.ee/q2yJJNksCP

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Recently neuroscientist Robert Zatorre spoke with The Current's Matt Galloway about musical anhedonia: the inability to get pleasure from listening to music. Zatorre has made major contributions to identifying and explaining this rare but fascinating condition. 🎵 tr.ee/6mpDovU6b6

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Congratulations to Neuro researchers Udunna Anazodo, Edward Fon, Julien Doyon, Heidi McBride, and Jo Anne Stratton, whose projects have received a total of $14.5 million as part of the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s Innovation Fund. 👏 www.mcgill.ca/neuro/channe...

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The Neuro’s aging facilities pose space and infrastructure challenges that limit the ability to modernize care. In this interview with Global #Montreal, staff describe how the nearly century old building is affecting their ability to deliver the best possible care for patients. 👉️ tr.ee/inj5TlLsRn

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

On March 11, 2026 only, for every dollar given to one of the three Neuro initiatives, McGill University will make a matching gift. Choose your cause and donate now. THE INTEGRATE AND FIRE SEMINAR SERIES lnkd.in/eSsY9YQp BRAIN REACH lnkd.in/e_nFFujk PATIENT RESOURCE CENTRE lnkd.in/e-WMdi8e

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Congratulations to researchers Stefano Stifani and Massimo Pandolfo, who have been awarded US$250,000 by the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance for their project studying how #microglia contribute to neuroinflammation in Friedreich’s #ataxia. www.curefa.org/funded-grant...

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Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Come meet HBHL-funded @mcgill.ca faculty + learn about their innovative work on plasticity & addiction! 🧠 The next edition of the Neurogenesis Speaker Series, held on March 25, will feature talks by Aparna Suvrathan & @rachelrabin.bsky.social at @theneuro.bsky.social. Register now: mcgill.ca/x/5cZ

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Julien Doyon, directeur du Centre d’imagerie cérébrale McConnell au Neuro, parle de la #recherche et de l'#innovation au sein de son organisation avec Carl Baillargeon et Marc Baaklini de Podcasts innovation. On écoute ce podcast en quelques minutes ici: lnkd.in/e29chGvQ #neurosciences

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ludmercentre.bsky.social @ludmercentre.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Nous avons le plaisir d’annoncer la nomination de la Pre Claudia Kleinman, Ph. D., au poste de directrice scientifique du Centre Ludmer en neuroinformatique et santé mentale. Nous suivrons avec grand intérêt l’orientation qu’elle donnera au Centre Ludmer. www.mcgill.ca/ludmercentre...

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

In a paper published today in Nature, a team led by neuroscientist Adrien Peyrache at The Neuro shows that the brain's head direction system forms long-lasting orientation memories that are anchored to specific environments. Learn more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

The Inner Workings (Left): This panel tracks two specific "compass neurons" in a mouse’s brain over 8 weeks. Whether the mouse is in a square, circle, or star-shaped room, these two neurons act like a synchronized pair: they always point in opposite directions (see the bottom "butterfly" loops). While the entire compass might rotate when the mouse enters a new room, the relationship between the neurons stays rock-solid over many weeks.
The Big Picture (Right): This "ring" visualization shows a large group of neurons. Each dot represents a single neuron’s favorite direction.
The Inner Ring (Week 1): Shows the initial "map" the brain created.
The Outer Ring (Week 5): Shows the same neurons over a month later, without any visit of the environment in between. The colors don't just form a smooth gradient; they match up precisely between the two weeks. This proves that the brain’s internal compass is remarkably stable, "locking" its coordinates in place so the animal can recognize the same environment even after weeks away..

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

In 2016, neuroscientist Yasser Iturria-Medina and his post-doctoral supervisor at the time, Alan Evans, published findings that helped shift our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more in this article by Brain Canada: braincanada.ca/alzheimers-r...

Prof. Iturria Medina (third from left) and his team, Quadri Adewale (graduated PhD), Matthew Danyluik (PhD student), Lazaro Rodriguez-Sanchez (graduated PhD), Robert Baumeister (Post-doc), Ahmed F. Khan (graduated PhD), Sue J Lin (Post-doc) and Mahdie Soltaninejad (PhD Student).

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Les docteurs Étienne de Villers-Sidani et Paul Giacomini ont dirigé le développement d'un dispositif qui améliore le diagnostic et le traitement de la #scléroseenplaques. Leurs recherches ont récemment fait l'objet d'un reportage dans l'émission scientifique Découverte : tr.ee/ED8JRreVS7

Le Dr Paul Giacomini et le Dr Étienne de Villers-Sidani

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Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives @hbhlmcgill.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Got any plans on Feb. 11? Come meet HBHL-funded faculty and learn about their groundbreaking work on memory! 🧠 🫵 Register now: mcgill.ca/x/5wK The February edition of the Neurogenesis Speaker Series will feature talks by @samaudrain.bsky.social & @mohajerani77.bsky.social at @theneuro.bsky.social.

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Hydrocephalus is life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study from neuroscientist Carl Ernst offers hope of preventing #hydrocephalus before it even occurs. Learn more: www.mcgill.ca/neuro/channe...

Left, nine-year-old Eva Paredes, who was born with Schinzel-Giedion syndrome, with her mother Mariana. Right, an MRI image of Eva's hydrocephalus.

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TRIDENT Preclinical Trials @tridentpct.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Highlighting one of our incredible partnering research lab this month, the Laboratory for Sensory & Social Brain Mechanisms, led by the amazing Dr. Justine Clery and headquartered at @theneuro.bsky.social. For more information, check out their website www.clerylab.com! 🧠 🔬 🌎 👏

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Website of Sensory and Social Brain Mechanisms laboratory

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

This week, the lab of Stuart Trenholm published a paper in eNeuro on RetINaBox, a hands-on, #OpenScience learning tool they created, that lets users discover how neurons in the visual system respond to things in the world. To read the paper, visit: www.eneuro.org/content/13/1...

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Congratulations to Lisa Scheunemann and Seija Lehnardt, winners of the 2025 Brenda Milner Awards. The awards were established in 2021 by Humboldt University of Berlin in honour of acclaimed neuroscientist Brenda Milner. To learn more, visit: www.sfb1315.de/equal-opport...

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Brenda Milner Award Winners 2025 - SFB 1315

Congratulations to Lisa Scheunemann and Seija Lehnardt!

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Etienne de Villers-Sidani, whose study on memory and aging published last year in JMIR Serious Games has been named the most impactful for older adults by Nifty 50+. tr.ee/fS2KFeIV4r

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

This year The Neuro launched into its latest decade of combining neurological disease treatment with cutting-edge research. After celebrating the ninetieth anniversary in 2024, the hospital-institute recognized the present while preparing for the future. 🎉 www.mcgill.ca/neuro/articl...

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Joyeux Noël et bonnes fêtes de la part de toute l'équipe du Neuro ! 🎅 ❄️ 🎄 --------------- Merry Christmas and happy holidays from everyone at The Neuro! 🎅 ❄️ 🎄

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Félicitations au chercheur au Neuro Jean-François Cloutier, qui a été nommé vice-doyen, Recherche à la Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé (FMSS) de l’Université McGill. Il entrera en fonctions le 1er janvier 2026. 👏 lebulletel.mcgill.ca/jean-francoi... #neuroscience #McGill #medicine

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Behind every PET scan at The Neuro is a team of highly skilled research technologists advancing neuroscience. Meet Catherine Saleh and Chris Hung-Hsin Hsiao from our Brain Imaging Centre. 🔗 Read the full story: www.mcgill.ca/neuro/articl... @mcgill.ca @cusm-muhc.bsky.social

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Congratulations to Jack Antel, Douglas Arnold, Edward Fon, Bratislav Misic and Ronald Postuma who are among the world’s top 1% most cited scientists, according to Clarivate’s 2025 ranking, which brings together the most cited researchers in the world based on the scope and integrity of their work.

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Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025

The Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list identifies and celebrates individuals who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their fields of research. Through rigorous selection criteria and…

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

70-80% of the world has no access to MRI. At The Neuro, neuroscientist Udunna Anazodo is leading Imaging Without Borders (IMAGINE). An Open Science initiative developing low-cost, portable MRI systems using 3D-printing. 🔗 Learn more: www.mcgill.ca/neuro/articl... @mcgill.ca @cusm-muhc.bsky.social

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