News Archives
2024
Health
Groundbreaking algorithm developed by Dr. Kym Boycott and CHEO researchers leads to rare disease diagnoses for families
The uOBMRI’s Dr. Kym Boycott and fellow CHEO researchers developed the world’s first algorithm to scan electronic health records and identify children…
Health
Dr. Hanns Lochmüller reports hopeful clinical trial results of new treatment for children and youth with rare genetic disorder
“We remain very hopeful that this investigational therapy can have a transformative impact on the health of patients living with this ultra-rare, seve…
Health
Dr. Giulia Fadda’s new publication clarifies relationship between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis
“Our findings help confirm a strong relationship between MS and the Epstein-Barr virus across the lifespan, which could be a new target for treatment …
Health
Dr. Ruth Slack's team recently published new findings with important implications for aging and neurodegenerative disease
Dr. Ruth Slack’s team, with first author Dr. Mohamed Ariff Iqbal, recently published new findings with important implications for aging and neurodegen…
Awards and recognition
Professor Jennifer Chandler wins prestigious Steven E. Hyman Award
The International Neuroethics Society awarded uOBMRI’s Dr. Jennifer Chandler the Steven H. Hyman Award for Distinguished Service to the Field of Neuro…
Health
Dr. Arezu Jahani-Asl and team reveals molecular mechanisms responsible for neurogenic defects in ultra-rare syndrome
“The study of rare diseases of neurodevelopmental disorders and cognitive impairments advances our understanding of underlying mechanisms of disease p…
Research
Dr. Mireille Khacho receives the Early Career Biomedical Researcher of the Year Award from the Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada
uOBMRI’s Dr. Mireille Khacho has established herself as an emerging international leader in neuromuscular research, most recently being awarded the Ea…
Brain and Mind Research Institute
The uOBMRI supports new Living Concussion Guidelines to improve concussion care
The Living Concussion Guidelines: Guideline for Concussion & Prolonged Symptoms for Adults 18 Years of Age or Older is a tool designed for healthcare …
Mental Health
Dr. Paul Albert's Team Reveals New Insights for Treatment-Resistant Depression
uOBMRI's Dr. Paul Albert and team, including first author Dr. Faranak Vahid-Ansari, recently published new findings identifying two systems of neurotr…
2023
Health
Dr. Richard Naud's publication provides new insights into theories of learning, working memory, and AI
uOBMRI's Dr. Richard Naud and PhD student Zachary Friedenberger investigate neural communication networks in their new publication in Nature Computati…
Brain and Mind Research Institute
Drs. Lara Pilutti and Lisa Walker granted an Innovation in Well-Being Award from the International Progressive MS Alliance
uOBMRI members Drs. Lara Pilutti and Lisa Walker were recently granted an Innovation in Well-Being Award from the International Progressive MS Allianc…
Health
Dr. Baptiste Lacoste’s Team Reports on Blood Vessels in the Autistic Brain
uOBMRI’s Dr. Baptiste Lacoste leads a team at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute in their investigations of blood vessels in the autistic brain. …
Brain and Mind Research Institute
Dr. Roger Zemek’s Team Receives $5.4M from Ontario Brain Institute for TRANSCENDENT Research Program
Dr. Roger Zemek’s team has been awarded 5.4 million dollars from the Ontario Brain Institute to pursue a research program that will change the future …
Announcements
Read the Special 10 Year Edition of the uOBMRI Annual Report
The uOttawa Brain and Mind Research Institute (uOBMRI) is pleased to share with you a special edition of the uOBMRI annual reporting of 2021-2023.
Health
Unique collaboration to Spearhead Research in Alzheimer’s Disease
A unique collaboration with Hebrew University’s Faculty of Medicine and its Brain Disease Research Centre in Jerusalem, Israel (HUJI) spearheads resea…
Health
New Publication from Dr. Baptiste Lacoste's Team has Important Implications for Postnatal Brain Development
A new publication from Dr. Baptiste Lacoste’s laboratory at the University of Ottawa identifies a previously unknown mechanism controlling the interac…
Health
Dr. Jérémie Lefebvre Shares About Cell Diversity in the Brain
Dr. Lefebvre is an associate professor with the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Science.
Economy
Dr. Adam Shuhendler Interviewed in The Economist About New Test to Diagnose Concussions
Dr. Shuhendler is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Chemical Research Biology with the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Sc…
Health
Dr. Stephen Ferguson’s Team Provides New Insights into the Mechanisms of Huntington’s Disease
A recent publication focusing on the mechanisms of Huntington’s disease is providing new insights into the disease.
Mental Health
Dr. Jennifer Phillips Interviewed by CBC and CTV News About Innovative Treatments for Severe Depression
Dr. Jennifer Phillips is the co-lead of uOBMRI’s Mental Health Pillar and the interim scientific director of the Royal's Institute for Mental Health R…
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Dr. Smita Pakhalé is Awarded the First Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Research Award
Dr. Smita Pakhalé leads the uOBMRI's research hub on Translational and Implementation Research.
Health
Dr. Baptiste Lacoste’s Team Reports on Blood Vessels in the Autistic Brain
uOBMRI’s Dr. Baptiste Lacoste leads a team at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute in their investigations of blood vessels in the autistic brain. ……
Health
The Schlossmacher Lab Reveals How a Parkinson’s-Linked Gene Protects the Brain
Researchers with the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital reveal how a Parkinson’s-linked gene protects the brain.
Medicine
Tallman Family Energizes Research to Help Alleviate Neuroinflammation in PD
“Many individuals can take a simple problem and make it complicated --- not many can take a complicated problem and make it simple.” This is the mott…
Technology
Jennifer Chandler Interviewed in MIT Technology Review
Jennifer Chandler leads the uOBMRI’s research hub on Neuroethics, Law, and Society. She is a Professor of Law in the Faculty of Law at the University …
Announcements
uOBMRI Members on CTV News!
Listen to CTV Ottawa’s Leanne Cusack interview Dr. Ruth Slack and Dr. Dar Dowlatshahi, and then Dr. Lisa Walker and Mr. John Chafe, about exciting adv…
