Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives

05/22/2025

How you walk says a lot about how you’re ageing 👣

In this new article for The Conversation Canada, NeuroSphere-funded professor Nancy Mayo explains why gait quality matters and how simple tools like the sensor can help people walk better, not just more.

A strong, steady step can lead to greater confidence, independence and wellbeing 💪🧠

📖 Read the full article here ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3SkiuMl



McGill University | McGill School of Physical and Occupational Therapy | Physiobiometrics

Why walking matters more than you might think - especially as you age.

05/09/2025

Western University, in vibrant London, Ontario, delivers an academic and student experience second to none.

04/10/2025

💡 Want to get involved in the hashtag ? Volunteer with us!

Volunteering is a great way to be part of this limited-capacity event while helping us create a smooth and welcoming experience for all attendees.

We're looking for volunteers to assist with:
✅ Registration
✅ Catering
✅ Supporting guests and panelists
✅ General event logistics

🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/aQAZ4KEGY7

🗓 Deadline to sign up: Friday, April 18, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. EST

💻 Volunteer briefing (Zoom): Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Thank you for being an essential part of HBHL Symposium 2025.
Your contribution makes a big difference—thank you! 🙌



McGill University | The Neuro | Centre universitaire de santé McGill - McGill University Health Centre | Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

04/07/2025

💬 Struggling to communicate your research with patients or caregivers?

Join the virtual workshop "Lunch N’ Learn: Talking Research with Patient Partners" designed by the HBHL EDI Trainee Committee for neuroscientists at any career stage. Learn practical, plain language techniques to connect with people with lived experience and build meaningful partnerships in research.

🗓️ Don’t miss insights from two medical librarians and a rare disease advocate: Sabrina Burr, Librarian, Neuro-Patient Resource Centre at The Neuro | Paule Kelly-Rhéaume, medical librarian at Centre universitaire de santé McGill - McGill University Health Centre | JoAnne Mosel

📍 Register now: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=cZYxzedSaEqvqfz4-J8J6jkeHi0J2uVEtnrBYB8RxNpUMkZFMko5VFUyTFVaSzIyUDc2MFVBREE1NiQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

🔗 Learn more about the speakers: https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/channels/event/lunch-n-learn-how-talk-research-patient-partners-364706


McGill University

Your research includes and/or impacts patient populations, but you have limited experience in conversing with them? The HBHL EDI Trainee Committee is hosting a virtual workshop for neuroscientists at all career stages looking to improve their communication skills with patients, caregivers and others...

03/31/2025

Get ready for ! 🧠

Join us on May 6-7, 2025, at McGill University's New Residence Hall in Montreal for two days of talks and networking.

This year's programming includes keynotes by Damien Fair, Lucina Uddin and Amélie Quesnel-Vallée, student presentations and panels on neuro-innovation, computational neuroscience, digital tools and their application and translation into the health system and more. 🎙️

🫵 Don't miss out, secure your spot today: mcgill.ca/x/iwg

Curious about the day-to-day agenda or want to learn more about our speakers? Check out the Symposium website for more details.

Learn more: https://hbhlsymposium.ca

03/18/2025

Registration is now open for 🧠

Join us on May 6-7, 2025, at New Residence Hall in Montreal for two days of talks and networking.

This year's programming includes keynotes by Damien Fair, Lucina Q. Uddin and Amélie Quesnel-Vallée, poster presentations, panels on neuro-innovation, computational neuroscience, digital tools and their application and translation into the health system, the McGill-Western Initiative for Translational Neuroscience and so much more!

🫵 Don't miss out, secure your spot today: mcgill.ca/x/iwg

Curious about the day-to-day agenda or want to learn more about our speakers? Check out the Symposium website for more details.

Learn more: https://hbhlsymposium.ca

03/12/2025

Join us for an interactive workshop on s*x- and gender-based analysis plus (SGBA+) in neuroscience research, held at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) on April 9, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. ⚤

Hear from seasoned SGBA+ experts Liisa Galea (CAMH) and Robert-Paul Juster (Université de Montréal) to learn how SGBA+ can improve research outcomes and how to apply it in your own studies. Stay for the Q&A session and the networking reception for a chance to connect with fellow trainees and researchers. Spots are limited, secure yours now! 👐

Register now: https://mcgill.ca/x/i3G

Learn more about the speakers: https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/channels/event/s*x-cells-interactive-workshop-s*x-and-gender-based-analysis-plus-sgba-research-363850

03/12/2025

Join us in celebrating Brain Awareness Week! We're thrilled to share the recording of our interactive panel 'Caring for the Aging Brain' featuring insights from researchers and caregivers, hosted in collaboration with Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives. A big thank you to moderator Jane Rylett and panelists Ron Beleno, Marie Savundranayagam, and Maiya Geddes for their valuable contributions. Don't miss out on this important conversation—watch the full discussion now! 🧠✨https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPP53ahMm30

Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer la Semaine de Sensibilisation au Cerveau ! 🧠
Nous sommes ravis de partager l’enregistrement de notre table ronde interactive qui met en lumière les perspectives de chercheurs et d’aidants, en collaboration avec Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives.
Ne manquez pas cette conversation essentielle—regardez la discussion complète dès maintenant !
🎥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPP53ahMm30

02/27/2025

02/19/2025

Join us for ! 🧠 On March 10, HBHL and
Brain Canada are hosting a virtual panel on caring for the as part of the global celebration of . We hope to see you there! 🎉

Foundation

🔗 Register here:

An interactive online panel hosted by Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) and Brain Canada.

02/17/2025

Trainees: Showcase your research on brain health at with a poster or flash talk—both judged with prizes! 🏆

🔹 Who can apply? HBHL Fellows (required) & grad students at McGill University, Université de Montréal, Polytechnique Montréal, Western University & The University of British Columbia whose research aligns with one of HBHL's themes.

Submit your abstract by March 21, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EST! 🫵

🔗 Apply now: https://mcgill.ca/x/ikv

02/12/2025

How can we use AI equitably in research? 🤖🖥️

Join HBHL’s virtual workshop, 'Equity in AI: Building technologies that work for all,' on Feb 26, 2025, from 12 to 1 p.m. to find out! Led by Inclusion Consultant Falisha Karpati, PhD, you’ll learn to identify biases in AI’s life cycle, explore fair AI practices and see real-world examples of AI’s impact in health care and social services. Open to all! 👐

Register now: https://mcgill.ca/x/wtD

Learn more about the workshop: https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/channels/event/equity-ai-building-technologies-work-all-363442