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Plus d'une personne sur cent est atteinte d'un trouble du spectre autistique (TSA), ce qui a de profondes répercussions sur la qualité de vie des personnes concernées et de leurs familles. De nombreux parents d'enfants atteints de TSA identifient des problèmes dès l'âge de 12 à 18 mois, mais l'âge...

Impairments in social cognition (SC), such as difficulties in understanding emotions, social cues, and maintaining meaningful interactions, are key contributors to the loss of social inclusion and quality of life in individuals with neurodegenerative diseases (ND). Project Overview Impairments in...

Impairments in social cognition (SC), such as difficulties in understanding emotions, social cues, and maintaining meaningful interactions, are key contributors to the loss of social inclusion and quality of life in individuals with neurodegenerative diseases (ND). Project Overview Impairments in...

The human brain is a complex organ that presents many challenges for neuroscientists. Project Overview The human brain is a complex organ that presents many challenges for neuroscientists. For instance, tissue availability represents a major problem given that this organ does not regenerates,...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex condition affecting communication, social interactions, and behavior in approximately 1–2% of people worldwide. Project Overview Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex condition affecting communication, social interactions, and behavior in...

A type of brain cancers called “diffuse gliomas” currently lacks effective treatments. Project Overview A type of brain cancers called “diffuse gliomas” currently lacks effective treatments. One obstacle to developing new therapies is the disease variability between patients. Several categories of...

The four most commonly studied ALS proteins are SOD1, TDP-43, FUS and C9ORF72 Project Overview The four most commonly studied ALS proteins are SOD1, TDP-43, FUS and C9ORF72. Of these, TDP-43 and FUS have the most in common. Not only do they share similar functions inside cells, but in motor neurons...

Dr. Belzil began her research career as a PhD student at the Université de Montréal under the guidance of world renowned geneticist and Director of the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, Dr. Guy Rouleau. Project Overview Dr. Belzil began her research career as a PhD student at the...

Proteins are large molecules that play many essential roles in the body. Project Overview Proteins are large molecules that play many essential roles in the body. They do most of the work inside cells and are necessary for the structure, function and regulation of all tissues and organs. TDP-43 is...

Many proteins in our brain are responsible for memory and learning. Project Overview Many proteins in our brain are responsible for memory and learning. These proteins frequently come together to form larger complexes. This study will explore the molecular structure of these complexes to find areas...