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The McConnell Brain Imaging Center: A world-renowned multidisciplinary platform dedicated to brain research using multimodal neuroimaging and neuroinformatics

Thanks to the late Dr. William Feindel’s vision, who in the 1970’s believed that brain imaging was the “future for neurology and neurosurgery”, and to a generous donation, the Montreal Neurological Institute (The Neuro) inaugurated the McConnell Brain Imaging Center (BIC) in 1984.

Project ongoing See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Platform grants
Area of Research
Neurotechnology
Competition
2019 Platform Support Grants
Province
Québec
Start Date
2021

The McConnell Brain Imaging Centre: a Hub of Scientific Excellence for Translational Neuroimaging

The McConnell Brain Imaging Centre (BIC) is a major platform and research centre entirely dedicated to brain imaging. It features 7 multimodal imaging core units (MRI, PET, MEG, EEG for humans and disease models), comprehensive high-performance computing and data storage resources, and prominent expertise in biomedical image and signal analysis.

Project ongoing See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Platform grants
Area of Research
Neurotechnology
Competition
2015 Platform Grants
Province
Québec
Start Date
2016

Non Invasive Identification of Aβ Plaques in Human Retina for the Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

Currently, AD diagnosis can only be confirmed post-mortem by observing two AD hallmarks in the brain, β-amyloid (Aβ) plaques and tau strands.

Project completed See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Platform grants
Area of Research
Neurodegeneration
Competition
CQDM - Brain Canada - Focus on Brain
Province
Québec
Start Date
2015

Drug Delivery across the Human Blood-Brain Barrier

Toxic amyloid proteins are known to be a significant contributing factor in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

Project completed See Project & Researchers
Grant type
Platform grants
Area of Research
Neurodegeneration
Competition
CQDM - Brain Canada - Focus on Brain
Province
Ontario
Start Date
2015