Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses

02/06/2026

Join our upcoming webinar!
The Gut-Migraine Connection
Presented by Dr. Natalie Hendon, MD, FRCP, ABPN diplomate.

📅 Monday, February 9, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM ET
📍Microsoft Teams (online)
Free registration

Register now to secure your spot: ed7b18ba-88cc-40c2-b904-1a5450ef0999@1751f303-4d61-4c06-b925-154ac230edec" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ed7b18ba-88cc-40c2-b904-1a5450ef0999@1751f303-4d61-4c06-b925-154ac230edec

Topics include:
- Why the Gut Matters in Migraine
- Gut & Brain Communication
- Gut Disorders Commonly Associated with Migraine
- The Microbiome, Inflammation, and “Leaky Gut”
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches

We look forward to seeing you there!

Webinar will be recorded and posted to our YouTube channel, subscribe to our channel (https://www.youtube.com/) to stay tuned.

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02/06/2026

A research team from McGill University is inviting Canadian children aged 8 to 14 who have been affected by childhood cancer to share how they would like to receive cancer information. Eligible participants include children who have been diagnosed with cancer, as well as the siblings or friends of a child who has been diagnosed with cancer.

The online questionnaire takes about 15–20 minutes to complete and is available in English and French. By taking part, children can help shape how cancer-related information is shared with young people across Canada.

To learn more or have a child take the survey, please visit https://loom.ly/XY133TM.

02/06/2026

Racism Interrupters

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02/06/2026

In this Currents article, Drs. Brendan Baugher and Alexander Lewis review a study which found distal CSF sampling from EVD collection systems to be a viable alternative to proximal sampling. Read the article: https://bit.ly/4t4V0vQ

02/06/2026

MYOSITE - NOUVEL ESSAI CLINIQUE ! Les maladies rares sont souvent laissées pour compte dans le développement de nouveaux traitements plus efficaces.

C’est pourquoi nous sommes fiers d’offrir aux personnes atteintes de dermatomyosite et de myopathie nécrosante à médiation immunitaire (MNMI) – deux maladies auto-immunes chroniques qui s’attaquent aux muscles proximaux – l'opportunité d'accéder à un essai clinique pour un nouveau traitement potentiel.

La neurologue, Erin O’Ferrall, MD, nous explique comment le médicament qui sera étudié espère mieux gérer les symptômes de ces maladies sans réprimer le système immunitaire autant que la norme de soins actuelle, les stéroïdes.

Lisez l’entrevue : cru.mcgill.ca/fr/myosite.

Pour tous les essais neuromusculaires au Neuro CRU : cru.mcgill.ca/fr/nm-2, ou nm-neurocru@mcgill.ca.

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MYOSITIS - NEW CLINICAL TRIAL! Rare diseases are often left behind in the development of new treatments.

That’s why we’re proud to be able to offer individuals with dermatomyositis and immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMN) — two autoimmune diseases that attack the proximal muscles at the centre of the body — access to a clinical trial studying a potential new treatment.

Neurologist and principal investigator for neuromuscular trials, Erin O’Ferrall, MD, explains how the medication being studied hopes to better manage the symptoms of these diseases without suppressing the immune system as strongly as the current standard of care, steroids.

Read the interview: cru.mcgill.ca/myositis.

For all neuromuscular trials: cru.mcgill.ca/nm or contact nm-neurocru@mcgill.ca.



The Neuro
McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Centre universitaire de santé McGill - McGill University Health Centre
Myositis Canada
McGill Research and Innovation
Regroupement québécois des maladies orphelines

02/06/2026

“When I went to my doctor with my initial MS symptoms, he gave me the impression that he thought it was all in my head. The extreme tingly sensation I was experiencing, my inability to run, and the feeling that I was unable to move were overlooked until he saw my first MRI.

To some doctors, if you’re Black and a first generation Canadian, MS gets defined as a disease that you couldn’t possibly have.

As a person of colour, I have an enormous amount of respect for my ancestors, including the struggles they faced and the barriers they had to break through. My great-grandmother knew how to read, and my great-grandfather used to work in the sugar cane fields. They were advocates for their children and grandchildren. I’m determined to create a legacy for my two children, and I want to show them that despite hardships, like I sometimes experience while living with MS, they can do anything they put their mind to.

That’s one of the reasons why it’s so important to show that this disease can affect anyone, regardless of their s*x or skin colour.”

- Janelle, diagnosed in 2016

Read more from Janelle on our blog: bit.ly/4qYugM3

Stories like Janelle’s remind us why representation matters, and Black History Month gives us the opportunity to lift up voices that enrich our community every day of the year.

02/06/2026

The Canadian Concussion Centre is launching a new season of free bi-weekly webinars focused on persistent concussion symptoms. Designed for patients, caregivers, and anyone seeking to understand concussion and its management, the series offers evidence-based information to support recovery and wellbeing. Registration is available now, with sessions scheduled throughout the year.

Visit the Canadian Concussion Centre website to view the full schedule and register for upcoming webinars: https://www.uhn.ca/Krembil/Canadian-Concussion-Centre/Education

02/05/2026

This February, McGill University and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences are hosting events exploring Black history, equity, and lived experiences in health, research, and care.
Ce mois de février, l’Université McGill et la Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé proposent des activités portant sur l’histoire des Noir·e·s, l’équité et les réalités vécues en santé, en recherche et en soins.

Upcoming events | Activités à venir :

Anti-Black Racism in Health Research | February 4
An interactive webinar on the roots of anti-Black racism in Canadian health research and strategies to address it | Webinaire interactif sur les racines du racisme anti-Noir en recherche en santé au Canada et les moyens d’y répondre.
👉 https://www.mcgill.ca/dna-to-rna/channels/event/webinar-anti-black-racism-health-research-370332

Book Launch: Genius Unbroken – The Life and Legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew | February 16
Launch of the first comprehensive biography of McGill alumnus Dr. Charles R. Drew, the “Father of the Blood Bank” | Lancement de la première biographie complète de l’ancien de McGill, le Dr Charles R. Drew, « père de la banque de sang ».
👉 https://libraryrooms.mcgill.ca/event/3986946

Advancing Equity in Research | February 21
Talks on anti-racist practices in research, including a screening of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks | Conférences sur les pratiques antiracistes en recherche, incluant une projection de La vie immortelle d’Henrietta Lacks.
👉 https://healthenews.mcgill.ca/black-history-month-event-advancing-equity-in-research/

From Stigma to Support: Changing the Conversation on Black Mental Health | February 26
A hybrid talk examining stigma, bias, and best practices in Black mental health care in Canada | Conférence hybride sur la stigmatisation, les biais et les meilleures pratiques en santé mentale des personnes noires au Canada.
👉 https://www.mcgill.ca/familymed/channels/event/stigma-support-changing-conversation-black-mental-health-370165

Nursing, Care, and Black Womanhood | February 26
A panel exploring care as practice, profession, and cultural inheritance across clinical, community, and lived experience | Table ronde explorant le soin comme pratique, profession et héritage culturel à travers les expériences cliniques, communautaires et vécues.
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nursing-care-black-womanhood-a-panel-discussion-tickets-1981395517330

For the full list of events, visit | Pour la liste complète des activités, consultez : https://www.mcgill.ca/equity/initiatives/black-history-month/bhm-2026

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