Epilepsy research and care at The Neuro
The institute that developed the 鈥淢ontreal Procedure鈥� continues to be on the cutting edgeThe Neuro is recognized worldwide as a leader in epilepsy research and treatment. From the beginning, Neuro founder, Dr. Wilder Penfield, made epilepsy a central focus. He and his colleagues developed a surgical treatment for epilepsy patients known as the 鈥淢ontreal Procedure,鈥� which today is in use throughout the world.
Epilepsy Day 2017
March 26 is Purple Day for Epilepsy, a day to support epilepsy awareness worldwide
Purple Day for Epilepsy, March 26
Saturday, March 26 is Purple Day, a time to recognize the effect epilepsy has on millions of people around the world. It is estimated that 1 in a 100 people worldwide have epilepsy.
Micro-Map of Hippocampus Lends Big Hand to Brain Research
MNI researchers听share new tool with scientists听world-wide to accelerate research
MONTREAL---A new detailed map of the hippocampal region of the brain, compiled by researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital-The Neuro at 91社区, is helping the scientific community accelerate research and develop better treatments for patients suffering from epilepsy and other neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Purple Day March 26 - A World Day for Epilepsy Awareness
The Neuro has been at the forefront of epilepsy treatment and research for over half a century. The 鈥淢ontreal Procedure鈥� developed by Dr. Wilder Penfield and colleagues revolutionized the surgical treatment for epilepsy, allowing thousands of patients to start new lives free of seizures. The use of electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the study and treatment of epilepsy was pioneered at The Neuro.
