December 2025
Christmas party!
We wrapped up the year with a wonderful Holiday celebration filled with delicious food, laughter, and great company. Our Principal Investigator treated us to an amazing homemade dinner, while lab members brought tasty side dishes and lots of desserts (five, to be exact!). It was such a lovely evening to come together, relax, and celebrate everyone’s accomplishments over the past year. We’re grateful for this team and all the moments we get to share—inside and outside the lab.
We wish everyone a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year!
November 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Monserrat Casado!
We are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Monserrat Casado, who has officially earned her PhD after successfully defending her thesis titled “Identifying EEG-Based Biomarkers of Long-COVID.”
Her dedication, perseverance, and impactful research have greatly contributed to advancing our understanding of how Long-COVID affects the brain. We are incredibly proud of her achievements and wish her all the best as she embarks on the next chapter of her career. The future is bright!
October 2025
Congratulations, Dr. Xuanteng Yan!
We are so proud to celebrate Dr. Xuanteng Yan, who officially received her PhD diploma at McGill University Fall Convocation ceremony!
Her hard work, dedication, and brilliant research have greatly contributed to our lab’s mission of advancing neurorehabilitation science.
We wish her all the best in her next chapter and can’t wait to see all the incredible things she will accomplish in the future!
Septemeber 2025
Congratulations to former lab member Rukiye Karakiş!
She presented her work titled “Attention-Based Multimodal Deep Learning Model for Post-Stroke Motor Impairment Prediction” at the 28th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI 2025) held in Daejeon, South Korea.
Rukiye delivered an oral presentation during the CLINICCAI Session and also showcased her research in a poster presentation.
We are very proud to see her representing our lab on the international stage and contributing to advancements in neurorehabilitation research!
Septemeber 2025
Kudos to PhD student Guofeng Ye!
She presented her poster “Effects of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) on Beta Oscillations During Hand Movement in Stroke Individuals” at the Integrated Program in Neuroscience (IPN) Retreat held at the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI).
Her findings show that brain stimulation can restore motor brain patterns after stroke—an exciting step forward for neurorehabilitation research.
August 2025
Huge congratulations to Xuanteng Yan!
Yesterday, Xuanteng successfully defended her PhD and officially earned her doctoral degree. We are beyond proud of her remarkable achievement and thrilled to celebrate this important milestone alongside lab members, committee members, and supervisors.
Xuanteng’s dedication, perseverance, and passion for research have been inspiring, and we can’t wait to see all the wonderful things she will accomplish in the future.
August 2025
Nothing like pizza in the park to make the most of summer! Our BRAIN Lab crew came together for an evening of laughs, good food, and great company. Here’s to celebrating our work and the people who make it possible.
July 2025
We’re thrilled to share that PhantasiAI is one of the winners of this year’s McGill Clinical Innovation Competition (CLIC)!
Led by Roberto Felipe Salamanca-Giron, who aims to restore motor function in children with cerebral palsy, stroke, or spinal cord injuries through personalized AI-driven neurostimulation. The project has been awarded the Pediatrics Clinical Innovation Prize and is launching a pilot feasibility study in collaboration with our very own Prof. Marie-Hélène Boudrias this fall.
Click here to read the article.
June 2025
A spotlight on Prof. Marie-Hélène Boudrias’ work featured in Le Bulletel!
Our lab’s Principal Investigator was recently featured in a McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences article discussing her leadership in the fight against Long COVID.
As a neuroimaging and rehabilitation expert, she plays a key role in a provincial network of clinics aiming to better understand, track, and treat Long COVID.
Click here to read the article (in French)
May 2025
We’re thrilled to celebrate Gazal Bahrawi, recipient of the 2025 Margherita Rapagna Memorial Prize in Rehabilitation Science. This prize is awarded annually to an outstanding full-time graduate student conducting research in Rehabilitation Science at the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital.
Congratulations, Gazal, on this well-deserved recognition of your dedication and contributions to the field of rehabilitation!
May 2025
Exciting moments at the HBHL Conference!
Huge congrats to Guofeng Ye for presenting her work on brain stimulation after stroke.
Amazing science, great energy, and a proud moment for our team!
May 2025
Exciting moments at the HBHL Conference!
Huge congrats to Siyu Long for his poster on beta bursts and motor control pathways.
Congratulations to both researchers for their strong and inspiring contributions to the neuroimaging and rehabilitation field!
April 2025
What are the early signs of motor decline—and when should you be concerned?
Prof. Marie-Hélène Boudrias, neuroscientist and expert in physiotherapy at McGill University, shares her insights in a new interview with Noovo Moi. She explains the warning signs of motor decline, the importance of early consultation, and how rehabilitation professionals can help detect and manage symptoms—often long before serious complications arise.
Don’t miss this accessible and important read on keeping your body in motion: Read the article (in French) here.
March 2025
We’re proud to announce that our Principal Investigator was part of a Project Grant funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for the project titled: INtegrated Smart ImplemeNtation of Care (INSINC) in Rehabilitation
This exciting initiative aims to transform rehabilitation services through smart, integrated solutions. Congratulations to the entire team, including main PI Sara Ahmed and co-PIs C. Auger, M. Lattas, and A. Thomas, for leading innovation in healthcare delivery!
March 2025
We’re proud to share that Nathanael Rafinejad, BSc in Social Work, received a Summer 2025 Arts Undergraduate Research Award (ARIA)! Their qualitative study explores how adults experience illness and evaluate their access to formal and informal psychosocial support systems.
Way to go, Nathanael!
March 2025
We’re proud to share that our PhD student Monse Casado Sánchez presented her poster titled “Electroencephalography Markers of Brain Function in Post COVID-19 Condition” at the 15th World Congress on Brain Injury, held in March 2025 in Montréal, Canada. Co-authored with Dr. C. Duclos and Dr. M.H. Boudrias, this work highlights innovative research using EEG to investigate changes in brain function among individuals experiencing post-COVID-19 condition. Congratulations to Monse and the team for contributing to this vital area of research!
October 2024
We are thrilled to share that our PhD student, Monserrat Casado, attended the Society for Neuroscience Conference, the premier global neuroscience event, held in Chicago. Monserrat presented her poster titled “Unraveling Altered Brain Function in Post-COVID-19 Condition Through Electroencephalography”, showcasing our lab’s cutting-edge research on the effects of COVID-19 on brain function. She was honored with the Trainee Professional Development Award! We are incredibly proud of her achievements and contributions to advancing neuroscience research.
October 2024
We are thrilled to share that our PhD student, Monserrat Casado, recently attended the 2nd Canadian Symposium on Long COVID in Edmonton, where she presented a poster on her groundbreaking research. Her hard work and dedication were recognized, and she was honored with the Trainee Poster Excellence Award! We couldn’t be prouder of her contributions to advancing knowledge in this critical area of health.
September 2024
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the Quebec Bio-Imaging Network (QBIN) for supporting Guofeng Ye’s research career through the Recruitment Scholarship. QBIN is dedicated to fostering innovation in bio-imaging research and promoting collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and industry partners. It is an honor for Guofeng to be part of the QBIN community and contribute to the advancement of health research in Quebec and beyond. We are excited to see the great strides she will continue to make in bio-imaging research with this support.
August 2024
We are thrilled to announce that a team of students supervised by Prof. Marie-Hélène Boudrias and led by Ms. Barbara Chalifoux achieved 2nd Place in the Martin Theater Award for their oral presentation in August 2024. The team’s project focused on the “Identification of Common Clinical and Demographic Factors in Horizontal Semicircular Canal (HSC) Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) in Stroke Individuals Complaining of Dizziness.” Congratulations to team members Richard Xiao, Elizabeth Messier, and Melanie Pham.
June 2024
We are excited to share that our postdoctoral researcher, Perrine Ferré, was recently honored at the “Mon projet en 180 secondes” competition, which took place during the SSA Québec Management Assembly. Perrine’s presentation, “Lessons Learned in Our Rehabilitation Settings During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Preparing for the Next Time”, earned her the Best Science Communication Award.
June 2024
We would like to thank the Fonds de recherche du Québec for supporting the career in research of Ga-Young Choi. It is an honor for her to be part of the FRQ community and to participate in the advancement of health research in Quebec and abroad. Join your voice to mine and let’s promote research together!
https://communautefrq.ca/communaute-frq/
May 2024
We presented our findings from a pilot study about the effects of Post-COVID19 on the Autonomic Nervous System at the Quebec Bio-Imaging Network Scientific Day. Pictured: Ga-Young Choi
May 2024
Our Master’s student, Palak Vakil, recently presented her poster titled “Concerted Study of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Rehabilitation Outcomes and Services of Post-Stroke Users in the Province of Québec” at the 5e congrès de recherche en adaptation-réadaptation (REPAR). Palak’s research sheds light on the significant effects the pandemic has had on rehabilitation services for post-stroke patients in Québec. We commend her for her dedication to advancing rehabilitation research and for representing our lab at such a prestigious event!
May 2024
It was a pleasure to present our research results on the effects of the COVID19 pandemic on rehabilitation care in Quebec at the 5th Quebec Congress of Adaptation-Rehabilitation Research organized by the Réseau Provincial de Recherche en Adaptation-Rehabilitation (REPAR). Pictured: Marie-Hélène Boudrias & Perrine Ferré.
May 2024
We were delighted to attend the 16th International Neuromodulation Society World Congress (INS 2024) held in Vancouver, presenting our latest research regarding the effects of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) on brain oscillations and motor function. Pictured: Xuanteng Yan
May 2024
I want to thank Fonds de recherche du Québec for supporting my research career. It is an honor to be part of the FRQ community and to participate in the advancement of health research in Quebec and abroad. Join your voice to mine and let’s promote research together! https://communautefrq.ca/communaute-frq/
Marie-Hélene Boudrias, PhD
May 2024
We were delighted to participate in the Healthy Brains Healthy Lives Symposium 2024, showcasing our latest research and engaging with fellow neuroscience enthusiasts. Proud of our team’s hard work and the insights shared. Pictured: Monserrat Casado.
April 2024
We held a short presentation at the Scientific Day of the Réseau Québecois sur le Vieillissement. We showed our findings about the use of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation and its effects on healthy older adults. Pictured: Kenya Morales.
July 2023
We presented findings from our research on Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) on the brain oscillatory patterns of older adults at the Organization for Human Brain Mapping Conference held in Montreal. Pictured: Kenya Morales.