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This special issue of the Journal of Neurogenetics is in honour of Professor Harold Atwood’s lifetime contributions to the fields of Neuroscience and Physiology. In addition to Harold’s many important scientific discoveries, he also had a profound impact on many of his scientific colleagues and trainees.

Congratulations to Professors Paul Frankland, Sheena Josselyn and Beverley Orser, newly elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the FRSC Celebration on November 27th honouring our research superstars!  We are delighted to share of few photos of the event.  

Thank you to Dr. Debbie Thurmond and everyone who attended the John K and Mary E Davidson Lecture on November 15th, 2018.   We are delighted to share a few photos of the event!  

Could the Brain’s Frontal Lobe Be Involved in Chronic Pain? May 25, 2018 Author: Heidi Singer A University of Toronto scientist has discovered the brain’s frontal lobe is involved in pain transmission to the spine. If his findings in animals bear out in people, the discovery could lead to a new class of non-addictive painkillers.