Exploring Brain Health in Adolescents and Young Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: Insights from Dr. Marie Brossard-Racine

Dr. Marie Brossard-Racine recently presented at the Brain Health in Congenital Heart Disease Across the Lifespan webinar, organized in collaboration with the Cincinnati Children's Heart Institute and Heart University.

In her session, Brain Health for the Adolescent and Young Adult, she provided a thorough overview of the current understanding of brain health in adolescents and young adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). Dr. Brossard-Racine discussed the functional impact of suboptimal brain health, addressed existing knowledge gaps, and highlighted promising areas for future research and intervention to improve outcomes for this group.

Watch her full talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6902WkrQTQ

Dr. Marie Brossard-Racine Presents at Pediatric Medical Grand Rounds

We are delighted to share that Dr. Marie Brossard-Racine recently presented at the McGill University Health Centre’s 2025 Pediatric Medical Grand Rounds. 

As a Pediatric Neuroscientist and Associate Member of McGill’s Departments of Pediatrics, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, Dr. Brossard-Racine delivered an insightful talk titled: From Surviving to Thriving: Overcoming the Long-Term Impact of Neonatal Adversity 

Her presentation explored:  

• Neurodevelopmental trajectories of NICU survivors and key factors shaping their long-term outcomes 

• Similarities and differences in brain health and neurodevelopment across NICU survivors 

• Modifiable factors that promote optimal brain health and neurodevelopment in this vulnerable population 

  
  

Pediatric Medical Grand Rounds provide an important platform for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals to engage in discussions on the latest advancements in pediatric care. Dr. Brossard-Racine’s presentation provided valuable insights into the challenges faced by NICU survivors and opportunities to better support their development beyond their earliest years. 

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this important discussion! 

The Quebec Bio-Imaging Network honours Professor Marie Brossard-Racine

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Marie Brossard-Racine has been awarded the 2024 Rising Star in Bio-Imaging Prize by the Quebec Bio-Imaging Network (QBIN)! QBIN, established in 2008, promotes and facilitates collaborations among researchers in the field of bio-imaging across Quebec. QBIN aims to support innovative research initiatives and provides funding opportunities for trainees, fostering advancements in bio-imaging technologies and applications.

Dr. Brossard-Racine's innovative work at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre and her leadership at the ABCD Research Laboratory have been instrumental in advancing the field of pediatric bio-imaging. This prestigious award recognizes her outstanding contributions to pediatric neuroscience, specifically her research on the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders in children. As a recipient of this award, she was invited to present a talk entitled "Neuroimaging in survivors of early life adversities" as a keynote speaker at the QBIN Scientific Day 2024 hosted at Concordia University.

Congratulations to Dr.Marie Brossard-Racine and we are immensely grateful to QBIN for their continued support and recognition of groundbreaking research in the field of bio-imaging.