CFREF /channels/taxonomy/term/2247/all en $165-million for Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s world-leading inclusive genomics and RNA research program /channels/channels/news/165-million-mcgill-universitys-world-leading-inclusive-genomics-and-rna-research-program-348071 <p>The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced $1.4 billion in support of 11 large-scale research initiatives through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) today at Concordia University in Montreal. The CFREF grants are awarded through a highly competitive process to the top programs in their fields.  </p> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:45:50 +0000 webfull 189387 at /channels Æ»¹ûÒùÔº wins $84 million grant for neuroscience /channels/news/mcgill-wins-84-million-grant-neuroscience-262441 <p>Æ»¹ûÒùÔº will launch an ambitious effort to advance understanding of the human brain and ease the burden of neurological and mental-health disorders, thanks to an $84 million, seven-year grant announced today under the federal government's <strong>Canada First Excellence Research Fund (CFREF)</strong>.</p> <p>The program, <strong>Healthy Brains for Healthy Lives</strong>, will build on Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's leading position in neuroscience to make the university a global hub for brain research – one of the major frontiers for 21st century medicine.</p> Tue, 06 Sep 2016 17:55:41 +0000 webfull 120998 at /channels Healthy Brains for Healthy Lives Town Hall /channels/channels/event/healthy-brains-healthy-lives-town-hall-264845 <p> </p> <p><span>Æ»¹ûÒùÔº researchers interested in Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s Healthy Brains for Healthy Lives research program are invited to attend a Town Hall and Q&A session. </span></p> Tue, 20 Dec 2016 19:30:17 +0000 webfull 123798 at /channels Dr. Ronald Lafrenière appointed Managing Director of Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s CFREF Program, Healthy Brains for Healthy Lives /channels/channels/news/dr-ronald-lafreniere-appointed-managing-director-mcgills-cfref-program-healthy-brains-healthy-lives-266509 <p>In September 2016, the federal government made an unparalleled investment in research and innovation, announcing $84 million in funding over seven years for Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s Healthy Brains for Healthy Lives initiative, as part of the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) program. Following this announcement, a committee for the selection of the HBHL Managing Director engaged in an extensive search and interview process. The Chair of the Selection Committee, Vice-Principal Rosie Goldstein, is now pleased to announce the appointment of Dr.</p> Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:35:12 +0000 webfull 125666 at /channels