/mssi/taxonomy/term/1020/all en /mssi/channels/event/mssi-collective-meet-grad-student-postdoc-sustainability-researchers-357956 <p>Connect with other grad students and postdocs that are working on - or interested in - sustainability research. This meetup will be held outdoors at the downtown campus, exact location to be announced closer to the date.</p> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:49:40 +0000 larissa.jarvis@mcgill.ca 8180 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/new-and-renewed-mcgill-cifar-ai-chairs-turn-focus-neglected-research-topics-355384 <p><i>Professor David Ifeoluwa Adelani (School of Computer Science) is Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s newest Chair, as Professors Joelle Pineau and Reihaneh Rabbany have their appointments renewed </i></p> <p><img height="729" width="693" style="width:250px; height:263px; float:left; margin:5px" src="/research/files/research/davidadelani_small-min_headshot_1.png" alt="" /></p> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:44:40 +0000 admin 8215 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/publication-acb-and-mcgill-undergraduates-357345 <p>A useful tool in protein research comes from the collaborative efforts of two bright Æ»¹ûÒùÔº undergraduates, Jerry Gao and Maxwell Tong. Under the supervision of postdoctoral fellow Thibault Legal and Associate Professor Khanh Huy Bui, Jerry and Max developed the DomainFit program for the identification of protein domains in cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) maps at intermediate resolutions.</p> Wed, 15 May 2024 17:17:24 +0000 admin 8198 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/video-how-genomic-medicine-transforming-healthcare-357720 <p>Imagine a world where your unique genetic makeup can be used to tailor your medical care, and where illnesses and disease are treated with pinpoint accuracy.</p> <p>On June 11, 2024 three Æ»¹ûÒùÔº professors at the forefront of the genomic revolution discuss in this webcast the opportunities and ethical pitfalls behind genetics, immunotherapy and personalized medicine. They discuss the various ways in which these scientific advances promise to revolutionize how we think about and treat diseases, from diabetes to cancer.</p> <p>Speakers: </p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:05:48 +0000 admin 8186 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/fixing-immigration-policy-strengthen-nonprofit-sector-policy-magazine-357404 <p>May 21, 2024 | In Policy Magazine’s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are asked to write articles on issues important to them. In the sixth article for 2024, Jamil Tanimu emphasizes the critical importance of effective social services that would build and diversify the Canadian workforce. With over six years of experience in International Development, Jamil's passion for promoting the welfare of displaced people comes from his own upbringing in a conflict zone. He's dedicated to improving access to public services and making a difference in people's lives.</p> Wed, 22 May 2024 14:01:30 +0000 admin 8197 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/should-canadians-be-concerned-about-corporate-concentration-levels-policy-magazine-357039 <p>April 23, 2024 | In <i>Policy Magazine</i>'s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are invited to write articles on issues important to them. In the third article for 2024, Abdul-Hakim Fuseini underscores the importance incentivizing small businesses for a greater Canadian economy growth. Abdul-Hakim previously taught and conducted research in finance, accounting and auditing at the University of Ghana Business School.</p> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:25:54 +0000 admin 8201 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/106m-grant-supports-innovative-autism-project-356608 <h2><b>Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Translational Platform in Autism Research will help uncover the disorders’ neural foundations </b></h2> <p> </p> <p>A new project at The Neuro, Æ»¹ûÒùÔº and the Research Institute of the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has been awarded $10.6M in financial support as part of the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Innovation Fund.</p> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:48:30 +0000 admin 8210 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/navigating-collaborative-futures-cca-355580 <p>February 14, 2024 | The Government of Canada lacks comprehensive strategy for evaluating international science, technology, innovation, and knowledge partnerships. Navigating Collaborative Futures, a new report from the Council of Canadian Academies, presents key elements of an evidence-based, data-enabled framework to evaluate new and existing international STIK partnership opportunities for Canada.</p> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:43:59 +0000 admin 8213 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/new-publication-reinhardt-and-strauss-labs-357489 <p>Two faculty members of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology joined forces to bridge the field of cryo-electron microscopy (Mike Strauss) and extracellular matrix cell biology (Dieter Reinhardt). This interdisciplinary team also spanned faculties across Æ»¹ûÒùÔº, as Michael Wozny (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences) and Valentin Nelea (Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences) spearheaded the experimental approaches together with other team members and a visiting scholar.</p> Thu, 30 May 2024 14:36:29 +0000 admin 8196 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/budget-2024-canadians-need-national-flood-insurance-program-policy-magazine-356801 <p>April 11, 2024 | In <em>Policy Magazine</em>'s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are invited to write articles on issues important to them. In the first article for 2024, Leah Brodovsky underscores the pressing need for a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as natural disasters, particularly flooding, become increasingly common and costly due to climate change. Leah Brodovsky is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº. Leah holds a BSc. Honours Food Science from the University of Guelph.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:09:53 +0000 admin 8208 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/article-60-year-evolution-lipid-nanoparticles-nucleic-acid-delivery-nature-reviews-drug-discovery-357934 <p>Discover how lipid <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nanoparticles&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7217226140262805505">nanoparticles</a> are transforming gene therapy in a new article co-authored by Pieter Cullis, Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at The University of British Columbia.<br /> <br /></p> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:11:00 +0000 admin 8184 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/new-publication-postdoctoral-fellow-lia-paim-355787 <p>Cell division is a fundamental process for growth and repair in our bodies. It relies on the beautiful and complex machinery of the mitotic spindle to ensure the accurate distribution of genetic material. The spindle is made up of tiny structures called microtubules, which act like molecular cables to move chromosomes to the right places. When these microtubules don't work properly, cells can end up with the wrong number of chromosomes, a condition known as aneuploidy, which is linked to cancer.</p> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:51:43 +0000 admin 8212 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/two-mcgill-projects-selected-funding-genome-canada-357488 <p><i>Quebec-based projects awarded over half of the total national allotment, demonstrating the province’s strength in the transformative science of genomics</i></p> Thu, 30 May 2024 18:23:56 +0000 admin 8195 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/how-do-infrastructure-costs-affect-housing-affordability-policy-magazine-357256 <p>May 2, 2024 | In Policy Magazine’s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are asked to write articles on issues important to them. In the fourth article for 2024, Ian Lupton explains the need for a Canadian National Infrastructure Assessment for strengthening the nation’s housing crisis, by supporting a broad range of economic, social and environmental policy objectives. Ian has experience in legislative, provincial, and municipal governments in Canada and the US, and is passionate about utilizing public policy to enhance citizens' daily lives. </p> Tue, 07 May 2024 14:18:44 +0000 admin 8200 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/canada-doesnt-have-citizens-budget-it-should-policy-magazine-356802 <p>April 14, 2024 | In <em>Policy Magazine</em>'s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are invited to write articles on issues important to them.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:20:06 +0000 admin 8207 at /mssi