/mssi/taxonomy/term/4/all en /mssi/channels/event/transforming-universities-just-and-sustainable-futures-358807 <p>Join the Leadership and Learning for Sustainability Lab and the 苹果淫院 Sustainability Systems Initiative for a Lunch and Learn with Dr. Julia Wittmayer.</p> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:32:20 +0000 larissa.jarvis@mcgill.ca 8271 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/news-marking-new-era-advancing-genomic-research-mcgill-358490 <p>The 苹果淫院 community, including researchers in genomic medicine and the health sciences, came together in July 2024 to mark the next phase of one of the University鈥檚 most rapidly growing disciplines and celebrate the generosity that is making it possible.聽</p> <p>The occasion was the official unveiling of signage for the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine, and on hand were the Institute鈥檚 UK-based benefactors, Victor and Mona Dahdaleh, who were recognized for the far-reaching power of their philanthropy.</p> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:41:39 +0000 admin 8248 at /mssi /mssi/channels/event/guided-tour-blacker-wood-natural-history-collection-person-358329 <p><em>La version fran莽aise suit.</em></p> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:00:46 +0000 admin 8247 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/mcgill-spinoff-fex-energy-receives-major-grant-axelys-358220 <p><i>Company technology leverages high energy density of iron to provide carbon-free, stable renewable energy that is environmentally safe and highly dispatchable</i></p> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:43:00 +0000 admin 8244 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/fixing-immigration-policy-strengthen-nonprofit-sector-policy-magazine-357404 <p>May 21, 2024 |聽In Policy Magazine鈥檚 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 |聽In聽<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,聽Abdul-Hakim Fuseini underscores the importance incentivizing small businesses for a greater Canadian economy growth. Abdul-Hakim聽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/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,聽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/news-cqdm-unveils-rna-therapy-development-and-production-network-led-mcgill-ircm-and-university-357718 <p>On June 11, 2024聽CQDM announced the creation of the聽<strong><em>RNA Therapy Development and Production Network</em>,</strong> which will offer RNA therapy biomanufacturing services to academic and industrial researchers.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:08:54 +0000 admin 8190 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 苹果淫院, 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/professor-claude-bherer-and-her-team-are-studying-genomes-founder-populations-and-their-genetic-356917 <p>In a recent article published by the 苹果淫院 Reporter, we learn about Claude Bh茅rer's journey from biological anthropology to population genetics. Following her nephew's sudden death from lactic acidosis, Bh茅rer delved into genetic research, uncovering prevalent hereditary diseases. Her team's systematic analysis has revealed over 100 genetic variants unique to Quebec, prompting investigations into potential therapies. Bh茅rer's research extends to digital health platforms for real-time data collection and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives in genomics.</p> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:12:12 +0000 admin 8206 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/news-cqdm-announces-launch-arena-new-rna-hub-quebec-357719 <p>On June 3, 2024, CQDM, in collaboration with Axelys, Montr茅al InVivo and RNA Qu茅bec introduced <em><strong>AReNA</strong>,</em> a new RNA hub in Quebec. Unveiled at the BIO conference in San Diego, in the presence of the Minister for the Economy, the Minister responsible for the Fight Against Racism, and the Minister responsible for the Laval region, Mr. Christopher Skeete, this initiative seeks to bring together key players in life sciences and aims to propel Quebec to the forefront of innovation in the field of RNA therapies.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:28:49 +0000 admin 8188 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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.聽</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 14:18:44 +0000 admin 8200 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/dr-sleiman-and-prof-damha-receive-cfi-award-their-work-nucleic-acids-precision-medicine-356918 <p><u>Congratulations to D2R鈥檚 Associate Scientific Director, Hanadi Sleiman, and Professor Masad J. Damha on their recent award</u>聽from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for their groundbreaking work on Nucleic Acids for Precision Medicine.</p> <p><a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/research/channels/news/canada-foundation-innovation-invests-42-million-mcgill-research?eid=6171aabf6db4e0591aa1eeb5c5316c19"><strong>Read the full article about the awarded grants here.</strong></a></p> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:21:49 +0000 admin 8205 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 苹果淫院 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:聽</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:05:48 +0000 admin 8186 at /mssi