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Innovative pediatrics project in personalized health

McGill and the RI MUHC awarded grant as part of major investment in genomics research in Quebec
Tue, 2013-04-16 15:33

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Contact: Julie Fortier
Organization: Media Relations Office
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Office Phone: 514-398-6751

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Contact: Julie Robert
Organization: McGill University Health Centre
Office Phone: 514-934-1934, ext. 71381
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Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Celebrates the Life of Dr. Gordon MacLachlan

Thu, 2013-04-11 10:49

Emeritus Professor of Biology at McGill University, former Vice-Principal (Research) and Dean of Graduate Studies (1980-1990) Gordon MacLachlan passed away in early March, 2013. A professor at McGill University from 1962 to 1998, he is fondly remembered by fellow faculty members, students, friends and family. An obituary appeared in the Montreal Gazette on March 16. We celebrate Dr. McLachlan’s life and his contributions to the University and our deepest condolences are extended to Dr.

Source Site: /gps

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

Thu, 2013-04-04 11:36

What is Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition related to the death of specific brain cells that produce dopamine, a chemical needed for brain cells to control muscular movement. In Parkinson’s disease, dopamine-producing cells stop functioning for reasons still unknown.

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Bringing climate-change lessons out of the lab

Award-winning McGill researcher to share environmental insights through video series, social media
Wed, 2013-04-03 11:56

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Contact: Chris Chipello
Organization: Media Relations Office
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Office Phone: 514 398-4201
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Source Site: /newsroom

Major health benefits of music uncovered

The neurochemistry of music
Wed, 2013-03-27 15:41

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Contact: Katherine Gombay
Organization: Media Relations Office, McGill University
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Office Phone: 514 398-2189
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Source Site: /newsroom

Budget: McGill welcomes renewed support for research

McGill University welcomes the investments in science and research announced today as part of Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s budget. These measures include new funding for an International Education Strategy.
Thu, 2013-03-21 19:17

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Contact: Julie Fortier
Organization: Media Relations Office
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Office Phone: 514 398-6751
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Source Site: /newsroom

The 3rd annual Catalyst Awards Gala: A Community Sustainability Celebration

Wed, 2013-04-03 18:00
Faculty Club : Ballroom, 3450 rue McTavish Montreal Quebec Canada , H3A 0E5
Price: FREE

Please RSVP* to rethink [at] mcgill [dot] ca by Friday, March 22, 2013.

The Office of Sustainability is proud to recognize the many and significant efforts that have taken place at McGill this year to grow toward sustainability, including the development of a comprehensive sustainability strategy through the Vision 2020 process.

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Source Site: /sustainability

What’s new in epilepsy research at The Neuro

Thu, 2013-03-07 12:26

March - National Epilepsy Awareness Month

The Neuro has been at the forefront of epilepsy treatment and research for over half a century. The development of “The Montreal Procedure” by Dr.

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Integrated Program in Neuroscience Open House for Prospective Graduate Students.

Wed, 2013-03-13 18:15 - 21:15

On March 13th, the McGIll Integrated Program in Neuroscience will welcome prospective graduate students to meet faculty and current students from our program. Professors who are looking for graduate students in September 2013 and January 2014 will be present to talk about their research in neuroscience. Refreshments will be served.

Registration is required.

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Contact: Dr. Joe Makkerh
Organization: IPN
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Office Phone: 5143983341
Source Site: /ipn

9th Annual Retreat of the Musculoskeletal Axis

Thu, 2013-03-14 07:30 - 16:30
McGill Faculty Club : 3450 McTavish Street Montreal, QC
Price: FREE

Organizer: Dr. Richard Kremer

When: Thursday March 14, 2013.

Where: At the McGill Faculty Club at 3450 McTavish Street, Montreal, Quebec

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Source Site: /medicine