Leading McGill researchers showcase their work at inaugural exhibition

Science fair presents 24 researchers and their groundbreaking discoveries

From the oldest rocks on Earth, to chronic pain and the brain, from food addiction and appetite control to understanding the link between climate change and biodiversity, McGill researchers make their presence known around the world. Now, for the first time, the University is bringing many of its research success stories under one roof at Excellence in Research, an afternoon science exhibition open to the public.

Top investigators from across the University will showcase their discoveries on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Redpath Hall, 3461 McTavish St., on the main McGill University campus.

Just some of what’s on display…

• Cutting-edge breakthroughs in breast cancer research from the McGill Cancer Centre.
• The planet’s oldest rocks, as discovered by researchers from McGill’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.
• An interactive pain test to demonstrate how chronic pain changes the brain.
• Displays of narwhal tusks, antlers and other wildlife specimens, plus new tracking devices that monitor wildlife populations, helping researchers understand the changing face of Canada’s North.
• Mapping the areas of the brain responsible for appetite control, cravings and addiction. Exactly how is food addiction similar to drug addiction?
• How real is the virtual world? Examining consumer behavior in Second Life.
• A hot new, cold technology: robotic cold-spray guns for use in the aerospace industry.
• Re-inventing electronics with quantum physics.
• Video and music displays which display how law is communicated through art.
• How the environment is altering sperm and reproductive health, reducing male fertility.

Researchers will be present to discuss their discoveries and explain the importance of their research. This is a superb opportunity for the general public to see how world-class research is conducted and how many exciting and diverse projects are under way at McGill.