Montreal – December 19, 2024 – The D2R (DNA to RNA) Initiative is proud to announce the recipients of its latest round of funding, awarding a total of $1.5 million to four principal investigators and five McGill University Centres and Institutes. These awards are designed at advancing research in RNA therapeutics by facilitating industry collaboration and supporting the next generation of scientific leaders as well as research Centres and Institutes.


Fourteen members of the McGill University community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.
Among the honourees are the University’s Chancellor and three professors:

McGill’s Vice-President of Research and Innovation recognized for transformative leadership in Canadian research

Last week, HBHL hosted the first Neurogenesis Speaker Series talk of 2024 at The Neuro, featuring Danilo Bzdok, MD, PhD and Katie Lavigne, PhD.

McGill-led projects in genomics, imaging, and manufacturing serve businesses across Quebec

Montréal, November 28th – CQDM is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the D2R (DNA to RNA) Initiative at McGill University, aimed at funding translational research projects carried out through collaborations between researchers and industry. This alliance seeks to support and accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative RNA-based therapies. It aims to provide patients with safer and more effective therapeutic options, particularly for treating cancer, rare diseases, and preventing various infectious diseases.

Researchers’ outstanding contributions to science and society celebrated by the Fonds de recherche du Québec

$13.8 million in federal funding for McGill’s cohort of 10 new, five renewed Canada Research Chairs

We're happy to announce that the 2024 Amazing Brain Science Talks video recordings are officially live on our YouTube channel. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting your favourite moments, don't miss out on these compelling talks!

Professors recognized for work on war-affected children and families, development of ‘intelligent’ fabrics
Two McGill researchers won Prix du Québec, the highest honours awarded by the Quebec government in the fields of culture and science.
Myriam Denov, Professor in McGill’s School of Social Work won the Prix du Québec’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.
Practical research experience in First Nations communities in the field of health and social services evaluation
December 20, 2024 | 12 h à 13 h
Speaker: Cecilia Valdebenito, anthropologist
This webinar has two objectives:

FMPBP - Call for applications
Value: $7,000 CDN
Duration: 3-8 weeks
Activities: Teach and/or conduct research in eligible countries
INTERNAL DEADLINE TO APPLY: MONDAY NOVEMBER 11 @ NOON
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What is the Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program?

Improving air quality and developing advanced health monitoring devices are the aims of research projects funded by the Robert Sauvé Research Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (IRSST)

Sixty-eight McGill researchers have received grants through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), for a total federal investment of $8.8 million.

Twenty McGill researchers have received infrastructure awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $5.5 million.
These grants will be matched by the Quebec government, doubling their value.