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.

Classified as: Commercialization, Innovation and Partnerships, D2R, DNA
Published on: 19 Dec 2024
Governor General recognizes McGill community members for exceptional accomplishments and service

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: 

Classified as: Order of Canada, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Office for Science and Society
Published on: 18 Dec 2024

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

Classified as: Faculty of Engineering
Published on: 16 Dec 2024

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.

Classified as: D2R, DNA, Research and Innovation, Innovation and Partnerships
Published on: 28 Nov 2024

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

Classified as: FRQ, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Engineering
Published on: 14 Nov 2024

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!

Published on: 11 Nov 2024

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.

Classified as: Faculty of Engineering, School of Social Work, Faculty of Arts
Published on: 22 Oct 2024

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:

Published on: 15 Oct 2024

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?

Published on: 11 Oct 2024

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)  

Classified as: Faculty of Engineering
Published on: 8 Oct 2024

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.

Classified as: SSHRC, SSHRC Insight Grants, Humanities and social sciences
Published on: 13 Sep 2024
Infrastructure funding from the CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund, matched by Quebec, propels research innovation at McGill 

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.  

Classified as: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science
Published on: 13 Sep 2024

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