Strengthening Global Capacity Through a New Partnership with the PATH RNA Cooperative and support from the Gates Foundation

Published: 25 February 2026

Montreal, QC, February 25, 2026 - McGill’s DNA to RNA (D2R) Initiative - a $165M initiative funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund to turn genomic...

D2R X Norton Rose Fulbright | Protecting Your Ideas: A Guide for Innovators

Published: 17 February 2026

“Innovation” is everywhere these days—but beyond the buzzword, what does it really mean for a young company, and how can you turn it into a concrete competitive advantage? This presentation...

D2R X NRC Biomanufacturing Collaboration Event

Published: 17 February 2026

A half day showcase of D2R and the National Research Council’s shared biomanufacturing and bioengineering research priorities. Researchers from both the NRC and the D2R community will present on...

McGill University and Moderna Launch Breakthrough RNA Project Through D2R to Advance Made-in-Canada Innovation

Published: 5 February 2026

Montreal, QC, February 5, 2026 — McGill University researchers, supported by the DNA to RNA (D2R) initiative and Moderna, are launching a pioneering research project that aims to further the...

D2R invests over $1.2 million for Postdoctoral Scholars

Published: 21 January 2026

Montreal, January 21, 2026 – The D2R | DNA to RNA Initiative at McGill University proudly announces the recipients of the inaugural Postdoctoral Scholar Awards. Alongside the Master’s and Doctoral...

Webinar | Anti-Black Racism in Health Research

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:00to13:00

In honour of Black History Month, D2R invites you to an interactive webinar on “Anti-Black Racism in Health Research.” This session will explore the history of slavery in Canada, trace the...

Interview with Thomas Duchaine: a vaccine that fights COVID-19… and cancer!

Published: 15 December 2025

D2R's funded-researcher Thomas Duchaine recently sat down with Radio-Canada to discuss emerging research suggesting that RNA vaccines developed for COVID-19 may also enhance the effectiveness of...

EDI Workshop: Mental Health in Highly Performant Environments

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 12:00to13:00

Mental health in high-performing research environments is a shared responsibility and a growing challenge we must address together./dna-to-rnaCategory: Research and innovation

Single Cell Technologies in Pre-Clinical & Clinical Solutions

Thursday, December 4, 2025 17:00to19:00

The Single Cell Club presents the twice-annual in-person single cell discussion. This event will be held Thursday, December 4th from 5-7pm at Thomson house.Thomson House, 3650 McTavish St, CA/dna...

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