Calling all D2R social science researchers - Congress 2024 is two months away!
Congress 2024 will be held at McGill University from June 12 to 21, 2024.
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is Canada’s largest gathering of academics, and one of the largest in the world. It’s a place to hold critical conversations of our time, hear from a diverse set of voices, share findings, refine ideas, and build partnerships to help share the Canada of tomorrow.
A new network will advance research and care for thousands of people suffering from a rare or undiagnosed disease
A new network will advance research and care for thousands of people suffering from a rare or undiagnosed disease. Read this article to learn how RARE.Qc, a network led by experts at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Université du Québec à Montréal, CHU Sainte-Justine, and Université de Montréal, is advancing research on rare diseases in Quebec.
Dr. Sleiman and Prof. Damha receive CFI award for their work on Nucleic Acids for Precision Medicine
Congratulations to D2R’s Associate Scientific Director, Hanadi Sleiman, and Professor Masad J. Damha on their recent award from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for their groundbreaking work on Nucleic Acids for Precision Medicine.
Read the full article about the awarded grants here.
Professor Claude Bhérer and her team are studying the genomes of founder populations and their genetic diseases
In a recent article published by the McGill Reporter, we learn about Claude Bhérer's journey from biological anthropology to population genetics. Following her nephew's sudden death from lactic acidosis, Bhérer delved into genetic research, uncovering prevalent hereditary diseases. Her team's systematic analysis has revealed over 100 genetic variants unique to Quebec, prompting investigations into potential therapies.