AES Faculty named Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Congratulations to Professor Xin Zhao, Distinguished James McGill Professor in the Department of Animal Science at McGill University, on being named a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
Election to academy is one of the highest honours in the Canadian health sciences community, marking individuals for their leadership, expertise, and sustained contributions to his field.
25 McGill professors awarded $7.7 million in CFI funding
From next-generation energy solutions to sustainable food innovation, 25 McGill research projects receive support through CFI's John R. Evans Leaders Fund.
Professor Salwa Karboune Named Chevalière in France's Ordre des Palmes académiques
Professor Salwa Karboune, a faculty member in the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry within McGill's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES), has been named Chevalière in the Ordre des Palmes académiques, France's oldest civilian honour. Established in 1808, the order recognizes individuals who have rendered exceptional service to education, culture, or international scientific cooperation with France.
Green LED light could help keep leafy greens fresher longer, McGill study suggests
Low-intensity green lighting in refrigerated storage can slow spoilage in leafy greens, helping maintain their appearance and nutritional value, according to a new study from McGill University.
McGill-led project strengthens Indigenous leadership in global action on plastic pollution
Supported by SSHRC and ECCC, Professors Niladri Basu, Treena Delormier, and PhD student Lynn K. Jacobs will partner with Indigenous organizations in Canada and internationally to address the disproportionate impacts of plastic pollution on Indigenous Peoples.
122 McGill research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding
Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at McGill, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 McGill research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million.
McGill study provides further evidence that aspen patches can mitigate wildfires
Researchers at McGill University have confirmed that aspen play a key role in forest fire prevention and mitigation across Canada. Planting these trees near communities can reduce both the likelihood and severity of fires and limit how far they spread, the researchers said.
AES Researcher Daiva Nielsen Receives ASN's Mead Johnson Award
Daiva Nielsen, Associate Professor in the School of Human Nutrition and Scientific Director of the Clinical Nutrition Research Unit (CNRU), has been selected to receive the Mead Johnson Award from the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the ASN Foundation.
A Well-Deserved Retirement for Four Mac Staff Members
The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES) is proud to celebrate four members of the Macdonald Campus community who are preparing to embark on a well-deserved retirement: Luis Agellon (Professor in Human Nutrition), Shelly Johnston (Research Finance Services Supervisor), Roger Cue (Associate Professor in Animal Science) and Yvan Gariepy (Academic Associate in Bioresource Engineering.)
Convocation 2026 at Macdonald Campus: The Big Day Starts Long Before June 4
As convocation ceremonies continue across McGill University, preparations are reaching their final stage at the Macdonald Campus, where celebrations will begin on June 4. While graduating students prepare to mark the completion of their studies, teams across the campus are focused on ensuring the environment is ready to welcome them and their families.
McGill’s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence
At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening. McGill celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.
McGill awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs
From fundamental physics to child well-being, McGill researchers advance discovery across disciplines McGill has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.
$1.25 million for McGill research from the New Frontiers in Research Fund
Federal fund will support transformative high risk, high reward research across engineering, science, and medicine at McGill.
Macdonald Scholarship Reception
The most recent Macdonald Scholarship Reception was held with a shared sense of honour and pride on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The occasion brought together members of the Macdonald community to celebrate both the excellence of its student awardees and the generosity of its donors, whose commitment continues to shape meaningful academic pathways.
Moderate UV light is best when it comes to boosting the vitamin D content of edible mushrooms, McGill study finds
Researchers at McGill University have discovered that moderate ultraviolet (UV) light exposure is best when the technique is used to enhance vitamin D₂ in edible mushrooms. Excessive exposure leads to nutrient degradation or a plateau effect, they found. The paper also provides quantitative guidance.
