Mezzanotte, Shi, and Stochaj characterized a novel stress-induced compartment that accumulates the nuclear transport factor RanGAP1
Mezzanotte, J.; Shi, J.; Stochaj, U. RanGAP1 accumulates in stress-induced cytoplasmic compartments that are distinct from stress granules and P-bodies. microPublication biology 2026, 2026.
DOI: 10.17912/micropub.biology.002003
Members of the Stochaj and White lab collaborated to identify a new mechanism-of-action of the drug ivermectin in stressed neuroblastoma cells
Chu, S.; Anim, E.P.; Salehi-Tabar, R.; White, J.H.; Stochaj, U. Ivermectin Inhibits Stress Granule Clearance by Blocking the De Novo Synthesis of Hsp70 in Neuroblastoma Cells. Cells 2026, 15, 1623.
In Memoriam: Dr. Mortimer Levy
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the recent passing of our dear colleague, Dr. Mortimer Levy on Monday, April 6, 2026. Below is a link to his obituary.
https://www.paperman.com/funerals/Dr-Mortimer-Levy-D9437478
Prager-Khoutorsky lab publishes in Neuron.
The study entitled “Microglia regulate neuronal activity via structural remodeling of astrocytes”, finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure.
The study has been highlighted by:
McGill Newsroom:
Reza Sharif- Naeini: a made in Montreal global remedy for venomous stings
Discover how Dr. Reza Sharif- Naeini turned a chance curiosity into a breakthrough that’s transforming beach safety. With venomous stings threatening to derail vacations, pain researcher Reza Sharif-Naeini created Stingmaster – a topical cream that quickly relieves agony from lionfish, jellyfish, fire coral and more. From self-testing venom in the lab to launching a global remedy, this is the story behind a made-in-Montreal solution.
Claire Brown: appointed inaugural Chair for Inclusion in Science and Engineering
more info here:
https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NewsDetail-DetailNouvelles_eng.asp?ID=1546
https://www.mcgill.ca/research/article/special-features/professor-claire-brown-appointed-innaugural-chair-CISE
Anim, Mezzanotte, Chu and Stochaj developed and tested an advanced approach to monitor de novo protein synthesis.
1. Anim EP, Mezzanotte J, Chu S, Stochaj U. Bioorthogonal Non-Canonical Amino Acid Tagging (BONCAT) to Detect Newly Synthesized Proteins in Cells and their Secretome. protocols io 10.17504, (2025). https://www.protocols.io/view/bioorthogonal-non-canonical-amino-acid-tagging-bon-gzcqbx2vx.html
Congratulations to John Orlowski, inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences at their annual meeting in May 2025
more info can be found here: https://csmb-scbm.ca/membership/csmb-fellows/
Congratulations to Dr. Claire M. Brown named to Ordre de l’excellence en éducation
Professors J. Donald Boudreau and Claire M.
"Science Exposed (NSERC): members of the Stochaj lab were selected as finalists."
link below
https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/scienceexposed-preuveparlimage/past_winners-images_des_gagnants_eng.asp
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 places McGill’s Anatomy & Physiology 5th in the world
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 places McGill’s Anatomy & Physiology 5th in the world. More info can be found here: QS World University Rankings for Anatomy and Physiology 2025 | Top Universities.
Ursula Stochaj: Lab's podcast on publication
VCP; Youtube video generated by Cure VCP Disease:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4CsoYmffus&list=PLPceecBIFH4nKB9Fsf6zx9nFsw3WfT3YM&index=6
March 2025
DOI:10.13140/RG.2.2.20198.74564
Cure VCP Disease Publication
Claire Brown and Team- Recipients of 2024-2025 Faculty Award for Teaching Innovation
click to open link here https://healthenews.mcgill.ca/seven-projects-receive-2024-2025-faculty-awards-for-teaching-innovation/
Céline Aguer appointed Assistant Dean, Faculty Development, Campus Outaouais
In her new role,
Claire Brown: Latest News From Our Imaging Community
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