McGill researchers awarded Cancer Research Society Funding
New grants will support projects spanning tumour biology, immunotherapy and breast and lung cancer research.
Nobel laureate Peter Howitt returns to McGill to reflect on growth, AI and the future
“I think AI is going to teach us what it means to be human,” said McGill alumnus Peter Howitt in a wide-ranging Beatty Lecture that emphasized the link between economic growth and disruption.
Nineteen Canada Research Chairs awarded to McGill
Funding backs innovative research in an array of disciplines, including health sciences, music and social work.
The Government of Canada has awarded McGill $19 million in funding to support 19 researchers through the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program – 11 new and eight renewed appointments.
Prix du Québec honours for Nada Jabado
Award recognizes a career dedicated to advancing childhood cancer research and care.
Nada Jabado, a world-leading physician-scientist whose discoveries have transformed the understanding of pediatric brain cancers, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Prix Wilder-Penfield.
Prix du Québec honours for Nathalie Tufenkji
McGill environmental engineer who focuses on ‘problems that matter outside the lab’ recognized for research on plastic pollution By Neale McDevitt
Marie-Josée Lamothe named McGill’s Assistant Vice-President, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Mathieu Blanchette appointed Academic Lead, AI and Digital Research
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Lawrence Kazak awarded NSERC’s Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship
McGill researcher at the forefront of metabolic science recognized with $250,000 award for promising early-career scientists
Charles Couturier wins Marathon of Hope Clinician-Scientist Award for brain tumour research
2026 Marathon of Hope Clinician-Scientist Award will support research into overcoming immune resistance to brain tumour treatment
McGill researchers driving the next phase of national cancer research network
New federal investment launches Phase II of the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network, building on McGill's leadership in genomics, data science and personalized cancer care.
Blake Richards wins Schmidt Sciences Polymaths Award
$2.5M prize will fuel groundbreaking project to build AI models that capture the uniqueness of individual minds, potentially advancing mental health care.
McGill Research + Innovation hosts Gairdner Connects 2026 Lecture
Please join McGill Research + Innovation for the 2026 Gairdner Connects Lecture featuring Gairdner Foundation 2026 Award winners, Dr.
Peter Howitt to deliver the 2026 Beatty Lecture
2025 Nobel Prize-winning economist and McGill alumnus will speak Oct. 22.
From steam engines and mass electrification to personal computers and artificial intelligence, technological innovation has transformed how we live and work, driving unprecedented economic growth.
Professor C. J. Li receives Moore Foundation funding to advance greener chemical manufacturing
McGill chemistry professor C. J. Li awarded US$925,000 to develop sunlight-powered catalysts that convert greenhouse gases into useful chemicals.
Seven McGill scholars honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
McGill’s 2026 cohort includes President and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini, recognized for his leadership in building stronger and more innovative Canadian universities, and championing their vital role.