What drives mood swings in bipolar disorder? Study points to a second brain clock
A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between mania and depression, according to new research.
Dead galaxies, live signals: Astronomers uncover a fast radio burst’s surprising location
Astronomers studying the origins of enigmatic fast radio bursts (FRBs) have made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform our understanding of the universe’s most powerful and mysterious signals. The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment Fast Radio Burst (CHIME/FRB) collaboration has pinpointed the location on the sky of a repeating FRB, known as FRB 20240209A, outside a dead galaxy, a finding unprecedented in FRB science.
Shape-shifting materials are made more versatile
Finding new angles on an old artform, McGill researchers have increased the number of stable shapes that kirigami-based engineered materials can take, opening the way to a range of new applications.
Child undernutrition may be contributing to global measles outbreaks, researchers find
Amid a global surge in measles cases, new research suggests that undernutrition may be exacerbating outbreaks in areas suffering from food insecurity.
A study involving over 600 fully vaccinated children in South Africa found those who were undernourished had substantially lower levels of antibodies against measles.
Clouds have a surprising effect on surface warming, McGill climate researchers find
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AI innovation unlocks non-surgical way to detect brain cancer spread
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model to detect the spread of metastatic brain cancer using MRI scans, offering insights into patients’ cancer without aggressive surgery.
McGill ranked among the top three medical/doctoral research universities of the year
RE$EARCH Infosource Inc., a research, consulting, and publishing firm specializing in policy, research, business intelligence and analysis on science, technology, innovation in Canada, recently released Canada's Top 50 Research Universities List and the Research Universities of the Year (RUY) lists for 2023. McGill is among the three top Medical/Doctoral Research Universities of the Year, in second place behind the University of Toronto and ahead of McMaster University.
Change in nomenclature: Vice-Principal to Vice-President (Research and Innovation)
On December 12, 2023, the changes in title for senior leadership positions at McGill from Principal to President and Vice-Principal to Vice-President became official.
More than $900,000 for genomically-driven sustainable agriculture research at McGill
On December 12, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced an investment of $41 million for genomics research under Genome Canada's Genomics Applications Partnership Program (GAPP). Over $23 million will be invested in genomics in Québec, including $5.4 million through Génome Québec.
McGill and Innovobot announce deal to ramp up spinoff creation
Agreement will accelerate the launch of tech-based companies
McGill University and Innovobot today announced they have reached an agreement to accelerate the commercialization of technologies based on research undertaken by McGill professors.
McGill-led Research Team Awarded $400K from Génome Québec to Counter AMR Threat
McGill team funded as part of a $4.5 million national investment dedicated to identifying genomic solutions to counter antimicrobial resistance and prepare for future pandemics
McGill Researchers Win Acfas Awards at 2023 Gala
The Prix Acfas Léo-Pariseau was awarded to Alain Brunet, full professor in the Department of Psychiatry. "La Preuve par l'Image" Jury Prize, sponsored by NSERC, was awarded to Anja Geitmann, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
McGill researchers among world’s most cited: Clarivate
Annual list includes 16 researchers among the world’s most cited, Canada retains 6th place overall in global ranking
Nicolas Cowan selected for prestigious Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship
World-leading exoplanet researcher recognized by NSERC for visionary science as well as commitment to public outreach and equity activities
McGill University today announced that Professor Nicolas Cowan has received the 2023 Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship from NSERC. These prestigious fellowships are awarded annually to early-stage academic researchers in the natural sciences and engineering.
Ubisoft, Mila and McGill join forces to create new research chair on responsible AI in video games
Alongside ALL IN 2023 happening in Montreal, global video game leader Ubisoft, Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, the world’s largest academic deep learning (DL) research institute, and McGill University are proud to announce the creation of Ubisoft-Mila's new research Chair, Scaling Game Worlds with Responsible AI. This five-year Chair will be led by McGill’s Associate Professor, Dr.