Event | Indigenous Perspectives on Truth and Reconciliation in Post-Secondary Education | Sept 30, 2024
In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, McGill's School of Continuing Studies is organizing an online panel discussion on Truth and Reconciliation within the post-secondary education system.
About the event:聽Title:聽Indigenous Perspectives on Truth and Reconciliation in Post-Secondary Education
Date & Time: Monday September 30, 2024 from 12-1pm
Format: On Zoom
News | D2R awards $7.3 million to Advance Research in Genomic-Based RNA Therapeutics
D2R awards $7.3 million to Advance Research in Genomic-Based RNA TherapeuticsMontreal 鈥� September 17, 2024聽 McGill University鈥檚 D2R initiative is proud to announce the 23 recipients of its inaugural funding programs, Foundational Projects and Research in Motion. With a total investment of $7.3 million, these awards mark a significant milestone in advancing the field of genomic-based RNA therapeutics.
News | Pleins feux sur la technologie ARN | La Presse
A recent article in La Presse, Pleins feux sur la technologie ARN, highlights how Quebec's life sciences sector is experiencing a significant revival with the creation of an RNA hub.
Here is a exerpt from the article (translated to english):聽
D2R Funding Opportunity | Core Platform Sustainability & Centres and Institutes Support
D2R | DNA to RNA, the research initiative at McGill University that is taking an inclusive Canadian approach to genomic-based RNA therapeutics is offering two new funding opportunities:
Event | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Workshop | Sept 23 at 10:30am
In this collaborative session you will learn about the value of Diversity Equity & Inclusion in the Institute of Genomic Medicine, how to access relevant resources through McGill services, and discuss real case studies to explore the ways McGill services and best practices can be applied to your workplace.
Event details:Title: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Workshop
Podcast | The Canadian Breakpoint with special guest Dr. Thomas Duchaine
In a recent episode of聽The Canadian Breakpoint podcast,聽Dr. Rupeena Purewal sits down with Dr. Thomas Duchaine, Director of McGill's Centre for RNA Sciences, to talk about the transformative potential of mRNA medicines. The episode explores how mRNA is emerging as a versatile therapeutic modality, with potential from vaccines to personalized medicine.
Event | Diet, Bodyweight and Cancer Risk - 2024 GCI Gairdner Symposium | Oct. 17-18, 2024
The 2024 Gairdner Symposium "Diet, Bodywieght and Cancer Risk", will be hosted by a world-leader in oncometabolism聽research, the聽Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute.
Event | Vous 锚tes int茅ress茅s par les th茅rapies ARN ? | Sept 12, 2024
Find out more about AReNa - the Mobilizing RNA Project, and explore how you can contribute to the growth of Quebec's RNA industry!
This event will take place on Thursday September 12, 2024 and is being organized by CQDM.
News | Marking a new era in advancing genomic research at McGill
The McGill community, including researchers in genomic medicine and the health sciences, came together in July 2024 to mark the next phase of one of the University鈥檚 most rapidly growing disciplines and celebrate the generosity that is making it possible.聽
Article | "The 60-year evolution of lipid nanoparticles for nucleic acid delivery" in Nature Reviews Drug Discovery
Discover how lipid nanoparticles are transforming gene therapy in a new article co-authored by Pieter Cullis,聽Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at The University of British Columbia.
News | The Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine is named as a Host Institution of GA4GH
In a press release published by the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH), it was announced that the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine at McGill University has joined the alliance as a Host Institution. GA4GH is a not-for-profit alliance uniting the international community dedicated to advancing human health through genomic data.
Video | How genomic medicine is transforming healthcare
Imagine a world where your unique genetic makeup can be used to tailor your medical care, and where illnesses and disease are treated with pinpoint accuracy.
News | CQDM announces the launch of AReNA, a new RNA hub in Quebec
On June 3, 2024, CQDM, in collaboration with Axelys, Montr茅al InVivo and RNA Qu茅bec introduced AReNA, a new RNA hub in Quebec. Unveiled at the BIO conference in San Diego, in the presence of the Minister for the Economy, the Minister responsible for the Fight Against Racism, and the Minister responsible for the Laval region, Mr.
News | CQDM unveils RNA Therapy Development and Production Network, led by McGill, IRCM, and University of Sherbrooke
On June 11, 2024聽CQDM announced the creation of the聽RNA Therapy Development and Production Network, which will offer RNA therapy biomanufacturing services to academic and industrial researchers.
Report | Cultural Safety in an Indigenous Health Research Context
It is essential to adopt ways of doing things that promote the cultural safety of Indigenous peoples in the context of research.
This new report is the result of work by the Indigenous Health Research Program of the Unit茅 de Soutien (SSA) of Quebec, the Department of Family Medicine at McGill University, Joyce鈥檚 Principle, and the Tahatikonhsont贸ntie' Quebec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (Qc-NEIHR).
To learn more about this recent report, read:
