Research and Innovation - Research Announcements + News /research/channels_item/11 en Prix Grands Sages honours McGill professor emeritus Dr. Phil Gold and two PhD candidates /research/node/10131 <div> <p><span><span><span><em><strong>R</strong></em><span><em><strong>esearchers’ outstanding contributions to science and society celebrated by the Fonds de recherche du Québec</strong></em><span><span><em><strong> </strong></em><span><span><em><strong> </strong></em></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:56:59 +0000 McGill University Fifteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to McGill /research/node/10129 <div> <div> <p><em><strong><span><span><span><span>$<span>13.8<span><span> <span><span>million <span>in federal funding <span>for<span> <span>McGill’s cohort of <span>10 <span>new<span>,<span> five renewed Canada Research Chairs<span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></em></p></div></div> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:42:56 +0000 McGill University Two McGill researchers win 2024 Prix du Québec honours /research/node/9796 <p><em>Professors recognized for work on war-affected children and families, development of ‘intelligent’ fabrics</em></p> <p>Two McGill researchers won Prix du Québec, the highest honours awarded by the Quebec government in the fields of culture and science.</p> <p><a href="/socialwork/about/people/faculty/denov">Myriam Denov</a>, Professor in McGill’s School of Social Work won the <a href="https://prixduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/">Prix du Québec</a>’s Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Prize for social innovation.</p> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:47:09 +0000 McGill University McGill-led projects awarded $360,000 for occupational health and safety research in Quebec /research/node/9742 <div> <p><em><span><span><span>I<span>mproving air quality and developing advanced health monitoring devices<span> <span>are the aims of research projects <span>funded <span>by the<span> Robert Sauvé Research Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (IRSST) <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></em></p></div> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:53:21 +0000 McGill University McGill researchers awarded $8.8 M in funding from SSHRC /research/node/9675 <p>Sixty-eight McGill researchers have received grants through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), for a total federal investment of $8.8 million.</p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:29:01 +0000 McGill University McGill researchers awarded $5.5 million in CFI funding /research/node/9672 <div><em>Infrastructure funding from the CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund, matched by Quebec, propels research innovation at McGill </em></div> <div><br /> <span>Twenty McGill researchers have received infrastructure awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $5.5 million. <span> </span></span></div> <div> <p style="text-align:left"><span>These grants will be matched by the Quebec government, doubling their value. <span> </span></span></p></div> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:35:17 +0000 McGill University McGill University Now Accepting Expressions of Interest for the 2025 Earthshot Prize /research/node/9658 <p>McGill University is once again proud to be an Official Nominator of the <a href="https://earthshotprize.org/">Earthshot Prize</a>. As an Official Nominator, we are part of a global community invited to submit nominations, selected for our ability to identify the most impactful solutions across all sectors worldwide.</p> <p>The <b>Earthshot Prize</b> is a global environmental prize and platform for impact, dedicated to finding and growing solutions that will repair our planet this decade, in five categories or <b>Earthshots.</b></p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:05:23 +0000 McGill University Call for Nominations: Frontiers Planet Prize 2025 (Deadline October 1) /research/node/9645 <p>The<b> </b><a href="https://www.frontiersplanetprize.org/"><b>Frontiers Planet Prize</b></a><b> </b>celebrates breakthroughs in sustainability science, rewarding solutions that show measurable potential to help humanity remain within the boundaries of the Earth’s ecosystem. Its aim is to engender international competition and support collaboration that will help accelerate scientific discoveries worldwide.</p> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:53:23 +0000 McGill University Twelve McGill professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada /research/node/9642 <p><em>Newest Fellows and Members to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists recognized for scholarly, research and artistic excellence</em></p> <p>Ten McGill professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) newest Fellows. Another two early-career professors at the University have been named Members of the RSC’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.</p> <p>They are among 104 new Fellows and 56 Members from across the country announced by the RSC on September 3, 2024.</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:01:18 +0000 McGill University Alan Evans named Fellow of the Royal Society /research/node/9627 <p>Alan Evans, PhD, was among the 85 new Fellows of the <a href="https://royalsociety.org/">Royal Society</a>, the United Kingdom’s national academy of sciences, announced May 14, 2024. Candidates were nominated for their substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge.</p> <p>Read the <a href="/ludmercentre/article/alan-evans-named-fellow-royal-society">full story from Naghmeh Shafiei and the Ludmer Centre</a>. </p> <p> </p> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:27:00 +0000 McGill University McGill Spinoff FeX Energy receives major grant from Axelys /research/node/9382 <p><i>Company technology leverages high energy density of iron to provide carbon-free, stable renewable energy that is environmentally safe and highly dispatchable</i></p> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:43:00 +0000 McGill University 101 McGill research projects awarded $23.5 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding /research/node/8333 <p><strong><em>Funding supports groundbreaking research in the natural sciences and engineering</em></strong></p> <p>The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 101 McGill research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $23.5 million.</p> <p>The Discovery Grants support ongoing programs with long-term goals, recognizing the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances.</p> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:20:06 +0000 McGill University Fred Genesee receives Roger Brown Award /research/node/7365 <p style="text-align:center"><em><strong>McGill psychology professor honoured for achievements in child language acquisition</strong></em></p> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:03:39 +0000 McGill University McGill scholars receive $190,000 to expand impact of research in the social sciences and humanities /research/node/5657 <p>Seven McGill University researchers have been awarded over $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $1.7 million in federal funding invested in 54 projects nationwide. </p> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:57:03 +0000 McGill University Provost awards 28 McGill professors with distinguished awards /research/node/5565 <p><em>McGill honours its accomplished researchers with Distinguished James McGill Professor, James McGill Professor, and William Dawson Scholars awards.</em></p> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:59:09 +0000 McGill University McGill researchers awarded SSHRC grants to foster collaboration with community partners /research/node/5464 <p><em>Two McGill faculty members and their collaborators received Partnership Development Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council</em></p> <p>The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has announced the recipients of its latest Partnership Development Grants competition, including $400,000 awarded to two McGill researchers.</p> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:16:05 +0000 McGill University 17 McGill researchers honoured with prestigious Canada Research Chairs /research/node/5450 <p style="text-align:center"><em>McGill awarded $10.9 million in federal funding through Canada Research Chairs Program</em></p> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:31:16 +0000 McGill University Government of Canada invests $6M in climate change adaptation and interdisciplinary research at McGill /research/node/5413 <p> <i>Two McGill-led climate change mitigation projects receive funding from the New Frontiers in Research</i><i> </i><i>Fund’s (NFRF) International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition.</i> <i>Thirteen researchers receive grants through the NFRF Exploration Competition.</i></p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:37:48 +0000 McGill University SSHRC Partnership Grant funds research project to empower youth worldwide in transforming gender norms /research/node/5418 <p><em>Education Professor Claudia Mitchell receives $2.5 million in funding for ambitious visual arts-based initiative</em><br /> <br /> Gender disparities persist glaringly around the globe with gender-based violence standing out as one of the most widespread human rights violations. Alarmingly, only 52 per cent of women who are married or in a union freely make their own decisions about sexual relations, contraceptive use, and health care. The United Nations has identified transforming harmful gender norms as a critical goal among its 17 Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:59:15 +0000 McGill University Two McGill Projects selected for funding by Genome Canada /research/node/5408 <p><i>Quebec-based projects awarded over half of the total national allotment, demonstrating the province’s strength in the transformative science of genomics</i></p> Thu, 30 May 2024 13:22:49 +0000 McGill University Sébastien Jodoin honoured with President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers /research/node/5396 <p><em>Law professor and expert on the intersection of law, equity, and climate action honoured by President and Vice-Chancellor, Deep Saini</em></p> Tue, 28 May 2024 13:06:14 +0000 McGill University Jianyu Li honoured with President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers /research/node/5397 <p><em>Engineering professor and expert on biomaterials and bioadhesives honoured by by President and Vice-Chancellor, Deep Saini</em></p> Tue, 28 May 2024 13:19:02 +0000 McGill University Angelica Galante honoured with President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers /research/node/5400 <p><em>Education professor and expert on plurilingualism honoured by President and Vice-Chancellor, Deep Saini</em></p> Tue, 28 May 2024 13:35:20 +0000 McGill University Sustainable Data Science Training Program awarded $1.65 M from NSERC CREATE /research/node/5383 <p>Today, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)<a href="https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Media-Media/NewsDetail-DetailNouvelles_eng.asp?ID=1461"> announced </a>more than $26 million in funding for <a href="https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/Grants-Subs/CREATEResults-ResultatsFONCER_eng.asp?Year=2024">16 new training initiatives</a> through its <a href="https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/Grants-Subs/CREATE-FONCER_eng.asp">Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE)</a> program.</p> Thu, 16 May 2024 13:43:53 +0000 McGill University Nada Jabado named 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Laureate for North America /research/node/5376 <p><em>Prestigious award honours McGill and RI-MUHC pioneer in the field of pediatric brain tumours</em></p> <p>McGill Professor and Canada Research Chair in Pediatric Oncology, Nada Jabado, has been named the 2024 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Laureate for North America. Dr. Jabado is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, a Senior Scientist in the Child Health and Human Development Program at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and a Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the MUHC.</p> Tue, 14 May 2024 14:06:33 +0000 McGill University McGill receives funding from the Canadian Space Agency for exoplanet studies using the James Webb Space Telescope /research/node/5357 <p><i>McGill researcher to leverage prodigious capacity of the telescope for studies on a failed star and a hot Neptune-like exoplanet, both with unique stellar characteristics </i></p> <p>McGill University announced today it has received funding from the Canadian Space Agency for two separate projects dedicated to the study of exoplanets, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The projects are slated for completion by June 2025. Both studies will be led by Professor Nicolas Cowan.</p> <p><b>Brown dwarves: failed stars</b></p> Mon, 13 May 2024 16:15:00 +0000 McGill University Erik Martinez Kuhonta named John H. McArthur Research Fellow /research/node/5344 <p><a href="/politicalscience/erik-martinez-kuhonta">Erik Martinez Kuhonta</a>, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at McGill, is the recipient of the John H. McArthur Research Fellowship for 2024-2025 in recognition of his outstanding scholarship.</p> Thu, 02 May 2024 19:55:19 +0000 McGill University McGill cleantech project selected as “Innovations for the Future” by Axelys /research/node/5289 <p><i>Team chosen as part of a cohort of 10 projects identified by Axelys, a Quebec-based non-profit organization helping to accelerate innovation stemming from public research, for their high potential after a thorough 6-month review by an independent board</i></p> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:19:27 +0000 McGill University Ehab Abouheif named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science /research/node/5285 <p><a href="/biology/ehab-abouheif">Ehab Abouheif</a>, James McGill Professor in the Department of Biology at McGill, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the highest distinctions in the global science community, which recognizes contributions to science and technology, scientific leadership, and extraordinary achievements across disciplines.</p> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:08:43 +0000 McGill University McGill researchers receive SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants /research/node/5279 <p>The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) announced the recipients of its latest competition of Partnership Engage Grants including a total of $100,000 awarded to four McGill researchers.</p> <p>Partnership Engage Grants (PEG) provide short-term and timely support for partnered research activities between researchers and single partner organizations from the public, private or non-profit sector. McGill researchers received approximately $25,000 each in funding through the PEG program.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:17:55 +0000 McGill University McGill researchers receive SSHRC Insight Development Grants /research/node/5258 <p>Thirty McGill researchers across disciplines have received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s (SSHRC) through their Insight Development Grants competition. In total, $35.3 million in funding for 577 research projects at 66 Canadian institutions was announced.<br /> <br /></p> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:36:52 +0000 McGill University McGill researchers awarded over $12 million in NSERC Alliance grants /research/node/4682 <p><em>Federal funding program supported 59 research projects in cleantech, astrophysics, medtech, and more. </em></p> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:09:22 +0000 McGill University Seventeen McGill researchers announced as Canada Research Chairs /research/node/4678 <p><em>From health and disability law to the emerging field of regenerative medicine, seventeen McGill scholars named to new or renewed Canada Research Chairs positions across diverse fields </em></p> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:38:45 +0000 McGill University $107.5 million for eight innovative research projects led by McGill /research/node/4674 <p align="center"><i>The Government of Canada makes major investment in research infrastructure through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Innovation Fund competition.</i></p> <p>Today at the Université de Montréal, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced the results of the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Innovation Fund (IF) 2023 competition.</p> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:24:40 +0000 McGill University McGill and Horizon Europe Programme featured in The Innovation Platform /research/node/4341 <p>In 2024, the European Union's Horizon Europe Programme officially extends its funding to Canadian researchers, marking a pivotal moment for scientific advancement in both Canada and the EU. As the world's largest funding program for scientific research and engineering, this will be a significant boost for many Canadian institutes and facilities.</p> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:39:40 +0000 McGill University New and renewed McGill CIFAR AI chairs turn focus on neglected research topics /research/node/2506 <p><i>Professor David Ifeoluwa Adelani (School of Computer Science) is McGill’s newest Chair, as Professors Joelle Pineau and Reihaneh Rabbany have their appointments renewed </i></p> <p><img height="729" width="693" style="width: 250px; height: 263px; float: left; margin: 5px;" class="media-element file-original lt" src="/research/files/research/davidadelani_small-min_headshot_1.png" alt="" /></p> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:23:53 +0000 McGill University $190,000 awarded to broaden impact of McGill’s social sciences and humanities research /research/node/2396 <p>Five McGill University researchers have been awarded more than $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $2.5 million in federal funding invested in 85 projects nationwide.</p> <p>The Connection Grants program aims to realize the potential of social sciences and humanities research to influence, benefit, and impact society, within and beyond postsecondary institutions. Grants can be used to support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term knowledge mobilization initiatives.</p> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:57:35 +0000 McGill University Lara Khoury appointed as McGill’s new Associate Vice-President, Research /research/node/2378 <p>Research + Innovation (R+I) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Lara Khoury of the Faculty of Law as Associate Vice-President, Research (AVPR). Professor Khoury’s three-year term began on January 1, 2024. She succeeds Professor Debra Titone, Full Professor in the Department of Psychology and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Language &amp; Multilingualism, who has served in the role of AVPR since 2021.</p> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:45:08 +0000 McGill University Dominique Bérubé appointed next Vice-President (Research and Innovation) /research/node/2354 <p>Professor Dominique Bérubé has been appointed the next Vice-President (Research and Innovation). Professor Bérubé’s five-year renewable term will begin on July 1, 2024.</p> <p>The Advisory Committee for the Selection of the Vice-President (Research and Innovation) conducted an extensive search within Canada and internationally, which benefitted from regular input from the McGill community. The Board of Governors accepted the Committee’s recommendation at its meeting on December 14, 2023.</p> Sat, 16 Dec 2023 01:54:00 +0000 McGill University McGill ranked among the top three medical/doctoral research universities of the year /research/node/2376 <p>RE$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. Research Infosource Inc.</p> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 19:04:24 +0000 McGill University Change in nomenclature: Vice-Principal to Vice-President (Research and Innovation) /research/node/2355 <p>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.</p> <p>On October 5, McGill’s Board of Governors, following consultations with the Senate, <a href="/principal/article/board-governors-highlights-communications/highlights-october-5-2023-board-governors-meeting">approved amendments</a> to the University Statutes to modify the titles. The change was then communicated to the Governor General to comply with the University’s statutory requirements.</p> Sat, 16 Dec 2023 02:13:29 +0000 McGill University More than $900,000 for genomically-driven sustainable agriculture research at McGill /research/node/2342 <p align="left">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.</p> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:47:19 +0000 McGill University McGill and Innovobot announce deal to ramp up spinoff creation /research/node/2264 <p><i>Agreement will accelerate the launch of tech-based companies</i></p> <p>McGill University and Innovobot today announced they have reached an agreement to accelerate the commercialization of technologies based on research undertaken by McGill professors.</p> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:07:34 +0000 McGill University McGill-led Research Team Awarded $400K from Génome Québec to Counter AMR Threat /research/node/2261 <p><i>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</i></p> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:50:09 +0000 McGill University McGill Researchers Win Acfas Awards at 2023 Gala /research/node/2258 <p><em>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.</em></p> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:08:31 +0000 McGill University McGill researchers among world’s most cited: Clarivate /research/node/2251 <p><i>Annual list includes 16 researchers among the world’s most cited, Canada retains 6<sup>th</sup> place overall in global ranking</i></p> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:05:01 +0000 McGill University Nicolas Cowan selected for prestigious Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship /research/node/2241 <p><i>World-leading exoplanet researcher recognized by NSERC for visionary science as well as commitment to public outreach and equity activities </i></p> <p>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.</p> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:17:41 +0000 McGill University Ubisoft, Mila and McGill join forces to create new research chair on responsible AI in video games /research/node/1342 <p>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, <i>Scaling Game Worlds with Responsible AI</i>. This five-year Chair will be led by McGill’s Associate Professor, Dr. Derek Nowrouzezahrai, and will explore the ethical use of AI in the large-scale game development content creation pipeline.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University $3.75 M for new Global Climate Center on AI and Biodiversity Change /research/node/1340 <p><i>NSERC Alliance Grant supports McGill-led Canadian team, new global climate center on AI for biodiversity change </i></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University $4.5 million for three FRQS Dual Chairs in Artificial Intelligence and Health co-led by McGill researchers /research/node/1338 <p><i>The FRQS Dual AI Chairs Program supports research collaborations across disciplines in pursuit of the significant potential of AI to address some of humanity’s greatest health challenges. </i></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University McGill Now Accepting Expressions of Interest For 2024 Earthshot Prize /research/node/1337 <p>McGill University is once again proud to be an Official Nominator of the <a href="https://earthshotprize.org/">Earthshot Prize</a>. As an Official Nominator, we are part of a global community invited to submit nominations, selected for our ability to identify the most impactful solutions across all sectors worldwide.</p> <p>The <b>Earthshot Prize</b> is a global environmental prize and platform for impact, dedicated to finding and growing solutions that will repair our planet this decade, in five categories or <b>Earthshots.</b></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Frontiers Planet Prize 2024 /research/node/1336 <p>The<b> </b><a href="https://www.frontiersplanetprize.org/"><b>Frontiers Planet Prize </b></a>celebrates breakthroughs in sustainability science, rewarding solutions that show measurable potential to help humanity remain within the boundaries of the Earth’s ecosystem. Its aim is to engender international competition and support collaboration that will help accelerate scientific discoveries worldwide.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University $3.75 M for new Global Climate Center on AI and Biodiversity Change /research/node/1335 <p><i>NSERC Alliance Grant supports McGill-led Canadian team, new global climate center on AI for biodiversity change </i></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Nineteen McGill researchers honoured by the Royal Society of Canada /research/node/1333 <p>Today, The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) announced 101 new Fellows and 58 new Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists. Among the 2023 cohort are nineteen McGill researchers and scholars, including fifteen RSC Fellows and four new Members, who will be inducted at the RSC Celebration of Excellence and Engagement (COEE) on November 16 and 17, 2023, in Waterloo, Ontario.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University A suite of government funding in support of McGill research /research/node/1332 <h2>McGill receives $42.5 million in research funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, and the Canada Research Chairs Program</h2> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Plusieurs subventions gouvernementales pour la recherche à l’Université McGill /research/node/1331 <h2>L’Université McGill reçoit 42,5 millions de dollars pour la recherche de la part du Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada, du Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines et du Programme des chaires de recherche du Canada.</h2> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Join thousands of labs across the world competing in the International Freezer Challenge! /research/node/1330 <p>We are now in the final month of the International Freezer Challenge at McGill. Thousands of labs worldwide have signed up and logged their cold storage management practices. McGill participants have also received prizes, including the popular Early Bird Breakfast and freezer clean-up supplies.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University $3.2 million for McGill Research from the New Frontiers in Research Fund /research/node/1329 <p><i>The New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) invests in high-risk research that is interdisciplinary, transformative, and led by Canadian researchers working with Canadian and international partners</i></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University McGill partners with Western University to revolutionize drug development for brain diseases with $24M federal funding boost /research/node/1328 <p><i>First-of-its-kind platform will redirect funding to those drugs most likely to have desired effects on cognition, saving many billions of dollars.</i></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Advisory committee for the selection of the Vice-Principal (Research & Innovation) / Comité consultatif pour la sélection de vice-principal(e) (recherche et innovation) /research/node/1327 <p><i>This message is sent on behalf of the Secretary-General of McGill University.</i></p> <p><i>Ce message est envoyé au nom de la secrétaire générale de l’Université McGill.</i></p> <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p> </p> <p>Dear Members of the McGill Community,</p> <p>Pursuant to the University Statutes, an Advisory Committee to the Principal has been constituted for the selection of the Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation). The Committee’s mandate is to find the candidates best qualified to lead the portfolio of the Vice-Principal in the years ahead.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University McGill Becomes a Full Member of TRIUMF, Canada’s National Particle Accelerator /research/node/1326 <p>McGill has become a Full Member of the expanded network of TRIUMF, Canada’s national particle accelerator. McGill has been involved in TRIUMF-led activities for several decades and has held associate membership since 2013.</p> <p>TRIUMF constructed parts of the Large Hadron Collider that ultimately produced Higgs bosons. The co-discovery was made by the ATLAS experiment, and McGill played a key role in the development of the experiment's trigger system.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University l’Université de Montréal et ses partenaires, y compris McGill, créent le Pôle de préparation aux pandémies de l’Est du Canada /research/node/1325 <p><em>Un consortium mené par l’UdeM et codirigé par McGill et L’Université Laval reçoit une importante subvention de 2M $ du Fonds de recherche biomédicale du Canada afin de dynamiser l’écosystème de découverte et d’innovation en sciences de la vie.</em></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Lightning Talks Spotlight SSHRC Funded Research at McGill /research/node/1324 <p></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University McGill ranks among the best Medical/Doctoral Universities of the Year /research/node/1323 <p>In an announcement made Wednesday, Canada’s leading research ranking organization, RE$EARCH Infosource, scored McGill second among an A-list of three in the Medical/Doctoral Research University of the Year (RUY) tier. McGill was ranked third on RE$EARCH Infosource’s list of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities in 2022, a position the University has maintained for four years. These distinctions reflect, in part, McGill's strength in attracting research funding and the strong publishing record of the school's professors.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Nominate someone for appointment to the Order of Canada /research/node/1322 <p>The Order of Canada is one of the country's highest civilian honors, recognizing outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation. More than 7,000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order since its inception in 1967. McGill has over 80 recipients of the Order of Canada. Their appointments have helped to define the national and international reputation of McGill.<br /><br /></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Daryl Haggard and Charles Gale honoured by the Canadian Association of Physicists /research/node/1321 <h3><i>Two highly accomplished researchers in McGill’s Department of Physics have received prestigious distinctions for their research </i></h3> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University One-year extension for the Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation) /research/node/1320 <p>McGill’s Board of Governors has extended the current appointment of Professor Martha Crago as Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation) for a one-year period, from June 30, 2023, to June 30, 2024. </p> <p>The extension will ensure stable leadership of the Research and Innovation portfolio during the upcoming Principal and Vice-Chancellor transition and allow the new Principal to actively participate in selecting Professor Crago’s successor.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University McGill now accepting nomination submissions for 2023 Earthshot Prize /research/node/1319 <p><i><strong>The final deadline to submit proposals to McGill is Tuesday, January 24, at 5:00 p.m. EST.</strong></i></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Cecile Baccanale joins McGill as University Veterinarian and Associate Vice-Principal, Animal Care /research/node/1318 <p>It is my great pleasure to announce that Dr. Cecile Baccanale has accepted the position of McGill University Veterinarian and Associate Vice-Principal, Animal Care. Dr. Baccanale is also appointed Full Professor (Professional) in the Department of Medicine (Division of Experimental Medicine) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her appointment will commence on October 17, 2022.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Frontiers Planet Prize /research/node/1317 <p>Recently launched by the <a href="https://www.frontiersfoundation.org/">Frontiers Research Foundation</a>, the inaugural Frontiers Prize has as its goal, the acceleration of scientific solutions for healthy lives on a healthy planet. The 2022 edition of the Prize, the <strong>Frontiers Planet Prize,</strong> in the area of sustainability science, seeks applications from researchers who have made scientific breakthroughs with the potential to stabilize our planet’s ecosystem.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Niky Kamran appointed Deputy Research Integrity Officer /research/node/1316 <p>Professor<a href="/mathstat/niky-kamran"> Niky Kamran</a> has been appointed Deputy Research Integrity Officer at McGill for a three-year term. As Deputy RIO, Professor Kamran promotes integrity in the conduct of research and carries out the assessment of research misconduct allegations.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Professor Jeanne Paquette appointed as McGill Deputy Research Integrity Officer /research/node/1315 <p>Professor Jeanne Paquette has been appointed as a McGill Deputy Research Integrity Officer. She began the three-year, part-time appointment on June 15, 2022. As Deputy RIO, Professor Paquette promotes integrity in the conduct of research and carries out the assessment of research misconduct allegations. She works closely with the <a href="/research-integrity/rio-team">Research Integrity Officer </a>(RIO), Professor Christina Wolfson, to foster an environment that promotes the ethical and responsible conduct of research.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University $12.7 Million for McGill Research from the Fonds de recherche du Québec /research/node/1314 <h2><b>Tackling climate change and preserving biodiversity a key priority for McGill and Quebec</b></h2> <p>The Fonds de recherche du Québec <a href="https://frq.gouv.qc.ca/en/2022-2023-competition-results/">announced </a>its latest rounds of funding earlier this month in support of research, training, and initiatives to tackle major societal challenges—including climate change and biodiversity loss.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Researchers tackle youth loneliness and technology dependence /research/node/1313 <p><i>McGill professors receive grant to explore the correlation between technology dependence, youth loneliness and the risk for exploitation. </i></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University International lab dedicated to artificial intelligence kicks-off in Montreal /research/node/1311 <p><i>Montreal-based centre unites strengths of McGill University, ÉTS, Mila, CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay, and CentraleSupélec</i></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University $3.1 M for Eight McGill Research Projects /research/node/1310 <p><i>Eight projects funded through the Canada Foundation for Innovation John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) and the Government of Quebec acquire new tools and infrastructure to generate new knowledge, from improving breast cancer treatments to understanding the lives of parasitoid insects. </i></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University McGill CRCs awarded in the 2020-2022 Cycle and NFRF-Transformation Results /research/node/1308 <p>On January 12, the Federal Government announced more than $295 million for science, research, and engineering in Canada through the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) 2020-2 cycle, the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) 2020 Transformation results, and the Tri-agency Scholarships and Fellowships.</p> <p>Read the full story on the McGill Newsroom or the McGill Reporter.</p> <p>Below is a list of all CRCs awarded in the 2020-2022 Cycle and McGill Co-PIs and Collaborators NFRF-T 2021-2027:</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Roman Szumski appointed as Special Advisor to the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation /research/node/1307 <p>Martha Crago, Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation (VP-RI), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Roman Szumski to the role of Special Advisor to the VP-RI in Public and Life Science Policy and Business Development. His appointment will commence on January 17, 2022 for a two-year term.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University $1.3 million to understand and alleviate impacts of the pandemic on children, youth, and families /research/node/1306 <p><i>Seven CIHR funded projects at McGill and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre to investigate impacts of vaccine hesitancy, health-care shortages, work-life imbalance for children, youth, and families in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.</i></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Trifecta of awards for McGill Physics professors /research/node/1305 <p><em>The Canadian Association of Physicists recognizes achievements for McGill professors across many branches of research in physics</em></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University New Type of Earthquake Discovered /research/node/1304 <p><strong>International team including McGill researchers has discovered a new type of seismic event. The existence of these hydraulic fracturing-induced earthquakes supports a scientific theory that until now had not been sufficiently substantiated by measurements.</strong></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Carole Goutorbe appointed as Director of Sponsored Research (OSR) /research/node/1303 <p>Research and Innovation (R+I) is pleased to announce the appointment of Carole Goutorbe as the Director of Sponsored Research. She began her new role on November 22.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University McGill's Scott Weichenthal wins NSERC Brockhouse prize with cross-disciplinary, multi-institution team /research/node/1302 <p>A multidisciplinary team of researchers, including McGill's Scott Weichenthal, an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, has been awarded t<a href="https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Brockhouse-Brockhouse/Profiles-Profils/SOCAAR-SOCAAR_eng.asp">he Brockhouse Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering</a> from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University CHIME Fast Radio Burst Team to Receive 2022 Berkeley Prize /research/node/1301 <p>The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment fast radio burst (CHIME/FRB) team, which discovered more than 500 new fast radio bursts in the first year of the detector’s operations, will receive the 2022 <a href="https://aas.org/grants-and-prizes/lancelot-m-berkeley-new-york-community-trust-prize-meritorious-work-astronomy">Lancelot M. Berkeley − New York Community Trust Prize for Meritorious Work in Astronomy</a>.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University McGill’s Hanadi Sleiman wins 2021 Polanyi Award /research/node/1299 <p><i>Recognized for her ground-breaking advancements in the field of DNA nanotechnology and precision medicine to combat major diseases</i></p> <p><a href="/chemistry/faculty/hanadi-sleiman">Hanadi Sleiman</a>, Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in DNA Nanoscience, has transformed the field of DNA nanotechnology and revolutionized precise medical treatments for major diseases, like cancer – and she has just earned national recognition for her research.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University McGill Celebrates 14 Researchers on Highly Cited Researchers 2021 List /research/node/1298 <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Deep Space Dine /research/node/1297 <p><strong>Innovative food production technologies for edible crickets and microalgae launch two McGill student-led projects into the semifinals of the NASA/CSA Deep Space Food Challenge.</strong></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Something wicked this way comes: new centre to confront antimicrobial resistance /research/node/1296 <p><i>Multidisciplinary unit to focus on rise of ‘superbugs’ identified by WHO as a leading threat to global health, responsible for 700,000 annual deaths worldwide</i></p> <p>October 20, 2021 (Montreal, Quebec) – Globally, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) causes approximately 700,000 deaths annually, a number projected to reach over <a href="https://wellcomecollection.org/works/thvwsuba">10 million yearly deaths by 2050.</a> The prevalence of AMR in Canada is projected to reach 40% by this time, a plausible scenario if no interventions successfully curb their rise.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Recent Changes Concerning Research Integrity at McGill /research/node/1295 <p><b>Appointments to the Office of Research Integrity Officer</b></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Unmasking the mechanisms of emerging variants /research/node/1294 <p>Scientists are seeking answers to why SARS-CoV-2 variants are so transmissible and why they cause greater disease severity than the original strain. McGill’s Qian (Vivian) Liu, together with researchers from the University of British Columbia and the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, have launched a study to understand this question, investigating how SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins are organized and moved on the cell or virus surface by using single-molecule imaging technology.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Searching for the next Google: launch of McGill Innovation Fund to make history /research/node/1293 <p><i>Fund will be one of Canada’s most significant university innovation programs awarding nearly $500k to spinoffs and technologies</i></p> <p>September 28, 2021 (MONTREAL, Quebec) – Today McGill University announced the launch of the McGill Innovation Fund, a funding program that will support both the development of innovative technologies as well as the spinoff companies that emerge from the University. The fund will be open to all McGill members who have declared a Report of Invention to the Office of Innovation and Partnerships.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Mapping the genome of lake trout to ensure its survival /research/node/1292 <p>Lake trout, once the top predator fish across the Great Lakes, reached near extinction between the 1940s and 1960s due to pollution, overfishing, and predation by the invasive lamprey eel. Once showing striking levels of diversity in terms of size, appearance, and ability to adapt to varied environments, now the only lake trout populations to have survived are to be found in Lake Superior and Lake Huron. An international team of researchers from the U.S. and Canada, including researchers from McGill University, have now managed to create a reference genome for lake trout to support U.S.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Clarus Therapeutics and McGill University Announce Licensing Agreement to Develop and Commercialize Technology to Treat Coenzyme-Q10 Deficiencies /research/node/1291 <p><em>Agreement to accelerate development of potential treatments for rare, endocrine, metabolic, and neurological conditions associated with primary and secondary ubiquinone deficiencies which belong to the wider class of mitochondrial diseases | An estimated 1 in 5,000 adults worldwide has a mitochondrial disease | Clarus to pay McGill $350,000 upfront and up to $10.5 million in potential development and regulatory milestones</em></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Catherine Potvin awarded prestigious Sir John William Dawson Medal /research/node/1289 <p><em>The Royal Society of Canada bestows the Sir John William Dawson Medal biennially to</em> <i>researchers who have made important and sustained contributions interdisciplinary research</i></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Alan Evans wins prestigious RSC McLaughlin Medal /research/node/1287 <p><i>Internationally renowned neuroscientist earned career award for sustained scientific contributions to knowledge of the brain</i></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University McGill’s Research and Innovation announces publication of Beatty Lecture anthology /research/node/1286 <p>McGill University’s Research and Innovation announces the publication of <em>With the World to Choose From: Celebrating Seven Decades of the Beatty Lecture at McGill University</em>. This anthology of Beatty Lectures is published for Research and Innovation by McGill Queens University Press (MQUP). <a href="/beatty/">The Beatty Lecture</a>, established in 1952 in honour of former Canadian Pacific Railway president and McGill chancellor Sir Edward Beatty, is McGill University’s most anticipated annual event.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Ten McGill researchers honoured by the Royal Society of Canada /research/node/1284 <p>Today, the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) announced 89 new Fellows and 51 new Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Among the 2021 RSC cohort are ten McGill researchers, including seven RSC Fellows and three Members, who will be inducted at the RSC Celebration of Excellence and Engagement, hosted by McGill on Friday, November 19, 2021. The new McGill cohort will join 228 McGill researchers who are currently RSC Fellows and Members of the College.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University The Beatty Lecture - now in print /research/node/1283 <p>The Beatty Lecture, established in 1952 in honour of former Canadian Pacific Railway president and McGill chancellor Sir Edward Beatty, is McGill University’s most anticipated annual event. Some of the series’ greatest lectures, delivered by Nobel Prize laureates, world leaders, and cultural icons, had been forgotten, carefully stowed away in the McGill Archives.<br /><br /></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Researcher to address gender based violence with Government of Canada grant /research/node/1282 <p>On August 6, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development announced agreements that will see almost $200 million over two years flow to shelters, sexual assault centres and organizations supporting women and children experiencing violence. This will ensure these critical front-line organizations can continue to provide life-saving services and supports to those who need it most.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University McGill Research Data Management Learning Program /research/node/1281 <p>The Office of the Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation) and McGill Library are happy to announce the launch of the McGill Research Data Management (RDM) Learning Program. This program focuses on building knowledge and skills to meet your RDM needs during your day-to-day research activities.</p> <p>The initial program has 6 modules:</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University CFI invests $3.9 M in McGill Research /research/node/1280 <p><a href="/newsroom/channels/news/cfi-invests-39-m-mcgill-research-332318">Read the story on McGill Newsroom</a></p> <p>Each McGill recipient will also receive matching funds from the Quebec government for their research endeavours, contributing to the total project funding noted below. </p> <p><b>Complete list of CFI JELF-funded projects: </b></p> <p>Oana Maria Balmau: Efficient Storage Systems for Real Time Edge Computing </p> <p>CFI funding: $100,000</p> <p>Total project funding: $317,032</p> <p> </p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University McGill Professor Jin Guo awarded research grant from Alfred P. Sloan Foundation /research/node/1279 <p><a href="https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~jguo/index.html">Jin Guo</a>, Assistant Professor of Software Engineering at McGill's School of Computer Science, was awarded $382,020 in research funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's <a href="https://sloan.org/programs/digital-technology/better-software-for-science">Better Software for Science</a> program to study and improve the usability of large-userbase scientific open source software through early engagement of software users.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Collaborative digital platform to secure Canada’s food system /research/node/1278 <p><b><i>McGill is the academic lead of a $2.7 million consortium project to build the first national food supply chain data platform with Canada’s food and beverage associations.</i></b></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Green ammonia the goal of McGill-Munich collaboration /research/node/1277 <p>Canada and Germany produce a combined 6.3 million tons of ammonia annually. Used primarily in the fertilizer, textile, and pharmaceutical industries, conventional ammonia production is energy-intensive and accounts for up to two per cent of primary energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Researchers at McGill and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), recently received a funding boost to undertake a collaborative project with the goal of producing renewable, “green” ammonia from hydrogen and nitrogen by means of an innovative plasma-catalytic process.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Debra Titone appointed as McGill’s new AVP Research /research/node/1276 <p>Research + Innovation (R+I) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor <a href="/psychology/debra-titone">Debra Titone</a> of the Department of Psychology as Associate Vice-Principal, Research (AVPR).</p> <p>Prof. Titone is a Full Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Language &amp; Multilingualism. She is also an Associate Member of the School of Communication Sciences &amp; Disorders.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University McGill researchers awarded $1M to conduct high impact research /research/node/1275 <p><em>Four exploratory McGill-led projects funded by the New Frontiers in Research Fund 2020 Exploration Grants.</em></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University McGill launches new research centre for innovation in energy storage and conversion /research/node/1271 <p><i>Electrification of everything will dramatically increase demand for energy storage and conversion, from advanced batteries to green hydrogen and carbon-free fuels, highlighting need for accelerated innovation efforts</i></p> <p>The climate crisis continues to attract global attention, and rightfully so, as dramatic incidents worldwide repeatedly underscore the growing severity of the situation. Governments are increasingly responsive to the issue, enacting legislations to eventually reduce the rate of global temperature rise.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Introducing the science world to a unique Quebec COVID-19 resource /research/node/1269 <p><em>PLOS ONE publishes foundational article on the Biobanque québécoise de la COVID-19 (BQC19)</em></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Major boost to brain research with new $4M grant to help advance the field of neuroscience /research/node/1268 <p>Congratulations to our McGill Neuroscience researchers for their role in the <a href="https://braincanada.ca/">Brain Canada</a> grant led by Dr. Yves de Koninck (Laval University): The Canadian Optogenetics and Vectorology Foundry. McGill neuroscientists and other team members from across the country form a consortium of research sites that aims to accelerate the development and dissemination of optogenetic and viral tools.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University International platform for sharing cardiovascular data launched by euCanSHare /research/node/1267 <p><strong><em>McGill's Professor Bartha Maria Knoppers to co-lead the work package on ethics and interoperability.</em></strong></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy /research/node/1266 <p>On March 15, Canada’s three federal research funding agencies—the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) launched the Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy (“RDM Policy”).</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:33:06 +0000 McGill University New Digital Research Services Team and Website /research/node/1265 <p>McGill’s researchers are increasingly reliant on the production, sharing and management of large amounts of data to generate knowledge. Regardless of the research discipline, scope and scale of the research activities, or technological proficiency, access to digital infrastructure has become a fundamental need. As a result, there is a growing need at the University that researchers are supported in the three pillars of digital research infrastructure: Research Data Management (RDM), Advanced Research Computing (ARC), and Research Software (RS).</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Government of Canada funds McGill research on contaminants in aquatic ecosystems /research/node/1264 <p><em>Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that are microscopic and up to 5 millimetres in size. McGill research project aims to provide an understanding of how these contaminants end up in Canadian aquatic environments and what impacts they have. </em></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University McGill leads in urgent virus variant research network /research/node/1263 <p>Experts across Canada, including researchers at McGill, are working to understand the impact of COVID-19 virus variants of concern on the health of Canadians and our public health measures. Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/institutes-health-research/news/2021/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-new-research-to-address-covid-19-variants.html">announced an investment of $14.3 million</a> from the Government of Canada, through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), to support new research on the COVID-19 virus variants.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University McGill and Genome Canada announce new Canadian SARS-CoV-2 Data Portal /research/node/1262 <p><i>A Made-in-Canada data solution to support the Government of Canada Variants of Concern Strategy </i></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Professor Nancy Ross Appointed Vice-Principal, Research, at Queen’s University /research/node/1261 <p>After nearly 5 years as <a href="/research/about/associate-vice-principals">McGill’s Associate Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation (AVP-RI), Professor Nancy Ross</a> is leaving McGill to join Queen’s University as Vice-Principal, Research. She will begin her appointment on Ҵýapp, 2021.</p> <p>For Ross, her upcoming journey to Kingston will be a homecoming. Ross received her Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees from Queen’s. She also holds a Ph.D. from McMaster University.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University McGill to partner with CCRM in commercializing regenerative medicine /research/node/1260 <p>McGill University announced today it has concluded an agreement with the <a href="https://www.ccrm.ca/">Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM)</a> to provide McGill-based startup companies with the benefit of CCRM’s market-leading business intelligence and experience.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University $110M for Nine Innovative McGill Research Projects /research/node/1259 <p>Read the story in the <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/110m-for-nine-innovative-mcgill-research-projects/">McGill Reporter</a></p> <p>Read the McGill <a href="/newsroom/channels/news/110m-nine-innovative-mcgill-research-projects-329223">news release</a></p> <hr /><h2>Funded Projects:</h2> <h3> </h3> <h3><b><u>SecureData4Health</u></b></h3> <p><b>McGill team lead</b>: <a href="/qls/researchers/guillaume-bourque">Guillaume Bourque</a>, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Marc Rousseau joins McGill as Director, Research Software /research/node/1258 <p>Research and Innovation and IT Services are pleased to welcome Marc Rousseau to the role of Director, Research Software / Directeur du Logiciel de Recherche. In this new role, Rousseau provides support and advice to the McGill research community on software, from grant applications to the implementation of research activities. He will also lead the development of the McGill Digital Research Services team, which will assist researchers in all fields of study with resources and tools in research data management (RDM), research software (RS) and advanced research computing (ARC).</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Diamond Therapeutics Signs Agreement with McGill University for Research on Low-Dose LSD /research/node/1257 <p>TORONTO, Feb. 4, 2021 /CNW/ - Diamond Therapeutics Inc. ("<b>Diamond</b>"), a leading psychedelic drug development company focused on low-dose therapies for mental health, has entered into an agreement with McGill University for the exclusive use of Dr. Gabriella Gobbi's groundbreaking studies with lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), its mechanism of action on the brain, and its potential for use at low doses in the treatment of mental health disorders. </p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Four McGill projects receive SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants /research/node/1256 <p><i>SSHRC invests over $80k in new McGill research projects through the Partnership Engage Grants competition, two of which are directly related to COVID-19 research.</i></p> <p>Recently, the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) announced the recipients of its latest competition of Partnership Engage Grants, as well as recipients of its Special Initiative COVID-19 grant competition. Four McGill researchers received funding through Partnership Engage grants for their projects, two of which received grants under the Special Initiative COVID-19 competition.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Major European grant backs McGill research on rare condition /research/node/1255 <p>The European Joint Programme on Rare Diseases (EJP RD) has granted 1.6 million euros in support of an international research collaboration specific to the ultra-rare genetic disease, Schinzel-Giedion Syndrome (SGS). The international team of researchers is coordinated by the Douglas Research Centre and McGill’s Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Psychiatric Genetics, <a href="https://douglas.research.mcgill.ca/carl-ernst">Carl Ernst.</a> The EJP RD is a joint program between major funding bodies from over 25 countries, including the CIHR and FRQS.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University McGill team wins grant to study ‘trained immunity’ with Japanese researchers /research/node/1253 <p><i>Joint research program between the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research focuses on advancing technologies in epigenomics, deepening McGill’s relationship with Japan’s RIKEN institute. </i></p> <p>By Junji Nishihata</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Reminder: Canada Research Continuity Emergency Fund (CRCEF) /research/node/1252 <p><strong>This is a reminder to all principal investigators to complete their Canada Research Continuity Emergency Fund Stage 3 claims as soon as possible.</strong></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Kristina Öhrvall promoted to Assistant Vice-Principal, Research Development /research/node/1251 <p>Martha Crago, Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation, announced today that Kristina Öhrvall has been promoted to Assistant Vice-Principal, Research Development, for a five-year term.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Research and Innovation on a summer schedule, starting June 26 /research/node/1233 <p>Please note that Research and Innovation (R+I), including all of its associated units, will soon change to a summer schedule as per McGill’s policy on <a href="/hr/employee-relations/statutory-holidays-summer-fridays">Summer Fridays</a>.</p> <p>In practice, this means R+I will function with only minimal staff on Fridays throughout the summer, from June 26 until August 21. R+I will resume regular weekly office hours on Friday, August 28.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Updates on Research Support during the Pandemic /research/node/1232 <p><i>Sent on behalf of Martha Crago, Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation)</i></p> <p> </p> <p>Dear Colleagues,</p> <p>I have been thinking of you often, as research is slowly ‎starting up again at McGill.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Call to McGill Researchers: Complete survey on COVID-19 Diagnostics R&D /research/node/1231 <div> <p>The availability of reliable, rapid diagnostics is key to reopening our economies. Canada has an opportunity to take a leadership role in accelerating the development of these tests through a coordinated Canadian response. The goal is to support researchers to build networks and find collaborators/industry partners to advance their ideas to clinical trial and mass production. To that end, Dr. Mona Nemer and the Office of the Chief Science Advisor (OCSA) is creating an inventory of R&amp;D activities for COVID-19 diagnostics in Canadian academic institutions.</p></div> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Help fight COVID-19 by joining the CanCOVID initiative /research/node/1230 <p>McGill faculty with relevant expertise are encouraged to join the <a href="https://cancovid.ca/" target="_blank">CanCOVID</a> initiative, an expert community of Canadian COVID-19 researchers, clinical collaborators, and healthcare stakeholders.</p> <p>Mandated by the Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada, CanCOVID seeks to connect national research efforts in order to support collaboration, coordination, and communication between those working on projects related to COVID-19. The goal is to optimize our collective response to this public health crisis.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University McGill spinoff Laurent Pharmaceuticals to begin clinical trial on COVID-19 treatment /research/node/1229 <p><i>Company to run a Phase 2 clinical study with LAU-7b, a pro-resolving drug with potential antiviral properties against coronavirus</i></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Message to the McGill research community about CFI projects /research/node/1228 <p>On March 20, 2020, the Government of Quebec announced an immediate shutdown of constructions sites due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 7, it was announced that the date to resume construction activities is May 4, 2020. This is a rapidly evolving situation and we will provide updated guidance and information as it becomes available. </p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Guidance Regarding Renewals of Research Staff Contracts /research/node/1227 <p>The COVID-19 pandemic and the present need to limit on-campus research has created unprecedented uncertainty for McGill Principal Investigators and the members of your teams. Specifically, many of you have shared your questions and concerns about renewing grant-based employment contracts for your research and laboratory staff – including postdocs, technicians, research assistants, and research associates – if their ability to work remains limited in the weeks and months ahead.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University A message from Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) /research/node/1226 <p><em>March 30, 2020</em></p> <p>Good day everyone,</p> <p>The staff at Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) would like to take this opportunity to send everyone well wishes during this unprecedented global crisis. We would like to thank you for the sacrifices you have made to help to “flatten the curve” so that everyone can resume their normal activities, including the very important research that happens at McGill, as soon as possible.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University SURVEY - Building a McGill database of research on COVID-19 /research/node/1225 <p><i>This message is sent on behalf of Martha Crago, Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation).</i></p> <p> </p> <p>Dear members of the McGill research community,</p> <p>As part of a pan-Canadian effort to quickly mobilize research in response to COVID-19, McGill’s Office of the Vice-Principal Research and Innovation (OVPRI) is coordinating information about relevant McGill research. This includes, but is not limited to, clinical or medical research, testing, devices, diagnosis, treatment, modeling, and social implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Call to all Law and Medical Device Certification Firms: Code Life Ventilator Challenge /research/node/1224 <p>The Code Life Ventilator Challenge needs help from compliance and IP experts for expedited review and mentoring of late-stage teams. Expert assistance is needed to ensure that any design can be reviewed and adjusted so as to ensure patient safety, and no IP rights infringement.</p> <p><strong>Sign up using this simple <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=cZYxzedSaEqvqfz4-J8J6ur3r8opMTVHl_pP-xJLjMRUNENMWEJWRzRUVzQzSk8wRDlKOUhHR0NUOC4u">FORM</a>.</strong></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University New Program Launch: MI4 funding for COVID-19 research /research/node/1223 <p><a href="/mi4/">The McGill Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity (MI4)</a> is pleased to announce the launch of an emergency coronavirus research fund to support nimble and effective interventions and studies in this crisis. This fund will be used to accelerate COVID-19 biomedical and social sciences research across the entire MI4 community through strategic support of key platforms and research projects that can provide solutions for the current pandemic.</p> <p> </p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Call to all McGill Labs: Urgent need for reagents for use in COVID-19 testing /research/node/1222 <p>The Public Health Agency of Canada has an urgent need for reagents for use in COVID-19 testing.  <strong>The National Microbiology Lab (NML) is specifically looking for items on the list in the table below, as well as any other RNA extraction reagents.</strong></p> <p>Please connect directly with Mette Cornelisse, Office of Chief Science Officer (<span><span>mette.cornelisse</span> [at] <span>canada.ca</span></span>) and Rita Finley, Office of Chief Science Officer (<span><span>rita.finley</span> [at] <span>canada.ca</span></span>).</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University IMPORTANT NOTICE: Procedures for researchers during COVID-19 outbreak for research falling under the purview of REBs 1,2,3,4 /research/node/1221 <p>March 20, 2020</p> <p>Given the COVID-19 outbreak and in consideration of the importance of preserving the health and safety of the population, including research participants and McGill members, following government directives for social distancing and University directives, all on campus research or any in-person interactions with research participants is to be discontinued or postponed.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Call to all McGill Labs: Donate protective equipment to health workers on the frontlines of COVID19 /research/node/1220 <h2>If you would like to contribute unused protective equipment and have not received instructions from your faculty or department, you can find instructions here.</h2> <p> </p> <p>The Department of Health and Social Services (MSSS) is looking for personal protective equipment for employees of the health and social services network in connection with COVID-19.</p> <p><strong>In this sense, the MSSS is collecting information on the following equipment currently available in University and Cégep laboratories:</strong></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Cyber Threats to the Canadian Medical Research Community during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Awareness and Recommended Mitigation Measures /research/node/1219 <p><a href="https://cyber.gc.ca/en/">The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security</a> assesses that the COVID-19 pandemic presents an elevated level of risk to the cyber security of the medical research community in Canada. Cyber criminals and other threat actors that utilize malware and ransomware to exploit organizations may leverage the increased pressure placed on these organizations as a method of extracting ransom payments or masking compromises aimed at the theft of intellectual property and/or other sensitive data amidst the existing environment of uncertainty.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University R+I Services during McGill COVID-19 Closure /research/node/1218 <p><i>Sent on behalf of Martha Crago, Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation)</i></p> <p>McGill University’s campuses have effectively closed because of COVID-19, including the offices of <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/research">Research and Innovation (R+I)</a>. However, R+I has moved its functions to online and phone-based formats. All R+I units therefore will continue to provide regular services remotely in support of the University research community.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:23:14 +0000 McGill University Dr. David Ragsdale Appointed Research Integrity Officer /research/node/1155 <p><i>Position promotes the ethical and responsible conduct of research and deters research misconduct. </i></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University McGill-led Research for Cleaner Demolition Technology Receives $1.5 Million from the Government of Canada /research/node/1153 <p>Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced an investment of over $1.5 million for a project led by McGill’s Professor Hani Mitri, Director of Mining Engineering at McGill University, and founder of McGill Mine Design &amp; Numerical Modelling Laboratory. Professor Mitri’s research project will validate and test a new method for rock breakage, improving mining and tunneling practices, while reducing blast-induced fumes from traditional explosives.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University John G. Diefenbaker Award winner will join McGill /research/node/1152 <p>Professor Christoph Brunner of Leuphana University in Germany will be hosted for one year at McGill University as the John G. Diefenbaker Awardee, where he will pursue a specialized research project, engage in teaching, lecturing and leading workshops, and exchange with other Canadian and US research communities. Prof. Brunner’s research revolves around the intersections between media, affect, and aesthetic politics. He focuses on contemporary social movements, and their use of aesthetic techniques and strategies.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University McGill Researchers Collaborate on Breakthrough Research Projects with the National Research Council /research/node/1151 <p>Today, Iain Stewart, President of the National Research Council, Canada's largest federal research and development organization, announced the results of the inaugural round of the NRC’s New Beginnings Initiative. The New Beginnings Initiative is part of the NRC’s Ideation Fund, which was announced in Budget 2018 to encourage, test and validate transformative research ideas generated by NRC researchers working with external collaborators.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Assistance for McGill’s researchers and staff seeking to attract international meetings and conferences to Montréal /research/node/1150 <p><a href="https://meetings.mtl.org/en/aid-program-meetings-and-conventions">Business Events Montréal</a>, a unit under the umbrella of the non-profit organization Tourism Montréal, has launched a program designed to help local universities attract international research conferences and meetings to Montréal. Business Events Montréal’s expert team can provide assistance to local organizing committees in a variety of tasks associated with attracting an international event to Montreal, including providing financial assistance during the bidding and organizing processes.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Office of Sponsored Research Launches Searchable Research Funding Database /research/node/1149 <p>Are you looking for research funding? The Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) is pleased to launch a new <a href="https://fundingopps-osr.research.mcgill.ca/">searchable database </a>located on the Research and Innovation <a href="//mcgill.ca/research/research/funding">website</a>. McGill’s academic and administrative staff members can access the database using their McGill email address and password. Affiliated McGill members can request access by emailing <span><span>osrfunding.vprir</span> [at] <span>mcgilll.ca</span></span></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Government of Canada invests in McGill and youth-led research project tackling sexual and gender-based violence /research/node/1148 <p>Today at La rue des femmes de Montréal, the Honourable Marc Garneau Minister of Transport, announced on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality, an investment of more than $4.49 million for research tackling gender-based violence in Canada.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Affordable, life-saving medicines for all: McGill adopts Global Access Licensing Principles for research conducted on campus /research/node/1147 <p>McGill University, in conjunction with Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM), has committed to increasing access to life-saving medicines by adopting Global Access Licensing Principles. McGill is the third Canadian university to adopt the principles, demonstrating a dedication to ensure that any research and university-developed technologies created on McGill’s campus with potential for further development into a drug, vaccine, or medical diagnostic are made affordable to all.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Jean Saint-Vil appointed as Special Advisor to the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation /research/node/1146 <p>Martha Crago, Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation (VP-RI), is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean Saint-Vil to the role of Special Advisor, Strategic Projects, to the VP-RI.</p> <p>Mr. Saint-Vil joins McGill from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) where he has served in several positions with increasing responsibility for 27 years, most recently as Associate Vice-President in charge of the Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) Secretariat in Ottawa. His appointment at McGill commences on March 11, 2019.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Philippe Gros appointed Deputy Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation) /research/node/1145 <p><i>A message from Martha Crago, PhD, C.M., Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation), McGill University</i></p> <p>I am pleased to announce that Professor Philippe Gros, PhD, will become Deputy Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation), effective November 1, 2018. The creation of this new role reinforces McGill’s strategic priority to be a world leader in both research and innovation.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Professor Sylvain Coulombe appointed Associate Vice-Principal, Innovation and Partnerships. /research/node/1144 <p>September 1, 2018. </p> <p>Martha Crago, Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation (R&amp;I), is pleased to announce the appointment of Sylvain Coulombe as Associate Vice-Principal, Innovation and Partnerships, effective September 1, 2018, for a five-year term.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Call for abstracts EXTENDED - Submit by May 11 to the International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition /research/node/1142 <p>The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry invites you to Montreal, Canada, for the <strong>International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition</strong> on August 12-17, 2018. This 18th edition of the symposium is co-organized by the National Research Council of Canada, McGill University, the University of Waterloo, and BIOTECanada.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ibs2018montreal.org/en/program/submit-abstract.html"><strong>Submit an abstract</strong></a><strong> – Deadline extended to May 11, 2018</strong></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Les IRSC veulent vous entendre : parlez nous de votre recherche en 150 mots. /research/node/1141 <p><a href="http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/f/50395.html">Dans le cadre des célébrations du 150e anniversaire du Canada, les IRSC aimeraient présenter votre travail dans un ouvrage mettant en valeur la recherche qui change des vies, menée ici même au Canada. Nous utiliserons votre récit pour alimenter un livre numérique sur les chercheurs en santé de partout au pays!</a></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University CIHR wants to hear from you: Tell us about your research in 150 words /research/node/1140 <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/50395.html">As part of the Canada 150 celebrations, CIHR would like to feature your work in a showcase of the life-changing research being conducted right here in Canada. CIHR will use your story to create a crowd-sourced digital storybook of health researchers from across the country.</a></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Appointment of Prof. Martha Crago as Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation /research/node/1139 <p>The office of Research and Innovation is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Martha Crago as Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation (VP-RI), with a term beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 3, 2022.</p> <p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/2016/12/new-v-ps-finance-and-research-renewed-dean-of-medicine/">Read more</a></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Au Revoir, but not Goodbye: VP Rosie Goldstein ends term June 30 /research/node/1138 <p><span>Dear colleagues,</span></p> <p>Today marks the end of my tenure as Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation) at McGill University. It has been an honour and a deeply enriching experience to serve McGill and its research community for nearly seven years in this role.</p> <p>Over the past weeks and months, many people have asked me what I plan to do next. Although the Research and Innovation team gave me a lovely McGill oar as a parting gift, I will not be rowing off into the sunset any time soon.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Major Announcement on the funding for sustainable agriculture /research/node/1137 <p>with Jean-Claude Poissant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament, Lac-Saint-Louis</p> <p><strong>Monday, June 12, 2017</strong></p> <p><strong>9:30 a.m.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Macdonald Campus – McGill University</p> <p>Macdonald Stewart Building, Room MS2-022</p> <p>21111 Lakeshore Road</p> <p> Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec H9X 3V9</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="/research/announcementjune12">RSVP</a> by June 9</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Spécialiste, Développement des affaires / McGill Business Development /research/node/1136 <p>Monteal, Quebec</p> <p><span>This is not your ordinary sales job. Our business development team members are the bridge between academia and industry partners or organizations. They spot opportunities and take action on behalf of Mitacs. They are at the forefront of marketing Mitacs programs and are analogous to matchmakers, who find the common interests between companies and researchers. To help you make your decision, we’d like to introduce you to someone in the role!</span></p> <p><strong>Meet Sherry</strong></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Tri-Agency Monitoring Site Visit 2016 – Updates /research/node/1135 <p><span>May 16, 2017</span></p> <p>In September 2016, we informed you of the <a href="/research/files/research/tri-agencyupdates2016.pdf">Tri-Agency Monitoring Site Visit 2016 Results</a> and the areas that required changes in order for McGill to ensure compliance in administering research grants and awards.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Announcing the winner of the McGill - Freie Universität Berlin Funding Program for Joint Research Workshop /research/node/1134 <p>Saurabh Mishra, Associate Professor of Marketing at McGill University and Sascha Raithel, Professor of Marketing at Freie Universität Berlin are the first recipients of the McGill - Freie Universität Berlin Funding Program for Joint Research Workshops for their workshop “Brand Failure, Perceived Threat, &amp; Brand Performance”. The next call for joint workshops under this program will be in September.</p> <p> </p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Dr. Ronald Lafrenière appointed Managing Director of McGill’s CFREF Program, Healthy Brains for Healthy Lives /research/node/1133 <p>In September 2016, the federal government made an unparalleled investment in research and innovation, announcing $84 million in funding over seven years for McGill’s Healthy Brains for Healthy Lives initiative, as part of the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) program. Following this announcement, a committee for the selection of the HBHL Managing Director engaged in an extensive search and interview process. The Chair of the Selection Committee, Vice-Principal Rosie Goldstein, is now pleased to announce the appointment of Dr.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Tri-Agency Monitoring 2016 Site Visit Results /research/node/1132 <h3>Memorandum</h3> <p><strong>Date: </strong>September 26, 2016</p> <p><strong>To: McGill Researchers, Academic Leadership, and Administrative Staff</strong></p> <p><strong>Cc: </strong>Suzanne Fortier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor</p> <p>Christopher Manfredi, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic)</p> <p><strong>From:  </strong> Morty Yalovsky, Interim Vice-Principal, Administration and Finance</p> <p>Rose Goldstein, Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation</p> <p><strong>Re: </strong>Tri-Agency Monitoring Site Visit 2016 Results</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Research and Innovation Appoints Nancy Ross New AVP /research/node/1131 <p>Research and Innovation (R&amp;I) is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Nancy Ross of the Department of Geography as Associate Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation (AVP-R&amp;I), with a three-year mandate beginning September 1, 2016.  Prof. Ross follows Prof. Antonia Maioni, who served in the role for one year before assuming the role of Dean of the Faculty of Arts at McGill University on July 1.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Name change note: Research and Innovation /research/node/1130 <p>The Office of Research and International Relations officially changed its name to the <strong>Office of Research and Innovation (R&amp;I)</strong>, as of June 1, 2016. </p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University International Relations Moves to Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) /research/node/1129 <p>The International Relations division, previously located in the Office or Research and International Relations (now the Office of Research and Innovation) has been moved to the purview of the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic). </p> <p>The divison's services are continuing unchanged. <span>For more information, please contact Rosemary Clark at <span><span>rosemary [dot] clark</span> [at] <span>mcgill [dot] ca</span></span>. </span></p> <p><span>The full Senate Memorandum on the move can be read here. </span></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Appointment of Prof. Anne McKinney as Associate Vice-Principal, Research and International Relations /research/node/1126 <p>Research and International Relations is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. R. Anne McKinney as Associate Vice-Principal, Research and International Relations (AVP-RIR), with a term beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2018.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University VP-RIR and OSR Holiday Closure /research/node/1125 <p><span>The Office of the Vice-Principal, Research and International Relations, and Office of Sponsored Research will be closed from December 24, 2015 to January 4, 2016.</span></p> <p>Happy Holidays!</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Dr. Christina Wolfson appointed Deputy Research Integrity Officer /research/node/1124 <p>Dr. Christina Wolfson, Professor in the Department of Medicine and in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Occupational Health, has been appointed McGill’s new Deputy Research Integrity Officer, commencing on January 1, 2016. Effective June 1, 2016, Dr. Wolfson will become McGill’s Research Integrity Officer for a three-year term, ending May 31, 2019.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Your input on AVP, Innovation and Partnerships /research/node/1123 <p><span>Dear Members of the McGill University Community,</span></p> <p><span>We have embarked on the process of selecting an </span><strong>Associate Vice-Principal, Innovation and Partnerships</strong><span> in Research and International Relations. The search will be comprehensive in scope with an integral portion being a process of consultation.</span></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Professor Antonia Maioni Appointed Associate Vice-Principal, Research and International Relations /research/node/1122 <p>Dr. Rosie Goldstein, Vice-Principal (Research and International Relations) has appointed Professor Antonia Maioni as Associate Vice-Principal (Research and International Relations) at McGill University. As a member of the Research and International Relations senior management team, Prof.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Join the McGill-Centraide Organizing Committee! /research/node/1121 <p>Are you looking for an opportunity to step outside the Roddick Gates and make a difference in the greater Montreal community?</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Internship Opportunity: The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) /research/node/1120 <p><a href="/internships/">McGill's Internship Offices Network </a>is pleased to announce a partnership with the <a href="http://www.oecd.org/">Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)</a> in Paris, France. This internship opportunity has been developed with the support of Principal Suzanne Fortier. <span>The OECD Internship Programme has been designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Organisation to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General.</span></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Job Opportunity: Mitacs/McGill University Business Development Specialist /research/node/1119 <p><b><i>Do you want to be part of our innovative and entrepreneurial team?</i></b></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Reorganized RIR and Ҵýapp page /research/node/1118 <p>Over the past year, <a href="/research">Research and International Relations (RIR)</a> has reorganized with the goal of creating more tailored and comprehensive support for McGill’s researchers.</p> <p>The following units and subunits now make up RIR:</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University FRQ Indirect Research Costs Reform /research/node/1117 <p>Dear Colleagues,</p> <p>I am writing to draw your attention to a change in the way the Government of Quebec will distribute indirect research funds to institutions.</p> <p>Previously McGill, like other Quebec institutions, received an envelope each year for applicable indirect costs, based on <i>Système d’information sur la recherche universitaire</i> (SIRU) reporting. However, starting April 1, 2014 and as a result of the <i>Politique nationale de la recherche et de l'innovation </i>(PNRI), the Quebec government is now allocating indirect costs via two separate mechanisms:</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University New requirements for research funds: authorization of expenses by PIs and record retention /research/node/1116 <h2>Memorandum</h2> <p>Rose Goldstein</p> <p>Michael Di Grappa<b></b></p> <p><b>Date: May 5, 2014</b></p> <p><strong>To: McGill researchers and staff</strong></p> <p><b>Cc: </b><b>Suzanne Fortier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, </b><b>Anthony C. Masi, Provost, </b><b>Senior Administration, </b><b>Academic Leadership</b></p> <p><b></b><b>Subject: New requirements for research funds: authorization of expenses by PIs and record retention</b></p> <p>Dear Colleagues,</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Sheldon Biotechnology Centre – 2014 Update /research/node/1114 <p>Dear Colleagues, </p> <p>For over 20 years, McGill University’s <a href="/sheldon">Sheldon Biotechnology Centre</a> at the Duff Medical Building has provided provincial, national, and international clientele with personalized, high-quality research services to characterize biomolecules.</p> <p>Since its founding, the Sheldon Centre has evolved to meet the shifting needs of researchers in the natural and life sciences – and that tradition continues today.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University McGill, Oxford, and ZNZ launch Tripartite Agreement in Neurosciences /research/node/1112 <p>McGill University, the University of Oxford and the Neuroscience Center Zurich (ZNZ) signed a partnership agreement today in Montreal aimed at enhancing their research collaborations in neuroscience.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Updated Templates for Research Associates’ & Assistants’ Appointments, Reappointments and Postings /research/node/1111 <h3>Sent on behalf of Labour &amp; Employee Relations, Human Resources</h3> <h2>Updated Templates for Research Associates’ &amp; Assistants’ Appointments, Reappointments and Postings</h2> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University AMURE Template Letters of Offer for Research Associates & Research Assistants /research/node/1110 <p><em><a href="/hr" target="_blank">McGill Human Resources</a> has asked <a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.</em></p> <p><em>Please see the following message and share the information as you deem appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at 514-398-4747 or <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">hr.hr</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>.</em></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University AMURE message to research supervisors /research/node/1109 <p><em><a href="/hr" target="_blank">McGill Human Resources</a> has asked <a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.</em></p> <p><em>Please see the following message and share the information as you deem appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at 514-398-4747 or <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">hr.hr</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>.</em></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Office of Sponsored Research reopens in James Building /research/node/1108 <p><a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> is pleased to announce that the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) has returned to the James Administration Building, as of Monday, May 13, 2013.</p> <p>Due to extensive flooding in the James Building in February, McGill temporarily relocated OSR staff off campus. Thank you for your support, patience, and flexibility during the period while we were displaced.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Delegate Temporary Signing Authority Menu /research/node/1107 <p>As previously communicated, the Tri-Agency (NSERC, SSHRC and CIHR) conducted a financial monitoring review at McGill in 2010 that now requires us to address significant concerns pertaining to the management of grant funds – more specifically, elements of McGill’s control framework for the administration of grant funds. A Steering Committee and Advisory Committee at McGill were created to direct and validate solutions proposed by the Tri-Agency Response Implementation Group (TRIG) to address the Tri-Agency recommendations.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University 24 Hours of Innovation /research/node/1106 <h2>Consider it a cram session for change.</h2> <p>Starting at 9 a.m. on May 21 (in Montreal at least), some of the world’s brightest young thinkers will have one short day to create, develop, and pitch solutions to some of society’s stickiest problems. This is the <a href="http://24hinno.wordpress.com/">24h de l’Innovation</a> competition.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Update of the Media Guide to McGill Experts /research/node/1104 <p>Every day, members of the local, national, and international media look to McGill for expertise and commentary on a vast range of topics in the news. McGill’s Media Relations Office (MRO) handles most of these calls and, as in all leading universities, publishes an online directory of experts that is made available to journalists to make their jobs easier.</p> <p>We are writing to ask for your collaboration in helping the MRO update the <a href="/guide-experts/" target="_blank">Guide to McGill Experts</a>, ensuring it is as complete and accurate as possible.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Students wanted for the QI team /research/node/1102 <p>The <a href="/qi">Quartier de l’innovation</a> is currently recruiting McGill undergraduates, grad students, and postdocs for a new Student Working Group.</p> <p>The objective of the Student Working Group will be to seek input from McGill students on the direction, focus, and possible projects emerging as part of this important initiative for innovation in Montreal and Quebec.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Incubation in the Quartier de l’innovation: Centech opens its doors to McGill’s budding entrepreneurs /research/node/1100 <h3><em>The Centech, a technological incubator in the Quartier de l’innovation, now welcomes applications from McGill students.</em></h3> <p><strong><a href="http://www.etsmtl.ca/Services/Centech/Soumettre-projet%20" target="_blank">Submit your application by September 19, 2013</a>.<br /></strong></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University AMURE members ratify agreements /research/node/1098 <p><em><a href="/hr" target="_blank">McGill Human Resources</a> has asked <a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.</em></p> <p><em>Please see the following message and share the information as you deem appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at 514-398-4747 or <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">hr.hr</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>.</em></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Tentative agreements with AMURE are signed /research/node/1096 <p><em><a href="/hr" target="_blank">McGill Human Resources</a> has asked <a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.</em></p> <p><em>Please see the following message and share the information as you deem appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at 514-398-4747 or <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">hr.hr</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>.</em></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Strategic Research Plan Now Online /research/node/1095 <p><a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> (RIR) is pleased to announce that McGill’s renewed <a href="/research/srp">Strategic Research Plan</a> (SRP) has been endorsed by Senate and the Board of Governors. It is now publicly available on the RIR website and should be used as required. <a href="/research/srp">Read the SRP &gt;&gt;</a></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Temporary Locations for Research Administration Services /research/node/1094 <p>Following extensive flooding at the end of January, the second floor of the James Building will be closed for the next three to six months. As a result, McGill’s <a href="/research/researchers">Office of Sponsored Research</a> (OSR) has moved to two temporary locations. Normal research-related services will resume by Wednesday, February 20. </p> <p><strong>Please note that all mail should continue to be addressed to OSR’s offices on the second floor of the James Building. It will be automatically redirected to the temporary locations.</strong></p> <p></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Tentative agreements reached with both AMURE bargaining units /research/node/1092 <p><em><a href="/hr" target="_blank">McGill Human Resources</a> has asked <a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.</em></p> <p><em>Please see the following message and share the information as you deem appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at 514-398-4747 or <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">hr.hr</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>.</em></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Temporary Disruption of Research Administration Services /research/node/1091 <h2>Update May 8, 2013: Office of Sponsored Research reopens in James Building</h2> <p><a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> is pleased to announce that the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) has returned to the James Administration Building, as of Monday, May 13, 2013.</p> <p>Due to extensive flooding in the James Building in February, McGill temporarily relocated OSR staff off campus. Thank you for your support, patience, and flexibility during the period while we were displaced.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Thank you to Prof. Rima Rozen /research/node/1090 <p>After 14 years in senior university administration, <a href="http://muhc.ca/research/researcher/rozen-rima-phd" target="_blank">Dr. Rima Rozen</a> will return full-time to her work in research and teaching as the James McGill Professor of Human Genetics and Pediatrics, when her current term as Associate Vice-Principal (Research and International Relations) ends on January 31, 2013. </p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Negotiations continue with AMURE /research/node/1088 <p><em><a href="/hr" target="_blank">McGill Human Resources</a> has asked <a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.</em></p> <p><em>Please see the following message and share the information as you deem appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at 514-398-4747 or <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">hr.hr</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>.</em></p> <hr /> <p></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Negotiations resume with AMURE /research/node/1086 <p><em><a href="/hr/" target="_blank">McGill Human Resources</a> has asked <a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.</em></p> <p><em>Please see the following message and share the information as you deem appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at 514-398-4747 or <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">hr.hr</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>.</em></p> <hr /> <p></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University CIHR University Delegate Update /research/node/1085 <h2>Update from CIHR University Delegate</h2> <p>By <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">marianna.newkirk</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Marianna Newkirk)</span></span><br />January 10, 2013</p> <p>Common CV and March CIHR submissions: The same rules apply as for the last round of submissions, in that you will be able to upload a document listing your contributions, should you so wish. They are making minor modifications to the site at present and an announcement will come out in a week or so about the CCV requirements for the next competition.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Chair of Brain@McGill remembers Rita Levi-Montalcini /research/node/1084 <h2>A McGill tribute to a "Grand Dame of Science"</h2> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University AMURE update: Pause in negotiations with AMURE /research/node/1083 <p>McGill Human Resources has asked <a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.</p> <p>Please see the following message and share the information as you deem appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at 514-398-4747 or <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">hr.hr</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>.</p> <div> <hr /> </div> <p><b>Pause in negotiations with AMURE </b></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Launch of the Research Administration Network /research/node/1082 <div> <p>As part of our ongoing efforts to improve research administration efforts within the McGill community, we are very pleased to announce the launch of the Research Administration Network (RAN) – a new training initiative that will provide opportunities to exchange information and tools required to facilitate research administration at McGill University while also increasing our adaptability to the requirements of our sponsors.   </p></div> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Research Administration Roles and Responsibilities /research/node/1081 <p>Below is a joint announcement from the Office of Sponsored Research and Research Financial Management Services:</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University AMURE update: University and AMURE agree on some benefits clauses /research/node/1080 <p>McGill Human Resources has asked <a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.</p> <p>Please see the following message and share the information as you deem appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at 514-398-4747 or <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">hr.hr</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>.</p> <div> <hr /> </div> <p><b>University and AMURE agree on some benefits clauses</b></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University McGill and Tsinghua University explore new collaborations /research/node/1079 <p>On November 16, Prof. Heather Munroe-Blum, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University, visited Tsinghua University, a leading Chinese institution of higher learning. She met with her counterpart President Chen Jining, and they discussed how they might strengthen ties between the two universities in the coming years.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University McGill to expand ties with China’s top university /research/node/1078 <p>On November 16, Prof. Heather Munroe-Blum, McGill’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, visited Peking University (PKU), which consistently places as China’s best university in worldwide rankings.</p> <p>Following her meetings with Prof. Zhu Shanlu, Chairman of the PKU Council, and other officials, it was announced that both universities are committed to increasing their collaboration, especially in areas related to research in law and medicine.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University McGill talks new collaborations with Chinese ministry /research/node/1077 <p>McGill Principal and Vice-Chancellor Heather Munroe-Blum recently met with senior leadership at the Chinese Ministry of Education and China Scholarship Council, during her visit to Beijing on November 15 and 16.</p> <p>The meetings were important opportunities for McGill to strengthen relationships with Chinese education leaders, to explore new areas of scientific collaboration, to highlight McGill’s international excellence, and to reconfirm the University’s commitment to enhancing its teaching and research collaborations with China.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Building bridges with Quebec-based companies in China /research/node/1076 <p>During McGill Principal and Vice-Chancellor Heather Munroe-Blum’s recent visit to Beijing, she met with the leadership of Quebec-based companies in China at a luncheon hosted by the Canada-China Business Council (CCBC).</p> <p>At the event, Prof. Munroe-Blum heard about the challenges and opportunities for Canadian companies doing business in China.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University McGill and CAS seek to increase ties in areas of strength /research/node/1075 <p>Prof. Heather Munroe-Blum, McGill’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, met with senior leadership of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) on November 15, during her recent trip to China.</p> <p>The meeting was a chance for McGill to explore new opportunities for collaboration with the CAS, especially in the fields of life sciences, biodiversity, biofuels, green chemistry, food safety and bioinformatics – all areas of strength at McGill.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University AMURE update: Five more articles ratified /research/node/1074 <p>McGill Human Resources has asked <a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.</p> <p>Please see the following message and share the information as you deem appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at 514-398-4747 or <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">hr.hr</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>.</p> <hr /> <p><b>Five more articles ratified</b></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University AMURE update: A most productive bargaining session! /research/node/1073 <p>McGill Human Resources has asked <a href="/research" rel="nofollow">Research and International Relations</a> to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.</p> <p>Please see the following message and share the information as you deem appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at 514-398-4747 or <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">hr.hr</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>.</p> <p> </p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Two McGill proposals advance in CERC competition /research/node/1072 <p>On November 8, the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announced the proposals from eight Canadian universities that have been selected to recruit 11 prestigious Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERCs). This latest CERC competition will further enable Canada to be at the leading edge of research breakthroughs, which will generate significant social and economic benefits for Canadians.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University AMURE – bargaining in presence of conciliator /research/node/1071 <p>McGill Human Resources has asked <a href="/research">Research and International Relations</a> to relay updates on the University’s negotiations with AMURE, the union representing research associates and assistants.</p> <p>Please see the following message and share the information as you deem appropriate. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at 514-398-4747 or <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">hr.hr</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>.</p> <div> <p><b>AMURE – bargaining in presence of conciliator </b></p></div> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Capitalize on the Convergence: Call for Presenters /research/node/1070 <h2>McGill Workshop: Capitalize on the Convergence </h2> <h3></h3> <h3>Mark your calendars</h3> <p>The Office of the Vice-Principal (Research and International Relations), in partnership with the Faculties of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Dentistry, Engineering, Medicine, and Science, invites you to an exciting event devoted to highlighting and building interdisciplinary research collaborations between NSERC- and CIHR-related projects. </p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University CIHR University Delegates News, October 11 Update /research/node/1069 <h3></h3> <p>The following update has been prepared by Dr. Marianna Newkirk, Associate Dean (Research) and McGill's CIHR University Delegate. For any questions, Dr. Newkirk can be reached at <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">marianna.newkirk</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>.</p> <p> </p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University Next round of talks with AMURE in presence of conciliator /research/node/1067 <p>At the session held on September 19 with both AMURE bargaining units, the university explained its position on layoffs, end of contracts and recalls of research associates and assistants. This led to questions and several exchanges between the parties. A tentative agreement on the majority of these elements was presented by McGill. The parties reached an agreement in principle on the majority of the issues at hand, but were unable to reach an agreement on the notice of termination of employment.</p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University 81e Congrès de l'Acfas: Lancement de l'appel de propositions /research/node/1066 <h2><span>Lancement de l'appel de propositions</span><span><br /></span><span>81e Congrès de l'Acfas</span></h2> <h3><span><span><span> </span></span></span></h3> <h3><span><span><span>Savoirs sans frontières</span></span></span></h3> <p><span><span><span><span>Voici le slogan du 81e Congrès de l'Association francophone pour le savoir – Acfas qui se déroulera du 6 au 10 mai 2013 à l'Université Laval, située dans la ville de Québec.</span></span></span></span></p> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:15:22 +0000 McGill University