/mssi/taxonomy/term/4/all en /mssi/channels/news/research-new-stem-cell-models-receives-26-million-360436 <h2><b>Thomas Durcan’s project will </b><b>dissect the role of microglia in degenerative conditions, to identify new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's treatment</b></h2> <p>An innovative new program based at The Neuro has received $2.6 million from the CQDM and the Brain Canada Foundation.</p> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:44:26 +0000 admin 8421 at /mssi /mssi/channels/event/experience-shinrin-yoku-forest-bathing-morgan-arboretum-360463 <p>Join guide Jacky Farrell (<a href="/science/outreach">91˿����Ƶ Science Outreach</a>), for a bilingual Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) walk in the Morgan Arboretum.</p> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:11:21 +0000 admin 8418 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/bilingualism-makes-brain-more-efficient-especially-when-learned-young-age-360355 <h2><b>MRI data from large sample shows increased whole-brain connectivity in people with a second language</b></h2> <p>Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to build connections within itself, adapting to the surrounding environment. The brain is most plastic in childhood, forming new pathways in reaction to stimuli such as language.</p> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:44:33 +0000 admin 8416 at /mssi /mssi/channels/event/full-experience-shinrin-yoku-forest-bathing-gault-nature-reserve-360306 &������;����;��&������;����;��&������;����;/��&������;����; Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:36:12 +0000 admin 8410 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/news-2024-nobel-prize-awarded-victor-ambros-and-gary-ruvkun-discovery-microrna-and-its-role-post-360261 <h4>The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.</h4> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:41:27 +0000 admin 8398 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/event-controlling-rna-sequence-diagnostics-and-therapeutic-delivery-january-5-10-2025-360257 <h3>RNA Nanotechnology - Gordon Research Conference (GRC)</h3> Controlling RNA Sequence for Diagnostics and Therapeutic Delivery <p><strong>January 5 - 10, 2025</strong></p> <p><strong>Ventura, California, United States</strong></p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:31:06 +0000 admin 8397 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/recreating-hallmark-parkinsons-disease-human-neurons-360245 <h2><b>Scientists use stem cells to follow development of protein bodies characteristic of neurological disease</b></h2> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:47:43 +0000 admin 8396 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/congratulations-dr-raquel-cuella-martin-receiving-gairdner-foundation-early-career-investigator-360187 <p>Congratulations to Dr. Raquel Cuella Martin on receiving the prestigious Gairdner Foundation Early Career Investigator Award.<br /> <br /> As an Assistant Professor of Human Genetics at 91˿����Ƶ, Dr. Cuella Martin is pushing the boundaries of science with her lab, which uses precision genome editing to tackle complex biological problems.<br /> <br /></p> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:52:54 +0000 admin 8389 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/news-genome-quebec-invests-500000-boost-rna-therapeutics-innovation-quebec-360164 <h2><b>Génome Québec invests up to $500,000 to boost RNA therapeutics innovation in Quebec </b></h2> <p>Génome Québec, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing genomics research and innovation in Quebec, is investing up to $500,000 in 91˿����Ƶ’s D2R Initiative. This investment will advance the commercialization of innovative genomic technologies in Quebec through D2R’s <i>Commercialization Priming</i> funding program.</p> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:07:17 +0000 admin 8373 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/event-genes-genealogy-and-geography-genetic-history-quebec-oct-3-2024-360092 <h2><b>Join 91˿����Ƶ Health Centre's next “Medical Genetics Grand Rounds”</b></h2> <p>The founder effect, which is observed in certain regions of Quebec, can increase susceptibility to rare disease. This stems from the fact that these communities were founded by populations that were already related.</p> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:05:58 +0000 admin 8370 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/news-d2r-awards-73-million-advance-research-genomic-based-rna-therapeutics-359698 <h2><b>D2R awards $7.3 million to Advance Research in Genomic-Based RNA Therapeutics</b></h2> <p><strong>Montreal – September 17, 2024</strong>  91˿����Ƶ’s D2R initiative is proud to announce the 23 recipients of its inaugural funding programs,<i> Foundational Projects </i>and<i> Research in Motion. </i>With a total investment of $7.3 million, these awards mark a significant milestone in advancing the field of genomic-based RNA therapeutics.</p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:30:12 +0000 admin 8355 at /mssi /mssi/channels/event/transforming-universities-just-and-sustainable-futures-358807 <p>Join the Leadership and Learning for Sustainability Lab and the 91˿����Ƶ Sustainability Systems Initiative for a Lunch and Learn with Dr. Julia Wittmayer.</p> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:32:20 +0000 larissa.jarvis@mcgill.ca 8271 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/news-pleins-feux-sur-la-technologie-arn-la-presse-359620 <p>A recent article in La Presse, <a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/portfolio/2024-09-13/montreal-pole-sante/pleins-feux-sur-la-technologie-arn.php"><em>Pleins feux sur la technologie ARN</em></a>, highlights how Quebec's life sciences sector is experiencing a significant revival with the creation of an RNA hub.</p> <p>Here is a exerpt from the article (translated to english): </p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:19:45 +0000 admin 8342 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/news-marking-new-era-advancing-genomic-research-mcgill-358490 <p>The 91˿����Ƶ community, including researchers in genomic medicine and the health sciences, came together in July 2024 to mark the next phase of one of the University’s most rapidly growing disciplines and celebrate the generosity that is making it possible. </p> <p>The occasion was the official unveiling of signage for the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine, and on hand were the Institute’s UK-based benefactors, Victor and Mona Dahdaleh, who were recognized for the far-reaching power of their philanthropy.</p> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:41:39 +0000 admin 8248 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/mcgill-spinoff-fex-energy-receives-major-grant-axelys-358220 <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 admin 8244 at /mssi