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Join McGill University Health Centre's next “Medical Genetics Grand Rounds” 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.Published: 26 September 2024

On Friday, Sept. 20, the First Peoples’ House and the Office of Indigenous Initiativeshosted McGill’s 23rd annual Pow Wow at the Tomlinson Fieldhouse.Published: 26 September 2024

Black Lives Ruined: What goes through a Black man's mind when he's pulled over. Watch here Published: 26 September 2024

Vers un réseau national pour la santé mentale des jeunes Autochtones. Lire ici Des excuses de l’AMC pour regagner la confiance des Autochtones. Écoutez ici Published: 26 September 2024

Brain Canada, McGill, and CQDM partner with industry on drug discovery. Read more Published: 26 September 2024

For multidisciplinary artist Soleil Launière, drawing on different artforms is in keeping with her First Nations heritage. “I feel most First Nations artists are multidisciplinary and have been forever” said Launière, this year’s Mellon ISCEI (Indigenous Studies and Community Engagement Initiative) artist-in-residence.Published: 26 September 2024

The keynote speaker will be Dr. James A. Makokis, known for his leadership in Indigenous health, transgender health and culturally sensitive care. Read more in the McGill Reporter here, covered by Sylvie Babarik (Associate Director, Internal Communications). Published: 26 September 2024

The twenty-eighth issue of LEARNing Landscapes, an online, peer-reviewed, open access journal edited by DISE Professor Lynn Butler-Kisber, highlights the evolving landscape of educational and developmental research and practice, where traditional models are challenged, and new frameworks—rooted in decolonial, feminist, and queer theories—are proposed to support holistic youth development.Published: 24 September 2024

McGill earned its second consecutive victory in the Smart Snacks for Kids category By Stephanie Wereley for the McGill Reporter McGill Food Science students won first prize in the Smart Snacks for Kids category at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) annual expo in Chicago for their interactive pudding snack, Magic Mud Pots. It was McGill’s second consecutive victory in that category.Published: 24 September...

Anthropogenic climate change drastically affects our planet, with CO2 being the most critical gaseous driver. Here, we present a fast, effective, and sustainable route for coupling diverse alcohols, amines and amides with CO2 via heterogenization of a natural metal-based homogeneous catalyst through decorating on functionalized graphene oxide. Combined synthetic, experimental, and theoretical studies unravel mechanistic routes to convergent 4‑electron reduction of CO2 under mild...

September 23, 2024 | Alumnus Anil Wasif MPP'21 wrote about the revival of Bangladesh during the current UN General Assembly in New York. "Yunus’ return to the international stage at the UNGA symbolizes a significant moment of reputational redemption after he endured over a decade of politically motivated legal harassment under Sheikh Hasina’s government," wrote Anil. Yunus and Biden’s talks may very well open doors for deeper economic...

In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, McGill's School of Continuing Studies is organizing an online panel discussion on Truth and Reconciliation within the post-secondary education system. About the event:  Title: Indigenous Perspectives on Truth and Reconciliation in Post-Secondary Education Date & Time: Monday September 30, 2024 from 12-1pm Format: On ZoomPublished: 24 September 2024

Update - September 24, 2024: Service has been restored.  Original announcement - September 24, 2024: Please be advised that the McGill's public transportation purchasing system is experiencing issues, and students are presently unable to submit the Reduced-fare OPUS card order form. We are investigating this issue and thank you for your patience. Published: 24 September 2024

A fire started Monday night in a container holding 15,000 kilograms of lithium batteries near the Port of Montreal, causing thick smoke and prompting the city to issue a precautionary lockdown notice for some residents.  These experts from McGill University are available to share their insights on this topic.  Published: 24 September 2024

We are pleased to introduce this new resource available at the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre: Communication cards! Created by GBS / CIDP Foundation of Canada, this essential tool allows hospitalized patients to better communicate with their loved ones and their care team. The communication cards can be downloaded here. Published: 20 September 2024

A novel drug molecule could potentially lead to new treatments to prevent Parkinson’s disease in younger patients, according to new research. “We are excited about this drug compound because we might have the possibility to develop the first cure for Parkinson’s disease, at least for a subset of patients,” said lead author Kalle Gehring, a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at McGill University and...

A new edition of World Alzheimer Report, to be published Sept. 20, 2024, will take a deep dive into how perceptions of dementia have changed over the past five years. It builds on a 2019 report that found one in four people believed nothing could be done to prevent dementia, while evidence suggests 40 per cent of cases could be delayed or prevented by...

On September 28th between 9 am and 4 pm, join McGill’s Office of Science Outreach, STEMM Diversity @ McGill, the Trottier Space Institute and McGill Physics Outreach, for free science activities for families. Activities will be held both indoors and outdoors at the downtown campus and are intended for children ages 6 and up. Registration is required for some activities. For more details and...

Unlock your research potential with the Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) gives international students the unique opportunity to experience the vibrant scientific environment and work with world-renowned researchers at A*STAR’s research institutes. Students who are pursuing their bachelor’s or master’s degree in computing and information science, biomedical science, physical science or engineering and technology can apply for attachments...

SHASTRI STUDENT RESEARCH IN INDIA FELLOWSHIP (SSRIF) PROJECT The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) is offering undergraduate and graduate students an exciting research mobility experience in India. The SSRIF Project is accepting a 6-8 week research project in India under the supervision of Indian faculty members in their host Indian institutions in subject areas that they desire/require research experience Value of SSRIF Project GrantPublished: 18...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Emeritus Philip E. Branton last night. Phil served as the former Chair of the Department of Biochemistry (1990-2000) and was a Full Member of the McGill Cancer Centre (now the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute) and the Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology. More than that, he was a dear friend to...