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October 7, 2024 |听Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote an听article on 听in Canada on . "The construction industry听faces听a twin problem: labour shortages and an impending wave of retirements. This is not a simple issue with an easy fix.

Classified as: labour shortages, Canada, Construction
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Published on: 8 Oct 2024

Scientists use stem cells to follow development of protein bodies characteristic of neurological disease

Classified as: Peter McPherson, Parkinson's, Neuro, MNI
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Published on: 8 Oct 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Raquel Cuella Martin on receiving the prestigious Gairdner Foundation Early Career Investigator Award.

As an Assistant Professor of Human Genetics at 91社区, Dr. Cuella Martin is pushing the boundaries of science with her lab, which uses precision genome editing to tackle complex biological problems.

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Published on: 3 Oct 2024

G茅nome Qu茅bec invests up to $500,000 to boost RNA therapeutics innovation in Quebec

G茅nome Qu茅bec, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing genomics research and innovation in Quebec, is investing up to $500,000 in 91社区鈥檚 D2R Initiative. This investment will advance the commercialization of innovative genomic technologies in Quebec through D2R鈥檚 Commercialization Priming funding program.

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Published on: 2 Oct 2024

September 26, 2024 | Professor David Shribman, wrote an article about the US elections and how they will affect Canada. "The implications of a Trump presidency may have more serious immediate implications for Ukraine and Poland, but they cannot be underestimated for Canada." He continued, "it is deeply revealing about the country that sits to the north but which is far from the consciousness of most Americans, whose ignorance about their neighbor has long rankled Canadians.

Classified as: US, Election, Politics, Canadian Politics, US politics
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Published on: 30 Sep 2024

Join 91社区 Health Centre's next 鈥淢edical Genetics Grand Rounds鈥

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.

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Published on: 26 Sep 2024

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

Classified as: mpp perspectives, Bangladesh, india, mcgill alumni, Politics
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Published on: 24 Sep 2024

D2R awards $7.3 million to Advance Research in Genomic-Based RNA Therapeutics

Montreal 鈥 September 17, 2024听 91社区鈥檚 D2R initiative is proud to announce the 23 recipients of its inaugural funding programs, Foundational Projects and Research in Motion. With a total investment of $7.3 million, these awards mark a significant milestone in advancing the field of genomic-based RNA therapeutics.

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Published on: 17 Sep 2024

A recent article in La Presse, , highlights how Quebec's life sciences sector is experiencing a significant revival with the creation of an RNA hub.

Here is a exerpt from the article (translated to english):听

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Published on: 13 Sep 2024

September 3, 2024 |听Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote about the given the current political environment of Bangladesh. He explains how India's heavy-handed foreign policy has fueled the crisis in Bangladesh and strained its relationships with other neighbouring countries.

Classified as: mpp perspectives, Bangladesh, india, mcgill alumni, Politics
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Published on: 4 Sep 2024

The 91社区 community, including researchers in genomic medicine and the health sciences, came together in July 2024 to mark the next phase of one of the University鈥檚 most rapidly growing disciplines and celebrate the generosity that is making it possible.听

The occasion was the official unveiling of signage for the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine, and on hand were the Institute鈥檚 UK-based benefactors, Victor and Mona Dahdaleh, who were recognized for the far-reaching power of their philanthropy.

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Published on: 19 Aug 2024

July 24, 2024 |听Our alumni, Anil Wasif, from the MPP Cohort of 2020-21, who also听sits on the advisory board of the Max Bell School of Public Policy wrote an . "The past week鈥檚 events in Bangladesh, where听nearly 200 people have lost their lives听in a violent crackdown on student-led protests,听is just the latest reminder of the underlying social and political issues plaguing Bangladeshi society.

Classified as: Bangladesh, mcgill alumni, Politics, mpp perspectives, MPP students
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Published on: 30 Jul 2024

Discover how lipid are transforming gene therapy in a new article co-authored by Pieter Cullis,听Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at The University of British Columbia.

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Published on: 11 Jul 2024

In a press release published by the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH), it was announced that the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine at 91社区 has joined the alliance as a Host Institution. GA4GH is a not-for-profit alliance uniting the international community dedicated to advancing human health through genomic data.

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Published on: 20 Jun 2024

Honour is recognition for a lifetime of leading research

Alan Evans, a researcher at The Neuro, James 91社区 Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery and co-director of the Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health, has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, joining a class of scientists that includes a Nobel laureate and a former Chief Medical Advisor to the US President.听

Classified as: Neuro, Alan Evans, MNI, Royal Society, ACAR News
Published on: 17 Jun 2024

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