/mssi/taxonomy/term/5/all en /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>  69ÈÈÊÓƵ’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 69ÈÈÊÓƵ 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/event/experience-shinrin-yoku-forest-bathing-morgan-arboretum-359553 <p>Join guide Jacky Farrell (<a href="/science/outreach">69ÈÈÊÓƵ Science Outreach</a>), for a bilingual Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) walk in the Morgan Arboretum.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:44:21 +0000 admin 8305 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/first-cohort-mcgill-sustainability-systems-initiative-fellows-includes-mac-campus-smart-insecticide-359296 <h2>New award provides support for the next generation of sustainability researchers, promotes interdisciplinary approaches </h2> <p>Developing a smart insecticide, assessing protective coatings in marine environments and measuring space allocated to active transport are among the projects undertaken by the inaugural cohort of <a href="/mssi/">69ÈÈÊÓƵ Sustainability Systems Initiative</a> (MSSI) Fellows. </p> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:45:22 +0000 admin 8290 at /mssi /mssi/channels/event/2nd-annual-biodiversity-festival-intro-forest-bathing-walk-mount-royal-358896 <p><b>For 69ÈÈÊÓƵ students</b>.</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:06:58 +0000 admin 8288 at /mssi /mssi/channels/event/biodiversity-festival-358812 <p>Come celebrate the one-year anniversary of 69ÈÈÊÓƵ’s first <a href="/sustainability/commitments/biodiversity-plan" title="/sustainability/commitments/biodiversity-plan">Biodiversity Plan</a> on Tuesday, Sep</p> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:26:20 +0000 admin 8272 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/news-marking-new-era-advancing-genomic-research-mcgill-358490 <p>The 69ÈÈÊÓƵ 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/event/guided-tour-blacker-wood-natural-history-collection-person-358329 <p><em>La version française suit.</em></p> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:00:46 +0000 admin 8247 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 /mssi/channels/news/how-do-infrastructure-costs-affect-housing-affordability-policy-magazine-357256 <p>May 2, 2024 | In Policy Magazine’s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are asked to write articles on issues important to them. In the fourth article for 2024, Ian Lupton explains the need for a Canadian National Infrastructure Assessment for strengthening the nation’s housing crisis, by supporting a broad range of economic, social and environmental policy objectives. Ian has experience in legislative, provincial, and municipal governments in Canada and the US, and is passionate about utilizing public policy to enhance citizens' daily lives. </p> Tue, 07 May 2024 14:18:44 +0000 admin 8200 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/event-how-genomic-medicine-transforming-healthcare-june-11-2024-357539 <p><em><strong>Date: </strong>Tuesday June 11, 2024 from 12-1pm</em></p> <p><em><strong>Location: </strong>Online</em></p> <hr /> <p>Imagine a world where your unique genetic makeup can be used to tailor your medical care, and where illnesses and disease are treated with pinpoint accuracy.</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:46:15 +0000 admin 8193 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/protecting-our-privacy-strengthening-accountability-public-surveillance-policy-magazine-357291 <p>May 8, 2024 | In Policy Magazine’s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are asked to write articles on issues important to them. In the fifth article for 2024, Asha Sivarajah underscores the importance of safeguarding privacy rights while ensuring transparency and accountability in public institutions' use of surveillance technologies.</p> Thu, 09 May 2024 16:24:40 +0000 admin 8199 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/homes-heroes-kingston-veterans-village-grand-opening-globe-newswire-357631 <p>June 4, 2024 | The <a href="https://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/Homes+For+Heroes+Kingston%C2%A0Veterans’+Village+Grand+Opening/23318884.html">Kingston Veterans’ Village</a> is designed to support unhoused military Veterans and offers wrap around social support programing, in partnership with Veterans Affairs, to help with their transition to civilian life<em>. </em>Kingston Veterans’ Village features 20 tiny homes, a resource centre, two counsellor offices, recreation spaces, and community gardens. A recent study by the Max Bell School of Policy Studies at 69ÈÈÊÓƵ estimat</p> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:50:48 +0000 admin 8191 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/publication-acb-and-mcgill-undergraduates-357345 <p>A useful tool in protein research comes from the collaborative efforts of two bright 69ÈÈÊÓƵ undergraduates, Jerry Gao and Maxwell Tong. Under the supervision of postdoctoral fellow Thibault Legal and Associate Professor Khanh Huy Bui, Jerry and Max developed the DomainFit program for the identification of protein domains in cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) maps at intermediate resolutions.</p> Wed, 15 May 2024 17:17:24 +0000 admin 8198 at /mssi /mssi/channels/news/should-canadians-be-concerned-about-corporate-concentration-levels-policy-magazine-357039 <p>April 23, 2024 | In <i>Policy Magazine</i>'s Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are invited to write articles on issues important to them. In the third article for 2024, Abdul-Hakim Fuseini underscores the importance incentivizing small businesses for a greater Canadian economy growth. Abdul-Hakim previously taught and conducted research in finance, accounting and auditing at the University of Ghana Business School.</p> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:25:54 +0000 admin 8201 at /mssi