Faculty /mssi/taxonomy/term/3/all en D2R welcomes RNA and genomic researchers to Université de Sherbrooke /mssi/channels/news/d2r-welcomes-rna-and-genomic-researchers-universite-de-sherbrooke-360795 <h3><b>D2R welcomes RNA and genomic researchers to Université de Sherbrooke</b></h3> <p>Montreal – October 31, 2024 – 91ÉçÇø’s DNA to RNA (D2R) research initiative is proud to announce the appointment of three new researchers at Université de Sherbrooke, marking the inaugural recipients of the D2R’s New Faculty Start-Up funding program. Université de Sherbrooke is a partner institution in the D2R initiative, working collaboratively to advance genomic and RNA research.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:09:27 +0000 admin 8432 at /mssi Philippe Gros appointed Chief Scientific Officer of D2R /mssi/channels/news/philippe-gros-appointed-chief-scientific-officer-d2r-360796 <h3>Philippe Gros appointed Chief Scientific Officer of D2R</h3> <p>Philippe Gros has been appointed Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of 91ÉçÇø’s DNA to RNA (D2R) Initiative, effective September 30, 2024. Prior to this role, he served as Deputy Vice-President (Research and Innovation) at 91ÉçÇø. This appointment follows a thorough international search, with the selection committee enthusiastic about their recommendation. Notably, Gros was instrumental in writing the application for the D2R Initiative, laying the groundwork for its success.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:20:11 +0000 admin 8430 at /mssi Open Science Office Hours - – Open Publishing /mssi/channels/event/open-science-office-hours-open-publishing-360788 <h2><strong>Atelier "La Publication Ouverte</strong><b>"</b></h2> <p><b>Mardi, le 12 novembre 2024<br /> 16 – 17 h HNE</b><br />  </p> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:46:02 +0000 admin 8429 at /mssi Gene therapy project receives major funding /mssi/channels/news/gene-therapy-project-receives-major-funding-360635 <h2><b>$1.14 million from CIHR will resolve treatment roadblocks for rare brain disorders</b></h2> <p> </p> <p>Gene therapy for rare neurological disorders will move one step forward thanks to a $1.14 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).</p> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:20:38 +0000 admin 8428 at /mssi Two Neuro projects funded by international partnership /mssi/channels/news/two-neuro-projects-funded-international-partnership-357722 <h2>Researchers will study how hormones affect brain cancer and the role of neural circuits in social skills</h2> <p>The Paris Brain Institute and the Institut Pasteur have partnered with The Neuro to fund two groundbreaking studies, each receiving more than $440,000. These projects are part of an international collaboration to address future challenges in neuroscience.</p> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:20:06 +0000 admin 8425 at /mssi Alan Evans elected Fellow of the Royal Society /mssi/channels/news/alan-evans-elected-fellow-royal-society-357749 <h2>Honour is recognition for a lifetime of leading research</h2> <div> <div> <p><span><span>Alan Evans, a researcher at The Neuro, James 91ÉçÇø Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery and co-director of the <span>Ludmer<span> Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health, has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, joining a class of scientists <span>that includes a <span>No<span>b<span>el laureate and a former Chief Medical Advisor to the US President. <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div></div> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:34:33 +0000 admin 8423 at /mssi Research on new stem cell models receives $2.6 million /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 Value of 91ÉçÇø's voluntary savings plans (online) /mssi/channels/event/value-mcgills-voluntary-savings-plans-online-358232 <p>Attend this session offered by Sun Life Financial about the benefits of the 91ÉçÇø Voluntary Savings Plan which includes a Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) and Group Tax-Free Savings Account (GTFSA) which give you access to cost-efficient prof</p> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:42:48 +0000 admin 8420 at /mssi FULL: Experience Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) in the Morgan Arboretum /mssi/channels/event/full-experience-shinrin-yoku-forest-bathing-morgan-arboretum-360463 <p>Join guide Jacky Farrell (<a href="/science/outreach">91ÉçÇø 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 Bilingualism makes the brain more efficient, especially when learned at a young age /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 Ask a Cybersecurity Expert! (Online) /mssi/channels/event/ask-cybersecurity-expert-online-360278 <p><i>Offered by the Health and Wellness Program in collaboration with 91ÉçÇø IT Services (Cybersecurity Services)</i></p> <p>Ever wondered:</p> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:04:28 +0000 admin 8406 at /mssi News | 2024 Nobel Prize awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation /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 Event | Controlling RNA Sequence for Diagnostics and Therapeutic Delivery | January 5-10, 2025 /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 Recreating a hallmark of Parkinson's disease in human neurons /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 Congratulations to Dr. Raquel Cuella Martin on receiving Gairdner Foundation Early Career Investigator Award /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 91ÉçÇø, 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