Graduate Students

Bringing Cancer Vaccines Closer to Patients: D2R Launches New Strategic Funding Initiative

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:52:25 +0000

The DNA to RNA (D2R) Initiative is launching a new Strategic Initiative on Cancer Vaccines to accelerate the development of innovative cancer vaccine therapies and bring promising discoveries closer to patients.

NSERC's Discovery Grants Program

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:21:43 +0000

Pearl Eliadis on the values behind “Canada Strong” | Literary Review of Canada

admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:56:49 +0000

May 29, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis associate professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, contributed an essay to the Literary Review of Canada warning that Canada must reinforce its "values infrastructure" as it pursues a "Canada Strong" agenda focused on defence and economic resilience.

Blood proteins flag multiple sclerosis years before diagnosis, opening a window for prevention

admin — Tue, 26 May 2026 14:12:51 +0000

Of more than 2,500 blood proteins screened, a small group may drive MS and signal who will develop it

A new study has revealed a group of blood proteins that are altered in people who go on to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), in some cases more than a decade before diagnosis. The findings offer hope that a simple blood test could one day identify people at high risk of MS in time to act before damage occurs.

The Neuro's Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:14:59 +0000

Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disorders

An innovative project led by Dr. Guy Rouleau at The Neuro has received major funding from Brain Canada, one of four platforms that are advancing treatment discovery across a wide range of neurological disorders. In total the four platforms are being supported with a $8,926,500 investment.

�鶹�� researchers build the best light-powered, room-temperature computer yet

admin — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:07:36 +0000

�鶹�� and Queen’s University researchers have built an improved version of a computer that uses light to solve extremely hard problems more quickly and at larger scale than existing systems, without the need for cryogenic cooling.

MSSI Interdisciplinary Fellowship Showcase

evan.henry@mcgill.ca — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:50:26 +0000

Join Us for the 2024 MSSI Fellows Showcase Event

MSSI Media Training Workshop

phuong.hoang3@mcgill.ca — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:21:55 +0000

The �鶹�� Sustainability Systems Initiative (MSSI) and the �鶹�� Innovation Fund (MIF) are hosting a workshop that will explore entrepreneurial pathways for student and postdoctoral researchers.

Media Training - MSSI Scholars Workshop

larissa.jarvis@mcgill.ca — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:07:53 +0000

Facilitator: Claire Loewen, Media Relations Officer

Media Relations 101

Science Policy in Canada - MSSI Scholars Workshop

larissa.jarvis@mcgill.ca — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:50:58 +0000

Purpose

An introduction to the policy process in Canada. In collaboration with the Trottier Institute for Science and Public Policy.

Facilitators

MSSI x XPRIZE: A transdisciplinary symposium on creating societal change

phuong.hoang3@mcgill.ca — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:25:47 +0000

On February 3rd, 2025, �鶹�� and the XPRIZE will host a symposium at �鶹�� in Montreal, Canada, celebrating �鶹�� joining the XPRIZE’s Higher Education Network.

Anthropocene: The Human Epoch screening with Director Jennifer Baichwal

phuong.hoang3@mcgill.ca — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:08:42 +0000

A cinematic meditation on humanity’s massive reengineering of the planet, ANTHROPOCENE: The Human Epoch is a four years in the making feature documentary film from the multiple-award winning team of Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier a

Research Communication - MSSI Scholars Workshop

larissa.jarvis@mcgill.ca — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:55:03 +0000

Facilitator: Dr. Diane Dechief, Office of Science Education

The purpose of this workshop is to equip students/postdocs with tools and techniques to communicate their research in an accessible and engaging manner.

Equity in Research - MSSI Scholars Workshop

larissa.jarvis@mcgill.ca — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:31:58 +0000

Facilitator: Dr. Uzma Jamil, Senior Research Equity Advisor, Equity Team, �鶹��

The purpose of this workshop is to:

MSSI Collective Meet-up

larissa.jarvis@mcgill.ca — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:50:19 +0000

The monthly meetup for �鶹�� grad students and postdoctoral sustainability researchers.