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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.

The 2025 Amazing Brain Science Talks videos are live!

admin — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:10:10 +0000

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) presented the third edition of the Amazing Brain Science Talks in partnership with Brain Canada Foundation and the Brain-Heart Interconnectome at the Grande Bibliothèque, welcoming over 100 attendees.

The afternoon featured expert talks on pressing topics in brain and heart health, along with a reception and scientific poster session led by Montreal-based trainees.

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

Transforming Universities for Just and Sustainable Futures

larissa.jarvis@mcgill.ca — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:32:20 +0000

Join the Leadership and Learning for Sustainability Lab and the �鶹�� Sustainability Systems Initiative for a Lunch and Learn with Dr. Julia Wittmayer.

On the Multifunctional Future of Concrete

larissa.jarvis@mcgill.ca — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:21:57 +0000

On the Multifunctional Future of Concrete

Featuring a talk by Admir Masic, Associate Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at MIT.

Sustainable Futures Festival: A Conversation About Cross-Disciplinary Collaborations

katya.teague@mcgill.ca — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:34:57 +0000

Please note this event has been cancelled.

Sustainable Futures Festival: Bridging the Gap Between Bench-Level Innovation and Readiness for VC Investment

katya.teague@mcgill.ca — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:55:26 +0000

Learn about the commercialization of research and the process of bringing ideas to market during a panel discussion featuring innovation industry experts from Anges Québec, Cycle Capital, Sustainable Development Technology Canada, and the �鶹�� O

Sustainable Futures Festival: Community Plant Giveaway

katya.teague@mcgill.ca — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:47:32 +0000

Back by popular demand! In collaboration with �鶹��’s Office of Sustainability, the Bicentennial Office is once again gifting thousands of potted plants, grown on the Macdonald campus farm, to the �鶹�� and Montreal community.

Sustainable Futures Festival: Tree Giving Initiative

katya.teague@mcgill.ca — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:37:40 +0000

On Monday, Sept. 12, to welcome the new school year, elementary and high schools across Montreal and neighbouring cities will plant a tree (or two).