Alumni /science/taxonomy/term/3185/all en A few questions for Hoi Kong, our visiting researcher for the 2024 autumn semester /science/channels/news/few-questions-hoi-kong-our-visiting-researcher-2024-autumn-semester-361808 <p><a href="/centre-montreal/files/centre-montreal/hoi-kong-7227.jpg"></a></p> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:54:46 +0000 admin 1009629 at /science Event | Seminar, The power of first impressions: Using viral imprinting for broadly reactive vaccine development | Dec 11, 2024 /science/channels/news/event-seminar-power-first-impressions-using-viral-imprinting-broadly-reactive-vaccine-development-361584 <p>The Emerging Topics in Health (EToH) seminar series is cohosted by the Departments of Microbiology and Immunology, Physiology and Human Genetics, the Goodman Cancer Institute (GCI), the 91ÉçÇø Research Centre on Complex Traits (MRCCT), and M[i]4. The organizers invite guest speakers to talk about their current research. This seminar series is part of the Current Topics &amp; Seminars course and is open for attendance by MIMM students and all interested individuals.</p> <p><strong>Details about upcoming seminar: </strong></p> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:59:30 +0000 admin 1009630 at /science Research | A new trial hopes to use mRNA to halt the devastating progression of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease /science/channels/news/research-new-trial-hopes-use-mrna-halt-devastating-progression-creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-361983 <p>Prion diseases came to public attention during the 1980s and ’90s, when Mad Cow Disease was in the news. While transmission to humans from infected beef has largely been eliminated, other forms of these devastating diseases are unfortunately still around, like Creutzfeld-Jacob Disease (CJD). In fact, according to the US Centers for Disease Control, cases of CJD have been on the rise in the last two decades.</p> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:50:20 +0000 admin 1009627 at /science Event | Practical examples of research in indigenous context | November 20, 2024 /science/channels/news/event-practical-examples-research-indigenous-context-november-20-2024-361252 <p>D2R partner, <strong>Tahatikonhsontóntie' Quebec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research,</strong> is organizing a webinar "Practical examples of research in Indigenous context" on November 20 from 12-1:30pm. </p> <p>Guest speakers include: </p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:04:13 +0000 admin 1009634 at /science Event | MI4 6th Annual Scientific Symposium | December 4, 2024 /science/channels/news/event-mi4-6th-annual-scientific-symposium-december-4-2024-361255 <p>Join MI4 for the <b>6th Annual Scientific Symposium</b> on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 11:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the 91ÉçÇø Faculty Club. This year’s theme, <i>"Microbiome: Decoding the Invisible World,"</i> promises an engaging lineup, including a keynote by Prof. Yasmine Belkaid, President of Institut Pasteur. Don’t miss this chance to hear groundbreaking insights from leading experts in the MI4 community.</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:17:47 +0000 admin 1009632 at /science A few questions for our new member Louis-Thomas Kelly /science/channels/news/few-questions-our-new-member-louis-thomas-kelly-361161 <p></p> <p>Welcome to <a href="/centre-montreal/list/members/louisthomaskelly">Louis-Thomas Kelly</a>, new member of CIRM!</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:05:22 +0000 admin 1009635 at /science PhD Oral Defence of Mr. Seth Taylor /science/channels/event/phd-oral-defence-mr-seth-taylor-365294 <p> </p> <p><a name="_Hlk196470747" id="_Hlk196470747"></a><b>91ÉçÇøÂ DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS</b></p> <b>PhD Oral Defence of Mr. Seth Taylor</b> <p><b>DATE:</b> Tuesday, June 10, 2025</p> Tue, 06 May 2025 19:33:52 +0000 admin 1009621 at /science Nilima Nigam (Simon Fraser University) /science/channels/event/nilima-nigam-simon-fraser-university-365277 <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>TITLE</strong></p> <p>A numerical analyst's journey through spacetime.</p> <p><strong>ABSTRACT</strong></p> Mon, 05 May 2025 15:16:53 +0000 admin 1009619 at /science PhD Oral Defence of Mr. Mattieu Cadiot /science/channels/event/phd-oral-defence-mr-mattieu-cadiot-365292 <p> </p> <p><a name="_Hlk196470747" id="_Hlk196470747"></a><b>91ÉçÇøÂ </b><b>DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS</b></p> <b>PhD Oral Defence of Mr. Mattieu Cadiot</b> <p><b>DATE:</b> Monday, June 2, 2025</p> Tue, 06 May 2025 19:25:30 +0000 admin 1009620 at /science Celebrating the 2025 Friends of the Libraries Student Award winners /science/channels/news/celebrating-2025-friends-libraries-student-award-winners-365262 <p>On Monday, April 28, students, library staff, and <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/library-friends">Friends of the 91ÉçÇø Libraries</a> members gathered together in celebration of the inaugural <a href="/library/about/awards/friends-libraries-student-library-awards">Friends of the Libraries Student Library Award</a> winners.</p> Fri, 02 May 2025 15:27:08 +0000 admin 1009489 at /science 91ÉçÇøâ€™s Ontario Historical County Atlases Collection Coming to Canadiana through the Call for Canadiana Collection Development Projects /science/channels/news/mcgills-ontario-historical-county-atlases-collection-coming-canadiana-through-call-canadiana-361311 <p><em>La version française suit</em></p> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:16:54 +0000 admin 1009509 at /science 91ÉçÇø Libraries 2023–2024 Annual Report now available /science/channels/news/mcgill-university-libraries-2023-2024-annual-report-now-available-363572 <p>91ÉçÇø Libraries is proud to announce the release of its 2023–2024 Annual Report, showcasing 12 months of significant achievements and progress.</p> <p>Among the key highlights are the reopening of the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering and the successful transfer of 2.4 million books to the new 91ÉçÇø Collections Centre.</p> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:50:31 +0000 admin 1009495 at /science Dec. 18 | Water shutdown in McLennan Library Building 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. /science/channels/news/dec-18-water-shutdown-mclennan-library-building-730-1030-am-362143 <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>To execute repairs, Facilities Management and Ancillary Services is planning a water shutdown on Wednesday, December 18 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., which will affect the McLennan Library Building only, including all its water fountains and washrooms.</p> <p>Please use the water fountains, sinks, and washrooms located in the Redpath Library Building during this period.</p> <p>Thank you for your understanding.</p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:24:57 +0000 admin 1009503 at /science Exam period access to Nahum Gelber Law Library for Winter 2025 /science/channels/news/exam-period-access-nahum-gelber-law-library-winter-2025-364565 <p><em>La version française suit</em></p> <p>As of Monday April 7, 91ÉçÇø students are able to access the <a href="/library/branches/law">Nahum Gelber Law Library </a>24 hours a day, seven days a week. <b>As agreed between the Students' Society of 91ÉçÇø (SSMU) and the Law Students Association (LSA), the Nahum Gelber Law Library will limit access to the three upper floors of the library to Law students only during the April 10 to 30 examination period.</b></p> <p>Details are as follows:</p> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:12:01 +0000 admin 1009492 at /science Chris Burns appointed Director of Rare Books and Special Collections /science/channels/news/chris-burns-appointed-director-rare-books-and-special-collections-361333 <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>91ÉçÇø Libraries are delighted to welcome Chris Burns as the new Director of Rare Books and Special Collections.</p> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:10:38 +0000 admin 1009508 at /science