October 22, 2024 |听Alumnus Anil Wasif MPP'21 wrote an about the IMF and the World Bank initiating to promote global economic stability. It has been 80 years since the establishment of these institutions and new challenges have sprung.


$1.14 million from CIHR will resolve treatment roadblocks for rare brain disorders
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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).

Thomas Durcan鈥檚 project will dissect the role of microglia in degenerative conditions, to identify new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's treatment
An innovative new program based at The Neuro has received $2.6 million from the CQDM and the Brain Canada Foundation.

MRI data from large sample shows increased whole-brain connectivity in people with a second language
Neuroplasticity is the brain鈥檚 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.

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.

RNA Nanotechnology - Gordon Research Conference (GRC)
Controlling RNA Sequence for Diagnostics and Therapeutic DeliveryJanuary 5 - 10, 2025
Ventura, California, United States

October 7, 2024 |听Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote an听article on 听in Canada on . "The construction industry听faces听a twin problem: labour shortages and an impending wave of retirements. This is not a simple issue with an easy fix.

Scientists use stem cells to follow development of protein bodies characteristic of neurological disease

Congratulations to Dr. Raquel Cuella Martin on receiving the prestigious Gairdner Foundation Early Career Investigator Award.
As an Assistant Professor of Human Genetics at 成人大片 University, Dr. Cuella Martin is pushing the boundaries of science with her lab, which uses precision genome editing to tackle complex biological problems.

G茅nome Qu茅bec invests up to $500,000 to boost RNA therapeutics innovation in Quebec
G茅nome Qu茅bec, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing genomics research and innovation in Quebec, is investing up to $500,000 in 成人大片 University鈥檚 D2R Initiative. This investment will advance the commercialization of innovative genomic technologies in Quebec through D2R鈥檚 Commercialization Priming funding program.

September 26, 2024 | Professor David Shribman, wrote an article about the US elections and how they will affect Canada. "The implications of a Trump presidency may have more serious immediate implications for Ukraine and Poland, but they cannot be underestimated for Canada." He continued, "it is deeply revealing about the country that sits to the north but which is far from the consciousness of most Americans, whose ignorance about their neighbor has long rankled Canadians.

Join 成人大片 University Health Centre's next 鈥淢edical Genetics Grand Rounds鈥
The founder effect, which is observed in certain regions of Quebec, can increase susceptibility to rare disease. This stems from the fact that these communities were founded by populations that were already related.

September 23, 2024 |听Alumnus Anil Wasif MPP'21 wrote about the in New York. "Yunus鈥 return to the international stage at the UNGA symbolizes a significant moment of reputational redemption after he endured听over a decade of politically motivated legal harassment听under Sheikh Hasina鈥檚 government," wrote Anil.听Yunus and Biden鈥檚 talks may very well open doors for deeper economic collaboration.

D2R awards $7.3 million to Advance Research in Genomic-Based RNA Therapeutics
Montreal 鈥 September 17, 2024听 成人大片 University鈥檚 D2R initiative is proud to announce the 23 recipients of its inaugural funding programs, Foundational Projects and Research in Motion. With a total investment of $7.3 million, these awards mark a significant milestone in advancing the field of genomic-based RNA therapeutics.

A recent article in La Presse, , highlights how Quebec's life sciences sector is experiencing a significant revival with the creation of an RNA hub.
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