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Human genetics professor receives Banting Discovery Award

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:38:46 +0000

��’s President honours outstanding early-career researchers

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:48:45 +0000

Professors Guojun Chen, Mahsa Dadar and Phoebe Friesen – all members of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences – win President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

Three �� scholars were recognized with the 2025 President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers at the Health Sciences Convocation Ceremony on May 27. The award honours exceptional early-career researchers whose work is expanding the frontiers of knowledge in their fields.

$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by �� researchers

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Wed, 21 May 2025 21:04:42 +0000

Seven �� researchers have been awarded more than $268,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Professor Emeritus Prakash Panangaden elected as Fellow of the Royal Society

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Tue, 20 May 2025 16:59:15 +0000

�� receives a $12.3M research investment from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ)

amanda.testani@mcgill.ca — Wed, 14 May 2025 19:59:32 +0000

The Government of Quebec and the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) have announced a significant $265.3M investment in scholarships and grants for the 2025-2026 funding year, supporting research across key FRQ sectors: Nature and Technologies, Health, Society and Culture, and Interdisciplinary Research.

Panagiotis Prinos appointed as Director of Réseau DePTAQ

amanda.testani@mcgill.ca — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:36:29 +0000

��, the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) and Université de Sherbrooke, partners in the RNA Network for Therapy Development & Production (Réseau DePTAQ), are pleased to announce the appointment of Panagiotis (Takis) Prinos, PhD, as Director of Réseau DePTAQ.

Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to ��

eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:05:59 +0000

On March 13, the Government of Canada, announced more than $308 million to advance science and research across the country. More than $153 million will support 179 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 38 research institutions.

�� researchers awarded funding from NSERC for quantum science

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:39:07 +0000

On January 21, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), announced over $74 million in funding to support 107 quantum science projects, including fifteen to �� researchers.

Fourteen ��ians appointed to the Order of Canada

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:15:11 +0000

Governor General recognizes �� community members for exceptional accomplishments and service

Fourteen members of the �� community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

Among the honourees are the University’s Chancellor and three professors:

Quebec government awards $1.6 million to �� researchers providing innovative solutions for industry

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:56:35 +0000

��-led projects in genomics, imaging, and manufacturing serve businesses across Quebec

Dominique Bérubé awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:48:01 +0000

��’s Vice-President of Research and Innovation recognized for transformative leadership in Canadian research

Dominique Bérubé appointed next Vice-President (Research and Innovation)

meaghan.thurston@mcgill.ca — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 01:54:00 +0000

Professor Dominique Bérubé has been appointed the next Vice-President (Research and Innovation). Professor Bérubé’s five-year renewable term will begin on July 1, 2024.

The Advisory Committee for the Selection of the Vice-President (Research and Innovation) conducted an extensive search within Canada and internationally, which benefitted from regular input from the �� community. The Board of Governors accepted the Committee’s recommendation at its meeting on December 14, 2023.

�� Spinoff FeX Energy receives major grant from Axelys

junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:43:00 +0000

Company technology leverages high energy density of iron to provide carbon-free, stable renewable energy that is environmentally safe and highly dispatchable

Prix Grands Sages honours �� professor emeritus Dr. Phil Gold and two PhD candidates

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:56:59 +0000

Researchers’ outstanding contributions to science and society celebrated by the Fonds de recherche du Québec 

Fifteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to ��

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:42:56 +0000

$13.8 million in federal funding for ��’s cohort of 10 new, five renewed Canada Research Chairs

Staff

Human genetics professor receives Banting Discovery Award

������’s President honours outstanding early-career researchers

$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by ������ researchers

Professor Emeritus Prakash Panangaden elected as Fellow of the Royal Society

������ receives a $12.3M research investment from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ)

Panagiotis Prinos appointed as Director of Réseau DePTAQ

Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to ������

������ researchers awarded funding from NSERC for quantum science

Fourteen ������ians appointed to the Order of Canada

Quebec government awards $1.6 million to ������ researchers providing innovative solutions for industry