51�Թ�� News - Research and innovation

51�Թ��professor awarded one of the eight science diplomacy chairs newly created by the Fonds de recherche du Québec

webfull — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:31:34 +0000

Ebenezer Miezah Kwofie, based at Macdonald Campus, will work to advance food sustainability in Africa

Ebenezer Miezah Kwofie, Assistant Professor in the Bioresource Engineering Department, has been awarded one of eight science diplomacy chairs newly created by the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ).

Published: 16 December 2025

Interview with Thomas Duchaine: a vaccine that fights COVID-19… and cancer!

webfull — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:23:03 +0000

D2R's funded-researcher Thomas Duchaine recently sat down with Radio-Canada to discuss emerging research suggesting that RNA vaccines developed for COVID-19 may also enhance the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments.

Published: 15 December 2025

Amazing Brain Science Talks 2025: Exploring Brain-Heart Connections

webfull — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:41:49 +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. Held at the Grande Bibliothèque in Montreal, the event attracted over 100 attendees for an engaging afternoon discussing popular topics in brain health.

Published: 10 December 2025

NeuroSphere's Demo Day shines a light on innovation at McGill!

webfull — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:43:38 +0000

NeuroSphere hosted its third annual Demo Day last month, gathering 100+ attendees for an afternoon of pitches from eleven McGill-based startups and some lively networking.

A showcase of the latest in neuroscience innovation and a celebration of Quebec's entrepreneurship ecosystem, Demo Day featured pitches by:

Published: 8 December 2025

51�Թ��moves up to third overall in Research Infosource rankings, maintains its No. 2 position for medical research

webfull — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:27:43 +0000

The University continues to be recognized as one of Canada’s top research institutions and drivers of innovation

Published: 4 December 2025

51�Թ��researchers awarded funding to strengthen national capacity in metaresearch

webfull — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:21:44 +0000

Sam Harper and Arijit Nandi have received funding to help strengthen national capacity in metaresearch through the Research-on-Research joint initiative, supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and Michael Smith Health Research BC (MSHRBC).

Published: 2 December 2025

24 51�Թ��researchers identified in Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers List

webfull — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:15:58 +0000

Twenty-four 51�Թ��researchers have been named to the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers™ list, a ranking prepared each year by Clarivate, an analytics company based in the US. The list assesses researchers in a wide range of disciplines, from neuroscience to environmental science. The number of 51�Թ��scholars on the list grew from 14 in 2024 to 24 in 2025.

Published: 28 November 2025

Call for expressions of interest | Summer 2026 Internship

webfull — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:07:53 +0000

D2R is excited to announce this brand new opportunity for internships to Black undergraduate students in summer 2026 in partnership with COUHR. COUHR is a student-run non-profit organization partnering with research institutions across Canada to provide funded summer internships for underrepresented undergraduate students in fields such as neuroscience, biophysics, and genetics.

Published: 21 November 2025

Cancer Research Society invests in 51�Թ��discoveries

webfull — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:34:38 +0000

Published: 20 November 2025

EDI Workshop: Mental Health in Highly Performant Environments

webfull — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:32:57 +0000

Mental health in high-performing research environments is a shared responsibility and a growing challenge we must address together.

Every professor, student, research staff, and administrative staff can play a vital role in creating healthy, supportive, and inclusive research spaces. This includes standing by colleagues who disclose their disabilities and ensuring everyone can thrive.

Published: 19 November 2025

51�Թ��� News - Research and innovation

51�Թ���professor awarded one of the eight science diplomacy chairs newly created by the Fonds de recherche du Québec