Undergraduate Students

D2R awards over $5.3 million in Foundational and Research in Motion funding programs

rachel.mutombo@mcgill.ca — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:05:23 +0000

Montreal – November 6, 2025 | The DNA to RNA (D2R) initiative at 51�Թ�� is proud to announce the recipients of the second cycle of the Foundational and Research in Motion (RIM) funding programs.

From common diseases affecting millions, such as lung cancer, to rare disorders like lipodystrophy, this investment of over 5.3 million dollars reflects D2R’s commitment to advancing bold ideas and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across the discovery-to-implementation spectrum.

Genomic Medicine and Indigenous Health Award: Celebrating Excellence in Research

roberta.santangelo@mcgill.ca — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:09:10 +0000

On October 23, at the 2025 Rendez-Vous Génome Québec in Montréal, Professor Treena Wasonti:io Delormier was announced as the recipient of the D2R Genomic Medicine and Indigenous Health Award.

Video | Indigenous Engagement at D2R

rachel.mutombo@mcgill.ca — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:54:13 +0000

D2R is deeply committed to fostering Indigenous leadership within the realms of genomic medicine, RNA therapeutics and health inequities. We believe research is strongest when it is guided by respect, collaboration and trust. Our approach both respects and relies on Indigenous governance structures and ethics to guide project development, data management, and dissemination of results, ensuring outcomes are beneficial and aligned with the priorities of Indigenous communities.

EDI Internship Opportunity – Winter 2026

rachel.mutombo@mcgill.ca — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:03:40 +0000

D2R and the Department of Equity, Ethics and Policy launch a call for applications for an EDI Internship Opportunity

Hybrid Event | D2R Investor Series Transform your science into a new Biotech company - Investment Insights with Medicxi

roberta.santangelo@mcgill.ca — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 03:30:50 +0000

Hybrid Event | D2R Investor Series Transform your science into a new Biotech company - Investment Insights with Medicxi

roberta.santangelo@mcgill.ca — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 03:33:50 +0000

Every year, billions of dollars are invested by funding agencies in basic and translational research, yet the path from academic discovery to private investment necessary for the creation of new companies is rarely straightforward. In this seminar, you’ll get an inside look at how investors work, what makes a research idea stand out to venture capitalists, and how they evaluate translational value of scientific opportunities. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer grasp of the framework needed to transition an idea or mechanism discovered in the lab to an investment phase.

Hybrid Event | Lunch and Learn with CASTL

rachel.mutombo@mcgill.ca — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:21:35 +0000

Join D2R and CASTL for this hybrid Lunch and Learn about biomanufacturing and RNA therapeutics

In this presentation, D2R and CASTL will connect the world of research with industrial applications! This Lunch and Learn will provide a practical way introduce participants to how mRNA-LNP based biotherapeutics are manufactured, and showcase opportunities and career pathways in the biomanufacturing sector.

In-Person Event | Introduction to Applying Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Genomic-Based RNA Therapeutics Research

rachel.mutombo@mcgill.ca — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:00:24 +0000

IN-PERSON | Join D2R for a learning opportunity to gain foundational knowledge and practical tools to embed Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) into your genomic-based RNA therapeutics research. Through engagin

Hybrid Event | Lunch and Learn with CASTL

rachel.mutombo@mcgill.ca — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:59:44 +0000

Join D2R and CASTL for this hybrid Lunch and Learn about biomanufacturing and RNA therapeutics

Events | Introduction to Applying Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Genomic-Based RNA Therapeutics Research

rachel.mutombo@mcgill.ca — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:35:13 +0000

Join D2R for a learning opportunity to gain foundational knowledge and practical tools to embed Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) into your genomic-based RNA therapeutics research. Through engaging discussions and activities, participants will explore key EDI definitions, examine both opportunities and challenges in the field, and learn best practices for inclusive research design.

In-Person Event | Breast Cancer & RNA Therapeutics: Exploring inclusive research and career opportunities

rachel.mutombo@mcgill.ca — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:55:26 +0000

Join D2R and the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute (GCI) for an event in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Women's History Month, in collaboration with

Virtual | Introduction to Applying Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Genomic-Based RNA Therapeutics Research

rachel.mutombo@mcgill.ca — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:51:38 +0000

VIRTUAL | Join D2R for a learning opportunity to gain foundational knowledge and practical tools to embed Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) into your genomic-based RNA therapeutics research. Through engaging

Event | Breast Cancer & RNA Therapeutics: Exploring inclusive research and career opportunities

rachel.mutombo@mcgill.ca — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:47:52 +0000

Join D2R and the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute (GCI) for an event in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Women's History Month, in collaboration with Fondation du cancer du sein du Québec and the association Audace au féminin.

Event | RNA-Seq Bootcamp

rachel.mutombo@mcgill.ca — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:41:33 +0000

From October 20–24, 2025, the Computational and Data Systems Initiative, in partnership with Quantitative Life Sciences-51�Թ��initiative in Computational Medicine and the D2R-HeDS Platform (Health Data Science), will host an RNA-seq Bootcamp. This hands-on workshop series will equip participants with both the theoretical foundations and practical skills needed for RNA-seq data analysis.

Event | RNA-Seq Bootcamp

rachel.mutombo@mcgill.ca — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:41:01 +0000

Join CDSI, QLS-MiCM and the D2R-HeDS platform for an RNA-seq Bootcamp