External /medhealthsci-gradstudies/taxonomy/term/42/all en Sunsetting of the Vanier and Banting programs /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/news/sunsetting-vanier-and-banting-programs-363532 <p>In alignment with the <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/research-coordinating-committee/priorities/research-talent-for-a-knowledge-based-society/tri-agency-research-training-strategy.html">Tri-Agency Research Training Strategy</a> and as announced in <a href="https://www.budget.canada.ca/2024/home-accueil-en.html">Budget 2024</a>, the three federal granting agencies, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering and Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) are working to offer a harmonized and streaml</p> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:22:45 +0000 yang.chen6@mcgill.ca 4432 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Banting Application 2024 Internal Review Deadline _FMHS /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/banting-application-2024-internal-review-deadline-fmhs-356717 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:47:05 +0000 yang.chen6@mcgill.ca 4003 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/neuro-epilepsy-lecture-series-371435 <p>The 2025-2026 Neuro Epilepsy Lecture Series covers hot topics in basic and clinical epilepsy research. Speakers will include distinguished leaders and rising stars, with the goal of bridging basic research and clinical perspectives.</p> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:41:56 +0000 admin 9242 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Engineered nanoparticles could deliver better targeted cancer treatment /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/news/engineered-nanoparticles-could-deliver-better-targeted-cancer-treatment-371264 <p>Scientists at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ and the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute have developed a new way to deliver cancer immunotherapy that caused fewer side effects compared to standard treatment in <a href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2519625123" target="_blank">a preclinical study.</a></p> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:42:37 +0000 admin 9239 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Drug and Stress Effects on D2 and mGlu5 Receptors: The Transition to Addictions and Their Comorbid Disorders /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/feindel-brain-and-mind-seminar-series-drug-and-stress-effects-d2-and-mglu5-receptors-transition-371327 <p>The <strong>Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series</strong> will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms.</p> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:21:14 +0000 admin 9238 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Special film screening of Tough Old Broads - Free to attend! /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/special-film-screening-tough-old-broads-free-attend-371318 <p>Dear Community Members,</p> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:08:34 +0000 admin 9236 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies AMR Seminar + Social /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/amr-seminar-social-371276 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:56:49 +0000 admin 9233 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Which childhood abuse survivors are at elevated risk of depression? New study provides important clues /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/news/which-childhood-abuse-survivors-are-elevated-risk-depression-new-study-provides-important-clues-371213 <p>Scientists have identified a pattern of gene activity present in some female survivors of childhood abuse that is associated with an elevated risk of depression.</p> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:53:23 +0000 admin 9229 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies FMHS Graduate Lunch & Learn #3 - Navigating Difficult Conversations /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/fmhs-graduate-lunch-learn-3-navigating-difficult-conversations-368893 Navigating Difficult Conversations <p><b>Location</b>: online via Zoom. Link will be sent after registration.<b> </b><a href="https://mcgill.ca/x/iLz"><b>Register Now</b></a></p> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:36:19 +0000 kimberly.john@mcgill.ca 8747 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Caring Conversations: Sandwich Generation Caregivers /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/caring-conversations-sandwich-generation-caregivers-371230 <p><a href="/dementia/support-groups/caring-conversations"><b><i>Caring Conversations</i></b></a> is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.</p> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:13:55 +0000 admin 9226 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: Cognitive Computations in the Human Cerebellum /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/feindel-brain-and-mind-seminar-series-cognitive-computations-human-cerebellum-371190 <p>The <strong>Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series</strong> will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms.</p> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:48:43 +0000 admin 9225 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Neurogenesis Speaker Series: March Edition /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/neurogenesis-speaker-series-march-edition-371170 <b>Come meet HBHL-supported Faculty! </b> Wednesday, March 25, 2026<br /> 4:30–6:30 p.m. (includes a one-hour reception) Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:04:48 +0000 admin 9224 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies NRS Graduate Seminars - 3 /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/nrs-graduate-seminars-3-371089 <p>Get to know the exciting research our graduate students are working on in this seminar series. Talks will be divided into sections (see below). Everyone is welcome to attend. </p> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:03:32 +0000 admin 9216 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies NRS Graduate Seminars - 4 /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/nrs-graduate-seminars-4-371091 <p>Get to know the exciting research our graduate students are working on in this seminar series. Talks will be divided into sections (see below). Everyone is welcome to attend. </p> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:05:34 +0000 admin 9217 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies NRS Graduate Seminars - 5 /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/nrs-graduate-seminars-5-371092 <p>Get to know the exciting research our graduate students are working on in this seminar series. Talks will be divided into sections (see below). Everyone is welcome to attend. </p> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:07:58 +0000 admin 9218 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies