Staff /research/taxonomy/term/2/all en Human genetics professor receives Banting Discovery Award /research/channels/news/human-genetics-professor-receives-banting-discovery-award-365566 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:38:46 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 18105 at /research Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s President honours outstanding early-career researchers /research/channels/news/mcgills-president-honours-outstanding-early-career-researchers-365554 <strong>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  </strong>   <p>Three Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ 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.</p> Thu, 29 May 2025 15:48:45 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 18026 at /research $268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ researchers /research/channels/news/268000-awarded-support-outreach-activities-mcgill-researchers-365469 <p>Seven Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ researchers have been awarded more than $268,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). </p> Wed, 21 May 2025 21:04:42 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 17595 at /research Professor Emeritus Prakash Panangaden elected as Fellow of the Royal Society /research/channels/news/professor-emeritus-prakash-panangaden-elected-fellow-royal-society-365431 Tue, 20 May 2025 16:59:15 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 17583 at /research Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ receives a $12.3M research investment from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) /research/channels/news/mcgill-receives-123m-research-investment-fonds-de-recherche-du-quebec-frq-365393 <p>The Government of Quebec and the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) have announced a significant <strong>$265.3M </strong>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.</p> Wed, 14 May 2025 19:59:32 +0000 amanda.testani@mcgill.ca 17485 at /research Panagiotis Prinos appointed as Director of Réseau DePTAQ /research/channels/news/panagiotis-prinos-appointed-director-reseau-deptaq-364943 <p></p> <p>Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ, the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) and Université de Sherbrooke, partners in the RNA Network for Therapy Development &amp; Production (Réseau DePTAQ), are pleased to announce the appointment of Panagiotis (Takis) Prinos, PhD, as Director of Réseau DePTAQ.</p> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:36:29 +0000 amanda.testani@mcgill.ca 16001 at /research Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ /research/channels/news/eleven-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-awarded-mcgill-364279 <p>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 <a href="https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Canada Research Chairs</a> at 38 research institutions.</p> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:05:59 +0000 eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca 13768 at /research Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ researchers awarded funding from NSERC for quantum science /research/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-funding-nserc-quantum-science-362774 <p>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 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ researchers.  </p> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:39:07 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10308 at /research Fourteen Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµians appointed to the Order of Canada /research/channels/news/fourteen-mcgillians-appointed-order-canada-362232 <em><strong>Governor General recognizes Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ community members for exceptional accomplishments and service </strong></em> <p>Fourteen members of the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.  </p> <p>Among the honourees are the University’s Chancellor and three professors: </p> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:15:11 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10254 at /research Quebec government awards $1.6 million to Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ researchers providing innovative solutions for industry /research/channels/news/quebec-government-awards-16-million-mcgill-researchers-providing-innovative-solutions-industry-362124 <p><em><strong>Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ-led projects in genomics, imaging, and manufacturing serve businesses across Quebec </strong></em></p> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:56:35 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10234 at /research Dominique Bérubé awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal /research/channels/news/dominique-berube-awarded-king-charles-iii-coronation-medal-362136 <p><em><strong>Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Vice-President of Research and Innovation recognized for transformative leadership in Canadian research</strong></em></p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:48:01 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10240 at /research Dominique Bérubé appointed next Vice-President (Research and Innovation) /research/channels/news/dominique-berube-appointed-next-vice-president-research-and-innovation-353635 <p>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.</p> <p>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 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ community. The Board of Governors accepted the Committee’s recommendation at its meeting on December 14, 2023.</p> Sat, 16 Dec 2023 01:54:00 +0000 meaghan.thurston@mcgill.ca 2354 at /research Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Spinoff FeX Energy receives major grant from Axelys /research/channels/news/mcgill-spinoff-fex-energy-receives-major-grant-axelys-358220 <p><i>Company technology leverages high energy density of iron to provide carbon-free, stable renewable energy that is environmentally safe and highly dispatchable</i></p> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:43:00 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 9382 at /research Prix Grands Sages honours Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ professor emeritus Dr. Phil Gold and two PhD candidates /research/channels/news/prix-grands-sages-honours-mcgill-professor-emeritus-dr-phil-gold-and-two-phd-candidates-361165 <p><em><strong>R</strong></em><em><strong>esearchers’ outstanding contributions to science and society celebrated by the Fonds de recherche du Québec</strong></em><em><strong> </strong></em><em><strong> </strong></em></p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:56:59 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10131 at /research Fifteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ /research/channels/news/fifteen-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-awarded-mcgill-361164 <p><em><strong>$13.8 million in federal funding for Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s cohort of 10 new, five renewed Canada Research Chairs </strong></em></p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:42:56 +0000 robin.koning@mcgill.ca 10129 at /research