Zixuan Li received the McGill MedStar Award for her publication entitled “The Organophosphate Esters Used as Flame Retardants and Plasticizers Affect H295R Adrenal Cell Phenotypes and Functions”, in recognition of the excellent research carried out in the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The findings from this paper demonstrate that organophosphate esters have chemical-specific effects on cortisol and aldosterone production and thus the adrenal may be an important target for these endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
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Published on: 26 Apr 2024
Dr. Tina Montreuil, ECP, has been recognized by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health as one of Canada’s Difference Makers.
This honour led to Dr. Montreuil’s selection as an expert witness, invited to present before Canada’s parliament on April 8, 2024.
Published on: 26 Apr 2024
McGill's Library program (MISt) has risen from 8th in the world in 2023 to 6th in the world in 2024. McGill now rates in the global top 50 across all five faculty areas.
"Library Information & Management also climbed up the table, moving from eighth in 2023, to sixth this year. Anatomy & Physiology holds steady in the seventh spot."
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Published on: 26 Apr 2024
McGill University’s Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) students have returned from an enlightening journey through Dubai's dynamic retail landscape. Led by industry experts, the week-long study trip provided unparalleled insights into retail strategy and innovation in the Gulf region.
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Published on: 26 Apr 2024
Congratulations to Tara Shomali, who received the prestigious Graduate Student Award from Parkinson Canada (2024-2026 cycle). This is a competitive 2-yr $40,000 award given to only 7 outstanding doctoral trainees doing research on Parkinson’s disease across Canada. This will help Tara works towards developing compounds targeting PINK1, a kinase implicated in early-onset familial Parkinson’s.
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Published on: 26 Apr 2024
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Please note that the 6th floor of the McLennan Library Building will be closed on Tuesday, April 30th for the movement of bookshelves. We thank you for your understanding.
Veuillez noter que le 6e étage du Pavillon McLennan sera fermé le mardi 30 avril pour le déplacement des étagères. Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension.
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Published on: 26 Apr 2024
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Published on: 26 Apr 2024
It's been five years since Canada stepped into the forefront of cannabis legalization, setting a significant precedent in the realm of drug policy. With Canada and 24 US states now embracing recreational cannabis, the battle against the illegal market remains a key concern, one highlighted in the federal government's final report on the Cannabis Act.
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Published on: 25 Apr 2024
As we enter March, recruitment is now in full swing at CAnD3. We invite interested students to join our recruitment informational session to hear directly about the program from Fellows and staff! You can also get to know more about the Fellows' experience by reading through their features!
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Published on: 25 Apr 2024
As we enter April, there are only three months left in the 2023-24 training program. This month, the Fellows will be diving into Machine Learning as well as starting to prepare for the annual CAnD3 Dragon's Den competition! It's inspiring to see their growth and accomplishments unfold as they continue through the training program.
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Published on: 25 Apr 2024
The 2022-23 academic year marked the halfway point of the $2.5M Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Grant that formed CAnD3. We reflect on our successes and progress so far and look ahead to doing more to support capacity-building in data-driven decision-making.
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Published on: 25 Apr 2024
Daniel Buhler, a student in the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program was recently selected as this year’s recipient of Peter Christoffersen MMF Award in recognition of his outstanding CGPA and contribution to Desautels Capital Management (DCM)—Canada’s first university-owned, student-run, licensed and regulated investment firm designed to give McGill students invaluable experience in the industry.
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Published on: 24 Apr 2024
In New York, former U.S. President Donald Trump is standing trial on felony charges linked to hush money payments made to an adult film actress prior to the 2016 election. The historic criminal trial, the first of its kind involving a former American president, unfolds against the backdrop of the 2024 presidential race.
Here is an expert from McGill University who can comment on this topic:
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Published on: 24 Apr 2024
VPN Downtime Alert: There will be a temporary interruption in VPN service on Monday, April 29, between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. VPN access will not be available during this period.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
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Published on: 24 Apr 2024
On March 27th, in collaboration with Real Ventures, McGill's Chemistry Outreach Group joined other STEM experts and educators for the Future Innovators Science Fair at the Royal Charles Elementary School for International Women’s Month.
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Published on: 24 Apr 2024
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