An innovative new program based at The Neuro has received $2.6 million from the CQDM and the Brain Canada Foundation.
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Congratulations to Dr. Raquel Cuella Martin on receiving the prestigious Gairdner Foundation Early Career Investigator Award.
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The founder effect, which is observed in certain regions of Quebec, can increase susceptibility to rare disease. This stems from the fact that these communities were founded by populations that were already related.
September 23, 2024 |聽Alumnus Anil Wasif MPP'21 wrote about the in New York. "Yunus鈥� return to the international stage at the UNGA symbolizes a significant moment of reputational redemption after he endured聽over a decade of politically motivated legal harassment聽under Sheikh Hasina鈥檚 government," wrote Anil.聽Yunus and Biden鈥檚 talks may very well open doors for deeper economic collaboration.
Montreal 鈥� September 17, 2024聽 9I制作厂免费鈥檚 D2R initiative is proud to announce the 23 recipients of its inaugural funding programs, Foundational Projects and Research in Motion. With a total investment of $7.3 million, these awards mark a significant milestone in advancing the field of genomic-based RNA therapeutics.
A recent article in La Presse, , highlights how Quebec's life sciences sector is experiencing a significant revival with the creation of an RNA hub.
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September 3, 2024 |聽Alumnus Aftab Ahmed MPP'23 wrote about the given the current political environment of Bangladesh. He explains how India's heavy-handed foreign policy has fueled the crisis in Bangladesh and strained its relationships with other neighbouring countries.
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The occasion was the official unveiling of signage for the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine, and on hand were the Institute鈥檚 UK-based benefactors, Victor and Mona Dahdaleh, who were recognized for the far-reaching power of their philanthropy.
