Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

��Ǿ�Ʒ�� researchers awarded $5.5 million in CFI funding

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:35:17 +0000

Infrastructure funding from the CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund, matched by Quebec, propels research innovation at ��Ǿ�Ʒ��
Twenty ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� researchers have received infrastructure awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $5.5 million.
These grants will be matched by the Quebec government, doubling their value.

Physiology professor Claire M. Brown appointed inaugural Chair for Inclusion in Science and Engineering

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:27:57 +0000

Claire M. Brown, Professor in the Department of Physiology, has been selected as Chair for Inclusion in Science and Engineering (CISE) in the province of Quebec. The newly established CISE program is jointly funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT).

Fourteen ��Ǿ�Ʒ��ians appointed to the Order of Canada

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:15:11 +0000

Governor General recognizes ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� community members for exceptional accomplishments and service

Fourteen members of the ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

Among the honourees are the University’s Chancellor and three professors:

Quebec government awards $1.6 million to ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� researchers providing innovative solutions for industry

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:56:35 +0000

��Ǿ�Ʒ��-led projects in genomics, imaging, and manufacturing serve businesses across Quebec

Prix Grands Sages honours ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� professor emeritus Dr. Phil Gold and two PhD candidates

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:56:59 +0000

Researchers’ outstanding contributions to science and society celebrated by the Fonds de recherche du Québec 

Fifteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to ��Ǿ�Ʒ��

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:42:56 +0000

$13.8 million in federal funding for ��Ǿ�Ʒ��’s cohort of 10 new, five renewed Canada Research Chairs

Twelve ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada

eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:01:18 +0000

Newest Fellows and Members to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists recognized for scholarly, research and artistic excellence

Ten ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) newest Fellows. Another two early-career professors at the University have been named Members of the RSC’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

They are among 104 new Fellows and 56 Members from across the country announced by the RSC on September 3, 2024.

��Ǿ�Ʒ�� researchers awarded SSHRC grants to foster collaboration with community partners

eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:16:05 +0000

Two ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� faculty members and their collaborators received Partnership Development Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has announced the recipients of its latest Partnership Development Grants competition, including $400,000 awarded to two ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� researchers.

17 ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� researchers honoured with prestigious Canada Research Chairs

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:31:16 +0000

��Ǿ�Ʒ�� awarded $10.9 million in federal funding through Canada Research Chairs Program

Nada Jabado named 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Laureate for North America

eunillyne.lazado@mcgill.ca — Tue, 14 May 2024 14:06:33 +0000

Prestigious award honours ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� and RI-MUHC pioneer in the field of pediatric brain tumours

��Ǿ�Ʒ�� Professor and Canada Research Chair in Pediatric Oncology, Nada Jabado, has been named the 2024 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Laureate for North America. Dr. Jabado is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, a Senior Scientist in the Child Health and Human Development Program at the Research Institute of the ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and a Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the MUHC.

$107.5 million for eight innovative research projects led by ��Ǿ�Ʒ��

meaghan.thurston@mcgill.ca — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:24:40 +0000

The Government of Canada makes major investment in research infrastructure through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Innovation Fund competition.

Today at the Université de Montréal, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced the results of the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Innovation Fund (IF) 2023 competition.

Seventeen ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� researchers announced as Canada Research Chairs

meaghan.thurston@mcgill.ca — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:38:45 +0000

From health and disability law to the emerging field of regenerative medicine, seventeen ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� scholars named to new or renewed Canada Research Chairs positions across diverse fields

Biochemistry professor Ian Watson awarded Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network’s Data Sharing & Use Pilot program funding

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:05:15 +0000

Ian Watson, Member of the Goodman Cancer Institute and Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry has received funding from the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network’s (MOHCCN) Data Sharing & Use Pilot program, aimed at helping build Canada’s capacity for large-scale collaborative cancer research while paving the way for more personalised cancer care.

��Ǿ�Ʒ�� Researchers Win Acfas Awards at 2023 Gala

Charlotte Bawol — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:58:36 +0000

��Ǿ�Ʒ�� congratulates Alain Brunet, winner of the Prix Acfas Léo-Pariseau 2023 for biological and health sciences, which was awarded at the 79th Acfas Gala held last night at the Port of Montreal's Pavillon du Grand Quai. Congratulations also go to Anja Geitmann, who receives the "La Preuve par l'Image" award, which is chosen by public vote.

The Prix Acfas Léo-Pariseau is named in honour of Léo Pariseau, radiologist and first President of Acfas. It is awarded to a researcher in recognition of the excellence and influence of his or her work in the biological or health sciences.

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

���Ǿ�Ʒ���� researchers awarded $5.5 million in CFI funding

Physiology professor Claire M. Brown appointed inaugural Chair for Inclusion in Science and Engineering

Fourteen ���Ǿ�Ʒ����ians appointed to the Order of Canada

Quebec government awards $1.6 million to ���Ǿ�Ʒ���� researchers providing innovative solutions for industry

Prix Grands Sages honours ���Ǿ�Ʒ���� professor emeritus Dr. Phil Gold and two PhD candidates

Fifteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to ���Ǿ�Ʒ����

Twelve ���Ǿ�Ʒ���� professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada

���Ǿ�Ʒ���� researchers awarded SSHRC grants to foster collaboration with community partners

17 ���Ǿ�Ʒ���� researchers honoured with prestigious Canada Research Chairs