Graduate Students /medhealthsci-gradstudies/taxonomy/term/63/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 D2R awards nearly $1.5 million to Master's and Doctoral Scholars across Canada /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/news/d2r-awards-nearly-15-million-masters-and-doctoral-scholars-across-canada-367115 <p><b>Montreal, September 10, 2025</b> – The DNA to RNA (D2R) initiative at ºÚÁÏÉç is proud to announce the recipients of its Master's and Doctoral Scholar Awards, recognizing outstanding and active trainees working on diverse D2R-aligned research projects.</p> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:14:17 +0000 admin 7551 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Update | D2R launches Training section /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/news/update-d2r-launches-training-section-367785 <p><strong>Update | </strong>The <strong>DNA to RNA (D2R)</strong> website has a new section dedicated to<strong> Training</strong>. From Master's to Postdoctoral, this space provides graduate students at all levels with access to workshops, events, and resources aligned with D2R’s interdisciplinary mission. Topics include RNA therapeutics, genomic medicine, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), commercialization, data science, and career development beyond academia.</p> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:55:49 +0000 admin 7549 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Sylvain Baillet inducted into the Royal Society of Canada /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/news/sylvain-baillet-inducted-royal-society-canada-367096 <b>Society recognizes distinguished Canadians who have made remarkable contributions to their academic fields and public life</b> <p>Sylvain Baillet, PhD, a global leader in brain imaging and systems neuroscience, has been inducted into the Royal Society of Canada, one of the nation’s highest academic honours.</p> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:34:58 +0000 admin 7539 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies $10 million for Neuro-led project seeking new Alzheimer’s biomarkers /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/news/10-million-neuro-led-project-seeking-new-alzheimers-biomarkers-367915 <b>Weston Family Foundation grant will fund the first ultra-high-sensitivity whole body PET/CT scanner in Canada</b> <p>A groundbreaking project led by Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of ºÚÁÏÉç has received a major boost thanks to a $10-million grant from the Weston Family Foundation.</p> <p>The funding is part of a $20-million initiative by the foundation to support highly ambitious scientific endeavors under its Healthy Aging Strategy, comprised of the Weston Brain Institute and the Weston Family Microbiome Initiative.</p> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:27:40 +0000 admin 7535 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Alan Evans receives Order of Canada /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/news/alan-evans-receives-order-canada-365882 <b>Career of breakthroughs in neuroimaging recognized with one of the nation’s highest honours </b> <p>A career that took an uncharted trajectory has been recognized with the Order of Canada, one of the country’s top honours.</p> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:35:08 +0000 admin 7544 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies A transformation in neurosurgery /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/news/transformation-neurosurgery-368012 Demonstration of an AI-powered tool during a live surgery at The Neuro <p> </p> <p>A surgical device powered by artificial intelligence (AI) was demonstrated live for the first time at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) in a historic step forward for the field of precision neurosurgery. <b>SENTRYâ„¢</b>, an innovative technology developed by Montreal-based Reveal and its university partners, can differentiate cancerous tissue from healthy tissue in real time, offering tangible hope to patients for better outcomes.</p> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:13:27 +0000 admin 7533 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Friends, parks and brain wiring predict whether people exercise after a cardiovascular diagnosis /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/news/friends-parks-and-brain-wiring-predict-whether-people-exercise-after-cardiovascular-diagnosis-368449 <b>Findings could help tailor interventions to encourage physical activity in older people with heart and blood flow conditions </b> <p>A diagnosis is often a cue for people to change the way they live. For people diagnosed with cardiovascular conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, it is often a motivator to get more physical exercise, which can improve long-term health. However, the rate of physical activity increase after diagnosis varies widely depending on the individual.</p> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:32:32 +0000 admin 7531 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Human instruction with artificial intelligence guidance provided best results in neurosurgical training /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/news/human-instruction-artificial-intelligence-guidance-provided-best-results-neurosurgical-training-366256 <b>Study has implications beyond medical education, suggesting other fields could benefit from AI-enhanced training</b> <p> </p> <p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful new tool in training and education, including in the field of neurosurgery. Yet a new study suggests that AI tutoring provides better results when paired with human instruction.</p> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:14:02 +0000 admin 7541 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Scientists reveal how the brain uses objects to find direction /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/news/scientists-reveal-how-brain-uses-objects-find-direction-367562 <b>Study shows how visual landmarks tune the brain’s internal compass</b> <p>We take our understanding of where we are for granted, until we lose it. When we get lost in nature or a new city, our eyes and brains kick into gear, seeking familiar objects that tell us where we are.</p> <p>How our brains distinguish objects from background when finding direction, however, was largely a mystery. A new study provides valuable insight into this process, with possible implications for disorientation-causing conditions such as Alzheimer’s.</p> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:09:44 +0000 admin 7537 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Why the Future of Health Depends on Rehabilitation /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/why-future-health-depends-rehabilitation-367925 <p><b>Pierre Côté, DC, PhD</b></p> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:22:51 +0000 admin 7470 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Pre-Startup Skills: Workshop #6 - Customer Discovery /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/pre-startup-skills-workshop-6-customer-discovery-366479 <p>This workshop will provide an overview on the customer discovery process and then delve deeper into how to conduct customer interviews and how to iterate on your business model canvas.</p> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:34:14 +0000 admin 7438 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies NRS Graduate Seminars - 2 /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/nrs-graduate-seminars-2-368236 <p>Learn about the exciting research our graduate students are working on in this 2nd installment of their teaching seminars. Talks will be divided into 3 sessions (see below). Everyone is welcome. </p> <p> </p> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:35:55 +0000 admin 7440 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies Pre-Startup Skills: Workshop #1 - Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship 101 /medhealthsci-gradstudies/channels/event/pre-startup-skills-workshop-1-technological-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-101-366473 <p>This workshop will provide an overview of what technological innovation is and what entrepreneurship is, as well an overview of the Entrepreneurial Mindset, the Lean Launchpad methodology, the Business Model Canvas and the Lean Canvas.</p> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:08:47 +0000 admin 7433 at /medhealthsci-gradstudies