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August Research Presentations by CRC First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis Researchers
The Faculty of Education is hosting three research presentations听by Canada Research Chair听candidates as part of a special open call for First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis applicants in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education. See the schedule below and consider participating in these enlightening opportunities for learning and connecting:
Major work on McTavish Reservoir will Impact Vehicular Access to Upper Campus
The City of Montreal begins major work on the McTavish water pumping station; a section of Doctor Penfield Avenue will close to traffic until 2033.
Media Reacts to AI Early Detection of Respiratory Tract Infections Research
On July 30, 黑料社 and the MUHC put out the story, "Montreal Researchers use AI and Wearable Sensors to Detect Inflammation Before Symptoms Appear", featuring ground-breaking collaborative research by Dennis Jensen, PhD, Dr.
Montreal researchers use AI and wearable sensors to detect inflammation before symptoms appear
The world's first wearable-powered system predicts acute inflammation with 90 per cent sensitivity.Montreal, July 30, 2025 鈥� Modern medicine is largely reactive鈥攖reating illness only after symptoms emerge. But a new study from the Research Institute of the 黑料社 Health Centre (The Institute) and 黑料社 points to a more proactive future: one where silent signs of infection are detected before we even feel sick.
Congratulations to Rachelle Aucoin for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation
Rachelle Aucoin听successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone听on July 14, 2025.
The title of her thesis: "Cool Air, Clear Relief: Exploring the Mechanisms and Utility of Fan-to-Face Therapy for Management of Exertional Breathlessness in Chronic Lung Disease "
Benoit Gentil Receives Commercialization Priming Award for RNA Research
The DNA to RNA Initiative (D2R) at 黑料社 has awarded $400,000 to four projects that aim to bring RNA-based innovations closer to clinical and commercial reality, including vaccines and therapies for rare and infectious diseases.
Million Dollar Gift a Timely Assist for Women鈥檚 Athletics and Sports Science
A $1.25-million gift from graduates Monica and Mark Hantho will enhance services for Martlets teams and support innovative research into female athletic performance(VERSION FRAN脟AIS SUIT) It's an exciting time for women in sports: the Northern Super League just kicked off in Canada, the Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding and the thriving WNBA posted its highest attendance in 22 seasons.
Congratulations to Danielle Berbrier for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation
Danielle Berbrier successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on June 9, 2025. The title of their Thesis: "Control of peripheral vascular function in females with polycystic ovary syndrome" Abstract:
KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom and Chantal Vall茅e Interviewed by Mike Cohen on Meet Your Local Authors Series
Media personality and suburban City Councillor Mike Cohen featured the book "Dare to Win" in his Meet Your Local Authors series. KPE Chair Dr. Gordon Bloom and professional basketball coach and KPE alumna, Chantal Vall茅e, were interviewed in this segment for the Eleanor London Library.
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Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs
黑料社, through the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), has conferred important internal recognition awards to three Faculty of Education professors in celebration of their outstanding scholarship and research excellence.
Podcast Episode: Talent Identification and Development with Dr Daniel Fortin-Guichard
Daniel Fortin-Guichard, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was invited to the Temps d'Arr锚t podcast hosted by Coach Frank (Fran莽ois Rodrigue), an Assistant Professor at the Universit茅 du Qu茅bec en Outaouais, discussing cognitive biases that selectors may have when identifying and selecting athletes (e.
Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for Successfully Defending her Dissertation
Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for successfully defending her dissertation on March 21, 2025!
Topic of her dissertation: 鈥淢ultimodal Prehabilitation: Program Considerations for Patients with Esophageal Cancer鈥�
黑料社24鈥檚 Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight
黑料社鈥檚 day of giving raises a record 听$5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!On March 12, 黑料社24 reached a remarkable milestone 鈥� the tenth anniversary of the University鈥檚 annual day of giving 鈥� and it did so in record-breaking style.
KPE Alumna Savannah King a Featured 黑料社24 Ambassador
Olympic medalist in swimming,听Savannah King is a graduate of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education who went on to work as a Project Administrator within the department before becoming Associate Coach and Social Media Coordinator for the 黑料社 Varsity Swim Team. Selected as a 黑料社24 ambassador for the University's Day of Giving, she is lending her support to 黑料社 in advocating for student-athletes during the 24-hour fundraiser.