/dna-to-rna/channels_item/2 en /dna-to-rna/node/1104 <p><strong>Montreal 鈥� December 19, 2024</strong>聽鈥� The D2R (DNA to RNA) Initiative is proud to announce the recipients of its latest round of funding, awarding a total of $1.5 million to four principal investigators and five 平特五不中 Centres and Institutes. These awards are designed at advancing research in RNA therapeutics by facilitating industry collaboration and supporting the next generation of scientific leaders as well as research Centres and Institutes.</p> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:21:57 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/1096 <p>Prion diseases came to public attention during the 1980s and 鈥�90s, when Mad Cow Disease was in the news. While transmission to humans from infected beef has largely been eliminated, other forms of these devastating diseases are unfortunately still around, like Creutzfeld-Jacob Disease (CJD). In fact, according to the US Centers for Disease Control, cases of CJD have been on the rise in the last two decades.</p> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:50:19 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/1092 <p>The Emerging Topics in Health (EToH) seminar series is cohosted by the Departments of Microbiology and Immunology, Physiology and Human Genetics, the Goodman Cancer Institute (GCI), the 平特五不中 Research Centre on Complex Traits (MRCCT), and M[i]4. The organizers invite guest speakers to talk about their current research.聽This seminar series is part of the Current Topics &amp; Seminars course and is open for attendance by MIMM students and all interested individuals.</p> <p><strong>Details about upcoming seminar:聽</strong></p> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:59:29 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/1086 <p><b>Montr茅al, November 28th</b> 鈥� CQDM is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the D2R (DNA to RNA) Initiative at 平特五不中, aimed at funding translational research projects carried out through collaborations between researchers and industry. This alliance seeks to support and accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative RNA-based therapies. It aims to provide patients with safer and more effective therapeutic options, particularly for treating cancer, rare diseases, and preventing various infectious diseases.</p> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/1085 <h3>First Hybrid Workshop on Precision Health and Medicine</h3> <p><em><strong>Synergizing our strengths in new technologies in omics, digital sciences, and translational medicine to advance patient care.</strong></em></p> <p>This event is organized in partnership between University of Bern and 平特五不中. This partnership between the universities aims to synergistically harness the power of new technologies in omics, digital sciences, and translational medicine to advance patient care.</p> <p><strong>Event details:聽</strong></p> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:16:42 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/1083 <p>Join MI4 for the <b>6th Annual Scientific Symposium</b> on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 11:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the 平特五不中 Faculty Club. This year鈥檚 theme, <i>"Microbiome: Decoding the Invisible World,"</i> promises an engaging lineup, including a keynote by Prof. Yasmine Belkaid, President of Institut Pasteur. Don鈥檛 miss this chance to hear groundbreaking insights from leading experts in the MI4 community.</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:17:47 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/1081 <p>D2R partner, <strong>Tahatikonhsont贸ntie' Quebec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research,</strong> is organizing a webinar "Practical examples of research in Indigenous context" on November 20 from 12-1:30pm.聽</p> <p>Guest speakers include:聽</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:04:13 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/1078 <p>Dear Colleagues,</p> <p>Please see the next Medical Genetics Grand Rounds scheduled talk below:</p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:30:50 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/1055 <h3>Philippe Gros appointed Chief Scientific Officer of D2R</h3> <p>Philippe Gros has been appointed Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of 平特五不中鈥檚 DNA to RNA (D2R) Initiative, effective September 30, 2024. Prior to this role, he served as Deputy Vice-President (Research and Innovation) at 平特五不中. This appointment follows a thorough international search, with the selection committee enthusiastic about their recommendation. Notably, Gros was instrumental in writing the application for the D2R Initiative, laying the groundwork for its success.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:20:10 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/1053 <h3><b>D2R welcomes RNA and genomic researchers to Universit茅 de Sherbrooke</b></h3> <p>Montreal 鈥� October 31, 2024 鈥� 平特五不中鈥檚 DNA to RNA (D2R) research initiative is proud to announce the appointment of three new researchers at Universit茅 de Sherbrooke, marking the inaugural recipients of the D2R鈥檚 New Faculty Start-Up funding program. Universit茅 de Sherbrooke is a partner institution in the D2R initiative, working collaboratively to advance genomic and RNA research.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:09:26 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/1038 <h3>Practical research experience in First Nations communities in the field of health and social services evaluation</h3> <p><br /> <strong>December 20, 2024 | 12 h 脿 13 h<br /> Speaker: Cecilia Valdebenito, anthropologist</strong></p> <p>This webinar has two objectives:</p> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:42:45 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/1018 <h4>The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.</h4> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:41:27 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/1017 <h3>RNA Nanotechnology - Gordon Research Conference (GRC)</h3> Controlling RNA Sequence for Diagnostics and Therapeutic Delivery <p><strong>January 5 - 10, 2025</strong></p> <p><strong>Ventura, California, United States</strong></p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:31:06 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/1001 <p>Congratulations to Dr. Raquel Cuella Martin on receiving the prestigious Gairdner Foundation Early Career Investigator Award.<br /> <br /> As an Assistant Professor of Human Genetics at 平特五不中, Dr. Cuella Martin is pushing the boundaries of science with her lab, which uses precision genome editing to tackle complex biological problems.<br /> <br /></p> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:52:53 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/999 <h2><b>G茅nome Qu茅bec invests up to $500,000 to boost RNA therapeutics innovation in Quebec </b></h2> <p>G茅nome Qu茅bec, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing genomics research and innovation in Quebec, is investing up to $500,000 in 平特五不中鈥檚 D2R Initiative. This investment will advance the commercialization of innovative genomic technologies in Quebec through D2R鈥檚 <i>Commercialization Priming</i> funding program.</p> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:07:16 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/994 <h2><b>Join 平特五不中 Health Centre's next 鈥淢edical Genetics Grand Rounds鈥�</b></h2> <p>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.</p> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:05:58 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/992 <p>In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, 平特五不中's School of Continuing Studies is organizing an online panel discussion on Truth and Reconciliation within the post-secondary education system.</p> <h3>About the event:聽</h3> <p><strong>Title:</strong>聽Indigenous Perspectives on Truth and Reconciliation in Post-Secondary Education</p> <p><strong>Date &amp; Time: </strong>Monday September 30, 2024 from 12-1pm</p> <p><strong>Format: </strong>On Zoom</p> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:30:44 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/982 <h2><b>D2R awards $7.3 million to Advance Research in Genomic-Based RNA Therapeutics</b></h2> <p><strong>Montreal 鈥� September 17, 2024</strong>聽 平特五不中鈥檚 D2R initiative is proud to announce the 23 recipients of its inaugural funding programs,<i> Foundational Projects </i>and<i> Research in Motion. </i>With a total investment of $7.3 million, these awards mark a significant milestone in advancing the field of genomic-based RNA therapeutics.</p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:30:11 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/977 <p>A recent article in La Presse, <a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/portfolio/2024-09-13/montreal-pole-sante/pleins-feux-sur-la-technologie-arn.php"><em>Pleins feux sur la technologie ARN</em></a>, highlights how Quebec's life sciences sector is experiencing a significant revival with the creation of an RNA hub.</p> <p>Here is a exerpt from the article (translated to english):聽</p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:19:45 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/972 <p><b><a href="/dna-to-rna/">D2R | DNA to RNA,</a></b> the research initiative at 平特五不中 that is taking an inclusive Canadian approach to genomic-based RNA therapeutics is offering two new funding opportunities:</p> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:59:33 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/971 <p><strong>In this collaborative session you will learn about the value of Diversity Equity &amp; Inclusion in the Institute of Genomic Medicine, how to access relevant resources through 平特五不中 services, and discuss real case studies to explore the ways 平特五不中 services and best practices can be applied to your workplace.</strong></p> <h3>Event details:</h3> <p><strong>Title:</strong> Diversity, Equity, &amp; Inclusion Workshop</p> <p><strong>Date &amp; Time: </strong>September 23, 2024 @ 10:30am to 12pm</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Thomson House @ 3650 McTavish St, Montreal Qc</p> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:38:49 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/970 <p>In a recent episode of聽<strong>The Canadian Breakpoint </strong>podcast,聽Dr. Rupeena Purewal sits down with Dr. Thomas Duchaine, Director of 平特五不中's Centre for RNA Sciences, to talk about the transformative potential of mRNA medicines. The episode explores how mRNA is emerging as a versatile therapeutic modality, with potential from vaccines to personalized medicine.</p> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:29:18 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/969 <p>The 2024 Gairdner Symposium "Diet, Bodywieght and Cancer Risk", will be hosted by a world-leader in oncometabolism聽research, the聽<a href="/gci/">Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute</a>. This event will聽bring together approximately 150 biomedical and clinical researchers, clinicians, health professionals, and the public to broaden understanding, foster collaboration, and empower stake holders to address the challenges posed by obesity-related chronic diseases and cancer.</p> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:42:32 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/967 <p>Find out more about AReNa - the Mobilizing RNA Project, and explore how you can contribute to the growth of Quebec's RNA industry!</p> <p>This event will take place on Thursday September 12, 2024 and is being organized by CQDM.</p> <p>For more details, visit the event page here:聽<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/billets-vous-etes-interesses-par-les-therapies-arn-978637439927">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/billets-vous-etes-interesses-par-les-therapies-arn-978637439927聽</a></p> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:33:37 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/965 <p>The 平特五不中 community, including researchers in genomic medicine and the health sciences, came together in July 2024 to mark the next phase of one of the University鈥檚 most rapidly growing disciplines and celebrate the generosity that is making it possible.聽</p> <p>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.</p> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:41:39 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/961 <p>Discover how lipid <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nanoparticles&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7217226140262805505">nanoparticles</a> are transforming gene therapy in a new article co-authored by Pieter Cullis,聽Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at The University of British Columbia.<br /> <br /></p> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:11:00 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/958 <p>In a press release published by the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH), it was announced that the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine at 平特五不中 has joined the alliance as a Host Institution. GA4GH is a not-for-profit alliance uniting the international community dedicated to advancing human health through genomic data.</p> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:32:04 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/957 <p>Imagine a world where your unique genetic makeup can be used to tailor your medical care, and where illnesses and disease are treated with pinpoint accuracy.</p> <p>On June 11, 2024 three 平特五不中 professors at the forefront of the genomic revolution discuss in this webcast the opportunities and ethical pitfalls behind genetics, immunotherapy and personalized medicine. They discuss the various ways in which these scientific advances promise to revolutionize how we think about and treat diseases, from diabetes to cancer.</p> <p>Speakers:聽</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:05:48 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/955 <p>On June 3, 2024, CQDM, in collaboration with Axelys, Montr茅al InVivo and RNA Qu茅bec introduced <em><strong>AReNA</strong>,</em> a new RNA hub in Quebec. Unveiled at the BIO conference in San Diego, in the presence of the Minister for the Economy, the Minister responsible for the Fight Against Racism, and the Minister responsible for the Laval region, Mr. Christopher Skeete, this initiative seeks to bring together key players in life sciences and aims to propel Quebec to the forefront of innovation in the field of RNA therapies.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:28:49 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/953 <p>On June 11, 2024聽CQDM announced the creation of the聽<strong><em>RNA Therapy Development and Production Network</em>,</strong> which will offer RNA therapy biomanufacturing services to academic and industrial researchers.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:08:54 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/951 <p>It is essential to adopt ways of doing things that promote the cultural safety of Indigenous peoples in the context of research.</p> <p>This new report is the result of work by the Indigenous Health Research Program of the Unit茅 de Soutien (SSA) of Quebec, the Department of Family Medicine at 平特五不中, Joyce鈥檚 Principle, and the Tahatikonhsont贸ntie' Quebec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (Qc-NEIHR).</p> <p>To learn more about this recent report, read:</p> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:46:57 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/950 <p>After extensive work over two years, Tahatikonhsont贸ntie'鈥夆�撯�塼he Quebec Network Environment in Indigenous Health Research (Qc-NEIHR), with the collaboration of Unit茅 de Soutien SSA Qu茅bec, the Department of Family Medicine of 平特五不中, and the Office of Joyce鈥檚 Principle鈥攊s making public their report on cultural safety in the context of Indigenous health research.</p> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:31:10 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/945 <p><em><strong>Date:</strong> Thursday 13 June 2024, 11:00-13:00</em></p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:10:06 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/944 <p><em><strong>Date: </strong>Tuesday June 11, 2024 from 12-1pm</em></p> <p><em><strong>Location: </strong>Online</em></p> <hr /> <p>Imagine a world where your unique genetic makeup can be used to tailor your medical care, and where illnesses and disease are treated with pinpoint accuracy.</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:46:15 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/923 <p>平特五不中 researchers interested in contributing to The Conversation/La Conversation Canada鈥攊n English or in French鈥攁re invited to participate in an in-person workshop.</p> <p>Thursday, June 13<br /> 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.聽<br /> Rutherford Physics Building, room 114.</p> Tue, 21 May 2024 12:29:05 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/922 <p><strong>Talk by Sandrine Richard聽"The Responsible Integration of AI into Clinical Decision Making and Genomics"</strong></p> <p>Friday, May 24th, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM<br /> Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building<br /> 3640 University Street, Room M/48<br /> Montreal, Quebec,聽H3A 0C7</p> <p>Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScj1D2hQ6TtOQdak3HBbg_5NRtl6Hqp82l069L8VQ1EGDPuFw/viewform">here. </a></p> <p>聽</p> <p><strong>About the event:聽</strong></p> Thu, 16 May 2024 14:27:27 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/917 <p>The 平特五不中 Regenerative Medicine Network (MRM) and <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcatti.ca%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cemily.cholette2%40mcgill.ca%7C8fbe574c53cb4554fdb608dc71c1a5ad%7Ccd31967152e74a68afa9fcf8f89f09ea%7C0%7C0%7C638510323727069165%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ms9OqGMqT98pfFbiX65l7pTn9oUQtZlIAxT1hG6wZSo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Canadian Advanced Therapies Training Institute (CATTI)</a> are pleased to announce <strong>a call for trainee submission</strong></p> Mon, 13 May 2024 12:13:10 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/910 <p><strong>RNA Medicine and Innovation Symposium<br /> May 23-24, 2024<br /> INSTITUT DE RECHERCHES CLINIQUES DE MONTR脡AL (IRCM)<br /> 110 avenue des Pins Ouest, Montr茅al, QC H2W 1R7</strong></p> <p>聽</p> <p>The Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) and Sidney-Altman RNA Therapeutics Hub, in collaboration with 平特五不中鈥檚 Center for RNA Sciences and the Universit茅 of Montr茅al, invite you all to attend this symposium, which will bring together participants from academia and industry to discuss the latest advances in RNA biology and its transformative applications in therapeutics.</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 13:56:25 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/905 <p>As part of the Distinguished Professors Lecture Series by RI-MUHC,聽<b>Professor Sir Paul Nurse,聽</b>Chief Executive Officer of The Francis Crick Institute and Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine聽will be giving two lectures on May 1 and May 2, 2024. Details in the posters above.聽</p> <p>RSVP as soon as possible to <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">manon.desrosiers</span> [at] <span class="d">muhc.mcgill.ca</span><span class="e"><!--target="_blank"--></span></span> as the places are limited.</p> <p>聽</p> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:24:49 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/903 <p>Congress 2024 will be held at 平特五不中 from June 12 to 21, 2024.</p> <p>Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is Canada鈥檚 largest gathering of academics, and one of the largest in the world. It鈥檚 a place to hold critical conversations of our time, hear from a diverse set of voices, share findings, refine ideas, and build partnerships to help share the Canada of tomorrow.</p> <p>Registration is mandatory, <a href="https://www.federationhss.ca/en/congress2024" target="_blank">visit the FHSS website for more information.聽</a></p> <p>聽</p> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:01:45 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/902 <p><u>A new network will advance research and care for thousands of people suffering from a rare or undiagnosed disease<b>.</b></u>聽Read this article to learn how RARE.Qc, a network led by experts at the Research Institute of the 平特五不中 Health Centre, Universit茅 du Qu茅bec 脿 Montr茅al, CHU Sainte-Justine, and Universit茅 de Montr茅al, is advancing research on rare diseases in Quebec.</p> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:23:14 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/901 <p><u>Congratulations to D2R鈥檚 Associate Scientific Director, Hanadi Sleiman, and Professor Masad J. Damha on their recent award</u>聽from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for their groundbreaking work on Nucleic Acids for Precision Medicine.</p> <p><a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/research/channels/news/canada-foundation-innovation-invests-42-million-mcgill-research?eid=6171aabf6db4e0591aa1eeb5c5316c19"><strong>Read the full article about the awarded grants here.</strong></a></p> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:21:49 +0000 平特五不中 /dna-to-rna/node/900 <p>In a recent article published by the 平特五不中 Reporter, we learn about Claude Bh茅rer's journey from biological anthropology to population genetics. Following her nephew's sudden death from lactic acidosis, Bh茅rer delved into genetic research, uncovering prevalent hereditary diseases. Her team's systematic analysis has revealed over 100 genetic variants unique to Quebec, prompting investigations into potential therapies. Bh茅rer's research extends to digital health platforms for real-time data collection and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives in genomics.</p> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:12:11 +0000 平特五不中