/jarislowsky-chair/taxonomy/term/2/all en /jarislowsky-chair/channels/event/karina-vold-learning-machines-using-artificial-intelligence-scaffolding-human-learning-350872 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:06:18 +0000 julia.houwen@mcgill.ca 621 at /jarislowsky-chair /jarislowsky-chair/channels/event/drop-sessions-data-collection-storage-privacy-and-security-researchers-359270 <p>Do you have questions about sharing or managing research data, finding Cloud applications, or data privacy?</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:37:53 +0000 admin 1399 at /jarislowsky-chair /jarislowsky-chair/channels/news/alan-evans-named-fellow-royal-society-358885 <p>Alan Evans, PhD, was among the 85 new Fellows of the <a href="https://royalsociety.org/">Royal Society</a>, the United Kingdom’s national academy of sciences, announced May 14, 2024. Candidates were nominated for their substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge.</p> <p>Read the <a href="/ludmercentre/article/alan-evans-named-fellow-royal-society">full story from Naghmeh Shafiei and the Ludmer Centre</a>. </p> <p> </p> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:27:00 +0000 admin 1393 at /jarislowsky-chair /jarislowsky-chair/channels/news/podcast-canadian-breakpoint-special-guest-dr-thomas-duchaine-358748 <p>In a recent episode of <strong>The Canadian Breakpoint </strong>podcast, Dr. Rupeena Purewal sits down with Dr. Thomas Duchaine, Director of ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ'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 17:29:19 +0000 admin 1392 at /jarislowsky-chair /jarislowsky-chair/channels/event/workshop-charles-taylors-philosophical-work-358745 <h2>Workshop on Charles Taylor’s Philosophical Work </h2> <h3>Co-organized by the Centre for Transcultural Studies (Northwestern University) and the Jarislowsky Chair in Human Nature and Technology</h3> <h4>November 9, 2024<br /></h4> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:25:17 +0000 admin 1391 at /jarislowsky-chair /jarislowsky-chair/channels/event/seminar-protas-smarter-trials-better-health-358742 <p><strong>Join <a href="/dna-to-rna/">D2R</a> and the <a href="https://genomic.medicine.mcgill.ca/">Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine</a> for this hybrid seminar with Professor Richard Haynes from Oxford Univ</strong></p> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:37:16 +0000 admin 1389 at /jarislowsky-chair /jarislowsky-chair/channels/news/event-vous-etes-interesses-par-les-therapies-arn-sept-12-2024-358627 <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: <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 </a></p> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:33:37 +0000 admin 1387 at /jarislowsky-chair /jarislowsky-chair/channels/news/updates-our-accommodations-list-358304 <p>We recently updated our list of accommodations close to the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital. This resource serves as a guide to nearby accommodation options for individuals and family members while they seek care at the Neuro and <a href="/infoneuro/files/infoneuro/202405_accomodations.pdf">can be consulted here</a>.</p> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:50:11 +0000 admin 1385 at /jarislowsky-chair /jarislowsky-chair/channels/news/mcgill-spinoff-fex-energy-receives-major-grant-axelys-358220 <p><i>Company technology leverages high energy density of iron to provide carbon-free, stable renewable energy that is environmentally safe and highly dispatchable</i></p> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:43:00 +0000 admin 1381 at /jarislowsky-chair /jarislowsky-chair/channels/news/what-importance-consumer-health-books-358173 <h4>What is the importance of consumer health books?</h4> <h5>Consumer health books are intended to be educational but that is not their only purpose. They can help people make informed decisions about their health and help improve people’s ability to manage their medical conditions.</h5> <h5> </h5> <p>The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre has a collection of consumer health books on many neurological disorders as well as general health topics.</p> <p>Discover the recent additions of books to their collection in person in room 354 (3rd floor) at the Neuro.</p> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:01:33 +0000 admin 1374 at /jarislowsky-chair /jarislowsky-chair/channels/news/info-neuro-cart-schedule-august-now-available-358139 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:38:55 +0000 admin 1368 at /jarislowsky-chair /jarislowsky-chair/channels/news/101-mcgill-research-projects-awarded-235-million-nserc-discovery-grants-funding-358031 <p><strong><em>Funding supports groundbreaking research in the natural sciences and engineering</em></strong></p> <p>The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 101 ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $23.5 million.</p> <p>The Discovery Grants support ongoing programs with long-term goals, recognizing the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances.</p> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:07:59 +0000 admin 1367 at /jarislowsky-chair /jarislowsky-chair/channels/news/tips-when-preparing-medical-appointment-357935 <p>A visit to the doctor can be stressful for many people. Knowing how to best prepare for an upcoming medical appointment is the best way to feel more confident.</p> <p>The list attached below offers four essential tips to properly prepare for a medical appointment.</p> <p>For more resources about preparing for a medical appointment, <a href="/infoneuro/online-resources/medical-topics/preparing-medical-appointment">consult our web-page on the topic here</a>.</p> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:49:32 +0000 admin 1364 at /jarislowsky-chair /jarislowsky-chair/channels/event/art-therapy-quebec-cancer-foundation-french-only-357932 <p>This summer, the Quebec Cancer Foundation offers art therapy workshops to any individual with cancer, up to one year after their final treatment. They are also offered to their caregivers.</p> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:31:07 +0000 admin 1362 at /jarislowsky-chair /jarislowsky-chair/channels/news/mcgill-scholars-receive-190000-expand-impact-research-social-sciences-and-humanities-357893 <p>Seven ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ researchers have been awarded over $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $1.7 million in federal funding invested in 54 projects nationwide. </p> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:57:57 +0000 admin 1357 at /jarislowsky-chair