/dna-to-rna/taxonomy/term/3/all en /dna-to-rna/channels/event/seminar-wellcome-leap-r3-program-rna-readiness-and-response-360576 <p style="text-align:center"><strong>Join D2R and the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine for this hybrid seminar on Tuesday November 26 at 9am (EST) titled "The Wellcome Leap R3 Program: RNA Readiness and Response".</strong></p> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:42:04 +0000 emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca 1042 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/channels/news/news-2024-nobel-prize-awarded-victor-ambros-and-gary-ruvkun-discovery-microrna-and-its-role-post-360261 <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 emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca 1018 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/channels/news/event-practical-research-experience-first-nations-environment-field-health-and-social-services-360447 <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 à 13 h<br /> Speaker: Cecilia Valdebenito, anthropologist</strong></p> <p>This webinar has two objectives:</p> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:42:45 +0000 emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca 1038 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/channels/news/event-controlling-rna-sequence-diagnostics-and-therapeutic-delivery-january-5-10-2025-360257 <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 emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca 1017 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/channels/event/seminar-landscape-genomics-programs-europe-360161 <p style="text-align:center"><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 on Thursday October </strong></p> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:32:36 +0000 emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca 998 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/channels/event/d2r-lunch-learn-pac-bio-postponed-359576 <h2>**Update: This event is being postponed and a new date will be communicated shortly. Apologies for any inconveniences this may cause. </h2> <p>Are you preparing an application for <b>D2R | DNA to RNA</b> funding programs?</p> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:55:01 +0000 emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca 976 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/channels/news/congratulations-dr-raquel-cuella-martin-receiving-gairdner-foundation-early-career-investigator-360187 <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 �山ǿ��, 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 emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca 1001 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/channels/news/news-genome-quebec-invests-500000-boost-rna-therapeutics-innovation-quebec-360164 <h2><b>Génome Québec invests up to $500,000 to boost RNA therapeutics innovation in Quebec </b></h2> <p>Génome Québec, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing genomics research and innovation in Quebec, is investing up to $500,000 in �山ǿ��’s D2R Initiative. This investment will advance the commercialization of innovative genomic technologies in Quebec through D2R’s <i>Commercialization Priming</i> funding program.</p> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:07:16 +0000 emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca 999 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/channels/news/event-genes-genealogy-and-geography-genetic-history-quebec-oct-3-2024-360092 <h2><b>Join �山ǿ�� Health Centre's next “Medical Genetics Grand Rounds”</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 emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca 994 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/channels/news/event-indigenous-perspectives-truth-and-reconciliation-post-secondary-education-sept-30-2024-359901 <p>In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, �山ǿ��'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: </h3> <p><strong>Title:</strong> Indigenous Perspectives on Truth and Reconciliation in Post-Secondary Education</p> <p><strong>Date & 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 emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca 992 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/channels/news/news-d2r-awards-73-million-advance-research-genomic-based-rna-therapeutics-359698 <h2><b>D2R awards $7.3 million to Advance Research in Genomic-Based RNA Therapeutics</b></h2> <p><strong>Montreal – September 17, 2024</strong>  �山ǿ��’s 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 emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca 982 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/channels/news/d2r-funding-opportunity-core-platform-sustainability-centres-and-institutes-support-358806 <p><b><a href="/dna-to-rna/">D2R | DNA to RNA,</a></b> the research initiative at �山ǿ�� 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 emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca 972 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/channels/news/news-pleins-feux-sur-la-technologie-arn-la-presse-359620 <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): </p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:19:45 +0000 emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca 977 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/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 14:37:15 +0000 emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca 968 at /dna-to-rna /dna-to-rna/channels/news/event-diversity-equity-inclusion-workshop-sept-23-1030am-358749 <p><strong>In this collaborative session you will learn about the value of Diversity Equity & Inclusion in the Institute of Genomic Medicine, how to access relevant resources through �山ǿ�� services, and discuss real case studies to explore the ways �山ǿ�� services and best practices can be applied to your workplace.</strong></p> <h3>Event details:</h3> <p><strong>Title:</strong> Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Workshop</p> <p><strong>Date & 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 emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca 971 at /dna-to-rna