Our alumna, Henna Hundal, from the MPP Cohort of 2020-21, has been making significant contributions to climate change advocacy. Henna has been featured prominently in the media, addressing urgent environmental issues. As a delegate to the U.N. Climate Change Conferences, she recently discussed the influence of Big Oil on climate policy in an ,following the U.N.
John Orlowski published in "News Perspective/Preview" article in Cell Metabolism that discusses an intriguing research paper in the same journal issue on a pH-sensitive transcription factor SMAD5 that regulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells
This month, we are highlighting not one, not two but three important health conditions:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke, and myasthenia gravis (MG).
"Each of these conditions comes with its own set of challenges, and we’re here to provide valuable resources to help patients and their families navigate their journeys."
ALS: Understanding and managing the disease
Receiving an ALS diagnosis brings up a lot of questions and emotions.
Further details on the recipients:2024 Faculty of Science Excellence Award winners announced
Camille Chaussier Jones won the best student oral presentation at the Canadian Geophysical Union Annual Meeting, Ottawa, May 26-29, 2024 for her paper titled “Effects of fertilization on peatland soil phosphorus pools”. She presented her paper in the Ecohydrology and Biogeochemistry of Peatlands session.
Jun 4, 2024 | The Environment in Canada Podcast on the Carbon Tax, Alberta Getting off Coal, and Future Wildfires underscores the emergent need for a comprehensive understanding of carbon pricing and its benefits.Far from being mutually exclusive, Canada can implement a robust carbon pricing system while addressing inflation and paving the way for a green future.
It's MS Awareness Month!
The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre presents its books on multiple sclerosis. Some of these books are also available in digital format here:
Patients, family members, staff and the community are welcome to browse and borrow books from the Centre's collection.
Don't hesitate to drop by and visit us at The Neuro, located in room 354. Email us atinfoneuro [at] muhc.mcgill.caor call us at 514-398-5358 if you have any questions.
Prestigious award honours ֱ and RI-MUHC pioneer in the field of pediatric brain tumours
ֱ Professor and Canada Research Chair in Pediatric Oncology, Nada Jabado, has been named the 2024 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Laureate for North America. Dr. Jabado is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, a Senior Scientist in the Child Health and Human Development Program at the Research Institute of the ֱ Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and a Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the MUHC.
Here are some new book titles in our collection now available for loan:
May 7, 2024 | We are living in an age of breakthroughs propelled by advances in artificial intelligence. Technologies that were once the realm of science fiction are now transpiring into our reality. is a technology show where every other Tuesday Taylor Owen sits down with the people shaping this rapidly approaching future.
April 26, 2024 | Abdelrahman Sherif, born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, is part of the fifth cohort of MPPs. His expertise in management consulting has allowed him to make significant contributions to a diverse array of transformational and strategic projects, providing firsthand insight into the impact of public policy in the MENA Region.
April 30, 2024 | A large part of implementing good public policy is understanding the effects on various sectors. With a focus on fostering dialogue and collaboration, this event on environmental, social, and governance measures explored effective strategies, identified challenges, and highlighted opportunities for enhancing sustainability efforts across industries. The event brought together prominent leaders from academia, private industry, and the public sector to discuss and exchange insights on developing and implementing robust sustainability practices within organizations.
Please be advised there will be a major electrical shutdown the weekend of May 3-4-5, 2024, at the below list of Macdonald Campus buildings. To facilitate this shutdown, all the buildings listed will be CLOSED starting Friday, May 3rd, at 00h01, until Sunday, May 5th, at 23h59.
As part of Parkinson's disease Awareness Month, we’re highlighting information resources on Parkinson's disease.
One of the most consulted topics by patients who visit The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre is about driving. It’s a topic that brings up a lot of questions and uncertainties.
The resource we use regularly is the @Parkinson Quebec web page, a reliable source that addresses common concerns such as: