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Research | A new trial hopes to use mRNA to halt the devastating progression of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

webfull — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:50:20 +0000

Prion diseases came to public attention during the 1980s and ’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.

Published: 9 December 2024

A few questions for Hoi Kong, our visiting researcher for the 2024 autumn semester

webfull — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:54:46 +0000

Published: 4 December 2024

Event | Seminar, The power of first impressions: Using viral imprinting for broadly reactive vaccine development | Dec 11, 2024

webfull — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:59:30 +0000

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 ��Ƭ��Ƶ University Research Centre on Complex Traits (MRCCT), and M[i]4. The organizers invite guest speakers to talk about their current research. This seminar series is part of the Current Topics & Seminars course and is open for attendance by MIMM students and all interested individuals.

Details about upcoming seminar:

Published: 29 November 2024

Event | MI4 6th Annual Scientific Symposium | December 4, 2024

webfull — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:17:47 +0000

Join MI4 for the 6th Annual Scientific Symposium on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 11:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the ��Ƭ��Ƶ Faculty Club. This year’s theme, "Microbiome: Decoding the Invisible World," promises an engaging lineup, including a keynote by Prof. Yasmine Belkaid, President of Institut Pasteur. Don’t miss this chance to hear groundbreaking insights from leading experts in the MI4 community.

Published: 15 November 2024

Event | Practical examples of research in indigenous context | November 20, 2024

webfull — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:04:13 +0000

D2R partner, Tahatikonhsontóntie' Quebec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research, is organizing a webinar "Practical examples of research in Indigenous context" on November 20 from 12-1:30pm.

Guest speakers include:

Published: 15 November 2024

A few questions for our new member Louis-Thomas Kelly

webfull — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:05:22 +0000

Welcome to Louis-Thomas Kelly, new member of CIRM!

Published: 13 November 2024

Amazing Brain Science Talks 2024: Celebrating the Mind

webfull — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:52:25 +0000

We're happy to announce that the 2024 Amazing Brain Science Talks video recordings are officially live on our YouTube channel. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting your favourite moments, don't miss out on these compelling talks!

Published: 11 November 2024

Welcome to our new member, David LeRue!

webfull — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:05:02 +0000

Welcome to David LeRue, new CIRM member!

Published: 4 November 2024

Canada-U.S. Defence Relations in a Turbulent Time | Canadian Global Affairs Institute

webfull — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:02:56 +0000

August 2024 | Professor Vincent Rigby wrote a Working Paper #4 for The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, with collaboration of Canadian Global Affairs Institute. The paper consists of four sections that delves with Canada-U.S. Defence Relations in a Turbulent Time, U.S. Administration, and How to restore Canada's Military Credibility with the U.S., A Ten-Point Plan.

Published: 10 October 2024

Interview with Thara Charland, new member at CIRM

webfull — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:32:17 +0000

Welcome to Thara Charland, CIRM's new member!

Published: 16 September 2024