Graduate Students /drs/taxonomy/term/6/all en Research drop-in session (data collection, storage, privacy and security) /drs/channels/event/research-drop-session-data-collection-storage-privacy-and-security-359270 Do you have questions about sharing or managing research data, finding Cloud applications, or data privacy? Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:37:52 +0000 claire.burrows@mcgill.ca 1205 at /drs Research drop-in session (data collection, storage, privacy and security) /drs/channels/event/research-drop-session-data-collection-storage-privacy-and-security-360539 <p>Do you have questions about sharing or managing research data, finding Cloud applications, or data privacy?</p> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:04:14 +0000 claire.burrows@mcgill.ca 1276 at /drs A fast way to showcase your research: a new, ready-to-customize website template /drs/channels/news/fast-way-showcase-your-research-new-ready-customize-website-template-371383 <p>VRƵ researchers - it is now possible to request a centrally supported website to showcase your research or lab in the new WMS system, complete with a new specially designed, ready-to-customize website template. </p> <p><strong>Main features included: </strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Attractive, image-based layouts pre-filled with placeholder content for easy updates. </p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>A structured, easy-to-edit section showcasing the main researcher and team, with drag-and-drop members into the “team alumni” section upon graduation.  </p></li></ul> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:20:59 +0000 admin 10594 at /drs Research drop-in session on data collection, storage, privacy and security for researchers /drs/channels/event/research-drop-session-data-collection-storage-privacy-and-security-researchers-355050 <p>Navigating the complex landscape of research data standards and data repositories can be challenging, particularly when taking into account privacy and cybersecurity concerns when using cloud solutions.</p> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 19:16:40 +0000 claire.burrows@mcgill.ca 1040 at /drs Research Data Governance at VRƵ /drs/channels/event/research-data-governance-mcgill-356550 <p>The Digital Research Services (DRS) Hub in the Office of the VP-RI is hosting an information session on research data governance at VRƵ. We will provide an overview of how research data governance fits into the research cycle and will highlight</p> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:51:58 +0000 claire.burrows@mcgill.ca 1081 at /drs Data Anonymization Workshop Series /drs/channels/event/data-anonymization-workshop-series-348581 <p>The VRƵ <a href="/drs/">Digital Research Services Hub</a> is delighted to invite all researchers and students to a series of <strong>online</strong> workshops on data anonymization, presented by national and international s</p> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:23:28 +0000 claire.burrows@mcgill.ca 956 at /drs D2R X Norton Rose Fulbright | Protecting Your Ideas: A Guide for Innovators /drs/channels/news/d2r-x-norton-rose-fulbright-protecting-your-ideas-guide-innovators-371277 <p>“Innovation” is everywhere these days—but beyond the buzzword, what does it really mean for a young company, and how can you turn it into a concrete competitive advantage? This presentation demystifies intellectual property (IP) and shows why it matters far more than many founders think.</p> <p>We’ll explore briefly the different forms of IP and clarify what each protects in practical terms. You’ll discover when an idea becomes an “invention,” when you should consider filing a patent, and who the right professionals are to guide you along the way.</p> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:22 +0000 admin 10593 at /drs D2R X Norton Rose Fulbright | Protecting Your Ideas: A Guide for Innovators /drs/channels/event/d2r-x-norton-rose-fulbright-protecting-your-ideas-guide-innovators-371239 <p>“Innovation” is everywhere these days—but beyond the buzzword, what does it really mean for a young company, and how can you turn it into a concrete competitive advantage?</p> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:35:05 +0000 admin 10590 at /drs D2R X NRC Biomanufacturing Collaboration Event /drs/channels/news/d2r-x-nrc-biomanufacturing-collaboration-event-371267 <p>A half day showcase of <strong>D2R</strong> and the<strong> </strong><a href="https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/products-services/technical-advisory-services/biomanufacturing"><strong>National Research Council</strong></a>’s shared biomanufacturing and bioengineering research priorities. Researchers from both the NRC and the D2R community will present on their platform and biomanufacturing-aligned work, including gene editing, mRNA production and optimization, lipid nanoparticle formulation, and RNA therapeutic delivery systems.</p> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:35:18 +0000 admin 10592 at /drs D2R X NRC Biomanufacturing Collaboration Event /drs/channels/event/d2r-x-nrc-biomanufacturing-collaboration-event-371240 <p>A half day showcase of <strong>D2R</strong> and the<strong> </strong><a href="https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/products-services/technical-advisory-services/biomanufacturing"><strong>National Research Council</strong></a>’s shared bio</p> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:35:29 +0000 admin 10588 at /drs VRƵ and Moderna Launch Breakthrough RNA Project Through D2R to Advance Made-in-Canada Innovation /drs/channels/news/mcgill-university-and-moderna-launch-breakthrough-rna-project-through-d2r-advance-made-canada-371072 <p><b>Montreal, QC, February 5, 2026</b> — VRƵ researchers, supported by the <b>DNA to RNA (D2R)</b> initiative and <b><a href="https://www.modernatx.com/en-CA">Moderna</a></b><b>,</b> are launching a pioneering research project that aims to further the fundamentals of ribonucleic acid (RNA) medicines by enhancing our understanding of the three-dimensional structure of full-length messenger RNA (mRNA).</p> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:02:33 +0000 admin 10586 at /drs CIHR grants $55.9M to VRƵ health research /drs/channels/news/cihr-grants-559m-mcgill-health-research-370731 <p><em><strong>56 VRƵ research projects were awarded funding through CIHR’s Fall 2025 Project Grant competition, to support high-potential health research across all areas and career stages.  </strong></em></p> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:35:40 +0000 admin 10585 at /drs Webinar - Rules, Rights and Research: Balancing Privacy with Research Innovation /drs/channels/event/webinar-rules-rights-and-research-balancing-privacy-research-innovation-370704 <p>VRƵ <a href="/drs/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Digital Research Services Hub</a> is pleased to announce their 2026 webinar - “<strong>Rules, Rights and Research: Balancing Privacy with Research Innovation</strong>”. </p> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:57:03 +0000 admin 10584 at /drs Call for Papers - Deadline extended (International Symposium on Governance and Innovation, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence) /drs/channels/news/call-papers-deadline-extended-international-symposium-governance-and-innovation-cybersecurity-and-370361 <p>The 8th edition of the <em>International Conference on Governance and Innovation: Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence</em> will take place <strong>June 17–19, 2026</strong>, at the <strong>Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)</strong> in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.</p> <p>This international conference explores the accelerating convergence of governance, innovation, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) in a rapidly changing digital world. Thematic areas of the conference include:</p> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:22:02 +0000 admin 10582 at /drs Weston Family Foundation awards two VRƵ researchers combatting neurodegenerative diseases of aging /drs/channels/news/weston-family-foundation-awards-two-mcgill-researchers-combatting-neurodegenerative-diseases-aging-370529 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:38:29 +0000 admin 10581 at /drs