Faculty

SYNTHÈSE conference for celebrating Dr. Nahum Sonenberg

amanda.perozzo@mcgill.ca — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:05:51 +0000

For security purposes, the specific venue locations on campus for all events will be disclosed to registrants via email two days prior to the conference.

VWR/Avantor Life Science Summer Spirit Product Show

amanda.perozzo@mcgill.ca — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:45:15 +0000

Biochemistry Seminar: Ribosome-centred coordinated regulation of mRNA translation initiation and elongation

admin — Mon, 25 May 2026 19:54:32 +0000

Seminar by:

Mehdi Jafarnejad Ph.D.
Reader & Principal Investigator
Johnston Cancer Research Centre
Queen’s University Belfast

Dr. Satoshi Yoshiji awarded the Canada Research Chair in Human Genetics and Therapeutic Discovery

admin — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:35:20 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Satoshi Yoshiji!

The Department of Human Genetics is thrilled to congratulate Dr. Satoshi Yoshiji on being named one of ��VR��Ƶ’s newest Canada Research Chairs.

In the latest announcement from the Government of Canada, ��VR��Ƶ was awarded 16 new or renewed chairs, recognizing excellence in research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge. Dr. Yoshiji’s appointment as a Canada Research Chair highlights his outstanding contributions to the field of genetics and his commitment to advancing our understanding of human health.

Pharmacology & Therapeutics Senior Seminar: Garvit Bhatt PhD Candidate “Structural and Functional Characterization of YopJ Acetyltransferases"

admin — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:23 +0000

Senior Seminar Announcement Garvit Bhatt PhD Candidate

"Structural and Functional Characterization of YopJ Acetyltransferases"

Avantor/VWR Product Show

amanda.perozzo@mcgill.ca — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:54:02 +0000

Congratulations to Maddison Arlen, a PhD candidate in Dr. Carolyn Baglole's laboratory.

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:53:53 +0000

Congratulations to Maddison Arlen, a PhD candidate in Dr.

Genome QC In-Person Support Session

amanda.perozzo@mcgill.ca — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:04:17 +0000

Biotech Connect Product Show

amanda.perozzo@mcgill.ca — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:50:41 +0000

Why visit?

Prager-Khoutorsky lab publishes in Neuron.

admin — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:49:59 +0000

The study entitled “Microglia regulate neuronal activity via structural remodeling of astrocytes”, finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure.

The study has been highlighted by:

��VR��Ƶ Newsroom:

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CTV News:

Advanced Cell Imaging Seminar presented by Avantor and Molecular Devices

amanda.perozzo@mcgill.ca — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:05:33 +0000

Avantor Science Product Show

amanda.perozzo@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:48:15 +0000

Registration is FREE but required (via eventbrite)!

Special Invited Seminar Talk "RNA in Neuroscience" with Prof. Timothy Bredy

jinglan.zhang@mcgill.ca — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:57:38 +0000

Please join us in person for a Special Invited Seminar Talk with Prof. Timothy Bredy

Title: RNA in Neuroscience

Date: Friday September 26, 2025, 11:00 AM

Special Neuroscience for Mental Health Seminar Series "Virus-like intercellular RNA signaling in the nervous system"

jinglan.zhang@mcgill.ca — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:03:05 +0000

You are invited to the Special Neuroscience for Mental Health Seminar Series

Title: "Virus-like intercellular RNA signaling in the nervous system"

Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 11:00-12:00

Joint MIMM/ Department of Medicine Seminar in Human Immunology featuring Dr. David Lynn “Uncovering how the microbiota regulates optimal immune responses to vaccines and immunotherapies”

jinglan.zhang@mcgill.ca — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:29:07 +0000

We would like to invite you to the Joint MIMM/ Department of Medicine Seminar in Human Immunology featuring Dr. David Lynn, Professor of Systems Immunology at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute.