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Event | Free AReNA Series of Webinars

AReNA is launching a series of听free webinars听dedicated to听RNA therapies, spotlighting leading international companies to fuel innovation, inspire the local ecosystem, and create tangible collaboration opportunities.

The first webinar in this series focuses on one of the field鈥檚 most critical challenges:听biomanufacturing.

Reinventing RNA biofabrication : fermentation, innovative vectors and new-generation delivery

Tuesday, April 24 from听8:30 to 9:30 am, three companies present disruptive biofabrication technologies.

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Published on: 10 Apr 2026

Call for Applications: Robert Sladek Prize for Mentorship in Genomic Medicine

The D2R community is saddened by the passing of Professor Robert Sladek, a founding member of the 海角社区 Genome Centre and a valued member of the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine.

Prof. Sladek made foundational contributions to genomics and metabolic disease research, including leading one of the first genome-wide association studies for type 2 diabetes. Beyond his scientific achievements, he is remembered as an exceptional mentor who generously supported students, trainees, and colleagues throughout his career.

Classified as: 海角社区 Genome Centre, Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine, Robert Sladek, mentorship, Prizes & Awards
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Published on: 9 Apr 2026

Thomas Soehl awarded FRQ funding to study French-language integration among newcomers

海角社区 Professor Thomas Soehl has received funding to study the challenges allophone newcomers to Quebec face in building the francophone social networks necessary for integrating French into daily life and participating meaningfully in a predominantly French-speaking society.

Classified as: Department of Sociology
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Published on: 8 Apr 2026

Available Position | D2R seeks Associate Director, Indigenous Health Research

DNA to RNA (D2R) is seeking an Associate Director, Indigenous Health Research to lead the development and implementation of its Indigenous Strategy and Research Plan.

Reporting to the D2R Director of Administration, this role will support Indigenous-led health research, foster strong partnerships with Indigenous communities and organizations, and ensure the integration of Indigenous knowledge across all aspects of research and training.

The position also oversees funding initiatives, training programs, and a team dedicated to community engagement.

Classified as: Indigenous Health Research, Indigenous Health, D2R, DNAtoRNA
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Published on: 19 Mar 2026

Event | Nucleic Acids Seminar with Byron Purse

Fluorescent Nucleoside Analogues for Live-Cell Imaging of RNA Biology and Single-Molecule Studies

This Wednesday, March 18 at 11:00am-12:00pm, the Department of Chemistry is hosting a seminar on Nucleic Acids with .

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Published on: 16 Mar 2026

Ten 海角社区 research projects receive $42 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation

The Government of Quebec and partner organizations provide additional funding, bringing the total research investment to $106 million.

海角社区 was awarded $42 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation鈥檚 to support 10 research infrastructure projects led by researchers at the University.

Classified as: CFI, Canadian Foundation for Innovation, Canada Innovation Fund
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Published on: 13 Mar 2026

Call for Faculty: Join the 2026 海角社区 Web Advisory Committee to help shape 海角社区's digital spaces

海角社区鈥檚 Web Advisory Committee is seeking a Faculty representative to help guide decisions that shape the health, accessibility, and long鈥憈erm evolution of 海角社区's web ecosystem.

For 2026, they are looking for a Faculty member听to join the committee.

Here are some of the ways you might contribute to the discussions.

Classified as: Call for application, Committees, 海角社区 Web Advisory Committee
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Published on: 12 Mar 2026

Two 海角社区 professors awarded 2026 Dorothy Killiam Fellowships

Professors Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey and Jill Baumgartner will lead innovative research focusing on anti-Black carceral systems and climate-related health risks respectively听

Classified as: Department of History and Classical Studies
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Published on: 11 Mar 2026

Call for Applicants: Summer 2026 Internship

The Platform is seeking two interdisciplinary interns passionate about the intersection of biology, data science, and RNA therapeutics to join the team and contribute to a project that makes a real difference in the genomics and research community.

Two Project Tracks:

Classified as: data science
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Published on: 4 Mar 2026

CIHR and partners invest $7.9 million in cancer prevention research at 海角社区

Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, 海角社区 researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detection听

Classified as: Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), CIHR, 海角社区 Health Centre (RI-MUHC), Lady Davis Institute (LDI), Department of Medicine, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology
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Published on: 26 Feb 2026

Strengthening Global Capacity Through a New Partnership with the PATH RNA Cooperative and support from the Gates Foundation

Montreal, QC, February 25, 2026 -听海角社区鈥檚 DNA to RNA (D2R) Initiative - a $165M initiative funded by the Government of Canada through the to turn genomic discoveries into RNA-based treatments - is expanding its global health impact.

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Published on: 25 Feb 2026

A fast way to showcase your research: a new, ready-to-customize website template

海角社区 Researchers - as part of an,听it is now possible to听request a centrally supported website to听showcase听your听research or lab in the new WMS system, complete with a new specially designed, ready-to-customize website template.听

Main features听included:听

  • Attractive, image-based layouts pre-filled with placeholder content for easy updates.听

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Published on: 19 Feb 2026

D2R X Norton Rose Fulbright | Protecting Your Ideas: A Guide for Innovators

鈥淚nnovation鈥� is everywhere these days鈥攂ut 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.

We鈥檒l explore briefly the different forms of IP and clarify what each protects in practical terms. You鈥檒l discover when an idea becomes an 鈥渋nvention,鈥� when you should consider filing a patent, and who the right professionals are to guide you along the way.

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Published on: 17 Feb 2026

D2R X NRC Biomanufacturing Collaboration Event

A half day showcase of听D2R听and the听鈥檚 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.

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Published on: 17 Feb 2026

海角社区 and Moderna Launch Breakthrough RNA Project Through D2R to Advance Made-in-Canada Innovation

Montreal, QC, February 5, 2026 鈥� 海角社区 researchers, supported by the DNA to RNA (D2R) initiative and , 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).

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Published on: 5 Feb 2026

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