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News | D2R awards $7.3 million to Advance Research in Genomic-Based RNA Therapeutics

webfull — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:30:12 +0000

D2R awards $7.3 million to Advance Research in Genomic-Based RNA Therapeutics

Montreal – September 17, 2024 �鶹Լ��’s D2R initiative is proud to announce the 23 recipients of its inaugural funding programs, Foundational Projects and Research in Motion. With a total investment of $7.3 million, these awards mark a significant milestone in advancing the field of genomic-based RNA therapeutics.

Published: 17 September 2024

News | Pleins feux sur la technologie ARN | La Presse

webfull — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:19:45 +0000

A recent article in La Presse, Pleins feux sur la technologie ARN, highlights how Quebec's life sciences sector is experiencing a significant revival with the creation of an RNA hub.

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Published: 13 September 2024

News | Marking a new era in advancing genomic research at �鶹Լ��

webfull — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:41:39 +0000

The �鶹Լ�� community, including researchers in genomic medicine and the health sciences, came together in July 2024 to mark the next phase of one of the University’s most rapidly growing disciplines and celebrate the generosity that is making it possible.

The occasion was the official unveiling of signage for the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine, and on hand were the Institute’s UK-based benefactors, Victor and Mona Dahdaleh, who were recognized for the far-reaching power of their philanthropy.

Published: 19 August 2024

Article | "The 60-year evolution of lipid nanoparticles for nucleic acid delivery" in Nature Reviews Drug Discovery

webfull — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:11:00 +0000

Discover how lipid nanoparticles are transforming gene therapy in a new article co-authored by Pieter Cullis, Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at The University of British Columbia.

Published: 11 July 2024

News | The Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine is named as a Host Institution of GA4GH

webfull — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:32:05 +0000

In a press release published by the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH), it was announced that the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine at �鶹Լ�� has joined the alliance as a Host Institution. GA4GH is a not-for-profit alliance uniting the international community dedicated to advancing human health through genomic data.

Published: 20 June 2024

Video | How genomic medicine is transforming healthcare

webfull — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:05:48 +0000

Imagine a world where your unique genetic makeup can be used to tailor your medical care, and where illnesses and disease are treated with pinpoint accuracy.

On June 11, 2024 three �鶹Լ�� professors at the forefront of the genomic revolution discuss in this webcast the opportunities and ethical pitfalls behind genetics, immunotherapy and personalized medicine. They discuss the various ways in which these scientific advances promise to revolutionize how we think about and treat diseases, from diabetes to cancer.

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Published: 13 June 2024

News | CQDM announces the launch of AReNA, a new RNA hub in Quebec

webfull — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:28:49 +0000

On June 3, 2024, CQDM, in collaboration with Axelys, Montréal InVivo and RNA Québec introduced AReNA, a new RNA hub in Quebec. Unveiled at the BIO conference in San Diego, in the presence of the Minister for the Economy, the Minister responsible for the Fight Against Racism, and the Minister responsible for the Laval region, Mr. Christopher Skeete, this initiative seeks to bring together key players in life sciences and aims to propel Quebec to the forefront of innovation in the field of RNA therapies.

Published: 13 June 2024

News | CQDM unveils RNA Therapy Development and Production Network, led by �鶹Լ��, IRCM, and University of Sherbrooke

webfull — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:08:54 +0000

On June 11, 2024 CQDM announced the creation of the RNA Therapy Development and Production Network, which will offer RNA therapy biomanufacturing services to academic and industrial researchers.

Published: 13 June 2024

Homes For Heroes Kingston Veterans’ Village Grand Opening | Globe Newswire

webfull — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:50:48 +0000

June 4, 2024 | The Kingston Veterans’ Village is designed to support unhoused military Veterans and offers wrap around social support programing, in partnership with Veterans Affairs, to help with their transition to civilian life. Kingston Veterans’ Village features 20 tiny homes, a resource centre, two counsellor offices, recreation spaces, and community gardens. A recent study by the Max Bell School of Policy Studies at �鶹Լ�� estimat

Published: 6 June 2024

Event | Genomics and Cardiometabolic Disease in Greenland | June 13, 2024

webfull — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:10:06 +0000

Date: Thursday 13 June 2024, 11:00-13:00

Published: 3 June 2024