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Canada wins bid to host the International Congress of Nutrition

webfull — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:09:42 +0000

The Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) has proudly won the bid to host the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN) 2029 in Vancouver, Canada, marking a major milestone for Canada’s nutrition community.

Published: 26 September 2025

Event | RNA-Seq Bootcamp

webfull — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:42:24 +0000

From October 20–24, 2025, the Computational and Data Systems Initiative, in partnership with Quantitative Life Sciences-91ֱ�� initiative in Computational Medicine and the D2R-HeDS Platform (Health Data Science), will host an RNA-seq Bootcamp. This hands-on workshop series will equip participants with both the theoretical foundations and practical skills needed for RNA-seq data analysis.

Published: 26 September 2025

Expert: Mifepristone under safety review in U.S.

webfull — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:50:30 +0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the safety and efficacy of mifepristone, a drug used widely in medical abortions. The review has raised concerns about potential new restrictions on access to abortion in the United States.

Christopher Labos, MD, is an Associate at 91ֱ��’s Office for Science and Society. He can discuss the known evidence on mifepristone and the broader implications of the review.

Published: 26 September 2025

A transformation in neurosurgery

webfull — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:13:27 +0000

Demonstration of an AI-powered tool during a live surgery at The Neuro

A surgical device powered by artificial intelligence (AI) was demonstrated live for the first time at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) in a historic step forward for the field of precision neurosurgery. SENTRY™, an innovative technology developed by Montreal-based Reveal and its university partners, can differentiate cancerous tissue from healthy tissue in real time, offering tangible hope to patients for better outcomes.

Published: 25 September 2025

Inflation and tariffs a double whammy for retailers

webfull — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:47:15 +0000

Montreal-based clothing retailer SSENSE has filed for creditor protection. As recently as 2021, the company was valued at US$4 billion. “For retailers, it’s been a double whammy,” the Bensadoun School of Retail Management’s Executive Director Charles de Brabant told the BBC. “Inflation squeezed consumers, and U.S. trade policy changes have made it for a difficult landscape for retailers.”

Published: 25 September 2025

China MBA and MMF Luxembourg featured in 91ֱ��’s global campus launch

webfull — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:44:33 +0000

Quebec’s government has made it more difficult for out of province students to attend 91ֱ��, increasing tuition fees and requiring that more students speak French at graduation.

Published: 25 September 2025

Inaugural Moderna-RNA Canada ARN awarded to D2R-funded researcher Professor Maria Vera Ugalde

webfull — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 02:26:22 +0000

Montreal, September 24, 2025 – Moderna, in partnership with RNA Canada, has awarded three prizes this year to RNA researchers in Canada for their outstanding contribution to the field. D2R is proud to announce that Professor Maria Vera Ugalde has received the Discovery of the Year Award for her seminal 2024 publication in Nature Communications (Alecki et al.,). This award recognizes groundbreaking RNA discoveries made by Canadian researchers (either as a group or individually) during the past year.

Published: 24 September 2025

Check out our audiobooks collection

webfull — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:16:33 +0000

Did you know that the Neuro-Patient Resource Center has over 100 audiobooks? They are available free of charge to patients, families, caregivers, staff, and the general public.

Here are our recommendations:

Published: 24 September 2025

Update: Procedures for Travel and Other Expenses / Modifications : Procédures relatives aux frais de déplacement et autres dépenses

webfull — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:42:06 +0000

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Dear 91ֱ�� Finance Community Member,

The Procedures for Travel and Other Expenses have been updated:

PR8.1 has been updated to reflect the most recent memo
PR8.4 now indicates that Financial Services will provide Payroll with a report of Participant Fees by calendar year including 91ֱ�� IDs.

Thank you.

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Published: 24 September 2025

Cracking the Code of Pre-Harvest Sprouting

webfull — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:44:13 +0000

Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) is a major global issue affecting cereal crops like wheat and barley. It occurs when grains begin to germinate on the plant before harvest due to environmental triggers like moisture and humidity, combined with genetic factors such as low seed dormancy. This premature sprouting degrades starch, reducing grain quality and leading to significant economic losses—estimated at $1 billion globally, and $100 million annually in Canada.

Published: 24 September 2025