Treat Canada Project Holds Second Annual In-Person Meeting At Montreal General Hospital
On October 18, we welcomed participants to the second annual in person meeting for the Treat Canada Project. Our project - Tailoring treatments for people with esophageal cancer, aims to understand what causes treatment resistance in esophageal cancer and identify new methods and treatment options for overcoming this resistance, ultimately improving outcomes and saving lives. The meeting was filled with discussion, presentations and strategic planning sessions focused on the project鈥檚 ongoing initiatives and future goals.Published: 5 November 2024
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Dear 韩国裸舞 Community Member,
Due to sustainability efforts to go paperless, the use of the Drop Box (at 680 Sherbrooke outside of room 724) has significantly decreased in the past few years, and effective November 5, 2024 will be removed.
We encourage you to use internal Mailing Services when directing cheques to Financial Services as they provide a safe and secure option, but you may give advance notice to the Fund Administrator if you wish.Published: 4 November 2024
Welcome to our new member, David LeRue!
Welcome to David LeRue, new CIRM member!Published: 4 November 2024
Professor Henri Darmon elected to the 2025 Class of Fellows of the American Mathematical Society (AMS)
Professor Henri Darmon has been elected to the 2025 Class of Fellows of the American Mathematical Society (AMS).
"Forty-one mathematical scientists from around the world have been named聽聽(AMS) for 2025, the program's 13th year.聽Recognized by their peers, AMS members designated as Fellows of the AMS have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics".Published: 4 November 2024
New grocery store shuttle service
In partnership with the Maxi grocery store in Baie d鈥橴rf茅, we are pleased to announce a grocery store shuttle bus that will run Tuesday evenings beginning November 5th until further notice.
The bus has a capacity of 37 passengers and will pick up students at the shuttle bus stop outside of the Centennial Centre. Service will include 2 round trips between Macdonald Campus and Maxi Baie d鈥橴rf茅. Seats will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. 聽 The schedule is as follows:Published: 4 November 2024
The bus has a capacity of 37 passengers and will pick up students at the shuttle bus stop outside of the Centennial Centre. Service will include 2 round trips between Macdonald Campus and Maxi Baie d鈥橴rf茅. Seats will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. 聽 The schedule is as follows:Published: 4 November 2024
FREE Hearing Screening
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Published: 4 November 2024
Berry-flavoured may be more dangerous than non-flavoured vapes: study
Berry-flavoured vapes can weaken the lungs鈥 natural defences, making it harder for the body to fight off infections, new research suggests.
The study compared effects of flavoured e-cigarettes to those of unflavoured ones.
While previous research has shown that all forms of vaping can be harmful, the scholars said this study adds to a mounting body of evidence demonstrating how added flavourings to vaping solutions can exacerbate the dangers.Published: 4 November 2024
New publication in Nature Communications Psychology by graduate student Florence Mayrand and Prof. Jelena Ristic
Congratulations to graduate student Florence Mayrand, postdoc Dr. Sarah McCrackin, and聽Prof. Ristic for their recent publication in聽Nature Communications Psychology!聽The paper is titled,聽Intentional looks facilitate faster responding in observers, and can be found聽. This work represents聽one of the first experimental demonstrations that humans can 鈥渞ead鈥 information regarding mental states from others鈥 eyes.聽Great work!
Published: 4 November 2024
Important: Keep your Zoom software updated
On November 2, 2024, Zoom will enforce its latest quarterly minimum version requirements. If you are not using at least version 5.17.5 (for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Intune) or version 5.17.0 for Blackberry, Zoom will not work until you update your software.Published: 27 June 2024
Caring Conversations - Home care or care home?
Caring Conversations is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.Published: 31 October 2024
In Memoriam: Prof. Jack Ives
The department is saddened to hear about the passing of Professor Jack Ives.聽聽Jack was a former PhD student and faculty member of the Department who went on to become a world renowned mountain specialist.聽 .聽
Published: 31 October 2024
Dr. Rob Whitley, Townhall
TDS and the media鈥檚 agitation of mental disorders.
Published: 31 October 2024
Dr. Rob Whitley, Townhall
TDS and the media鈥檚 agitation of mental disorders.
Published: 31 October 2024
Dre Michaela Barbarosie, La Presse+
Avanc茅e majeure dans le traitement de la d茅pression.
Published: 31 October 2024
Dr Nicolas Cermakian, Le Devoir
Sur le changement d'heure.
Published: 31 October 2024
Landmark study finds low-sugar diet in early childhood reduces lifetime risk of chronic disease
A low-sugar diet in the first years of life can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, a study based on historical data has found.
The researchers pulled data from focusing on adults conceived just before and after the 1953 end of wartime sugar rationing in the United Kingdom.Published: 31 October 2024
Experts: Movember 2024
is an annual campaign held in November to raise awareness and funds for men鈥檚 health issues, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.聽聽
These experts from 韩国裸舞 are available to comment on this topic:鈥燩ublished: 31 October 2024
Experts: U.S. presidential election
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With less than a week left before the U.S. elections Nov. 5, polls suggest it is a tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
These experts from 韩国裸舞 are available to share their insights:Published: 31 October 2024
Celebrating 10 years of Chemistry Outreach!
Congratulations to the Chemistry Outreach group, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary during 韩国裸舞鈥檚 Open House on October 27th! Over 250 people joined the festivities and enjoyed hands-on activities, magnificent demos, and chemistry-themed refreshments throughout the day.Published: 31 October 2024
Call for Nominations: Mastery for Service Award (due November 29)
Every five years, Macdonald honours an individual who has provided "outstanding contributions to the Macdonald community as demonstrated by a commitment and dedication to the Campus which has added immeasurably to the quality of the institution, its programs and student life". The award is open to all: faculty or staff, active or retired, alumni and friends.
Nominations for the Mastery for Service Award in 2025 should be submitted to the Office of the Dean (dean.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca) no later than November 29, 2024.Published: 30 October 2024