tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:/hub_feeds/3660/feed_itemsHuman Genetics Newsletter2020-01-07T13:36:56-05:00TagTeam social RSS aggregratortag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/25911752020-01-07T13:36:56-05:002020-01-07T13:36:56-05:00Ross MacKay<ul>
<li><strong>January 10 at 9:00am</strong> – Scheduled <strong><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/07/Medical-Genetics-Academic-Half-Day-11.pdf">Medical Genetics Academic Half-Day</a></strong> activities. To be held at the MUHC Glen Site, <strong>Room B02.9390</strong>.</li>
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January 2020<ul>
<li><strong>January 10 at 9:00am</strong> - Scheduled <strong><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/07/Medical-Genetics-Academic-Half-Day-11.pdf">Medical Genetics Academic Half-Day</a></strong> activities. To be held at the MUHC Glen Site, <strong>Room B02.9390</strong>.</li>
</ul>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/24561182018-08-02T06:04:10-04:002021-01-07T14:57:30-05:00Ross MacKay<h2> Jobs and Other Opportunities:</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/Clinical-Geneticist-1.pdf">Clinical Geneticist</a> – University of California, San Francisco</li>
<li><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/Positions-at-Westlake-Institute.pdf">PhD students, RAs, Principal Investigators</a>– Westlake Institute Hangzhou, China</li>
</ul>
<h2>Awards – Call for Nominations:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>McGill <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/GPS-Funding.pdf">GPS Graduate Mobility Award</a> 2018-19</strong>: Participate in international research collaboration. Application on a rolling basis.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Funding Opportunities:</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/mssi/funding-opportunities-0"><strong>The MSSI Landscapes Scholar Program</strong></a> – multi-disciplinary, 2 year award. Deadline: <strong>August 3, 2018</strong></li>
<li><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/Membership-AAAS_Science.pdf"><strong>Membership and subscription to the AAAS/Science Program for Excellence in Science</strong></a>– for graduate students and post-docs. Deadline to submit nominations: <strong>Aug 6, 2018</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/Vanier-Canada-Graduate-Scholarship.pdf">Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship</a>: Call for nominees. </strong>Funding for doctoral students. Deadline: <strong>September 12, 2018</strong></li>
<li><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/Fulbright-Awards-for-American-students-.pdf"><strong>Fulbright</strong> <strong>Awards for American students</strong></a> who plan to enroll in a graduate program at a Canadian university. Deadline: <strong>October 09, 2018.</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/Doctoral-Internship-Program-.pdf">McGill GPS Doctoral Internship Program</a>:</strong> 3-month remunerated internship for doctoral students at the end of their degree. Applications on a rolling basis.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/Al-Ghurair-STEM-Scholars-Program.pdf">Al Ghurair STEM Scholars Program and McGill</a></strong>: MSc Scholarships for Arab student for <strong>Fall 2018 term.</strong></li>
</ul>
Funding, Jobs and Other Announcements:<h2>Jobs and Other Opportunities:</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/Postdoc.pdf"><strong>Post-doc opportunity at Harvard's Division of Genetics and Genomics:</strong></a> Postdoctoral Position at Boston Children's Hospital.<strong>
</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/elevate">MITACS - Elevate</a>: </strong>2 years fixed at $60,000/year with $30,000 from the partner and $30,000 from Mitacs
- Postdocs must be named
- Open to research collaborations with companies and eligible non-profits in Canada
- Deadline for Mitacs submission of complete applications with all signatures: February 10, 2021.
- If applying, make sure to send Noha Gerges (ngerges@mitacs.ca) all application documents by January 20th at the latest.</li>
<li><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/PostdocListingShainLab-002.pdf"><strong>Postdoctoral Position in Genomics of Skin Cancer:</strong></a> The Shain lab is seeking to fill an open position for a postdoctoral scholar.</li>
<li><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/Job-Ad-HostSeq.pdf"><strong>Canadian COVID Genomic Network (CanCOGeN) </strong></a>will lead a nation-wide Host Genome Sequencing Initiative within this framework to sequence genomes of 10,000 Canadians to help understand the genomic architecture of the host response to SARSCov-2. <strong>
</strong>- The Genetic Epidemiology Committee of the CGen HostSeq project (http://www.cgen.ca/project-overview) is now looking to build a team of talented data scientists to work together to identify genetic variation that contributes to SARS-Cov-2 infection, susceptibility, and COVID-19 disease severity.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/GPS3.pdf">Graduate Internship Program 2020/21</a></strong>.</li>
</ul>
<p>-Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is expanding the Graduate Internship Program (normally known as the Doctoral Internship Program) to allow for in-course internship opportunities for both doctoral and Master’s students in an effort to increase opportunities for professional development under the current circumstances.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/Research-Impact-Project_RA-Job-Description-004.pdf"><strong>Research Impact Project - Research assistant contract position</strong></a></li>
</ul>
<p>-The research impact evaluation project is part of a broader organizational initiative aimed at evaluating the impact of Heart & Stroke’s research investments.</p>
<p>-With guidance from the project lead and the Director, Planning, Evaluation & Impact, the research assistant will assist with mapping the “path to impact” for 2-3 areas of progress in heart and brain health and gather evidence on H&S’s role in the path.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/Contingent-Particulier-Version-2a-edit2.pdf">Medical Genetics Residency Position</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<p>-A fully funded “contingent particulier” position is available in the McGill Medical Genetics residency program.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/GPS-4.pdf">Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowships</a></strong></li>
</ul>
-A limited number of promising early-career researchers are given the opportunity to conduct research in Japanese universities and in designated research institutions and laboratories.
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bemoacademicconsulting.com/phd-consultants-v2"><strong>Current Positions @ BeMo Academic Consulting</strong></a></li>
</ul>
- BeMo has an immediate need for a top caliber PhD (preferred if PhD in life sciences) as an academic consultant.
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/COLE-FOUNDATION-FELLOWSHIPS-2021.pdf">Cole Foundation Fellowships 2021-2023</a></strong></li>
</ul>
-The Cole Foundation is offering fellowships to Clinical Fellows (holders of a medical degree), Post-Doctoral and Doctoral students to promote research in pre-leukemia, leukemia, lymphoma and other leukemia related diseases in children and young adults as well as the development of clinical care for patients affected by these diseases.
<h2>Awards - Call for Nominations:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/GPS-2.pdf">Graduate Mobility Awards 2020-2021:</a></strong> The 2020-21 Graduate Mobility Award applications are now open under special conditions in an effort to increase opportunities for research collaboration for students under the current circumstances. <strong>Deadline: July 15, 2021</strong></li>
<li><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/GPS4.pdf"><strong>Call for nominations — GPS Awards:</strong></a> The Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is calling for nominations for awards for administrative and support staff as well as for faculty members. Deadline: <strong>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22588902017-08-08T13:56:40-04:002017-08-08T13:56:40-04:00Ross MacKay<ul>
<li>Scientists can’t be silent by Christopher Coons: <a href="http://science.sciencemag.org/content/357/6350/431.full">Link</a></li>
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Suggested Articles To Read<ul>
<li>Scientists can't be silent by Christopher Coons: <a href="http://science.sciencemag.org/content/357/6350/431.full">Link</a></li>
</ul>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22588912017-08-08T13:56:40-04:002017-08-08T13:56:40-04:00Ross MacKay<h2> Job Opportunities:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>University of London</strong>, Royal Victoria College, London UK – <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/PhD-position.pdf">PhD position</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong>University of Bristol</strong>, UK – <strong><a href="http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BCH328/research-associate-senior-research-associate-in-population-genetics-and-epidemiology/">Post-Doctoral Position</a></strong> in Ancestry and Epidemiology</li>
<li><strong>University of Washington,</strong> Seattle WA – <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/Valdmanis-lab-postdoc-job-posting-1.pdf">Post-Doctoral Position</a></strong> in Dr. Paul Valdmanis’ lab</li>
<li><strong>Lady Davis Institute & McGill University, Montreal – <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/PostdoctAd.pdf">Post-Doctoral Fellow Position</a></strong> in Epigenetics of Asthma</li>
<li><strong>UBC, Vancouver, BC</strong> – <strong><a href="http://www.hr.ubc.ca/jobs/faculty.php?job_id=26544">Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Position</a></strong> in Epigenetics and Asthma</li>
</ul>
<h2>Awards – Call for Nominations:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>McGill</strong> <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/Document1.pdf">GPS Graduate Mobility Award</a>: Participate in international research collaboration. Application on a rolling basis.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Funding Opportunities:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/Richard-and-Edith-Strauss-Clinical-Fellowships-in-Medicine.pdf">Richard and Edith Strauss Clinical Fellowships in Medicine</a></strong>: Fellowship funding for Residents. Submit documents by deadline: <strong>July 28, 2017</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/Vanier.pdf">Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Program</a></strong> – Submit documents to Department by deadline::<strong> September 08, 2017</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/GRADUATE-FUNDING.pdf">BSMP and BSHQ</a></strong>: Funding for students holding <strong>Master’s or Doctoral Scholarship from FRQSCS</strong> for an internship project in QC or outside QC. Deadlines: <strong>April 18, 2017 and October 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/CONACYT.pdf">CONACYT and McGill</a></strong>: Funding to recruit<strong> top <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Convocatoria_Becas_CONACYT_al_Extranjero_2017.pdf">Mexican students</a></strong> to pursue graduate studies at McGill for <strong>Fall 2017</strong>.</li>
</ul>
Funding, Jobs and Other Announcements:<h2> Job Opportunities:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>University of London</strong>, Royal Victoria College, London UK - <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/PhD-position.pdf">PhD position</a> </strong></li>
<li><strong>University of Bristol</strong>, UK - <strong><a href="http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BCH328/research-associate-senior-research-associate-in-population-genetics-and-epidemiology/">Post-Doctoral Position</a></strong> in Ancestry and Epidemiology</li>
<li><strong>University of Washington,</strong> Seattle WA - <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/Valdmanis-lab-postdoc-job-posting-1.pdf">Post-Doctoral Position</a></strong> in Dr. Paul Valdmanis' lab</li>
<li><strong>Lady Davis Institute & McGill University, Montreal - <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/PostdoctAd.pdf">Post-Doctoral Fellow Position</a></strong> in Epigenetics of Asthma</li>
<li><strong>UBC, Vancouver, BC</strong> - <strong><a href="http://www.hr.ubc.ca/jobs/faculty.php?job_id=26544">Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Position</a></strong> in Epigenetics and Asthma</li>
</ul>
<h2>Awards - Call for Nominations:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>McGill</strong> <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/Document1.pdf">GPS Graduate Mobility Award</a>: Participate in international research collaboration. Application on a rolling basis.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Funding Opportunities:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/Richard-and-Edith-Strauss-Clinical-Fellowships-in-Medicine.pdf">Richard and Edith Strauss Clinical Fellowships in Medicine</a></strong>: Fellowship funding for Residents. Submit documents by deadline: <strong>July 28, 2017</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/Vanier.pdf">Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Program</a></strong> - Submit documents to Department by deadline::<strong> September 08, 2017</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/GRADUATE-FUNDING.pdf">BSMP and BSHQ</a></strong>: Funding for students holding <strong>Master's or Doctoral Scholarship from FRQSCS</strong> for an internship project in QC or outside QC. Deadlines: <strong>April 18, 2017 and October 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/CONACYT.pdf">CONACYT and McGill</a></strong>: Funding to recruit<strong> top <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Convocatoria_Becas_CONACYT_al_Extranjero_2017.pdf">Mexican students</a></strong> to pursue graduate studies at McGill for <strong>Fall 2017</strong>.</li>
</ul>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22562292017-08-03T13:38:56-04:002017-08-03T13:38:56-04:00Ross MacKay<p>McGill University’s Department of Biomedical Engineering has launched a new exciting graduate certificate in Translational Biomedical Engineering starting Winter 2018. The certificate aims to train students who wish to translate advances in biomedical engineering research into clinical and commercial solutions. The certificate provides students with complimentary skills needed for careers in industry.</p><p>The certificate is composed of three core courses: i) BMDE 653 – patents for medical devices, ii) BMDE 654 – regulatory affairs and quality management systems for medical devices, and iii) BMDE 655 – clinical trials for medical devices. The core courses will draw upon the expertise of invited speakers currently working in the medical devices industry. In addition, the students will take two complementary courses in specialized areas of biomedical engineering.</p><p>For more information, please visit our website: <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/bme/prospective-students/certificate">http://www.mcgill.ca/bme/prospective-students/certificate</a></p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>Fall 2017: HGEN 670</h3><p>HGEN670: Advances in Human Genetics 1: Neurogenetics; current topics in genetics of neurological disorders (3 credits)</p><p>This course will deal with recent progress in genetics of neurological disorders, and its applications to health care. A specific focus will be given to current controversies and issues related to proper implementation of genetics research, concepts and methodologies.</p><p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/HGEN670-Syllabus.pdf">HGEN670 Syllabus</a></p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: GPS Graduate Mobility Award 2017-18</h3><p>The Graduate Mobility Award encourages graduate students to study and conduct research abroad as part of their McGill degree program by defraying part of the cost of the international experience. The award, funded by the Government of Quebec, is available to all full-time thesis students enrolled in a graduate degree program at McGill who have been <strong>nominated</strong> by their academic unit and faculty to take part in a mobility opportunity. The mobility award is meant to contribute towards the completion of the student’s thesis. A limited number of Awards are available each year on a competitive basis.</p><p>Deadline: Rolling Submission. Submit your request to the Department of Human Genetics.</p><p>For information regarding eligibility and how to apply, visit <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/students-postdocs/studyresearch-abroad/grad-mobility-award">here</a>.</p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>Human Genetics Research Day 2017</h3><p>Thank you to everyone who attended and presented at the Human Genetics Research Day yesterday, Thursday, May 18th. It was great to hear and see the variety of ongoing research throughout the Department.</p><p>Congratulations to:</p><p><strong>Oral Presentation Winner (12min Talks):</strong> Karine Choquet</p><p><strong>Honorable Mentions (Oral Presentations – 12min Talks):</strong> Caitlin Fierheller & Jean Monlong</p><p><strong>Three-Minute Presentation Winner</strong>: Mathieu Mancini</p><p><strong>Poster Presentation Winners</strong>: Brian Krug, Deepak Saini, Isabella Straub, Mathieu Mancini, Rached Alkallas & Wedad Fallatah</p><p><strong>Participation Winners: </strong>Patricia Goerner-Potvin & Mathieu Mancini</p><p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/RD-Winners-2017.jpg"><img src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/RD-Winners-2017.jpg" alt="" width="472" height="133"></a></p><p><em>Left to right: Patricia Goerner-Potvin, Jean Monlong, Brian Krug, Deepak Saini, Caitlin Fierheller, Mathieu Mancini, Karina Choquet & </em>Wedad<em> Fallatah</em></p><p>Lastly, special thanks to the oral and poster presentation judges for volunteering their time!</p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>QE II: TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS</h3><p><strong>McGill graduate students</strong> enrolled in an <strong>MSc/PhD program, </strong>who hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status are eligible to apply for:</p><ul><li>3-12 months research stays at a non-Canadian Commonwealth institution as a part of their Master or PhD research;</li><li>Applications accepted on an ongoing basis</li></ul><p>The<strong> “Quantitative Biology and Medical Genetics for the World”</strong> program offers awards of $6000 to $8000 to help with travel and living expenses during the stay. Institutions at all commonwealth countries are eligible, including:</p><p>South Africa, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland.</p><p>Eligible topics include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Quantitative genetics</li><li>Population genetics</li><li>Genetic/genomic epidemiology</li><li>High-throughput experimental methods in biology associated with quantitative analysis of data</li><li>Bioinformatics and computational genomics</li></ul><p>For further information and application instructions, consult the <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/QEII_OutgoingStudents.pdf">guidelines</a></strong>.</p><p>For more info contact: <strong><a href="mailto:qe2@mcgil.ca">qe2@mcgill.ca</a></strong></p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>Call for Papers: The Human Body and World War II, March’18</h3><p><em>The Human Body and World War II</em> is a two-day conference, scheduled to take place at the University of Oxford from 23-24 March 2018. The aim of this conference “is to bring together researchers from around the world working in the humanities, medical sciences and modern languages, with a view to engendering a deeper understanding of the impact of the Second World War on the perception and representation of the human body”.</p><p><strong><a href="https://humanbody2018.wordpress.com/about/">Call for Papers</a> </strong>Deadline: October 1st, 2017.</p><p>_________________________________________</p>McGill’s Graduate Certificate in Translational Biomedical Eng.McGill University’s Department of Biomedical Engineering has launched a new exciting graduate certificate in Translational Biomedical Engineering starting Winter 2018. The certificate aims to train students who wish to translate advances in biomedical engineering research into clinical and commercial solutions. The certificate provides students with complimentary skills needed for careers in industry.The certificate is composed of three core courses: i) BMDE 653 - patents for medical devices, ii) BMDE 654 - regulatory affairs and quality management systems for medical devices, and iii) BMDE 655 - clinical trials for medical devices. The core courses will draw upon the expertise of invited speakers currently working in the medical devices industry. In addition, the students will take two complementary courses in specialized areas of biomedical engineering.For more information, please visit our website: <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/bme/prospective-students/certificate">http://www.mcgill.ca/bme/prospective-students/certificate</a>_________________________________________<h3>Fall 2017: HGEN 670</h3>HGEN670: Advances in Human Genetics 1: Neurogenetics; current topics in genetics of neurological disorders (3 credits)<p>This course will deal with recent progress in genetics of neurological disorders, and its applications to health care. A specific focus will be given to current controversies and issues related to proper implementation of genetics research, concepts and methodologies.</p><p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/HGEN670-Syllabus.pdf">HGEN670 Syllabus</a></p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: GPS Graduate Mobility Award 2017-18</h3><p>The Graduate Mobility Award encourages graduate students to study and conduct research abroad as part of their McGill degree program by defraying part of the cost of the international experience. The award, funded by the Government of Quebec, is available to all full-time thesis students enrolled in a graduate degree program at McGill who have been <strong>nominated</strong> by their academic unit and faculty to take part in a mobility opportunity. The mobility award is meant to contribute towards the completion of the student’s thesis. A limited number of Awards are available each year on a competitive basis.</p><p>Deadline: Rolling Submission. Submit your request to the Department of Human Genetics.</p><p>For information regarding eligibility and how to apply, visit <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/students-postdocs/studyresearch-abroad/grad-mobility-award">here</a>.</p>_________________________________________<h3>Human Genetics Research Day 2017</h3>Thank you to everyone who attended and presented at the Human Genetics Research Day yesterday, Thursday, May 18th. It was great to hear and see the variety of ongoing research throughout the Department.Congratulations to:<strong>Oral Presentation Winner (12min Talks):</strong> Karine Choquet<strong>Honorable Mentions (Oral Presentations – 12min Talks):</strong> Caitlin Fierheller & Jean Monlong<strong>Three-Minute Presentation Winner</strong>: Mathieu Mancini<strong>Poster Presentation Winners</strong>: Brian Krug, Deepak Saini, Isabella Straub, Mathieu Mancini, Rached Alkallas & Wedad Fallatah<strong>Participation Winners: </strong>Patricia Goerner-Potvin & Mathieu Mancini<a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/RD-Winners-2017.jpg"><img src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/RD-Winners-2017.jpg" alt="" width="472" height="133"></a><em>Left to right: Patricia Goerner-Potvin, Jean Monlong, Brian Krug, Deepak Saini, Caitlin Fierheller, Mathieu Mancini, Karina Choquet & </em>Wedad<em> Fallatah</em>Lastly, special thanks to the oral and poster presentation judges for volunteering their time!_________________________________________<h3>QE II: TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS</h3><strong>McGill graduate students</strong> enrolled in an <strong>MSc/PhD program, </strong>who hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status are eligible to apply for:<ul> <li>3-12 months research stays at a non-Canadian Commonwealth institution as a part of their Master or PhD research;</li> <li>Applications accepted on an ongoing basis</li></ul>The<strong> “Quantitative Biology and Medical Genetics for the World”</strong> program offers awards of $6000 to $8000 to help with travel and living expenses during the stay. Institutions at all commonwealth countries are eligible, including:South Africa, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland.Eligible topics include, but are not limited to:<ul> <li>Quantitative genetics</li> <li>Population genetics</li> <li>Genetic/genomic epidemiology</li> <li>High-throughput experimental methods in biology associated with quantitative analysis of data</li> <li>Bioinformatics and computational genomics</li></ul>For further information and application instructions, consult the <strong></strong>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/24561192018-08-02T06:04:16-04:002020-12-03T12:45:18-05:00Ross MacKay<p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/CALL-FOR-ABSTRACTS_8th-Annual-BioConnect-Symposium.pdf"><strong>Bioconnecting Academia and Industry</strong></a> at Palais De Congrés on August 16, 2018</p><p><strong>This conference is a great way for students and professionals to learn about career prospects of biotechnology and biology related fields in both academia and industry as well as explore the future and growth of these fields. The event features presentations by internationally renowned scientists and professionals, a poster presentation competition, an in-depth panel discussion and a networking cocktail.</strong></p><p>BtGSS is currently selling early bird tickets ($20): <a href="http://www.bioconnectmontreal.com/">www.bioconnectmontreal.com</a>.</p><p>________________________________________</p><h3><a href="http://www.computationalgenomics.ca/analysis-workshop-module-rna-seq/">RNA-Seq Workshop by C3G</a></h3><p>This is the first module of the Montreal Genomics Analysis Workshop Series, It is a 2 day workshop with no prior knowledge expected. It will cover RNA-Seq workflow and analysis through GenPipes</p><p>Date: August 21 and 22, 2018 688 Sherbrooke Street. Register <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/montreal-genomics-analysis-workshop-rna-seq-module-tickets-47953339730">here.</a></p><p>________________________________________</p><h3><b><span><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/Invitation_Forum-Qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9cois-sur-la-discrimination-g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique_BIL.pdf">Quebec Forum on Genetic Discrimination </a></span></b></h3><p><strong>Join the discussion! </strong></p><p><span>The Genetic Discrimination Observatory (GDO) is a unique communication platform created to help prevent genetic discrimination. The GDO is currently holding an online public forum on genetic discrimination to enable residents of Quebec to share their opinion or questions on this subject. <strong>The Forum started July 4th and will last 4 to 6 weeks.</strong> The data collected will be used to assess the concerns, needs and opinions of Quebec residents. </span></p><p><span> </span><span><span>To access the Forum you will need to register by creating a username to share your opinion anonymously</span></span><span> here: <a href="http://www.gdo.global">www.gdo.global</a>. </span></p><p><span><span> </span></span><span><span>Come join the discussion, your perspective matters!</span></span></p><p>________________________________________</p><h3><strong>MATH 697: Reading Course in Statistics</strong></h3><p>This new course covers much of the material in MATH 323-324; i.e. foundational statistical inference concepts. It is designed for graduate students who are interested in improving their statistics knowledge but who have not taken 323-324 or equivalent.</p><p>After taking this course, students should have the prerequisite material needed for graduate level regression or generalized linear models (i.e. MATH-523 Generalized Linear Models, etc).</p><p>Please email Alexander DeGuise (<a href="mailto:coordinator.qls@mcgill.ca">coordinator.qls@mcgill.ca)</a> for permission to register.</p><p>________________________________________</p><h3>EXSU 500: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine</h3><p>Open to <strong>ALL</strong> Graduate Students and Undergraduate Students</p><p>September 10th – Nov 26th every Monday 5pm-8pm, MGH Hospital</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Experimental Surgery : Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) applied to issues in medical diagnosis, therapy selection and learning from health data. Various AI methods, electronic medical records, and ethical/security concerns. Machine learning approaches including deep learning and reinforcement learning without delving too deeply into the technical details.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>More information <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/Document2.pdf">HERE</a>. </strong></p><p>________________________________________</p><h3>Save the Date!</h3><p><strong>3rd International Conference on Stem cells, Development and Cancer, </strong>Montreal, Canada, October 18-19<sup>th</sup>, 2018</p><p>Cancer progression, embryo development and tissue regeneration have in common a strong dependency on stem and progenitor cells. Which characteristics are shared, and which are unique to embryonic, cancer and adult stem cells remain open questions. Are cancer stem cells derived from adult stem cells or differentiated cancer cells that have acquired stem cell properties? What determines the potency of embryonic and adult stem cells? These questions and many others await a better understanding of stem and progenitor cell properties within different biological contexts.</p><p>To address these challenges, the third conference “Stem Cells, Development and Cancer” will be held in Montreal, October 18-19<sup>th</sup>, 2018 and is aimed at bringing together world experts in the fields of embryonic, adult and cancer stem cells. The synergy created by the reunion of leaders at the crossroads of these research themes will highlight novel approaches to address the important challenges associated with stem cell biology and therapeutics.</p><p><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/Flyer-logo-1.pdf"> Please find attached the meeting flyer highlighting our world-class speakers.</a></strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong>More information here:</strong></p><p><a href="https://montrealscdc.wordpress.com/home/">https://montrealscdc.wordpress.com/home/</a></p><p>We are looking forward to welcoming you to Montreal in October!</p><p>________________________________________</p><h3>Congratulations to the Human Genetics Research Day 2018 winners!</h3><p>Thank you to everyone who attended and presented at the Human Genetics Research Day, Thursday, May 17th. It was great to hear and see the variety of ongoing research throughout the Department.</p><p>Congratulations to our:</p><p><strong>Oral Presentation Winners (12min Talks): </strong>Katie Teng, Patricia Goerner-Potvin & John Morris</p><p><strong>Three-Minute Presentation Winners</strong>: Karine Choquet & Saumeh Saeedi</p><p><strong>Poster Presentation Winners</strong>: Caitlin Fierheller, Graham Lean, Rached Alkallas, Nicholas Anthony, Wejdan Alenezi & Karine Choquet</p><p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/HGRD-2018-winners.jpg"><img src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/HGRD-2018-winners-300x75.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="75"></a></p><p>Left to right: Wejdan Alenezi, Caitlin Fierheller, Katie Teng, Graham Lean, John Morris, Dr. Nancy Cox, Karine Choquet, Nicholas Anthony, Saumeh Saeedi & Patricia Goerner-Potvin Missing: Rached Alkallas</p><p>Lastly, a special thanks to the oral and poster presentation judges for volunteering their time!</p><p>________________________________________</p><p> </p><h3><strong>Weekly Puzzle </strong></h3><p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/anacrostic5.pdf">Anacrostic Puzzle 5</a></p><p>_________________________________________</p>1-Credit Course on Science CommunicationFor graduate students and postdocs interested in developing science communication skills, Graphos continues to offer <strong>CCOM 614: Communicating Science to the Public</strong>. More infromation <a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/GRAPHOS.pdf">here</a>.
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<h3>Sanger Institute Four-Year PhD Studentships</h3>
Fully funded 4-year PhD studentships available at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. More information <a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/08/Sanger-PhD-advert-2021-intake.pdf">here</a>.
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<li><strong>August 20, 2019 at 12:00pm</strong> – <em>CGP Summer Seminar Series</em> presents a talk by <strong><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/07/Dr.-Jonathan-Kimmelman.pdf">Dr. Jonathan Kimmelman</a> </strong>entitled, “<em>Therapeutic Value of accessing new drugs in clinical trials</em>“. To be held at the Strathcona Building, <strong>Lecture Hall M1</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>August 26, 2019 at 12:30pm</strong> – <strong>Katya Rossokhata</strong>‘s MSc Seminar entitled “<em>Generating models and identifying exquisite vulnerabilities in paediatric brain tumors”. </em><strong>Supervisor: Dr. Nada Jabado</strong>. To be held at the <strong>MUHC Glen Site, Room EM1.3509</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>September 05, 2019 at 12:00pm</strong> – <em>McGill Distinguished Lecture in Human Genetics</em> presents a talk by <strong><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/07/Dr.-Richard-Lifton.pdf">Dr. Richard Lifton</a></strong>, MD, PhD, President, The Rockefeller University, entitled “<em>From Genes and Genomes to Biology and Health</em>“. To be held at The Neuro, 3801 Rue University, <strong>Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>October 25, 2019 at 3:00pm</strong> – <em><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/2019-Bernice-Grafstein-Lecture-in-Neuroscience.pdf">2019 Bernice Grafstein Lecture in Neuroscience</a> </em>presents a talk by keynote speaker <strong>Dr. Adele Diamond</strong>, UBC. To be held at the Montreal Neurological Institute, <strong>Jeanne Timmins amphitheater. </strong>Register <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2019-bernice-grafstein-lecture-in-neuroscience-tickets-65859097333">here</a>.</li>
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August 2019<ul>
<li><strong>August 20, 2019 at 12:00pm</strong> - <em>CGP Summer Seminar Series</em> presents a talk by <strong><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/07/Dr.-Jonathan-Kimmelman.pdf">Dr. Jonathan Kimmelman</a> </strong>entitled, "<em>Therapeutic Value of accessing new drugs in clinical trials</em>". To be held at the Strathcona Building, <strong>Lecture Hall M1</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>August 26, 2019 at 12:30pm</strong> - <strong>Katya Rossokhata</strong>'s MSc Seminar entitled "<em>Generating models and identifying exquisite vulnerabilities in paediatric brain tumors". </em><strong>Supervisor: Dr. Nada Jabado</strong>. To be held at the <strong>MUHC Glen Site, Room EM1.3509</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>September 05, 2019 at 12:00pm</strong> - <em>McGill Distinguished Lecture in Human Genetics</em> presents a talk by <strong><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/07/Dr.-Richard-Lifton.pdf">Dr. Richard Lifton</a></strong>, MD, PhD, President, The Rockefeller University, entitled "<em>From Genes and Genomes to Biology and Health</em>". To be held at The Neuro, 3801 Rue University, <strong>Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>October 25, 2019 at 3:00pm</strong> - <em><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/2019-Bernice-Grafstein-Lecture-in-Neuroscience.pdf">2019 Bernice Grafstein Lecture in Neuroscience</a> </em>presents a talk by keynote speaker <strong>Dr. Adele Diamond</strong>, UBC. To be held at the Montreal Neurological Institute, <strong>Jeanne Timmins amphitheater. </strong>Register <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2019-bernice-grafstein-lecture-in-neuroscience-tickets-65859097333">here</a>.</li>
</ul>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22341442017-06-22T18:51:48-04:002017-06-22T18:51:48-04:00Ross MacKay<p>To All MSc/PhD Candidates & Postdoctoral Fellows,</p><p><strong>HGSS Executives 2017-18 : Call for Nominations</strong></p><p>Nominations are now being accepted for HGSS Executive Positions until <strong>June 7, 2017</strong>. <a href="https://hgssmcgill.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/hgss-constitution-2017.pdf"><strong>Executive positions and duties are available here</strong></a> (under section 4.4).</p><p>Please <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/current-graduate-students/hgss-nominations"><strong>nominate yourself or others here</strong>.</a></p><p>If you would like to find out about each position from the current executive members, you may find their <a href="https://hgssmcgill.wordpress.com/executive/hgss-exec-team-2016-2017/">contact information here.</a></p><p>Should elections be required, they will be held from June 12-19, 2017.</p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>Human Genetics Research Day 2017</h3><p>Thank you to everyone who attended and presented at the Human Genetics Research Day yesterday, Thursday, May 18th. It was great to hear and see the variety of ongoing research throughout the Department.</p><p>Congratulations to:</p><p><strong>Oral Presentation Winner (12min Talks):</strong> Karine Choquet</p><p><strong>Honorable Mentions (Oral Presentations – 12min Talks):</strong> Caitlin Fierheller & Jean Monlong</p><p><strong>Three-Minute Presentation Winner</strong>: Mathieu Mancini</p><p><strong>Poster Presentation Winners</strong>: Brian Krug, Deepak Saini, Isabella Straub, Mathieu Mancini, Rached Alkallas & Wedad Fallatah</p><p><strong>Participation Winners: </strong>Patricia Goerner-Potvin & Mathieu Mancini</p><p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/RD-Winners-2017.jpg"><img src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/RD-Winners-2017.jpg" alt="" width="472" height="133"></a></p><p><em>Left to right: Patricia Goerner-Potvin, Jean Monlong, Brian Krug, Deepak Saini, Caitlin Fierheller, Mathieu Mancini, Karina Choquet & </em>Wedad<em> Fallatah</em></p><p>Lastly, special thanks to the oral and poster presentation judges for volunteering their time!</p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>QE II: TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS</h3><p><strong>McGill graduate students</strong> enrolled in an <strong>MSc/PhD program, </strong>who hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status are eligible to apply for:</p><ul><li>3-12 months research stays at a non-Canadian Commonwealth institution as a part of their Master or PhD research;</li><li>Applications accepted on an ongoing basis</li></ul><p>The<strong> “Quantitative Biology and Medical Genetics for the World”</strong> program offers awards of $6000 to $8000 to help with travel and living expenses during the stay. Institutions at all commonwealth countries are eligible, including:</p><p>South Africa, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland.</p><p>Eligible topics include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Quantitative genetics</li><li>Population genetics</li><li>Genetic/genomic epidemiology</li><li>High-throughput experimental methods in biology associated with quantitative analysis of data</li><li>Bioinformatics and computational genomics</li></ul><p>For further information and application instructions, consult the <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/QEII_OutgoingStudents.pdf">guidelines</a></strong>.</p><p>For more info contact: <strong><a href="mailto:qe2@mcgil.ca">qe2@mcgill.ca</a></strong></p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: GPS Graduate Mobility Award 2016-17</h3><p>The Graduate Mobility Award encourages graduate students to study and conduct research abroad as part of their McGill degree program by defraying part of the cost of the international experience. The award, funded by the Government of Quebec, is available to all full-time thesis students enrolled in a graduate degree program at McGill who have been <strong>nominated</strong> by their academic unit and faculty to take part in a mobility opportunity. The mobility award is meant to contribute towards the completion of the student’s thesis. A limited number of Awards are available each year on a competitive basis.</p><p>Deadline: Rolling Submission. Submit your request to the Department of Human Genetics.</p><p>For information regarding eligibility and how to apply, visit <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/students-postdocs/studyresearch-abroad/grad-mobility-award">here</a>.</p><p>_________________________________________</p>2017-18: HGSS Call for NominationsTo All MSc/PhD Candidates & Postdoctoral Fellows,<strong>HGSS Executives 2017-18 : Call for Nominations</strong>Nominations are now being accepted for HGSS Executive Positions until <strong>June 7, 2017</strong>. <a href="https://hgssmcgill.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/hgss-constitution-2017.pdf"><strong>Executive positions and duties are available here</strong></a> (under section 4.4).Please <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/current-graduate-students/hgss-nominations"><strong>nominate yourself or others here</strong>.</a>If you would like to find out about each position from the current executive members, you may find their <a href="https://hgssmcgill.wordpress.com/executive/hgss-exec-team-2016-2017/">contact information here.</a>Should elections be required, they will be held from June 12-19, 2017._________________________________________<h3>Human Genetics Research Day 2017</h3>Thank you to everyone who attended and presented at the Human Genetics Research Day yesterday, Thursday, May 18th. It was great to hear and see the variety of ongoing research throughout the Department.Congratulations to:<strong>Oral Presentation Winner (12min Talks):</strong> Karine Choquet<strong>Honorable Mentions (Oral Presentations – 12min Talks):</strong> Caitlin Fierheller & Jean Monlong<strong>Three-Minute Presentation Winner</strong>: Mathieu Mancini<strong>Poster Presentation Winners</strong>: Brian Krug, Deepak Saini, Isabella Straub, Mathieu Mancini, Rached Alkallas & Wedad Fallatah<strong>Participation Winners: </strong>Patricia Goerner-Potvin & Mathieu Mancini<a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/RD-Winners-2017.jpg"><img src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/RD-Winners-2017.jpg" alt="" width="472" height="133"></a><em>Left to right: Patricia Goerner-Potvin, Jean Monlong, Brian Krug, Deepak Saini, Caitlin Fierheller, Mathieu Mancini, Karina Choquet & </em>Wedad<em> Fallatah</em>Lastly, special thanks to the oral and poster presentation judges for volunteering their time!_________________________________________<h3>QE II: TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS</h3><strong>McGill graduate students</strong> enrolled in an <strong>MSc/PhD program, </strong>who hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status are eligible to apply for:<ul> <li>3-12 months research stays at a non-Canadian Commonwealth institution as a part of their Master or PhD research;</li> <li>Applications accepted on an ongoing basis</li></ul>The<strong> “Quantitative Biology and Medical Genetics for the World”</strong> program offers awards of $6000 to $8000 to help with travel and living expenses during the stay. Institutions at all commonwealth countries are eligible, including:South Africa, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland.Eligible topics include, but are not limited to:<ul> <li>Quantitative genetics</li> <li>Population genetics</li> <li>Genetic/genomic epidemiology</li> <li>High-throughput experimental methods in biology associated with quantitative analysis of data</li> <li>Bioinformatics and computational genomics</li></ul>For further information and application instructions, consult the <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/QEII_OutgoingStudents.pdf">guidelines</a></strong>.For more info contact: <strong><a href="mailto:qe2@mcgil.ca">qe2@mcgill.ca</a></strong><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: GPS Graduate Mobility Award 2016-17</h3><p>The Graduate Mobility Award encourages graduate students to study and conduct research abroad as part of their McGill degree program by defraying part of the cost of the international experience. The award, funded by the Government of Quebec, is available to all full-time thesis students enrolled in a graduate degree program at McGill who have been <strong>nominated</strong> by their academic unit and faculty to take part in a mobility opportunity. The mobility award is meant to contribute towards the completion of the student’s thesis. A limited number of Awards are available each year on a competitive basis.</p><p>Deadline: Rolling Submission. Submit your request to the Department of Human Genetics.</p><p>For information regarding eligibility and how to apply, visit <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/students-postdocs/studyresearch-abroad/grad-mobility-award">here</a>.</p><p>_________________________________________</p>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22341452017-06-22T18:51:49-04:002017-06-22T18:51:49-04:00Ross MacKay<ul>
<li><strong>June 14, 2017 at 4:00pm – Andreanne Morin’s</strong> <em>Ph.D. Seminar</em> entitled <strong>“Studying complex traits in the post-GWAS era: applications to investigate asthma and allergy-related traits”</strong>. Supervisors: <strong>Drs. Tomi Pastinen and Catherine Laprise</strong>. To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, <strong>Room N2/2</strong></li>
<li><strong>June 21, 2017 at 4:00pm – Simon Papillon-Cavanagh’s</strong> <em>Ph.D. Seminar</em> entitled <strong>“Leveraging Epigenome-Based Subgroups to Uncover Mechanisms of Tumorigenesis ”</strong>. Supervisor: <strong>Jacek Majewski</strong>. To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, <strong>Room N2/2</strong></li>
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June 2017<ul>
<li><strong>June 14, 2017 at 4:00pm - Andreanne Morin's</strong> <em>Ph.D. Seminar</em> entitled <strong>"Studying complex traits in the post-GWAS era: applications to investigate asthma and allergy-related traits”</strong>. Supervisors: <strong>Drs. Tomi Pastinen and Catherine Laprise</strong>. To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, <strong>Room N2/2</strong></li>
<li><strong>June 21, 2017 at 4:00pm - Simon Papillon-Cavanagh's</strong> <em>Ph.D. Seminar</em> entitled <strong>"Leveraging Epigenome-Based Subgroups to Uncover Mechanisms of Tumorigenesis ”</strong>. Supervisor: <strong>Jacek Majewski</strong>. To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, <strong>Room N2/2</strong></li>
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<li><strong>August 02, 2018 at 4:00pm </strong>– <strong>Kellie MacDonald’s</strong> <em>M.Sc. Seminar </em>entitled “<em>Applications of Metabolomics in Psychiatric disease”. </em>Supervisor: <strong>Dr. Yannis Trakadis</strong>. To be held in the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building, <strong>Room 2/36.</strong></li>
<li><strong>August 07, 2018 at 3:00pm </strong>– <strong>Leanne de Kock’s</strong> <em>Ph.D. Oral Defence </em>entitled “<em>DICER1 Syndrome – new mutations, novel phenotypes and unexpected mechanisms”. </em>Supervisor: <strong>Dr. William Foulkes</strong>. To be held in the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building, <strong>Room 2/36.</strong></li>
<li><strong>August 14, 2018 at 3:00pm </strong>– <strong>Catherine Argyriou’s</strong> <em>Ph.D. Oral Defence </em>entitled “<em>Development of therapies for Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorders of the Zellweger Spectrum”. </em>Supervisor: <strong>Dr. Nancy Braverman</strong>. To be held in the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building, <strong>Room 2/36.</strong></li>
<li><strong>August 16, 2018</strong> –<strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/CALL-FOR-ABSTRACTS_8th-Annual-BioConnect-Symposium.pdf"> 8th Annual BioConnect Symposium In Conjunction With International Biotechnology Symposium 2018 </a> </strong> “Bioconnecting Academia and Industry” at Palais De Congrés.</li>
<li><strong>August 29, 2018 at 9:00am </strong>– <strong>Gabrielle Bertier’s</strong> <em>Ph.D. Oral Defence </em>entitled “<em>Clinical implementation of next-generation sequencing technologies in France and Quebec: A multidisciplinary analysis of policy implications”. </em>Supervisor: <strong>Drs. Yann Joly & Anne Cambon-Thomsen</strong>. To be held in the Burnside Hall Building (<span>805 Sherbrooke St W</span>), <strong>Room 107.</strong></li>
<li><strong>September 6, 2018 at 1:00pm</strong> – <strong>Human Genetics Orientation Session</strong> at Thompson House (3650 McTavish St.) You may register for the event <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/current-graduate-students/orientation-2018">HERE</a></li>
<li><strong>September 30-October 3, 2018</strong> –<a href="http://www.cvent.com/events/5th-canadian-conference-in-epigenetics/event-summary-3c5e2ad48bd84cbcb334015c822487fc.aspx"><strong>5<sup>th</sup> Canadian Conference on Epigenetics</strong></a> will take place in Estérel, Québec</li>
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July 2018<ul>
<li><strong>August 02, 2018 at 4:00pm </strong>- <strong>Kellie MacDonald's</strong> <em>M.Sc. Seminar </em>entitled "<em>Applications of Metabolomics in Psychiatric disease". </em>Supervisor: <strong>Dr. Yannis Trakadis</strong>. To be held in the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building, <strong>Room 2/36.</strong></li>
<li><strong>August 07, 2018 at 3:00pm </strong>- <strong>Leanne de Kock's</strong> <em>Ph.D. Oral Defence </em>entitled "<em>DICER1 Syndrome – new mutations, novel phenotypes and unexpected mechanisms". </em>Supervisor: <strong>Dr. William Foulkes</strong>. To be held in the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building, <strong>Room 2/36.</strong></li>
<li><strong>August 14, 2018 at 3:00pm </strong>- <strong>Catherine Argyriou's</strong> <em>Ph.D. Oral Defence </em>entitled "<em>Development of therapies for Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorders of the Zellweger Spectrum". </em>Supervisor: <strong>Dr. Nancy Braverman</strong>. To be held in the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building, <strong>Room 2/36.</strong></li>
<li><strong>August 16, 2018</strong> -<strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/CALL-FOR-ABSTRACTS_8th-Annual-BioConnect-Symposium.pdf"> 8th Annual BioConnect Symposium In Conjunction With International Biotechnology Symposium 2018 </a> </strong> “Bioconnecting Academia and Industry” at Palais De Congrés.</li>
<li><strong>August 29, 2018 at 9:00am </strong>- <strong>Gabrielle Bertier's</strong> <em>Ph.D. Oral Defence </em>entitled "<em>Clinical implementation of next-generation sequencing technologies in France and Quebec: A multidisciplinary analysis of policy implications". </em>Supervisor: <strong>Drs. Yann Joly & Anne Cambon-Thomsen</strong>. To be held in the Burnside Hall Building (<span>805 Sherbrooke St W</span>), <strong>Room 107.</strong></li>
<li><strong>September 6, 2018 at 1:00pm</strong> - <strong>Human Genetics Orientation Session</strong> at Thompson House (3650 McTavish St.) You may register for the event <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/current-graduate-students/orientation-2018">HERE</a></li>
<li><strong>September 30-October 3, 2018</strong> -<a href="http://www.cvent.com/events/5th-canadian-conference-in-epigenetics/event-summary-3c5e2ad48bd84cbcb334015c822487fc.aspx"><strong>5<sup>th</sup> Canadian Conference on Epigenetics</strong></a> will take place in Estérel, Québec</li>
</ul>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22341462017-06-22T18:51:49-04:002017-06-22T18:51:49-04:00Ross MacKay<h2> Job Opportunities:</h2>
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<li><strong>UBC, Vancouver, BC</strong> – <strong><a href="http://www.hr.ubc.ca/jobs/faculty.php?job_id=26544">Post Doc Research Fellow Position</a></strong> in Epigenetics and Asthma</li>
<li><strong>Children’s Health – Medical Centre</strong>, Dallas, TX – <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/Genetic-Counselor-at-Childrens-Medical-Center.pdf">Genetic Counselor Position</a></strong></li>
<li><strong>IC Axon</strong>, Montreal QC – <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Medical-Writer-Job-ad.pdf">Medical Writer</a></strong></li>
<li><strong>BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre</strong>, Vancouver BC – <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/55190-Genetic-Counsellor-Medical-Genetics-BC-Womens-Hospital.pdf">Genetic Counsellor Position</a></strong></li>
<li><strong>Genomics Institute</strong>, Novartis Reseach Foundation, San Diego CA – <strong><a href="https://www.gnf.nibr.com/careers/postdoc-program">PostDoc Program</a></strong></li>
<li><strong>Queen’s University</strong>, Kingston ON – <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/PostDoc-Fellow-in-Computational-Genomics.pdf">PostDoc Fellow in Computational Genomics</a></strong>.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Awards – Call for Nominations:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/CGS-ProQuest-Distinguished-Dissertation-Award.pdf">CGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award</a></strong>: Dissertation award for doctoral students having completed their degree requirements between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2017. Deadline to submit nomination and application to the Department by <strong>June 08, 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>McGill</strong> <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2012/07/GPS-Graduate-Mobility-Award-.pdf">GPS Graduate Mobility Award</a></strong>: Participate in international research collaboration. Application on a rolling basis.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Funding Opportunities:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/medresearch/students-postdocs/graduate/funding/tomlinson-0">Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowship 2017-18</a></strong>: For new graduate students at McGill. Submit documents to Department by deadline: <strong>June 12, 2017</strong></li>
<li>PBEEE/DE/DS: <strong><a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/students-postdocs/students/pbeee">Quebec Merit Fellowships for Foreign Students</a> </strong>– Submit documents to Department by deadline: <strong>June 27, 2017</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/Vanier.pdf">Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Program</a></strong> – Submit documents to Department by deadline::<strong> September 08, 2017</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/GRADUATE-FUNDING.pdf">BSMP and BSHQ</a></strong>: Funding for students holding <strong>Master’s or Doctoral Scholarship from FRQSCS</strong> for an internship project in QC or outside QC. Deadlines: <strong>April 18, 2017 and October 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/CONACYT.pdf">CONACYT and McGill</a></strong>: Funding to recruit<strong> top <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Convocatoria_Becas_CONACYT_al_Extranjero_2017.pdf">Mexican students</a></strong> to pursue graduate studies at McGill for <strong>Fall 2017</strong>.</li>
</ul>
Funding, Jobs and Other Announcements:<h2> Job Opportunities:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>UBC, Vancouver, BC</strong> - <strong><a href="http://www.hr.ubc.ca/jobs/faculty.php?job_id=26544">Post Doc Research Fellow Position</a></strong> in Epigenetics and Asthma</li>
<li><strong>Children's Health - Medical Centre</strong>, Dallas, TX - <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/Genetic-Counselor-at-Childrens-Medical-Center.pdf">Genetic Counselor Position</a></strong></li>
<li><strong>IC Axon</strong>, Montreal QC - <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Medical-Writer-Job-ad.pdf">Medical Writer</a></strong></li>
<li><strong>BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre</strong>, Vancouver BC - <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/55190-Genetic-Counsellor-Medical-Genetics-BC-Womens-Hospital.pdf">Genetic Counsellor Position</a></strong></li>
<li><strong>Genomics Institute</strong>, Novartis Reseach Foundation, San Diego CA - <strong><a href="https://www.gnf.nibr.com/careers/postdoc-program">PostDoc Program</a></strong></li>
<li><strong>Queen's University</strong>, Kingston ON - <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/PostDoc-Fellow-in-Computational-Genomics.pdf">PostDoc Fellow in Computational Genomics</a></strong>.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Awards - Call for Nominations:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/05/CGS-ProQuest-Distinguished-Dissertation-Award.pdf">CGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award</a></strong>: Dissertation award for doctoral students having completed their degree requirements between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2017. Deadline to submit nomination and application to the Department by <strong>June 08, 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>McGill</strong> <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2012/07/GPS-Graduate-Mobility-Award-.pdf">GPS Graduate Mobility Award</a></strong>: Participate in international research collaboration. Application on a rolling basis.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Funding Opportunities:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/medresearch/students-postdocs/graduate/funding/tomlinson-0">Tomlinson Doctoral Fellowship 2017-18</a></strong>: For new graduate students at McGill. Submit documents to Department by deadline: <strong>June 12, 2017</strong></li>
<li>PBEEE/DE/DS: <strong><a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/students-postdocs/students/pbeee">Quebec Merit Fellowships for Foreign Students</a> </strong>- Submit documents to Department by deadline: <strong>June 27, 2017</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/Vanier.pdf">Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Program</a></strong> - Submit documents to Department by deadline::<strong> September 08, 2017</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/GRADUATE-FUNDING.pdf">BSMP and BSHQ</a></strong>: Funding for students holding <strong>Master's or Doctoral Scholarship from FRQSCS</strong> for an internship project in QC or outside QC. Deadlines: <strong>April 18, 2017 and October 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/CONACYT.pdf">CONACYT and McGill</a></strong>: Funding to recruit<strong> top <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Convocatoria_Becas_CONACYT_al_Extranjero_2017.pdf">Mexican students</a></strong> to pursue graduate studies at McGill for <strong>Fall 2017</strong>.</li>
</ul>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22341472017-06-22T18:51:49-04:002017-06-22T18:51:49-04:00Ross MacKay<p><em>From Med e-news</em></p>
<p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/Simon-Papillon-Cavanagh-cropped.jpg"><img src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/Simon-Papillon-Cavanagh-cropped-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="69" height="69"></a>Simon Papillon-Cavanagh, a PhD student in Department of Human Genetics at McGill University, is the award winner of the <em>Fonds Santé</em>, one of the three Fonds awards of the <em>Fonds de recherche du Québec</em>. His Award-winning publication: <a href="http://www.nature.com/ng/journal/v49/n2/full/ng.3757.html">Impaired H3K36 methylation defines a subset of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas </a>is published in Nature Genetics.</p>
<p>Using public data, Simon Papillon-Cavanagh and his team discovered that head and neck cancers may be classified into five categories according to patients’ specific clinical features.</p>
<p>Read the full abstract <a href="http://www.frqs.gouv.qc.ca/en/la-recherche/la-recherche-en-vedette/histoire?id=eu84urmt1493046169837">here</a>.</p>
<p>In addition to promoting research careers in Quebec, this competition recognizes the exceptional research contributions of university students (master’s, doctorate), postdoctoral fellows and members of professional bodies who are enrolled in advanced research training programs in the areas covered by the three <i>Fonds de recherche du Québec</i>.</p>
<p>To learn more about the awards, click <a href="http://www.frqs.gouv.qc.ca/en/bourses-et-subventions/concours-anterieurs/bourse?id=bvuvik2y1463511402739">here</a>.</p>
<p>Congratulations Simon!</p>
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<h3>Dr. Patricia Tonin awarded the Karen Campbell Award for Research Excellence</h3>
<p><em>From RI-MUHC and Med e-news</em></p>
<p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/DrTonin.jpg"><img src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/DrTonin-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="90"></a>Congratulations to Dr. Patricia Tonin on receiving the 2017 Karen Campbell Award for Research Excellence from <a href="http://ovariancanada.org/">Ovarian Cancer Canada</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://rimuhc.ca/web/research-institute-muhc/-/patricia-tonin">Dr. Patricia Tonin</a>, professor in the Department of Human Genetics and Faculty of Medicine received this award at The Lady Ball event, the first in a series of special events being held this year to celebrate fearless women everywhere. The Karen Campbell award recognizes overall research excellence and important scientific achievements that impact the understanding and treatment of ovarian cancer<em>.</em> Dr. Tonin’s outstanding contribution to the advanced understanding of the role of specific gene mutations in the development of ovarian cancer, particularly among French Canadians was recognized.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://ovariancanada.org/stories-and-media/research-stories/2017/karen-campbell-award-presented-to-researcher-focus">Read more</a>]</p>
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<h3>Dr. Roderick McInnes appointed Acting President of CIHR</h3>
<p>Our congratulations to Dr. Roderick McInnes on being appointed the Acting President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).</p>
<p>On March 31st, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health has announced that Dr. Roderick McInnes was appointed the responsibility of Acting President of CIHR. Dr. McInnes said, “It is a great honour to be asked to assume this important position at this critical time in CIHR’s history. I look forward to listening to the research community for its guidance in helping me and my CIHR colleagues to build on the opportunities ahead.”</p>
<p>For more information, visit this <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/institutes-health-research/news/2017/03/minister_of_healthannouncesactingpresidentofthecanadianinstitute.html">webpage</a>.</p>
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Simon Papillon-Cavanagh announced April month winner of Étudiants-chercheurs étoiles award<em>From Med e-news</em>
<p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/Simon-Papillon-Cavanagh-cropped.jpg"><img src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/Simon-Papillon-Cavanagh-cropped-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="69" height="69"></a>Simon Papillon-Cavanagh, a PhD student in Department of Human Genetics at McGill University, is the award winner of the <em>Fonds Santé</em>, one of the three Fonds awards of the <em>Fonds de recherche du Québec</em>. His Award-winning publication: <a href="http://www.nature.com/ng/journal/v49/n2/full/ng.3757.html">Impaired H3K36 methylation defines a subset of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas </a>is published in Nature Genetics.</p>
<p>Using public data, Simon Papillon-Cavanagh and his team discovered that head and neck cancers may be classified into five categories according to patients’ specific clinical features.</p>
Read the full abstract <a href="http://www.frqs.gouv.qc.ca/en/la-recherche/la-recherche-en-vedette/histoire?id=eu84urmt1493046169837">here</a>.
In addition to promoting research careers in Quebec, this competition recognizes the exceptional research contributions of university students (master’s, doctorate), postdoctoral fellows and members of professional bodies who are enrolled in advanced research training programs in the areas covered by the three <i>Fonds de recherche du Québec</i>.
To learn more about the awards, click <a href="http://www.frqs.gouv.qc.ca/en/bourses-et-subventions/concours-anterieurs/bourse?id=bvuvik2y1463511402739">here</a>.
Congratulations Simon!
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<h3>Dr. Patricia Tonin awarded the Karen Campbell Award for Research Excellence</h3>
<em>From RI-MUHC and Med e-news</em>
<a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/DrTonin.jpg"><img src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/DrTonin-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="90"></a>Congratulations to Dr. Patricia Tonin on receiving the 2017 Karen Campbell Award for Research Excellence from <a href="http://ovariancanada.org/">Ovarian Cancer Canada</a>.
<a href="http://rimuhc.ca/web/research-institute-muhc/-/patricia-tonin">Dr. Patricia Tonin</a>, professor in the Department of Human Genetics and Faculty of Medicine received this award at The Lady Ball event, the first in a series of special events being held this year to celebrate fearless women everywhere. The Karen Campbell award recognizes overall research excellence and important scientific achievements that impact the understanding and treatment of ovarian cancer<em>.</em> Dr. Tonin’s outstanding contribution to the advanced understanding of the role of specific gene mutations in the development of ovarian cancer, particularly among French Canadians was recognized.
[<a href="http://ovariancanada.org/stories-and-media/research-stories/2017/karen-campbell-award-presented-to-researcher-focus">Read more</a>]
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<h3>Dr. Roderick McInnes appointed Acting President of CIHR</h3>
Our congratulations to Dr. Roderick McInnes on being appointed the Acting President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
On March 31st, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health has announced that Dr. Roderick McInnes was appointed the responsibility of Acting President of CIHR. Dr. McInnes said, "It is a great honour to be asked to assume this important position at this critical time in CIHR’s history. I look forward to listening to the research community for its guidance in helping me and my CIHR colleagues to build on the opportunities ahead.”
For more information, visit this <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/institutes-health-research/news/2017/03/minister_of_healthannouncesactingpresidentofthecanadianinstitute.html">webpage</a>.
__________________________________tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/24561212018-08-02T06:04:24-04:002020-12-03T12:45:19-05:00Ross MacKay<p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/l-Dr.-David-Rosenblatt.jpg"><img src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/l-Dr.-David-Rosenblatt-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150"></a><em>Source: Med e-News</em></p>
<p>Dr. David Rosenblatt, Holder, Dodd Q. Chu and Family Chair in Medical Genetics and Professor, Departments of Human Genetics, Medicine, Pediatrics, and Biology at McGill University, has been selected as the 2018 recipient of the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) Founders’ Award for Career Achievement.</p>
<p>The award is meant to recognize a CCMG member who has had an outstanding career in medical genetics in Canada or abroad. This award is named in honour of the visionary men and women (known as the “Committee of Seven”) who, along with 17 founding members, established the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists on January 13, 1976. Previously known as the Founders’ Award, it was officially renamed in 2017. In announcing his selection for the award, the CCMG noted Dr. Rosenblatt’s outstanding career across all domains of service, research, teaching, administration, and scholarly activity and highlighted that within the CCMG his presence has been steadfast and ongoing, from its earliest days until now and he remains an enthusiastic advocate for the profession of medical genetics, not only within Quebec but across the Canadian scientific community. [<a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/medenews/2018/06/04/dr-david-rosenblatt-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award/">Read More</a>]</p>
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<h3>Congratulations to Dr. Brent Richards on his promotion to become a Full Professor!</h3>
<p><em>By McGill Reporter Staff</em></p>
<p>During the closed session of its meeting on Thursday, April 26, McGill’s Board of Governors approved the promotion of eight Associate Professors to the rank of Full Professor, as well as the appointment of a new Full Professor with Tenure.</p>
<p>The appointments were made on the recommendation of the <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/boardofgovernors/other/statutory">Statutory Selection Committee</a>.</p>
<p>The following Associate Professors were promoted to Full Professor in recognition of their teaching and research excellence:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Susan Bartlett</strong> (Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine).</li>
<li><strong>Brent Richards</strong> (Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)</li>
<li><strong>Peter Lakatos</strong> (Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine) (Clinical)</li>
<li><strong>Richard Leask</strong> (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)</li>
<li><strong>Laila Parsons</strong> (Departments of History & Classical Studies and Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts)</li>
<li><strong>Maya Saleh</strong> (Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)</li>
<li><strong>Michael Wagner</strong> (Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts)</li>
<li><strong>Faith Wallis</strong> (Departments of History & Classical Studies and Social Studies of Medicine, Faculty of Arts)</li>
</ul>
<p>The eight promotions are effective May 1, 2018.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/2018/05/new-faculty-appointments-and-promotions/">Read More</a>]</p>
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Professor William Foulkes awarded 2020 Wilder-Penfield Prize for research in the genetics of breast and ovarian cancer, helped in part by Quebec’s ‘founder effect’.<h2><img src="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/william-fourkes-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="123" height="185"></h2>
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Earlier today, the Quebec government announced the winners of its annual Prix du Quebec competition, a series of 15 awards in science and culture. Among them was Professor William Foulkes. <a href="http://mcgill.ca/newsroom/channels/news/mcgill-professor-earns-quebecs-highest-honour-research-biomedicine-325904">Get the full story.</a>
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<h3><a href="https://click.mailsender05.com/ct/1173/2162354/755359810/9f8ce10c9eca1a689a3659f4ba70a18e"><strong><em>Gustavo Turecki awarded BBRF Outstanding Achievement Prize</em></strong></a></h3>
Gustavo Turecki, Director of the McGill Group for Suicide Studies,has been named one of seven recipients of a 2020 Outstanding Achievement Prize in Mental Health, as awaded by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, the world’s largest private funder of mental health research grants. <a href="https://click.mailsender05.com/ct/1173/2162354/755359812/9f8ce10c9eca1a689a3659f4ba70a18e">Get the full story.</a>
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<h3><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/CHHD-Research-Day-2020-winners-announcement.pdf"><em><strong>Child Health and Human Development (CHHD) 6th Annual Research Day awardees list</strong></em></a></h3>
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<h3><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/hgss.pdf"><em><strong>HGSS Presents: Dr. Douglas Ruderfer, "Insights from structural variation for personalised medicine".</strong></em></a></h3>
HGSS will be hosting a talk by Dr Douglas Ruderfer, Assistant Professor in the Division of Genetic Medicine at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, on <strong>Thursday, December 3rd, 2020, at 1 PM EST. </strong>The talk will be 45 minutes long and there will be a 15 min Q&A period at the end.
<strong>Registration is required and the Zoom link will only be sent to those who have registered. </strong>Please register using the following form: <a href="https://forms.gle/QtxrWuRG42vVEEL27">https://forms.gle/QtxrWuRG42vVEEL27 </a>.
If you want to know more about Dr Ruderfer's work, check out his website: <a href="https://ruderferlab.org/">https://ruderferlab.org/ </a>
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<h3><a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/neuro/channels/event/killam-seminar-series-molecular-biology-fragile-x-syndrome-325917"><em><strong>Killam Seminar Series: Molecular Biology of the Fragile X Syndrome, Speaker: Joel Richter, Ph.D.</strong></em></a></h3>
Supported by the generosity of the <a href="https://killamlaureates.ca/">Killam Trusts</a>, The Neuro’s Killam Seminar series hosts outstanding guest speakers whose research is of interest to the scientific community at The Neuro and McGill University.
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<h3><a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/facmed-alumni/article/new-biobank-breaks-down-barriers-yield-results-record-time"><em>Dr. Vincent Mooser & Dr. Brent Richards: New biobank breaks down barriers to yield results in record time</em></a></h3>
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<h3><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/04/Monday.pdf"><strong>Neuro Event: December 7, 11 AM - The Wilder Penfield Lecture "From the genetic dissection of auditory cellular and molecular mechanisms to hearing restoration". </strong></a></h3>
<h3><strong>Speaker: Dr Christine Petit</strong></h3>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22258432017-03-24T11:07:55-04:002017-03-24T11:07:55-04:00Ross MacKay<h2> Job Opportunities:</h2>
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<li><strong>Queen’s University</strong>, Kingston ON – <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/PostDoc-Fellow-in-Computational-Genomics.pdf">PostDoc Fellow in Computational Genomics</a></strong>.</li>
<li><strong>University of Saskatchewan</strong>, Saskatoon SK - <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Medical-Geneticist.pdf">Medical Geneticist</a></strong></li>
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<h2>Awards – Call for Nominations:</h2>
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<li><strong>McGill</strong> <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2012/07/GPS-Graduate-Mobility-Award-.pdf">GPS Graduate Mobility Award</a></strong>: Participate in international research collaboration. Application on a rolling basis.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Funding Opportunities:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/01/L%E2%80%99Or%C3%A9al-Canada-For-Women-in-Science-Research-Excellence-Fellowships.pdf">L’Oréal Canada For Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowships</a>: </strong>For female post-doctoral researchers. Deadline: <strong>March 24, 2017.
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<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/CONACYT.pdf">CONACYT and McGill</a></strong>: Funding to recruit<strong> top <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Convocatoria_Becas_CONACYT_al_Extranjero_2017.pdf">Mexican students</a></strong> to pursue graduate studies at McGill for <strong>Fall 2017</strong>.</li>
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Funding, Jobs and Other Announcements:<h2> Job Opportunities:</h2>
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<li><strong>Queen's University</strong>, Kingston ON - <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/PostDoc-Fellow-in-Computational-Genomics.pdf">PostDoc Fellow in Computational Genomics</a></strong>.</li>
<li><strong>University of Saskatchewan</strong>, Saskatoon SK - <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Medical-Geneticist.pdf">Medical Geneticist</a></strong></li>
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<h2>Awards - Call for Nominations:</h2>
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<li><strong>McGill</strong> <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2012/07/GPS-Graduate-Mobility-Award-.pdf">GPS Graduate Mobility Award</a></strong>: Participate in international research collaboration. Application on a rolling basis.</li>
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<h2>Funding Opportunities:</h2>
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<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/01/L%E2%80%99Or%C3%A9al-Canada-For-Women-in-Science-Research-Excellence-Fellowships.pdf">L’Oréal Canada For Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowships</a>: </strong>For female post-doctoral researchers. Deadline: <strong>March 24, 2017.
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<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/CONACYT.pdf">CONACYT and McGill</a></strong>: Funding to recruit<strong> top <a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Convocatoria_Becas_CONACYT_al_Extranjero_2017.pdf">Mexican students</a></strong> to pursue graduate studies at McGill for <strong>Fall 2017</strong>.</li>
</ul>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22258442017-03-24T11:07:55-04:002017-03-24T11:07:55-04:00Ross MacKay<p>Getting ready to launch your academic career? Academic Career Week is designed to help.</p><p><b></b>See the<b> Academic Career Week 2017 Roster </b>below:</p><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td>Strategies for a Successful Thesis Defence</td><td>Monday, March 27 | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Brown 5001</td></tr><tr><td>The Academic Interview & The Job Talk</td><td>Tuesday, March 28 | 12:30pm – 2:00 pm | Brown 5001</td></tr><tr><td>(MAC) The Academic Interview & The Job Talk</td><td>Tuesday, March 28 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Mac Campus Faculty Lounge</td></tr><tr><td>How to Get Your Research Out</td><td>Wednesday, March 29 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 | Brown 5001</td></tr><tr><td>Collaboration & The Dissertation: Getting the Most Out of Your Supervisor</td><td>Wednesday, March 29 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Brown 5001</td></tr><tr><td>The Academic Dossier: Teaching & Research Statements</td><td>Thursday, March 30 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Brown 3001</td></tr><tr><td>Negotiating Your Job Offer</td><td>Thursday, March 30 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Brown 5001</td></tr><tr><td>The Academic CV & Cover Letter Presentation</td><td>Friday, March 31, 2017 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | Brown 5001 <b> </b></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Please see details on how to <strong>register</strong> and panel details here: <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/caps/channels/event/academic-career-week-2017-265552">http://www.mcgill.ca/caps/channels/event/academic-career-week-2017-265552</a></p><p>If you have any questions please feel free to contact <strong><a href="mailto:susan.molnar@mcgill.ca">Susan Molner</a></strong></p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>QE II: TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS</h3><p><strong>McGill graduate students</strong> enrolled in an <strong>MSc/PhD program, </strong>who hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status are eligible to apply for:</p><ul><li>3-12 months research stays at a non-Canadian Commonwealth institution as a part of their Master or PhD research;</li><li>Applications accepted on an ongoing basis</li></ul><p>The<strong> “Quantitative Biology and Medical Genetics for the World”</strong> program offers awards of $6000 to $8000 to help with travel and living expenses during the stay. Institutions at all commonwealth countries are eligible, including:</p><p>South Africa, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland.</p><p>Eligible topics include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Quantitative genetics</li><li>Population genetics</li><li>Genetic/genomic epidemiology</li><li>High-throughput experimental methods in biology associated with quantitative analysis of data</li><li>Bioinformatics and computational genomics</li></ul><p>For further information and application instructions, consult the <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/QEII_OutgoingStudents.pdf">guidelines</a></strong>.</p><p>For more info contact: <a href="mailto:qe2@mcgil.ca">qe2@mcgill.ca</a></p><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3>McGill Global Health Workshop: Advanced Grantsmanship for Postdoctoral Fellows</h3><p>McGill Global Health Programs is organizing a series of workshops targeted to McGill postdocs working in a global health field.</p><p>The first workshop will focus on Advanced Grantsmanship and will be held over two days on <strong>April 11 and 13, 2017 between 11:30AM and 4:30PM</strong>.</p><p><i>Registration is required as space is limited.</i></p><p>Additional information and the registration link can be found here:<strong> <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/globalhealth/node/2341">https://www.mcgill.ca/globalhealth/node/2341</a>. </strong></p><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3>Calling all graduate students: Be part of the Acfas Congress at McGill! May 8-12, 2017</h3><h3>More than 150 volunteers needed!</h3><p>The annual congress of the Association francophone du savoir (Acfas) is the largest multidisciplinary research event in the Francophonie and McGill is proud to be hosting it this year. From May 8-12, some 6,000 participants from Quebec, Canada and abroad will descend on lower campus to take part in about 220 colloquia and hundreds of oral and poster presentations. Participants are primarily researchers, but also include graduate students and postdocs. In order to guarantee its success, we will need your help. In return, get a free pass to the Congress!</p><p>Click <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Calling-all-graduate-students.pdf">here</a></strong> to read more!</p><p>To participate, fill out this <strong><a href="https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=87047c5b-f4a1-4d1a-a415-e3bc56d204bd&ApplicationFormNumber=1">online form</a></strong> before <strong>March 31st</strong>.</p><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3>March 23: 17th Annual McGill Biomedical Graduate Conference</h3><p>The 17th Annual McGill Biomedical Graduate Conference (AMBGC) is a one-day conference for the students of the Department of Experimental Medicine. Students from other departments, as well as from neighbouring universities in Quebec and Ontario are also invited to participate. This conference has been running for 16 consecutive years, and has grown to be the second largest student-led conference in Canada, bringing together all fields of research covered in our academic division, such as Cancer Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Physiology, Immunology, Development, Endocrinology, Cardiovascular System, Epidemiology, and Bioethics.</p><p>Conference Date: <strong>March 23, 2017</strong></p><p>Conference Location: <strong>Hotel Omni Mont-Royal</strong> (1050 Sherbrooked St. W)</p><p>Abstract submission deadline for posters: <strong>March 06, 11:59pm</strong>.</p><p>Registration for conference: <strong>Free</strong></p><p>Keynote Speaker: <strong><a href="http://mostovlab.ucsf.edu/Mostov_Lab_Website/Welcome.html">Dr. Keith Mostov</a></strong>, UCSF, San Fransico, CA</p><p>For further details, visit the <strong><a href="http://www.emgss.org/ambgc/">Conference website</a></strong></p><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3>Graphos workshop: Writing and Publication</h3><p>The upcomingGraphos workshops focused on writing and publication, are offered free of charge but requires registration: <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/graphos/workshops">www.mcgill.ca/graphos/workshops</a></p><p><b>Feb 21</b>: Publishing and Peer Review</p><p><b>Mar 9</b>: Strategies for Effective Outlining</p><p><b>Mar 21</b>: Responding to Journal Reviewers: Getting through the R&R stage</p><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3>Academic Job Search Boot Camp</h3><p><strong>Hitting the job market for faculty positions?</strong></p><p><strong>Applying for postdoctoral positions?</strong></p><p>The <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/Academic-Job-Search-Boot-Camp_FINAL.pdf">Academic Job Search Boot Camp</a></strong> (offered in collaboration with the Experimental Medicine Graduate Student Society) is for those seeking information, tips and advice about either an academic PI position or a postdoctoral fellow position. These sessions will include a workshop by CaPS, and panels with academic PIs (who will also offer the perspective of faculty hiring committees).</p><p><strong>Session 1: Academic Job Applications</strong> | March 2, 2017 | noon – 3:30 pm | EM1.3509, Glen site</p><p>(lunch will be provided to registered participants of session 1)</p><p><strong>Session 2: Academic Job Interviews</strong> | March 16, 2017 | 3 – 5 pm | EM1.3509, Glen site</p><p><strong>Session 2: Academic Job Interviews</strong> | March 31, 2017 | 3 – 5 pm | L7-140, MGH site</p><p>(coffee and snacks will be provided to registered participants of session 2)</p><p><strong>Registration</strong>: click <strong><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5GGYTLD">here</a> </strong>(Please register for all the sessions that you plan to attend)</p><p>For more information visit <a href="https://involvement.mcgill.ca/organization/desjardinscentrerimuhc">https://involvement.mcgill.ca/organization/desjardinscentrerimuhc</a></p><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3>Summer 2017 Internship Opportunity in Panama</h3><p>Do you want to gain work experience with the United Nations? Are you passionate about topics of safety and security in Latin America? Do you enjoy extensive research and analytical writing?</p><p>The United Nations Office of Safety and Security is seeking an intern for summer 2017 to work in its office located in Panama City. Applications must be returning to McGill in fall 2017, and possess intermediate to advanced language proficiency in Spanish.</p><p>For more information, please see the internship posting or visit our website: <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/internships/current-ion-internship-opportunities/undss-panama">https://www.mcgill.ca/internships/current-ion-internship-opportunities/undss-panama</a></p><p>For more info contact: <a href="mailto:ion@mcgill.ca">Laura Di Maio</a> (514-398-2916)</p><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3>CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: GPS Graduate Mobility Award 2016-17</h3><p>The Graduate Mobility Award encourages graduate students to study and conduct research abroad as part of their McGill degree program by defraying part of the cost of the international experience. The award, funded by the Government of Quebec, is available to all full-time thesis students enrolled in a graduate degree program at McGill who have been <strong>nominated</strong> by their academic unit and faculty to take part in a mobility opportunity. The mobility award is meant to contribute towards the completion of the student’s thesis. A limited number of Awards are available each year on a competitive basis.</p><p>Deadline: Rolling Submission. Submit your request to the Department of Human Genetics.</p><p>For information regarding eligibility and how to apply, visit <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/students-postdocs/studyresearch-abroad/grad-mobility-award">here</a>.</p><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3>IRCM Conferences 2016-17</h3><p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/liste_conferences_2016-2017.jpg"><img alt="liste_conferences_2016-2017" src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/liste_conferences_2016-2017-194x300.jpg" width="194" height="300"></a></p><h3>_________________________________________</h3>March 27-31: Academic Career WeekGetting ready to launch your academic career? Academic Career Week is designed to help.<b></b>See the<b> Academic Career Week 2017 Roster </b>below:<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td>Strategies for a Successful Thesis Defence</td><td>Monday, March 27 | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Brown 5001</td></tr><tr><td>The Academic Interview & The Job Talk</td><td>Tuesday, March 28 | 12:30pm – 2:00 pm | Brown 5001</td></tr><tr><td>(MAC) The Academic Interview & The Job Talk</td><td>Tuesday, March 28 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Mac Campus Faculty Lounge</td></tr><tr><td>How to Get Your Research Out</td><td>Wednesday, March 29 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 | Brown 5001</td></tr><tr><td>Collaboration & The Dissertation: Getting the Most Out of Your Supervisor</td><td>Wednesday, March 29 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Brown 5001</td></tr><tr><td>The Academic Dossier: Teaching & Research Statements</td><td>Thursday, March 30 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Brown 3001</td></tr><tr><td>Negotiating Your Job Offer</td><td>Thursday, March 30 | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Brown 5001</td></tr><tr><td>The Academic CV & Cover Letter Presentation</td><td>Friday, March 31, 2017 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am | Brown 5001 <b> </b></td></tr></tbody></table> Please see details on how to <strong>register</strong> and panel details here: <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/caps/channels/event/academic-career-week-2017-265552">http://www.mcgill.ca/caps/channels/event/academic-career-week-2017-265552</a>If you have any questions please feel free to contact <strong><a href="mailto:susan.molnar@mcgill.ca">Susan Molner</a></strong>_________________________________________<h3>QE II: TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS</h3><strong>McGill graduate students</strong> enrolled in an <strong>MSc/PhD program, </strong>who hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status are eligible to apply for:<ul><li>3-12 months research stays at a non-Canadian Commonwealth institution as a part of their Master or PhD research;</li><li>Applications accepted on an ongoing basis</li></ul>The<strong> “Quantitative Biology and Medical Genetics for the World”</strong> program offers awards of $6000 to $8000 to help with travel and living expenses during the stay. Institutions at all commonwealth countries are eligible, including:South Africa, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland.Eligible topics include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Quantitative genetics</li><li>Population genetics</li><li>Genetic/genomic epidemiology</li><li>High-throughput experimental methods in biology associated with quantitative analysis of data</li><li>Bioinformatics and computational genomics</li></ul>For further information and application instructions, consult the <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/QEII_OutgoingStudents.pdf">guidelines</a></strong>.For more info contact: <a href="mailto:qe2@mcgil.ca">qe2@mcgill.ca</a><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3>McGill Global Health Workshop: Advanced Grantsmanship for Postdoctoral Fellows</h3>McGill Global Health Programs is organizing a series of workshops targeted to McGill postdocs working in a global health field.The first workshop will focus on Advanced Grantsmanship and will be held over two days on <strong>April 11 and 13, 2017 between 11:30AM and 4:30PM</strong>.<i>Registration is required as space is limited.</i>Additional information and the registration link can be found here:<strong> <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/globalhealth/node/2341">https://www.mcgill.ca/globalhealth/node/2341</a>. </strong><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3>Calling all graduate students: Be part of the Acfas Congress at McGill! May 8-12, 2017</h3><h3>More than 150 volunteers needed!</h3>The annual congress of the Association francophone du savoir (Acfas) is the largest multidisciplinary research event in the Francophonie and McGill is proud to be hosting it this year. From May 8-12, some 6,000 participants from Quebec, Canada and abroad will descend on lower campus to take part in about 220 colloquia and hundreds of oral and poster presentations. Participants are primarily researchers, but also include graduate students and postdocs. In order to guarantee its success, we will need your help. In return, get a free pass to the Congress!Click <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Calling-all-graduate-students.pdf">here</a></strong> to read more!To participate, fill out this <strong><a href="https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=87047c5b-f4a1-4d1a-a415-e3bc56d204bd&ApplicationFormNumber=1">online form</a></strong> before <strong>March 31st</strong>.<h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3>March 23: 17th Annual McGill Biomedical Graduate Conference</h3>The 17th Annual McGill Biomedical Graduate Conference (AMBGC) is a one-day conference for the students of the Department of Experimental Medicine. Students from other departments, as well as from neighbotag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22258452017-03-24T11:07:55-04:002017-03-24T11:07:55-04:00Ross MacKay<ul>
<li><strong>March 24, 2017 – Medical Genetics Academic Half Day </strong>is<strong> <strong>CANCELLED </strong></strong>due to ACMG conference.</li>
<li><strong>March 27, 2017 at 4:00pm - </strong><em>MRCCT Seminars </em>presents a talk by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Dr.-Jean-Pieere-de-Villartay.pdf">Dr. Jean-Pierre de Villartay</a></strong> entitled <strong>“DNA double strand breaks in the Immune System: a dangerous game”</strong>. To be held in the McIntyre Building, Martin Amphitheater, <strong>Room 504</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>March 31, 2017 at 4:00pm</strong> – <strong>Marc-Aurèle Chay’s</strong> <em>M.Sc. Seminar</em> entitled <strong>“Impact of Childhood Abuse on Histone Modification Landscape in the Amygdala”</strong>. Supervisor: <strong>Dr. Gustavo Turecki</strong>. To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, <strong>Room W4/12</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>April 05, 2017 at 4:00pm – </strong><em>HGEN 690 course </em>presents a talk by guest speaker <strong>Dr. Livia Garzia</strong> entitled, <b>“Clonal selection drives tumor evolution through space and time”. </b>To be held in the Stewart Biology Building,<b> Room W4/12. </b>The talk is <strong>open to all</strong>. The speaker will meet with course students from 3:00 – 4:00pm in W4/12.</li>
<li><strong>May 03, 2017 at 4:00pm – Gabriel André Leiva-Torres’</strong> <em>Ph.D. Seminar</em> entitled <strong>“Mouse chemical mutagenesis to identify new immune mechanisms against cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus 1″</strong>. Supervisor: <strong>Dr. Silvia Vidal.</strong> To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, <strong>Room N2/2.</strong></li>
</ul>
March 2017<ul>
<li><strong>March 24, 2017 - Medical Genetics Academic Half Day </strong>is<strong> <strong>CANCELLED </strong></strong>due to ACMG conference.</li>
<li><strong>March 27, 2017 at 4:00pm - </strong><em>MRCCT Seminars </em>presents a talk by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Dr.-Jean-Pieere-de-Villartay.pdf">Dr. Jean-Pierre de Villartay</a></strong> entitled <strong>“DNA double strand breaks in the Immune System: a dangerous game"</strong>. To be held in the McIntyre Building, Martin Amphitheater, <strong>Room 504</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>March 31, 2017 at 4:00pm</strong> - <strong>Marc-Aurèle Chay's</strong> <em>M.Sc. Seminar</em> entitled <strong>"Impact of Childhood Abuse on Histone Modification Landscape in the Amygdala"</strong>. Supervisor: <strong>Dr. Gustavo Turecki</strong>. To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, <strong>Room W4/12</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>April 05, 2017 at 4:00pm - </strong><em>HGEN 690 course </em>presents a talk by guest speaker <strong>Dr. Livia Garzia</strong> entitled, <b>“Clonal selection drives tumor evolution through space and time". </b>To be held in the Stewart Biology Building,<b> Room W4/12. </b>The talk is <strong>open to all</strong>. The speaker will meet with course students from 3:00 - 4:00pm in W4/12.</li>
<li><strong>May 03, 2017 at 4:00pm - Gabriel André Leiva-Torres'</strong> <em>Ph.D. Seminar</em> entitled <strong>"Mouse chemical mutagenesis to identify new immune mechanisms against cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus 1"</strong>. Supervisor: <strong>Dr. Silvia Vidal.</strong> To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, <strong>Room N2/2.</strong></li>
</ul>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22234382017-03-12T09:27:56-04:002017-03-12T09:27:56-04:00Ross MacKay<p>A message from the CCMG National Office: “Yesterday, Canadians became closer to being able to make informed decisions about genetic tests without fear. Bill S-201 passed the 3rd reading in the House of Commons. The Bill still needs to go back to the Senate but all indications are that it will be supported. After several attempts by the Liberal Justice Minister to gut the Bill through amendments, it passed in its <strong>entirety</strong>. The Bill includes Pan-Canada legislation that makes it a criminal act to discriminate against a person based on their genetic test information, as well as amendments to the Canada Labour Code and amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act. The bill passed by a free <strong>vote </strong>(in which MPs are allowed to vote according to their own personal conscience rather than according to an official party line) with an overwhelming majority of <strong>222-60.</strong> This is a historic development, as Canada is the only G8 country without this type of legislation.”</p><p>__________________________________</p><h3>A surprise advance in the treatment of adult cancers</h3><p><b>Researchers at the RI-MUHC have made a discovery that could improve care for about 15% of patients with head and neck cancer linked to alcohol and tobacco use</b></p><p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/11/Papillon-Cavanagh-Jabado-Majewski.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/11/Papillon-Cavanagh-Jabado-Majewski-300x200.jpg" width="169" height="112"></a></p><p><em>Simon Papillon-Cavanagh, McGill University PhD candidate, Drs Nada Jabado and Jacek Majewski, PhD</em></p><p>SOURCE: <a href="https://muhc.ca/newsroom/news/surprise-advance-treatment-adult-cancers">MUHC Newsroom</a></p><p>A team of researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has found an epigenetic modification that might be the cause of 15% of adult cancers of the throat linked to alcohol and tobacco use. This is a first in the field of epigenetics and the researchers are hopeful that the discovery can blaze a path in the development of new, targeted, more effective treatments that could arise over the next few years.</p><p>“This discovery was absolutely unexpected since it seemed highly improbable that the kind of alterations of the epigenome that we had previously found in other types of tumours in children and young adults could also target an epithelial tumour like throat cancer that occurs only in adults,” explains Dr. Nada Jabado, a researcher at the RI-MUHC and one of the principal authors of the study published in <i>Nature Genetics</i>.</p><p>Head and neck cancers, also called oropharyngeal cancers or throat cancer often have devastating consequences. Standard treatments involve surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the side effects of these treatments are significant and relapses are common. That’s why oncologists are searching to develop more effective treatments that will be less harmful and have fewer deleterious effects. The discovery of this epigenetic modification opens new treatment possibilities. In fact, some promising drug molecules are already on the market for other illnesses and could possibly be tested for head and neck cancers as well as other cancers like multiple myeloma and lung cancer.</p><p>Dr. Jabado, who is also a pediatric hemato-oncologist, has hopes that this discover will have positive repercussions for pediatric cancers as well. “Now that we’ve identified this cohort of patients, we can move quite quickly since in the case of adults, as opposed to children, there are more patients and lots of clinical trials. The medicines could then be tested on children afterward.”</p><p>[<a href="https://muhc.ca/newsroom/news/surprise-advance-treatment-adult-cancers">Read More</a>]</p><p>__________________________________</p><h3>Prof. Mark Lathrop re-appointed Scientific Director, McGill University Genome Quebec Innovation Centre</h3><p>Our congratulations to Prof. Mark Lathrop on being re-appointed as the Scientific Director at McGill University Genome Quebec Innovation Centre.</p><p>Vice-Principle and Dean of The Faculty of Medicine, Dr. David Eidelman along with Vice-Dean, Dr. Mara Ludwig made the following announcement “It is with pleasure that we announce the re-appointment of Mark Lathrop, PhD, to the position of Scientific Director, McGill University and Génome Québec Innovation Centre, a position he has held since 2011, during which time he has helped strengthen our position as a hub for genomic research in Quebec and a leader nationally and internationally.</p><p>A native of British Columbia, Professor Lathrop completed his Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees at the University of Alberta before obtaining his PhD from the University of Washington (Seattle) in Biomathematics. He then moved to France, where he was one of the founders of the Centre d’Étude du Polymorphisme Humain, which pioneered international collaboration on the human genome in the 1980s and 1990s. In 1993, Dr. Lathrop moved to the University of Oxford, where he was a Wellcome Trust Principal Fellow and Professor of Human Genetics, during which time he co-founded and was first Scientific Director of the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, an institute created to apply genomic approaches to understanding the molecular basis of human disease. In 1997, he was asked by the French government to form the Centre National de Genotypage outside of Paris in Evry, which he directed until 2012.</p><p>Professor in the Department of Human Genetics at McGill, Professor Lathrop’s current research is focused on the use of the human genome sequence, and other information about the human genome, to understand the molecular basis of disease, and how these can be applied to individualize approaches to disease prevention and treatment. His work has been recognized with many honours throughout his career, including the French Order of Merit and the French Legion of Honour.”</p><p>[<strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/medenews/2016/11/28/prof-mark-lathrop-re-appointed-scientific-director-mcgill-university-and-genome-quebec-innovation-centre/">Read more</a></strong>]</p><p>__________________________________</p>Canadian House of Commons Passes S-201: Genetic Nondiscrimination Act<p>A message from the CCMG National Office: "Yesterday, Canadians became closer to being able to make informed decisions about genetic tests without fear. Bill S-201 passed the 3rd reading in the House of Commons. The Bill still needs to go back to the Senate but all indications are that it will be supported. After several attempts by the Liberal Justice Minister to gut the Bill through amendments, it passed in its <strong>entirety</strong>. The Bill includes Pan-Canada legislation that makes it a criminal act to discriminate against a person based on their genetic test information, as well as amendments to the Canada Labour Code and amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act. The bill passed by a free <strong>vote </strong>(in which MPs are allowed to vote according to their own personal conscience rather than according to an official party line) with an overwhelming majority of <strong>222-60.</strong> This is a historic development, as Canada is the only G8 country without this type of legislation."</p><p>__________________________________</p><h3>A surprise advance in the treatment of adult cancers</h3><p><b>Researchers at the RI-MUHC have made a discovery that could improve care for about 15% of patients with head and neck cancer linked to alcohol and tobacco use</b></p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/11/Papillon-Cavanagh-Jabado-Majewski.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/11/Papillon-Cavanagh-Jabado-Majewski-300x200.jpg" width="169" height="112"></a><em>Simon Papillon-Cavanagh, McGill University PhD candidate, Drs Nada Jabado and Jacek Majewski, PhD</em><p>SOURCE: <a href="https://muhc.ca/newsroom/news/surprise-advance-treatment-adult-cancers">MUHC Newsroom</a></p>A team of researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has found an epigenetic modification that might be the cause of 15% of adult cancers of the throat linked to alcohol and tobacco use. This is a first in the field of epigenetics and the researchers are hopeful that the discovery can blaze a path in the development of new, targeted, more effective treatments that could arise over the next few years.“This discovery was absolutely unexpected since it seemed highly improbable that the kind of alterations of the epigenome that we had previously found in other types of tumours in children and young adults could also target an epithelial tumour like throat cancer that occurs only in adults,” explains Dr. Nada Jabado, a researcher at the RI-MUHC and one of the principal authors of the study published in <i>Nature Genetics</i>.Head and neck cancers, also called oropharyngeal cancers or throat cancer often have devastating consequences. Standard treatments involve surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the side effects of these treatments are significant and relapses are common. That’s why oncologists are searching to develop more effective treatments that will be less harmful and have fewer deleterious effects. The discovery of this epigenetic modification opens new treatment possibilities. In fact, some promising drug molecules are already on the market for other illnesses and could possibly be tested for head and neck cancers as well as other cancers like multiple myeloma and lung cancer.Dr. Jabado, who is also a pediatric hemato-oncologist, has hopes that this discover will have positive repercussions for pediatric cancers as well. “Now that we’ve identified this cohort of patients, we can move quite quickly since in the case of adults, as opposed to children, there are more patients and lots of clinical trials. The medicines could then be tested on children afterward.”[<a href="https://muhc.ca/newsroom/news/surprise-advance-treatment-adult-cancers">Read More</a>]__________________________________<h3>Prof. Mark Lathrop re-appointed Scientific Director, McGill University Genome Quebec Innovation Centre</h3><p>Our congratulations to Prof. Mark Lathrop on being re-appointed as the Scientific Director at McGill University Genome Quebec Innovation Centre.</p><p>Vice-Principle and Dean of The Faculty of Medicine, Dr. David Eidelman along with Vice-Dean, Dr. Mara Ludwig made the following announcement "It is with pleasure that we announce the re-appointment of Mark Lathrop, PhD, to the position of Scientific Director, McGill University and Génome Québec Innovation Centre, a position he has held since 2011, during which time he has helped strengthen our position as a hub for genomic research in Quebec and a leader nationally and internationally.</p><p>A native of British Columbia, Professor Lathrop completed his Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees at the University of Alberta before obtaining his PhD from the University of Washington (Seattle) in Biomathematics. He then moved to France, where he was one of the founders of the Centre d’Étude du Polymorphisme Humain, which pioneered international collaboration on the human genome in the 1980s and 1990s. In 1993, Dr. Lathrop moved to the University of Oxford, </p>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22234392017-03-12T09:27:56-04:002017-03-12T09:27:56-04:00Ross MacKay<ul>
<li><strong>March 10, 2017 at 9:00am - </strong>Scheduled <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Medical-Genetics-Academic-Half-Day1.pdf">Medical Genetics Academic Half Day</a> </strong>activities. To be held at the MUHC Glen Site, <strong>Room B 02.9390.</strong></li>
<li><strong>March 15, 2017 at 4:00pm - Kezhuo (Steven) Zhang’s</strong> Ph.D.<i> </i><em>Seminar</em> entitled ”Transcription networks mediating hepatic response to cachexia”. Supervisor: <strong>Dr. Robert Sladek. </strong>To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, <strong>Room W4/12.</strong></li>
<li><strong>March 15, 2017 at 11:00am - </strong><em>MRCCT Seminars </em>presents a talk by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Dr.-Thomas-Kuffer.pdf">Dr. Thomas Kuffer</a></strong> entitled, <strong><i>“</i>The NLR protein NOD1 – cellular function and regulation”</strong><i>. </i>To be held in the McIntyre Building, <strong>Room 208-9</strong></li>
<li><strong>March 16, 2017 at 5:00pm - </strong><em>The Last Lecture – Learn Socialize Laugh </em>presents a talk by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Dr.-Loydie-Majewska.pdf">Dr. Loydie Majewska</a></strong> entitled “<strong>Running on Quicksand</strong>“. To be held at the Glen Site, Block E, <strong>Room EM1.3509.</strong></li>
<li><strong>March 27, 2017 at 4:00pm - </strong><em>MRCCT Seminars </em>presents a talk by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Dr.-Jean-Pieere-de-Villartay.pdf">Dr. Jean-Pieere de Villartay</a></strong> entitled <strong>“DNA double strand breaks in the Immune System: a dangerous game”</strong>. To be held in the McIntyre Building, Martin Amphitheater, <strong>Room 504</strong>.</li>
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March 2017<ul>
<li><strong>March 10, 2017 at 9:00am - </strong>Scheduled <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Medical-Genetics-Academic-Half-Day1.pdf">Medical Genetics Academic Half Day</a> </strong>activities. To be held at the MUHC Glen Site, <strong>Room B 02.9390.</strong></li>
<li><strong>March 15, 2017 at 4:00pm - Kezhuo (Steven) Zhang's</strong> Ph.D.<i> </i><em>Seminar</em> entitled "Transcription networks mediating hepatic response to cachexia". Supervisor: <strong>Dr. Robert Sladek. </strong>To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, <strong>Room W4/12.</strong></li>
<li><strong>March 15, 2017 at 11:00am - </strong><em>MRCCT Seminars </em>presents a talk by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Dr.-Thomas-Kuffer.pdf">Dr. Thomas Kuffer</a></strong> entitled, <strong><i>“</i>The NLR protein NOD1 - cellular function and regulation”</strong><i>. </i>To be held in the McIntyre Building, <strong>Room 208-9</strong></li>
<li><strong>March 16, 2017 at 5:00pm - </strong><em>The Last Lecture – Learn Socialize Laugh </em>presents a talk by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Dr.-Loydie-Majewska.pdf">Dr. Loydie Majewska</a></strong> entitled "<strong>Running on Quicksand</strong>". To be held at the Glen Site, Block E, <strong>Room EM1.3509.</strong></li>
<li><strong>March 27, 2017 at 4:00pm - </strong><em>MRCCT Seminars </em>presents a talk by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Dr.-Jean-Pieere-de-Villartay.pdf">Dr. Jean-Pieere de Villartay</a></strong> entitled <strong>“DNA double strand breaks in the Immune System: a dangerous game"</strong>. To be held in the McIntyre Building, Martin Amphitheater, <strong>Room 504</strong>.</li>
</ul>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22234402017-03-12T09:27:56-04:002017-03-12T09:27:56-04:00Ross MacKay<p><strong>McGill graduate students</strong> enrolled in an <strong>MSc/PhD program, </strong>who hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status are eligible to apply for:</p><ul><li>3-12 months research stays at a non-Canadian Commonwealth institution as a part of their Master or PhD research;</li><li>Applications accepted on an ongoing basis</li></ul><p>The<strong> “Quantitative Biology and Medical Genetics for the World”</strong> program offers awards of $6000 to $8000 to help with travel and living expenses during the stay. Institutions at all commonwealth countries are eligible, including:</p><p>South Africa, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland.</p><p>Eligible topics include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Quantitative genetics</li><li>Population genetics</li><li>Genetic/genomic epidemiology</li><li>High-throughput experimental methods in biology associated with quantitative analysis of data</li><li>Bioinformatics and computational genomics</li></ul><p>For further information and application instructions, consult the <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/QEII_OutgoingStudents.pdf">guidelines</a></strong>.</p><p>For more info contact: <a href="mailto:qe2@mcgil.ca">qe2@mcgill.ca</a></p><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3><b>McGill Global Health Workshop: Advanced Grantsmanship for Postdoctoral Fellows </b></h3><p>McGill Global Health Programs is organizing a series of workshops targeted to McGill postdocs working in a global health field.</p><p>The first workshop will focus on Advanced Grantsmanship and will be held over two days on <strong>April 11 and 13, 2017 between 11:30AM and 4:30PM</strong>.</p><p><i>Registration is required as space is limited.</i></p><p>Additional information and the registration link can be found here:<strong> <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/globalhealth/node/2341">https://www.mcgill.ca/globalhealth/node/2341</a>. </strong></p><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3>March 23: 17th Annual McGill Biomedical Graduate Conference</h3><p>The 17th Annual McGill Biomedical Graduate Conference (AMBGC) is a one-day conference for the students of the Department of Experimental Medicine. Students from other departments, as well as from neighbouring universities in Quebec and Ontario are also invited to participate. This conference has been running for 16 consecutive years, and has grown to be the second largest student-led conference in Canada, bringing together all fields of research covered in our academic division, such as Cancer Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Physiology, Immunology, Development, Endocrinology, Cardiovascular System, Epidemiology, and Bioethics.</p><p>Conference Date: <strong>March 23, 2017</strong></p><p>Conference Location: <strong>Hotel Omni Mont-Royal</strong> (1050 Sherbrooked St. W)</p><p>Abstract submission deadline for posters: <strong>March 06, 11:59pm</strong>.</p><p>Registration for conference: <strong>Free</strong></p><p>Keynote Speaker: <strong><a href="http://mostovlab.ucsf.edu/Mostov_Lab_Website/Welcome.html">Dr. Keith Mostov</a></strong>, UCSF, San Fransico, CA</p><p>For further details, visit the <strong><a href="http://www.emgss.org/ambgc/">Conference website</a></strong></p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>March 15: Attend McGill’s Three Minute Thesis Competition/Concours</h3><p>The 3MT (3-Minute Thesis) is a presentation and communication skills competition that takes place at universities around the globe. Come watch graduate students communicate their leading-edge research to a non-specialist audience (aka you!). The challenge… they will have only three minutes and a single slide to do so!</p><p>As a member of the audience, you will be able to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award.</p><p><strong>Date: March 15, 2017 from 1:00-3:00 PM</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Thomson House, Ballroom</strong></p><p>Click here to register to attend: <strong><a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/skillsets/2017-3mt-finals">www.mcgill.ca/skillsets/2017-3mt-finals</a></strong></p><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3>Graphos workshop: Writing and Publication</h3><p>The upcomingGraphos workshops focused on writing and publication, are offered free of charge but requires registration: <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/graphos/workshops">www.mcgill.ca/graphos/workshops</a></p><p><b>Feb 21</b>: Publishing and Peer Review</p><p><b>Mar 9</b>: Strategies for Effective Outlining</p><p><b>Mar 21</b>: Responding to Journal Reviewers: Getting through the R&R stage</p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>Academic Job Search Boot Camp</h3><p><strong>Hitting the job market for faculty positions?</strong></p><p><strong>Applying for postdoctoral positions?</strong></p><p>The <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/Academic-Job-Search-Boot-Camp_FINAL.pdf">Academic Job Search Boot Camp</a></strong> (offered in collaboration with the Experimental Medicine Graduate Student Society) is for those seeking information, tips and advice about either an academic PI position or a postdoctoral fellow position. These sessions will include a workshop by CaPS, and panels with academic PIs (who will also offer the perspective of faculty hiring committees).</p><p><strong>Session 1: Academic Job Applications</strong> | March 2, 2017 | noon – 3:30 pm | EM1.3509, Glen site</p><p>(lunch will be provided to registered participants of session 1)</p><p><strong>Session 2: Academic Job Interviews</strong> | March 16, 2017 | 3 – 5 pm | EM1.3509, Glen site</p><p><strong>Session 2: Academic Job Interviews</strong> | March 31, 2017 | 3 – 5 pm | L7-140, MGH site</p><p>(coffee and snacks will be provided to registered participants of session 2)</p><p><strong>Registration</strong>: click <strong><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5GGYTLD">here</a> </strong>(Please register for all the sessions that you plan to attend)</p><p>For more information visit <a href="https://involvement.mcgill.ca/organization/desjardinscentrerimuhc">https://involvement.mcgill.ca/organization/desjardinscentrerimuhc</a></p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>Summer 2017 Internship Opportunity in Panama</h3><p>Do you want to gain work experience with the United Nations? Are you passionate about topics of safety and security in Latin America? Do you enjoy extensive research and analytical writing?</p><p>The United Nations Office of Safety and Security is seeking an intern for summer 2017 to work in its office located in Panama City. Applications must be returning to McGill in fall 2017, and possess intermediate to advanced language proficiency in Spanish.</p><p>For more information, please see the internship posting or visit our website: <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/internships/current-ion-internship-opportunities/undss-panama">https://www.mcgill.ca/internships/current-ion-internship-opportunities/undss-panama</a></p><p>For more info contact: <a href="mailto:ion@mcgill.ca">Laura Di Maio</a> (514-398-2916)</p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: GPS Graduate Mobility Award 2016-17</h3><p>The Graduate Mobility Award encourages graduate students to study and conduct research abroad as part of their McGill degree program by defraying part of the cost of the international experience. The award, funded by the Government of Quebec, is available to all full-time thesis students enrolled in a graduate degree program at McGill who have been <strong>nominated</strong> by their academic unit and faculty to take part in a mobility opportunity. The mobility award is meant to contribute towards the completion of the student’s thesis. A limited number of Awards are available each year on a competitive basis.</p><p>Deadline: Rolling Submission. Submit your request to the Department of Human Genetics.</p><p>For information regarding eligibility and how to apply, visit <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/students-postdocs/studyresearch-abroad/grad-mobility-award">here</a>.</p><p>___________________________________________</p><h3>IRCM Conferences 2016-17</h3><p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/liste_conferences_2016-2017.jpg"><img alt="liste_conferences_2016-2017" src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/liste_conferences_2016-2017-194x300.jpg" width="194" height="300"></a></p><p>____________________________________________</p>QE II: TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS<strong>McGill graduate students</strong> enrolled in an <strong>MSc/PhD program, </strong>who hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status are eligible to apply for:<ul><li>3-12 months research stays at a non-Canadian Commonwealth institution as a part of their Master or PhD research;</li><li>Applications accepted on an ongoing basis</li></ul>The<strong> “Quantitative Biology and Medical Genetics for the World”</strong> program offers awards of $6000 to $8000 to help with travel and living expenses during the stay. Institutions at all commonwealth countries are eligible, including:South Africa, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland.Eligible topics include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Quantitative genetics</li><li>Population genetics</li><li>Genetic/genomic epidemiology</li><li>High-throughput experimental methods in biology associated with quantitative analysis of data</li><li>Bioinformatics and computational genomics</li></ul>For further information and application instructions, consult the <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/QEII_OutgoingStudents.pdf">guidelines</a></strong>.For more info contact: <a href="mailto:qe2@mcgil.ca">qe2@mcgill.ca</a><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3><b>McGill Global Health Workshop: Advanced Grantsmanship for Postdoctoral Fellows </b></h3>McGill Global Health Programs is organizing a series of workshops targeted to McGill postdocs working in a global health field.The first workshop will focus on Advanced Grantsmanship and will be held over two days on <strong>April 11 and 13, 2017 between 11:30AM and 4:30PM</strong>.<i>Registration is required as space is limited.</i>Additional information and the registration link can be found here:<strong> <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/globalhealth/node/2341">https://www.mcgill.ca/globalhealth/node/2341</a>. </strong><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3>March 23: 17th Annual McGill Biomedical Graduate Conference</h3>The 17th Annual McGill Biomedical Graduate Conference (AMBGC) is a one-day conference for the students of the Department of Experimental Medicine. Students from other departments, as well as from neighbouring universities in Quebec and Ontario are also invited to participate. This conference has been running for 16 consecutive years, and has grown to be the second largest student-led conference in Canada, bringing together all fields of research covered in our academic division, such as Cancer Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Physiology, Immunology, Development, Endocrinology, Cardiovascular System, Epidemiology, and Bioethics.Conference Date: <strong>March 23, 2017</strong>Conference Location: <strong>Hotel Omni Mont-Royal</strong> (1050 Sherbrooked St. W)Abstract submission deadline for posters: <strong>March 06, 11:59pm</strong>.Registration for conference: <strong>Free</strong>Keynote Speaker: <strong><a href="http://mostovlab.ucsf.edu/Mostov_Lab_Website/Welcome.html">Dr. Keith Mostov</a></strong>, UCSF, San Fransico, CAFor further details, visit the <strong><a href="http://www.emgss.org/ambgc/">Conference website</a></strong><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>March 15: Attend McGill's Three Minute Thesis Competition/Concours</h3>The 3MT (3-Minute Thesis) is a presentation and communication skills competition that takes place at universities around the globe. Come watch graduate students communicate their leading-edge research to a non-specialist audience (aka you!). The challenge… they will have only three minutes and a single slide to do so!As a member of the audience, you will be able to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award.<strong>Date: March 15, 2017 from 1:00-3:00 PM</strong><strong>Location: Thomson House, Ballroom</strong><p>Click here to register to attend: <strong><a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/skillsets/2017-3mt-finals">www.mcgill.ca/skillsets/2017-3mt-finals</a></strong></p><h3>_________________________________________</h3><h3>Graphos workshop: Writing and Publication</h3><p>The upcomingGraphos workshops focused on writing and publication, are offered free of charge but requires registration: <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/graphos/workshops">www.mcgill.ca/graphos/workshops</a></p><b>Feb 21</b>: Publishing and Peer Review<b>Mar 9</b>: Strategies for Effective Outlining<b>Mar 21</b>: Responding to Journal Reviewers: Getting through the R&R stage<p>_________________________________________</p><h3>Academic Job Search Boot Camp</h3><p><strong>Hitting the job market for faculty positions?</strong></p><p><strong>Applying for postdoctoral positions?</strong></p>The <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/Academic-Job-Search-Boot-Camp_FINAL.pdf">Academic Job Search Boot Camp</a></strong> (offered in collaboration with the Experimental Medicine Graduate Student Society) is for those seeking information, tips and advice about either an academic PI position or a postdoctoral tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22234412017-03-12T09:27:56-04:002017-03-12T09:27:56-04:00Ross MacKay<h2>Awards – Call for Nominations:</h2>
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<li><strong>McGill</strong> <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2012/07/GPS-Graduate-Mobility-Award-.pdf">GPS Graduate Mobility Award</a></strong>: Participate in international research collaboration. Application on a rolling basis.</li>
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<h2>Funding Opportunities:</h2>
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<li><strong>McGill Faculty of Medicine</strong>: <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Internal-Studentships-and-Postdoc-Fellowships.pdf">Internal Studentships and Postdoc Fellowships</a></strong>. Deadline: <strong>May 02, 2017.</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/BeHEARD-Challenge.pdf">BeHEARD Challenge</a></strong> by Rare Genomics Institute: Grant opportunity for rare disease researchers. Deadline: <strong>March 07, 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/01/L%E2%80%99Or%C3%A9al-Canada-For-Women-in-Science-Research-Excellence-Fellowships.pdf">L’Oréal Canada For Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowships</a>: </strong>For female post-doctoral researchers. Deadline: <strong>March 24, 2017.
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<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/12/CONACYT.pdf">CONACYT and McGill</a></strong>: Funding to recruit top Mexican students to pursue graduate studies at McGill for <strong>Fall 2017</strong>.</li>
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Funding, Jobs and Other Announcements:<h2>Awards - Call for Nominations:</h2>
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<li><strong>McGill</strong> <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2012/07/GPS-Graduate-Mobility-Award-.pdf">GPS Graduate Mobility Award</a></strong>: Participate in international research collaboration. Application on a rolling basis.</li>
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<h2>Funding Opportunities:</h2>
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<li><strong>McGill Faculty of Medicine</strong>: <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/03/Internal-Studentships-and-Postdoc-Fellowships.pdf">Internal Studentships and Postdoc Fellowships</a></strong>. Deadline: <strong>May 02, 2017.</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2017/02/BeHEARD-Challenge.pdf">BeHEARD Challenge</a></strong> by Rare Genomics Institute: Grant opportunity for rare disease researchers. Deadline: <strong>March 07, 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/01/L%E2%80%99Or%C3%A9al-Canada-For-Women-in-Science-Research-Excellence-Fellowships.pdf">L’Oréal Canada For Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowships</a>: </strong>For female post-doctoral researchers. Deadline: <strong>March 24, 2017.
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<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/12/CONACYT.pdf">CONACYT and McGill</a></strong>: Funding to recruit top Mexican students to pursue graduate studies at McGill for <strong>Fall 2017</strong>.</li>
</ul>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22151652017-01-25T19:28:34-05:002017-01-25T19:28:34-05:00Ross MacKay<p><b>Researchers at the RI-MUHC have made a discovery that could improve care for about 15% of patients with head and neck cancer linked to alcohol and tobacco use</b></p><p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/11/Papillon-Cavanagh-Jabado-Majewski.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/11/Papillon-Cavanagh-Jabado-Majewski-300x200.jpg" width="169" height="112"></a> Simon Papillon-Cavanagh, McGill University PhD candidate, Dre Nada Jabado and Jacek Majewski, PhD</p><p>SOURCE: <a href="https://muhc.ca/newsroom/news/surprise-advance-treatment-adult-cancers">MUHC Newsroom</a></p><p>A team of researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has found an epigenetic modification that might be the cause of 15% of adult cancers of the throat linked to alcohol and tobacco use. This is a first in the field of epigenetics and the researchers are hopeful that the discovery can blaze a path in the development of new, targeted, more effective treatments that could arise over the next few years.</p><p>“This discovery was absolutely unexpected since it seemed highly improbable that the kind of alterations of the epigenome that we had previously found in other types of tumours in children and young adults could also target an epithelial tumour like throat cancer that occurs only in adults,” explains Dr. Nada Jabado, a researcher at the RI-MUHC and one of the principal authors of the study published in <i>Nature Genetics</i>.</p><p>Head and neck cancers, also called oropharyngeal cancers or throat cancer often have devastating consequences. Standard treatments involve surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the side effects of these treatments are significant and relapses are common. That’s why oncologists are searching to develop more effective treatments that will be less harmful and have fewer deleterious effects. The discovery of this epigenetic modification opens new treatment possibilities. In fact, some promising drug molecules are already on the market for other illnesses and could possibly be tested for head and neck cancers as well as other cancers like multiple myeloma and lung cancer.</p><p>Dr. Jabado, who is also a pediatric hemato-oncologist, has hopes that this discover will have positive repercussions for pediatric cancers as well. “Now that we’ve identified this cohort of patients, we can move quite quickly since in the case of adults, as opposed to children, there are more patients and lots of clinical trials. The medicines could then be tested on children afterward.”</p><p>[<a href="https://muhc.ca/newsroom/news/surprise-advance-treatment-adult-cancers">Read More</a>]</p><p>__________________________________</p><h3>Prof. Mark Lathrop re-appointed Scientific Director, McGill University Genome Quebec Innovation Centre</h3><p>Our congratulations to Prof. Mark Lathrop on being re-appointed as the Scientific Director at McGill University Genome Quebec Innovation Centre.</p><p>Vice-Principle and Dean of The Faculty of Medicine, Dr. David Eidelman along with Vice-Dean, Dr. Mara Ludwig made the following announcement “It is with pleasure that we announce the re-appointment of Mark Lathrop, PhD, to the position of Scientific Director, McGill University and Génome Québec Innovation Centre, a position he has held since 2011, during which time he has helped strengthen our position as a hub for genomic research in Quebec and a leader nationally and internationally.</p><p>A native of British Columbia, Professor Lathrop completed his Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees at the University of Alberta before obtaining his PhD from the University of Washington (Seattle) in Biomathematics. He then moved to France, where he was one of the founders of the Centre d’Étude du Polymorphisme Humain, which pioneered international collaboration on the human genome in the 1980s and 1990s. In 1993, Dr. Lathrop moved to the University of Oxford, where he was a Wellcome Trust Principal Fellow and Professor of Human Genetics, during which time he co-founded and was first Scientific Director of the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, an institute created to apply genomic approaches to understanding the molecular basis of human disease. In 1997, he was asked by the French government to form the Centre National de Genotypage outside of Paris in Evry, which he directed until 2012.</p><p>Professor in the Department of Human Genetics at McGill, Professor Lathrop’s current research is focused on the use of the human genome sequence, and other information about the human genome, to understand the molecular basis of disease, and how these can be applied to individualize approaches to disease prevention and treatment. His work has been recognized with many honours throughout his career, including the French Order of Merit and the French Legion of Honour.”</p><p>[<strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/medenews/2016/11/28/prof-mark-lathrop-re-appointed-scientific-director-mcgill-university-and-genome-quebec-innovation-centre/">Read more</a></strong>]</p><p>__________________________________</p><h3>Congratulations: Dr. Guy Rouleau awarded the 2016 Prix de l’oeuvre scientifique.</h3><p><img alt="Guy-Rouleau-300x200" src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2012/08/Guy-Rouleau-300x200-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150"></p><p><em>By Shawn Hayward, Montreal Neuro</em></p><p>Dr. Guy Rouleau, Director of the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital at McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre, has been chosen to receive another major award recognizing his outstanding scientific career. The national organization representing Canadian francophone doctors, Médecins francophones du Canada, is bestowing on him its 2016 Prix de l’oeuvre scientifique.</p><p>“In awarding this prize, our association would like to underlie Dr. Rouleau’s contribution to the advancement of medical knowledge and to recognize his entire scientific career,” says Dr. Marie-Françoise Mégie, president of the Médecins francophones du Canada, a Montreal-based organization dedicated to promoting humane, high-quality medicine through its network of members.The Prix de l’oeuvre scientifique recognizes the career’s work of a Canadian doctor whose activities and scientific publications have had a wide influence on domestic and international clinical practice, and on advancing medicine.</p><p>“I am honoured to accept this award from a prestigious organization such as Médecins francophones du Canada,” says Dr. Rouleau. “The previous scientists who have received the Prix de l’oeuvre scientifique have all made impressive achievements and I am proud to count myself among them.”</p><p>Continue reading <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/neuro/channels/news/dr-guy-rouleau-receives-national-award-significant-contributions-world-science-263418">here</a></p><p><span>__________________________________</span></p>A surprise advance in the treatment of adult cancers<p><b>Researchers at the RI-MUHC have made a discovery that could improve care for about 15% of patients with head and neck cancer linked to alcohol and tobacco use</b></p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/11/Papillon-Cavanagh-Jabado-Majewski.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/11/Papillon-Cavanagh-Jabado-Majewski-300x200.jpg" width="169" height="112"></a> Simon Papillon-Cavanagh, McGill University PhD candidate, Dre Nada Jabado and Jacek Majewski, PhD<p>SOURCE: <a href="https://muhc.ca/newsroom/news/surprise-advance-treatment-adult-cancers">MUHC Newsroom</a></p>A team of researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has found an epigenetic modification that might be the cause of 15% of adult cancers of the throat linked to alcohol and tobacco use. This is a first in the field of epigenetics and the researchers are hopeful that the discovery can blaze a path in the development of new, targeted, more effective treatments that could arise over the next few years.“This discovery was absolutely unexpected since it seemed highly improbable that the kind of alterations of the epigenome that we had previously found in other types of tumours in children and young adults could also target an epithelial tumour like throat cancer that occurs only in adults,” explains Dr. Nada Jabado, a researcher at the RI-MUHC and one of the principal authors of the study published in <i>Nature Genetics</i>.Head and neck cancers, also called oropharyngeal cancers or throat cancer often have devastating consequences. Standard treatments involve surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the side effects of these treatments are significant and relapses are common. That’s why oncologists are searching to develop more effective treatments that will be less harmful and have fewer deleterious effects. The discovery of this epigenetic modification opens new treatment possibilities. In fact, some promising drug molecules are already on the market for other illnesses and could possibly be tested for head and neck cancers as well as other cancers like multiple myeloma and lung cancer.Dr. Jabado, who is also a pediatric hemato-oncologist, has hopes that this discover will have positive repercussions for pediatric cancers as well. “Now that we’ve identified this cohort of patients, we can move quite quickly since in the case of adults, as opposed to children, there are more patients and lots of clinical trials. The medicines could then be tested on children afterward.”[<a href="https://muhc.ca/newsroom/news/surprise-advance-treatment-adult-cancers">Read More</a>]__________________________________<h3>Prof. Mark Lathrop re-appointed Scientific Director, McGill University Genome Quebec Innovation Centre</h3><p>Our congratulations to Prof. Mark Lathrop on being re-appointed as the Scientific Director at McGill University Genome Quebec Innovation Centre.</p><p>Vice-Principle and Dean of The Faculty of Medicine, Dr. David Eidelman along with Vice-Dean, Dr. Mara Ludwig made the following announcement "It is with pleasure that we announce the re-appointment of Mark Lathrop, PhD, to the position of Scientific Director, McGill University and Génome Québec Innovation Centre, a position he has held since 2011, during which time he has helped strengthen our position as a hub for genomic research in Quebec and a leader nationally and internationally.</p><p>A native of British Columbia, Professor Lathrop completed his Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees at the University of Alberta before obtaining his PhD from the University of Washington (Seattle) in Biomathematics. He then moved to France, where he was one of the founders of the Centre d’Étude du Polymorphisme Humain, which pioneered international collaboration on the human genome in the 1980s and 1990s. In 1993, Dr. Lathrop moved to the University of Oxford, where he was a Wellcome Trust Principal Fellow and Professor of Human Genetics, during which time he co-founded and was first Scientific Director of the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, an institute created to apply genomic approaches to understanding the molecular basis of human disease. In 1997, he was asked by the French government to form the Centre National de Genotypage outside of Paris in Evry, which he directed until 2012.</p><p>Professor in the Department of Human Genetics at McGill, Professor Lathrop’s current research is focused on the use of the human genome sequence, and other information about the human genome, to understand the molecular basis of disease, and how these can be applied to individualize approaches to disease prevention and treatment. His work has been recognized with many honours throughout his career, including the French Order of Merit and the French Legion of Honour."</p>[<strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/medenews/2016/11/28/prof-mark-lathrop-re-appointed-scientific-director-mcgill-university-and-genome-quebec-innovation-centre/">Read more</a></strong>]<p>________________</p>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22165822017-01-30T15:06:22-05:002017-01-30T15:06:22-05:00Ross MacKay<ul>
<li><strong>February 01, 2017 at 4:00pm</strong> <strong>- Naghmeh Nikpour’s</strong> <em>Ph.D. Seminar </em>entitled <strong>“Roles of long non-coding RNAs in skeletal muscle differentiation and disease”.</strong> Supervisor: <strong>Robert Sladek</strong>. To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, 1205 Dr. Penfield, <strong>Room W4/12</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>February 03, 2017 at 1:00pm – </strong><em>BBME</em> presents a seminar by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/01/Bioengineering-Seminar-Jie-Liang-003.pdf">Prof. Jie Liang</a> </strong>entitled<strong> “Multiscale computation of stochastic network, chromatin folding, & tissue formation for understanding cellular epigenetic states & wound healing”. </strong>To be held in the Macdonald Engineering Bldg (817 Sherbrooke St. W.,) <strong>Room 267.</strong></li>
<li><strong>February 06, 2017 at 4:00pm - </strong><em>McGill Distinguished Lecture </em>series presents a seminar by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/01/Blencowe-Blencowe-Poster-Feb-6-2017.pdf">Dr. Benjamin Blencowe</a></strong> entitled “Alternative splicing regulatory networks underlying brain development and disorders”. To be held in the McIntyre Building, <strong>Martin Amphitheatre, Room 504.</strong></li>
<li><strong><b></b>February 13, 2017 at 10:00am – Amirthagowri Ambalavanan’s </strong><em>Ph.D. Oral Defence</em> entitled <strong>“Genetic Risk Factors of Childhood Onset Schizophrenia”. </strong>Supervisors:<strong> Drs. Guy Rouleau & Ridha Joober. </strong>To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, 1205 Dr. Penfield,<strong> Room W4/12.</strong></li>
<li><strong>February 17, 2017 at 3:00pm – Sabrina Torre’s</strong> <em>Ph.D. Oral Defence</em><em> entitled</em> “<b>Uncovering novel host factors driving pathological neuroinflammation in a mouse model of cerebral malaria</b>”<b>. </b>Supervisor:<b> Dr. Philippe Gros. </b>To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, 1205 Dr. Penfield, <strong>Room W4/12.</strong></li>
<li><strong>February 22, 2017 at 3:00pm – Mihaela Pupavac’s </strong><em>Ph.D. Oral Defence</em> entitled <strong>“Next Generation Sequencing to Discover Genes for Mendelian Disorders”.</strong> Supervisors:<strong> Drs. David Rosenblatt & Jacek Majewski. </strong>To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, 1205 Dr. Penfield,<strong> Room W4/12.</strong></li>
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January – February 2017<ul>
<li><strong>February 01, 2017 at 4:00pm</strong> <strong>- Naghmeh Nikpour's</strong> <em>Ph.D. Seminar </em>entitled <strong>"Roles of long non-coding RNAs in skeletal muscle differentiation and disease”.</strong> Supervisor: <strong>Robert Sladek</strong>. To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, 1205 Dr. Penfield, <strong>Room W4/12</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>February 03, 2017 at 1:00pm - </strong><em>BBME</em> presents a seminar by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/01/Bioengineering-Seminar-Jie-Liang-003.pdf">Prof. Jie Liang</a> </strong>entitled<strong> "Multiscale computation of stochastic network, chromatin folding, & tissue formation for understanding cellular epigenetic states & wound healing”. </strong>To be held in the Macdonald Engineering Bldg (817 Sherbrooke St. W.,) <strong>Room 267.</strong></li>
<li><strong>February 06, 2017 at 4:00pm - </strong><em>McGill Distinguished Lecture </em>series presents a seminar by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/01/Blencowe-Blencowe-Poster-Feb-6-2017.pdf">Dr. Benjamin Blencowe</a></strong> entitled “Alternative splicing regulatory networks underlying brain development and disorders”. To be held in the McIntyre Building, <strong>Martin Amphitheatre, Room 504.</strong></li>
<li><strong><b></b>February 13, 2017 at 10:00am - Amirthagowri Ambalavanan's </strong><em>Ph.D. Oral Defence</em> entitled <strong>"Genetic Risk Factors of Childhood Onset Schizophrenia". </strong>Supervisors:<strong> Drs. Guy Rouleau & Ridha Joober. </strong>To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, 1205 Dr. Penfield,<strong> Room W4/12.</strong></li>
<li><strong>February 17, 2017 at 3:00pm - Sabrina Torre's</strong> <em>Ph.D. Oral Defence</em><em> entitled</em> "<b>Uncovering novel host factors driving pathological neuroinflammation in a mouse model of cerebral malaria</b>”<b>. </b>Supervisor:<b> Dr. Philippe Gros. </b>To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, 1205 Dr. Penfield, <strong>Room W4/12.</strong></li>
<li><strong>February 22, 2017 at 3:00pm - Mihaela Pupavac's </strong><em>Ph.D. Oral Defence</em> entitled <strong>"Next Generation Sequencing to Discover Genes for Mendelian Disorders".</strong> Supervisors:<strong> Drs. David Rosenblatt & Jacek Majewski. </strong>To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, 1205 Dr. Penfield,<strong> Room W4/12.</strong></li>
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<li><strong>January 20, 2017 at 5:00pm</strong> - <em>The Last Lecture Series </em>presents a talk by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/01/Dr.-Beth-Foster.pdf">Dr. Beth Foster</a>. </strong>To be held at the Glen Site, <strong>Block E, Room EM1.3509.</strong></li>
<li><strong>January 23, </strong>2017<strong> at </strong>4:00pm - <em>MRCCT Seminar Series </em>presents a talk by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/01/Dr.-Marc-Lecuit.pdf">Dr. Marc Lecuit</a></strong> entitled <b><i>“</i></b><strong>Listeria invasion of host tissues: mechanisms and effects</strong><i><b>”</b></i>. To be held in the McIntyre Building, Martin Amphitheater, Room <b>#504.</b></li>
<li><strong><b></b></strong><strong>February 13, 2017 at 10:00am – Amirthagowri Ambalavanan’s </strong><em>Ph.D. Oral Defence</em> entitled <strong>“Genetic Risk Factors of Childhood Onset Schizophrenia”. </strong>Supervisors:<strong> Drs. Guy Rouleau & Ridha Joober. </strong>To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, 1205 Dr. Penfield,<strong> Room W4/12.</strong></li>
<li><strong>February 17, 2017 at 3:00pm – Sabrina Torre’s</strong> <em>Ph.D. Oral Defence</em><em> entitled</em> “<b>Uncovering novel host factors driving pathological neuroinflammation in a mouse model of cerebral malaria</b>”<b>. </b>Supervisor:<b> Dr. Philippe Gros. </b>To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, 1205 Dr. Penfield, <strong>Room W4/12.</strong></li>
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January 2017<ul>
<li><strong>January 20, 2017 at 5:00pm</strong> - <em>The Last Lecture Series </em>presents a talk by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/01/Dr.-Beth-Foster.pdf">Dr. Beth Foster</a>. </strong>To be held at the Glen Site, <strong>Block E, Room EM1.3509.</strong></li>
<li><strong>January 23, </strong>2017<strong> at </strong>4:00pm - <em>MRCCT Seminar Series </em>presents a talk by <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/01/Dr.-Marc-Lecuit.pdf">Dr. Marc Lecuit</a></strong> entitled <b><i>“</i></b><strong>Listeria invasion of host tissues: mechanisms and effects</strong><i><b>”</b></i>. To be held in the McIntyre Building, Martin Amphitheater, Room <b>#504.</b></li>
<li><strong><b></b></strong><strong>February 13, 2017 at 10:00am - Amirthagowri Ambalavanan's </strong><em>Ph.D. Oral Defence</em> entitled <strong>"Genetic Risk Factors of Childhood Onset Schizophrenia". </strong>Supervisors:<strong> Drs. Guy Rouleau & Ridha Joober. </strong>To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, 1205 Dr. Penfield,<strong> Room W4/12.</strong></li>
<li><strong>February 17, 2017 at 3:00pm - Sabrina Torre's</strong> <em>Ph.D. Oral Defence</em><em> entitled</em> "<b>Uncovering novel host factors driving pathological neuroinflammation in a mouse model of cerebral malaria</b>”<b>. </b>Supervisor:<b> Dr. Philippe Gros. </b>To be held in the Stewart Biology Building, 1205 Dr. Penfield, <strong>Room W4/12.</strong></li>
</ul>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22151672017-01-25T19:28:34-05:002017-01-25T19:28:34-05:00Ross MacKay<h2>Awards – Call for Nominations:</h2>
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<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/12/Class-of-1970-Educational-Award-for-Teaching.pdf">Class of Medicine 1970 Educational Award</a></strong> for Teaching Excellence and Innovation. Deadline: <strong>February 24, 2017</strong>.</li>
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<h2>Funding Opportunities:</h2>
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<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/12/Mackenzie-King-Scholarships.pdf">Mackenzie King Scholarships</a>: </strong>Travelling scholarship for graduate students. Submit to GPS by deadline <strong>February 01, 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/12/COLE-FOUNDATION-FELLOWSHIPS-2017.pdf">Cole Foundation Fellowship</a>: </strong>For PhD, Post-Docs, Clinical Fellows in leukemia (or related) and lymphoma research. Deadline: Friday, <strong>February 01, 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/12/St.-Gallen-Wings-of-Excellence-Award.pdf">St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award</a>: </strong>An all-expenses covered global conference in Switzerland. Deadline: <strong>February 01, 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/12/CONACYT.pdf">CONACYT and McGill</a></strong>: Funding to recruit top Mexican students to pursue graduate studies at McGill for <strong>Fall 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>From CCMG:</strong> <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2012/07/Linda-Stevens-Award-Hamerton-Service-Award-and-Founders-Award.pdf">Linda Stevens Award, Hamerton Service Award and Founders Award</a></strong>. Deadlines differ<strong>. </strong><strong>
</strong></li>
<li><strong>McGill</strong> <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2012/07/GPS-Graduate-Mobility-Award-.pdf">GPS Graduate Mobility Award</a></strong>: Participate in international research collaboration. Application on rolling basis.</li>
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Funding, Jobs and Other Announcements:<h2>Awards - Call for Nominations:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/12/Class-of-1970-Educational-Award-for-Teaching.pdf">Class of Medicine 1970 Educational Award</a></strong> for Teaching Excellence and Innovation. Deadline: <strong>February 24, 2017</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Funding Opportunities:</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/12/Mackenzie-King-Scholarships.pdf">Mackenzie King Scholarships</a>: </strong>Travelling scholarship for graduate students. Submit to GPS by deadline <strong>February 01, 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/12/COLE-FOUNDATION-FELLOWSHIPS-2017.pdf">Cole Foundation Fellowship</a>: </strong>For PhD, Post-Docs, Clinical Fellows in leukemia (or related) and lymphoma research. Deadline: Friday, <strong>February 01, 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/12/St.-Gallen-Wings-of-Excellence-Award.pdf">St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award</a>: </strong>An all-expenses covered global conference in Switzerland. Deadline: <strong>February 01, 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/12/CONACYT.pdf">CONACYT and McGill</a></strong>: Funding to recruit top Mexican students to pursue graduate studies at McGill for <strong>Fall 2017</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>From CCMG:</strong> <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2012/07/Linda-Stevens-Award-Hamerton-Service-Award-and-Founders-Award.pdf">Linda Stevens Award, Hamerton Service Award and Founders Award</a></strong>. Deadlines differ<strong>. </strong><strong>
</strong></li>
<li><strong>McGill</strong> <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2012/07/GPS-Graduate-Mobility-Award-.pdf">GPS Graduate Mobility Award</a></strong>: Participate in international research collaboration. Application on rolling basis.</li>
</ul>tag:tagteam.harvard.edu,2005:FeedItem/22151682017-01-25T19:28:35-05:002017-01-25T19:28:35-05:00Ross MacKay<p>Applications are now open for the <a href="http://mcgill.us10.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=7dd52d274bebc716e840e936d&id=30b4959e69&e=84e52d2acc">McGill Dobson Cup 2017</a>!</p><p>As McGill’s premier startup competition, startup teams have the opportunity to compete for <b>over $100,000 in cash prizes</b>, awarded as seed funding to the most promising companies across 4 Tracks:</p><ol><li>Innovation Driven Enterprise</li><li>Small & Medium Enterprise</li><li>Social Enterprise</li><li>Health Sciences</li></ol><p>For all rules, requirements, and important information, please visit the <a href="http://mcgill.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7dd52d274bebc716e840e936d&id=76facb740b&e=84e52d2acc">McGill Dobson Cup 2017 Guidelines here</a>.</p><p>If you plan on competing in this coming year’s McGill Dobson Cup, make sure to attend the <a href="http://mcgill.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7dd52d274bebc716e840e936d&id=0d3ae83943&e=84e52d2acc">McGill Dobson Startup Bootcamp 2017</a> on <b>January 7, 2017</b> and get the tools to launch your venture!</p><p>Applications for the McGill Dobson Cup 2017 close on <b>January 18, 2017 at 11:59 PM</b> so don’t wait!</p><p>For more info contact <a href="mailto:entrepreneurship@mcgilldobson.com">entrepreneurship@mcgilldobson.com</a></p><p><em>_________________________________________</em></p><h3>McGill GMCA Bootcamp</h3><p>Do you want to switch from academia to business?</p><p>Jenny Rae Le Roux is one of the most well-respected professionals in the field of business coaching. During both the <span>2 hour Bootcamp Lite</span> and the <span>1 day Interview and Resume Bootcamp</span>, she will introduce you to the foundations of switching out of academia using the example of management consulting.</p><p>You will learn:</p><ul><li>the difference between the academic and business-style <strong>resume</strong>,</li><li>how to answer <strong>job interview questions </strong>correctly,</li><li>secret recipes for <strong>cracking case interview questions</strong> which are rapidly gaining in popularity in the business world,</li><li>time permitting, Jenny Rae’s hacks for effective <strong>networking</strong>, crafting a winner <strong>elevator pitch</strong>, her know-how <strong>“hero stories”, and much more!</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Event schedule:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>2 hour Bootcamp Lite: </strong>Sunday, January 15th, 6-8pm, room 112, 3600 University<strong> <a href="http://gmcacanada.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=a3b6fd62b38c757adbc1af2ca&id=65be500585&e=2c4e0b0c0f">tickets here</a> </strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>1 day Interview and Resume Bootcamp: </strong>Monday, January 16th, 9am-3pm, room 103, 3600 University<strong> <a href="http://gmcacanada.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a3b6fd62b38c757adbc1af2ca&id=7304b14c7b&e=2c4e0b0c0f">tickets here</a></strong></li></ul><p><em><strong>Early bird offer expires on Friday, January 6th at 11:59pm!</strong></em></p><p><em>_________________________________________</em></p><h3>Your thesis. Your passion. 3 minutes!</h3><p>The 3MT/MT180 is a presentation and communication skills competition that takes place at universities around the globe. Participating in the competition will give you the chance to communicate your leading-edge research to a non-specialist audience. The challenge… you will have only three minutes and a single slide.</p><p><b>Submit your application </b><a href="http://click.mailsender05.com/ct/1683/1618777/692850981/87975acbc488b8261108b2d5a2af33fc"><b>HERE</b></a><b>!</b></p><p>To enter the competition, submit a <b>200-word research summary</b>, along with a <b>30-second video</b> introducing your research. Submissions can be made in either English or French. Note that the French competition (MT180 – Ma thèse en 180 secondes) is open to doctoral students only.<em> </em></p><p>McGill is now offering extensive presentation skill training before competing in heats on February 7<sup>th</sup> or 9<sup>th</sup>. From there, only 10 to 12 students will move forward and compete at the McGill 3MT/MT180 finals, held on March 15<sup>th</sup>.</p><p>Winners will be selected from the final competition to represent McGill at the CAGS 3MT Eastern regional finals (location to be confirmed), and the concours ACFAS Ma thèse en 180 seconds held at McGill. In addition, the audience and viewers will be able to cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award.</p><p><b>Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to cultivate your presentation skills and share your passion with a broad audience!</b></p><p>The <b>deadline </b>for applications is <b>January 9, 2017</b>.</p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>Human Genetics – Excellence Awards 2016</h3><p>Dear Human Genetics Students,</p><p>Excellence awards are given annually, in recognition of extraordinary performance over the academic year. The award is a one-time scholarship payment. Both M.Sc. and Ph.D. students registered full-time through the Department of Human Genetics are eligible to apply. The applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated by the Graduate Training Committee and the results of the competition will be announced in February.</p><p>Application form: <strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2016/12/Excellence-Award-Form-2016.pdf">Excellence Award Form 2016</a>, submit to <a href="mailto:ross.mackay@mcgill.ca">Ross MacKay</a> </strong></p><p>Deadline: <span><strong>January 20, 2017</strong></span></p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>Summer 2017 Internship Opportunity in Panama</h3><p>Do you want to gain work experience with the United Nations? Are you passionate about topics of safety and security in Latin America? Do you enjoy extensive research and analytical writing?</p><p>The United Nations Office of Safety and Security is seeking an intern for summer 2017 to work in its office located in Panama City. Applications must be returning to McGill in fall 2017, and possess intermediate to advanced language proficiency in Spanish.</p><p>For more information, please see the internship posting or visit our website: <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/internships/current-ion-internship-opportunities/undss-panama">https://www.mcgill.ca/internships/current-ion-internship-opportunities/undss-panama</a></p><p>For more info contact: <a href="mailto:ion@mcgill.ca">Laura Di Maio</a> (514-398-2916)</p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>Science Exposed / La Preuve par l’image, Deadline: January 31, 2017</h3><p>Showcase your research through images!</p><p><a href="http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ScienceExposed-PreuveParLimage/rules-reglements_eng.asp">The Science Exposed contest</a> welcomes researchers in the public or private sector to submit images in the context of their research either individually or as a group. While organized by NSERC (in collaboration with Acfas for the French segment, “<a href="http://www.acfas.ca/prix-concours/preuve-image/appel-propositions">La preuve par l’image</a>”), the contest is open to all fields of study.</p><p>The contest is open to student researchers at the Master’s or doctoral level, postdoctoral researchers, research professors, and researchers in a public or private research centre. They are invited to submit a single image of their research.</p><p>Images can relate to any field of study: natural sciences and engineering, social sciences and humanities, or health sciences, with the exception of images from the arts, including visual arts, media arts, and research/creation. They must be submitted in English or French with a three-part description: a catchy title, a plain-language explanation of the research presented in the image, and a description of the techniques/technologies used to create the image.</p><p>NSERC and Acfas will work together to share the winning images with all Canadians.</p><p>For more details on the Science Exposed contest, please visit the <a href="http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ScienceExposed-PreuveParLimage/rules-reglements_eng.asp">NSERC website</a>.</p><p><strong>Submission deadline:</strong> <b>Tuesday, January 31</b>, <b>2017 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)</b></p><p>_________________________________________</p><h3>CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: GPS Graduate Mobility Award 2016-17</h3><p>The Graduate Mobility Award encourages graduate students to study and conduct research abroad as part of their McGill degree program by defraying part of the cost of the international experience. The award, funded by the Government of Quebec, is available to all full-time thesis students enrolled in a graduate degree program at McGill who have been <strong>nominated</strong> by their academic unit and faculty to take part in a mobility opportunity. The mobility award is meant to contribute towards the completion of the student’s thesis. A limited number of Awards are available each year on a competitive basis.</p><p>Deadline: Rolling Submission. Submit your request to the Department of Human Genetics.</p><p>For information regarding eligibility and how to apply, visit <a href="https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/students-postdocs/studyresearch-abroad/grad-mobility-award">here</a>.</p><p>___________________________________________</p><h3>GCRC Graduate Recruitment Event and Open House, Jan 12 – 14, 2017</h3><p><b>Join the team. Fight cancer at the GCRC.</b></p><p>The Goodman Cancer Research Centre is currently recruiting the best minds to join the cancer biology program. Prospective students are invited to apply by <b>November 14, 2016</b> to attend the GCRC Graduate Recruitment Event, to be held in Montreal in January 2017. Top applicants will be invited to the GCRC for an introduction to the graduate program and to meet GCRC students and scientists. Selected invitees will be offered admission to the graduate program at the GCRC (Fall 2017 or Winter 2018 admission), including a full scholarship and research allowance.</p><p><strong><a href="http://mcgillgcrc.com/recruitment-2017">Website</a></strong></p><p><strong><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2014/12/Event-flyer.pdf">Event flyer</a></strong></p><p>___________________________________________</p><h3>IRCM Conferences 2016-17</h3><p><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2014/12/liste_conferences_2016-2017.jpg"><img alt="liste_conferences_2016-2017" src="http://publications.mcgill.ca/humangenetics/files/2014/12/liste_conferences_2016-2017-194x300.jpg" width="194" height="300"></a></p><p>____________________________________________</p>McGill Dobson Cup 2017 – Have an idea? Make it happen.Applications are now open for the <a href="http://mcgill.us10.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=7dd52d274bebc716e840e936d&id=30b4959e69&e=84e52d2acc">McGill Dobson Cup 2017</a>!As McGill's premier startup competition, startup teams have the opportunity to compete for <b>over $100,000 in cash prizes</b>, awarded as seed funding to the most promising companies across 4 Tracks:<ol><li>Innovation Driven Enterprise</li><li>Small & Medium Enterprise</li><li>Social Enterprise</li><li>Health Sciences</li></ol>For all rules, requirements, and important information, please visit the <a href="http://mcgill.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7dd52d274bebc716e840e936d&id=76facb740b&e=84e52d2acc">McGill Dobson Cup 2017 Guidelines here</a>.If you plan on competing in this coming year's McGill Dobson Cup, make sure to attend the <a href="http://mcgill.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7dd52d274bebc716e840e936d&id=0d3ae83943&e=84e52d2acc">McGill Dobson Startup Bootcamp 2017</a> on <b>January 7, 2017</b> and get the tools to launch your venture!Applications for the McGill Dobson Cup 2017 close on <b>January 18, 2017 at 11:59 PM</b> so don't wait!For more info contact <a href="mailto:entrepreneurship@mcgilldobson.com">entrepreneurship@mcgilldobson.com</a><em>_________________________________________</em><h3>McGill GMCA Bootcamp</h3>Do you want to switch from academia to business?Jenny Rae Le Roux is one of the most well-respected professionals in the field of business coaching. During both the <span>2 hour Bootcamp Lite</span> and the <span>1 day Interview and Resume Bootcamp</span>, she will introduce you to the foundations of switching out of academia using the example of management consulting.You will learn:<ul><li>the difference between the academic and business-style <strong>resume</strong>,</li><li>how to answer <strong>job interview questions </strong>correctly,</li><li>secret recipes for <strong>cracking case interview questions</strong> which are rapidly gaining in popularity in the business world,</li><li>time permitting, Jenny Rae's hacks for effective <strong>networking</strong>, crafting a winner <strong>elevator pitch</strong>, her know-how <strong>"hero stories", and much more!</strong></li></ul><strong>Event schedule:</strong><ul><li><strong>2 hour Bootcamp Lite: </strong>Sunday, January 15th, 6-8pm, room 112, 3600 University<strong> <a href="http://gmcacanada.us14.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=a3b6fd62b38c757adbc1af2ca&id=65be500585&e=2c4e0b0c0f">tickets here</a> </strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>1 day Interview and Resume Bootcamp: </strong>Monday, January 16th, 9am-3pm, room 103, 3600 University<strong> <a href="http://gmcacanada.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a3b6fd62b38c757adbc1af2ca&id=7304b14c7b&e=2c4e0b0c0f">tickets here</a></strong></li></ul><em><strong>Early bird offer expires on Friday, January 6th at 11:59pm!</strong></em><em>_________________________________________</em><h3>Your thesis. Your passion. 3 minutes!</h3>The 3MT/MT180 is a presentation and communication skills competition that takes place at universities around the globe. Participating in the competition will give you the chance to communicate your leading-edge research to a non-specialist audience. The challenge… you will have only three minutes and a single slide.<b>Submit your application </b><a href="http://click.mailsender05.com/ct/1683/1618777/692850981/87975acbc488b8261108b2d5a2af33fc"><b>HERE</b></a><b>!</b>To enter the competition, submit a <b>200-word research summary</b>, along with a <b>30-second video</b> introducing your research. Submissions can be made in either English or French. Note that the French competition (MT180 - Ma thèse en 180 secondes) is open to doctoral students only.<em> </em>McGill is now offering extensive presentation skill training before competing in heats on February 7<sup>th</sup> or 9<sup>th</sup>. From there, only 10 to 12 students will move forward and compete at the McGill 3MT/MT180 finals, held on March 15<sup>th</sup>.Winners will be selected from the final competition to represent McGill at the CAGS 3MT Eastern regional finals (location to be confirmed), and the concours ACFAS Ma thèse en 180 seconds held at McGill. In addition, the audience and viewers will be able to cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award.<b>Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to cultivate your presentation skills and share your passion with a broad audience!</b>The <b>deadline </b>for applications is <b>January 9, 2017</b>._________________________________________<h3>Human Genetics - Excellence Awards 2016</h3>Dear Human Genetics Students,<p>Excellence awards are given annually, in recognition of extraordinary performance over the academic year. The award is a one-time scholarship payment. Both M.Sc. and Ph.D. students registered full-time through the Department of Human Genetics are eligible to apply. The applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated by the Graduate Training Committee and the results of</p>