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Call for Applicants: Summer 2026 Internship

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:04:26 +0000

The HeDS-D2R Platform is seeking two interdisciplinary interns passionate about the intersection of biology, data science, and RNA therapeutics to join the team and contribute to a project that makes a real difference in the genomics and research community.

Two Project Tracks:

Event | Montreal Multiomics Mixer

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:51:09 +0000

Join researchers and biotech Industry sponsors for an evening of networking and multiomics discussions at Thompson House on the �鶹��ý��վ Campus. Open Bar and light bites provided. The conversations and craft beer will be flowing!

CIHR and partners invest $7.9 million in cancer prevention research at �鶹��ý��վ

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:05:07 +0000

Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, �鶹��ý��վ researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detection

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

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:15:11 +0000

Montreal, QC, February 25, 2026 - �鶹��ý��վ’s DNA to RNA (D2R) Initiative - a $165M initiative funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund to turn genomic discoveries into RNA-based treatments - is expanding its global health impact.

Data Anonymization Workshop Series

claire.burrows@mcgill.ca — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:23:28 +0000

The �鶹��ý��վ Digital Research Services Hub is delighted to invite all researchers and students to a series of online workshops on data anonymization, presented by national and international s

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

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:40:22 +0000

“Innovation” is everywhere these days—but beyond the buzzword, what does it really mean for a young company, and how can you turn it into a concrete competitive advantage? This presentation demystifies intellectual property (IP) and shows why it matters far more than many founders think.

We’ll explore briefly the different forms of IP and clarify what each protects in practical terms. You’ll discover when an idea becomes an “invention,” when you should consider filing a patent, and who the right professionals are to guide you along the way.

D2R X NRC Biomanufacturing Collaboration Event

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:35:29 +0000

A half day showcase of D2R and the National Research Council’s shared bio

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

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:35:05 +0000

“Innovation” is everywhere these days—but beyond the buzzword, what does it really mean for a young company, and how can you turn it into a concrete competitive advantage?

D2R X NRC Biomanufacturing Collaboration Event

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:35:18 +0000

A half day showcase of D2R and the National Research Council’s shared biomanufacturing and bioengineering research priorities. Researchers from both the NRC and the D2R community will present on their platform and biomanufacturing-aligned work, including gene editing, mRNA production and optimization, lipid nanoparticle formulation, and RNA therapeutic delivery systems.

Neurogenesis Speaker Series: March Edition

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:04:48 +0000

Come meet HBHL-supported Faculty! Wednesday, March 25, 2026
4:30–6:30 p.m. (includes a one-hour reception)

�鶹��ý��վ and Moderna Launch Breakthrough RNA Project Through D2R to Advance Made-in-Canada Innovation

admin — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:02:33 +0000

Montreal, QC, February 5, 2026 — �鶹��ý��վ researchers, supported by the DNA to RNA (D2R) initiative and Moderna, are launching a pioneering research project that aims to further the fundamentals of ribonucleic acid (RNA) medicines by enhancing our understanding of the three-dimensional structure of full-length messenger RNA (mRNA).

CIHR grants $55.9M to �鶹��ý��վ health research

admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:35:40 +0000

56 �鶹��ý��վ research projects were awarded funding through CIHR’s Fall 2025 Project Grant competition, to support high-potential health research across all areas and career stages.

Call for Papers - Deadline extended (International Symposium on Governance and Innovation, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence)

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:22:02 +0000

The 8th edition of the International Conference on Governance and Innovation: Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence will take place June 17–19, 2026, at the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.

This international conference explores the accelerating convergence of governance, innovation, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) in a rapidly changing digital world. Thematic areas of the conference include:

Weston Family Foundation awards two �鶹��ý��վ researchers combatting neurodegenerative diseases of aging

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:38:29 +0000

D2R invests over $1.2 million for Postdoctoral Scholars

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:02:08 +0000

Montreal, January 21, 2026 – The D2R | DNA to RNA Initiative at �鶹��ý��վ proudly announces the recipients of the inaugural Postdoctoral Scholar Awards. Alongside the Master’s and Doctoral Scholar awards, this funding program recognizes outstanding trainees working on diverse D2R-aligned research projects and brings outstanding postdoctoral researchers from across Canada and abroad to the D2R Initiative.