$50,000 research award to promote active health goes to Dr. Lora Giangregorio, whose work has led to the development of internationally endorsed exercise guidelines for osteoporosis, and tools for physicians, physiotherapists and patients
Most comprehensive look at youth violence on a global scale
On the occasion of the first anniversary of the Je fais MTL event, 㽶Ƶ’s Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montreal (CIRM), the Je fais MTL Office and the Montréal, Smart and Digital City Office today announced a new association that will enable the City of Montréal to expand on the possibilities offered by the interactive platform, which features 181 projects overseen by the Je fais MTL movement
Models provide researchers with a view to the future, allowing stakeholders the opportunity to adapt to the effects of climate change
Innovative research aims to improve the quality of life for those living with spinal cord injuries
Comme vous tous, je suis profondément choquée et attristée par les événements survenus en France ce soir. Nos pensées vont à nos étudiants français, à leurs familles et amis, ainsi qu’aux étudiants de McGill qui sont actuellement en France. Nous offrons nos condoléances au peuple français et à tous ceux qui ont perdu des proches dans cette terrible tragédie. Si vous êtes touchés directement par ces événements, que vous soyez étudiant, professeur ou membre du personnel, sachez que l’Université peut vous offrir du soutien.
The results of their study, published in the journal Movement Disorders, could also have a major impact on the quality of research on Parkinson’s disease.
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Gravitational effects, variations in Earth structure could damp rise in global sea levels
Similar to relative disparities in the United States, although rates lower among both racial groups in Canada
McGill-led team developing new ways of tracking adaptation
A 㽶Ƶ-led group of researchers () are looking at whether progress is being made in designing initiatives and policies to reduce vulnerability to climate change across countries. Their aim is to contribute new ways of monitoring the global climate adaptation process.
There are believed to be around 1.5 million different species of fungus on Earth, but one mold, known as Aspergillus fumigatus, causes the majority of cases of invasive aspergillosis – a devastating illness that kills 90 per cent of patients with weakened immune systems or lung diseases.
The winner of the 2015 Cundill Prize in Historical Literature at McGill was announced last night at a gala awards dinner held in Toronto. Now in its eighth year, the Cundill Prize is the world’s most lucrative international award for a nonfiction book. The Guardians took home the top prize of US$75,000.