Dean Geitmann recognized by the Microscopical Society of Canada
Congratulations to Dean Anja Geitmann who is the 2020 recipient of the Frances W. Doane Award. The objective of the Frances W Doane award is to recognize the valuable service and contributions that an individual made to the Microscopical Society of Canada.
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Survey Examines Grocery Shopping in the Time of COVID-19
McGill researcher launches online survey to study the food shopping experiences of Quebecers during COVID-19
A McGill human health expert [Daiva Nielsen, SHN] is looking for Quebecers to take her online survey to collect data about people鈥檚 food shopping experiences during the period of strict COVID-19 physical distancing measures.
OpEd: Food safety and OH&S matters during COVID-19
With this current pandemic, questions around manufacturing and food safety are becoming a bigger concern for those in the production and distribution chain, as well as consumers. Here are five of the biggest questions pertaining to food safety, and answers that may help. Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry Course Coordinator Eby Noroozi tackles some of the issues.
Survey of Eating Habits During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A group of nutrition researchers at 香蕉视频 is trying to understand how the eating habits of Canadians are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Your participation to the COVIDiet study will help researchers better understand how this pandemic is affecting the eating habits of Canadians to inform public health agencies in future economic crises and isolation measures.
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Welcome to McGill Dobson Centre鈥檚 2020 X-1 Accelerator Cohort Cannafish!
Cannafish is very proud to announce that they are part of the 2020 McGill X-1 Accelerator, which will allow them to propel our project to investment! The team are very proud to realize that they are part of the 2020 McGill X-1 Accelerator cohort, getting ready for investments!
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McGill researchers garner over $7M in SSHRC funding
20 McGill researchers receive funding from SSHRC through Partnership Program Grants, Partnership Development Grants, and Postdoctoral Fellowships
McGill-led training program receives $1.65M NSERC CREATE grant
McGill Prof. Mark Lefsrud and team awarded a $1.65 million research grant for their program, Quality Assurance and Quality Control for Cannabis Production, Products and Training
Science leads the response to COVID-19. These 25 scientists are tackling the other global challenges
The World Economic Forum created the Young Scientists Community in 2008, to engage leaders with science and the role it plays in society. The class of 2020 represents 25 researchers at the forefront of scientific discovery from 14 countries across the world.
Indigenous Peoples around the globe are disproportionately affected by pollution
Indigenous Peoples around the world are suffering disproportionately from the impacts of pollution. After surveying close to 700 articles covering different disciplines and regions of the world, a research team led by Helsinki University and involving McGill has highlighted key factors that contribute to this situation.
McGill researcher launches online survey to study the food shopping experiences of Quebecers during COVID-19
The COVID-19 Food Study aims to understand household experiences with food access in Quebec during the pandemic, lead by Principal Investigator Prof. Daiva Neilsen (SHN). The study is funded by a McGill SSHRC Institutional Grant and MI4 Emergency COVID-19 Research Funding (ECRF) Program.
ADSA elects new Vice Pesident and Board Members
The American Dairy Science Association庐 (ADSA庐), the international organization of educators, scientists, and industry representatives who are committed to advancing the dairy industry, recently elected new leaders for the organization's 2020-2021 term that begins in late June.
COVID-19 Q&A: Pascal Th茅riault on Canadian food security during the pandemic
"Our food supply chain is a highly efficient mature system, but it has been knocked off balance by the crisis... In a way, we went from being on cruise control to hitting traffic."
In recent days, we鈥檝e seen major meat processing plants shutting down because of COVID-19 outbreaks. Farmers are struggling because foreign workers can鈥檛 come into the country to plant or harvest crops. Are Canadians facing shortages and rising prices at the grocery store?
'Close to Zero': Why you shouldn't worry about catching COVID from meat-19
While meat packing plants have become virus hot spots, there have been no reported cases from food or food packaging. Experts explain why.
COVID-19 Q&A: Jennifer Ronholm on staying safe while shopping for groceries
Can food transmit COVID-19? Should we wear masks and gloves while shopping? Should we wipe down groceries? Cash or credit? These questions and more are answered by McGill expert.
Des dizaines de chercheurs tr猫s inquiets de la sant茅 des Autochtones
Des dizaines de chercheurs de partout au Canada lancent un cri d'alarme au sujet de la sant茅 des Autochtones dans cette lettre ouverte.