Join McGill Research + Innovation for the 2026 Gairdner Connects Lecture, featuring two recipients of 2026 Gairdner Awards: Dr. Jan Holmgren, recipient of the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award, and Professor Rajae Talbi, recipient of the Early Career Investigator Award.
Monday, October 19, 2026
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
McGill Faculty Club
3801 University Street
Montreal, QC H3A 2B4
Understanding how economic growth occurs—and how societies can sustain it—has been central to the work of Canadian economist and 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences laureate Peter Howitt, who will deliver the 2026 Beatty Lecture at McGill University on October 22 during the University’s annual Homecoming festivities. Nahlah Ayed, host of CBC’s national radio program Ideas, will moderate the event.
Trainees can meaningfully contribute to fostering equitable and inclusive research environments. This practical workshop equips trainees to become active changemakers in their labs by exploring best equity and inclusion practices, analyzing case studies, and developing personalized strategies to apply EDI within their own context. The training supports trainees in moving from awareness to concrete, actionable steps.
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is considering significant reforms to its Project Grant program.
Trainees can meaningfully contribute to fostering equitable and inclusive research environments. This practical workshop equips trainees to become active changemakers in their labs by exploring best equity and inclusion practices, analyzing case studies, and developing personalized strategies to apply EDI within their own context. The training supports trainees in moving from awareness to concrete, actionable steps.
Join D2R and CASTL for this hybrid workshop on biomanufacturing and RNA therapeutics
In this presentation, D2R and CASTL will connect the world of research with industrial applications! This workshop will provide a practical introduction for participants on how mRNA-LNP based biotherapeutics are manufactured, and showcase opportunities and career pathways in the biomanufacturing sector. If possible, in-person attendance is recommended to fully benefit from this interactive workshop!
In its fourth consecutive year, Cancer Translational Research Horizons 2026 (CTR Horizons) continues to bring together innovators, investigators, clinicians, trainees, and industry professionals working at the forefront of cancer translational research.
The two-day symposium is scheduled for November 25–26, 2026, at the Holiday Inn & Suites Montreal Centre-ville Ouest.
The Symposium on AI for Health is a one-day event that brings together researchers, clinicians, industry partners, and policymakers to explore how artificial intelligence can accelerate biomedical innovation and advance RNA-based technologies. The symposium will highlight emerging research, foster cross-sector collaboration, and identify opportunities to translate scientific discoveries into real-world health impact.