91˿��Ƶ News - Research and innovation

Call for Applicants: Summer 2026 Internship

webfull — 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:

Published: 4 March 2026

CIHR and partners invest $7.9 million in cancer prevention research at 91˿��Ƶ

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

Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, 91˿��Ƶ researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detection

Published: 26 February 2026

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

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

Montreal, QC, February 25, 2026 - 91˿��Ƶ’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.

Published: 25 February 2026

A fast way to showcase your research: a new, ready-to-customize website template

webfull — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:20:59 +0000

91˿��Ƶ Researchers - as part of an initiative led by the 91˿��Ƶ Web Services team, it is now possible to request a centrally supported website to showcase your research or lab in the new WMS system, complete with a new specially designed, ready-to-customize website template.

Main features included:

Attractive, image-based layouts pre-filled with placeholder content for easy updates.

Published: 19 February 2026

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

webfull — 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.

Published: 17 February 2026

D2R X NRC Biomanufacturing Collaboration Event

webfull — 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.

Published: 17 February 2026

91˿��Ƶ and Moderna Launch Breakthrough RNA Project Through D2R to Advance Made-in-Canada Innovation

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

Montreal, QC, February 5, 2026 — 91˿��Ƶ 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).

Published: 5 February 2026

CIHR grants $55.9M to 91˿��Ƶ health research

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

56 91˿��Ƶ 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.

Published: 2 February 2026

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

webfull — 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:

Published: 22 January 2026

Weston Family Foundation awards two 91˿��Ƶ researchers combatting neurodegenerative diseases of aging

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