/nursing/taxonomy/term/4/all en /nursing/channels/news/new-drug-molecule-could-lead-new-treatments-parkinsons-disease-younger-patients-359804 <p>A novel drug molecule could potentially lead to new treatments to prevent Parkinson’s disease in younger patients, according to new research.</p> <p>“We are excited about this drug compound because we might have the possibility to develop the first cure for Parkinson’s disease, at least for a subset of patients,” said lead author <a href="/newsroom/kalle-gehring">Kalle Gehring</a>, a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at UUֱ�� and Canada Research Chair in Structural Studies of Neurodegenerative Diseases.</p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:37:22 +0000 admin 33200 at /nursing /nursing/channels/event/tentative-date-winter-2025-lectures-begin-2nd-year-students-medicine-354769 <p>(Tentative Date) Winter term lectures begin for 2nd year students in Medicine.</p> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:19:40 +0000 admin 33198 at /nursing /nursing/channels/event/winter-term-fee-payment-deadline-all-students-352903 <p>Winter term fee payment deadline for all students.</p> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:20:22 +0000 admin 33197 at /nursing /nursing/channels/news/indigenous-awareness-weeks-2024-september-19-october-2-359661 <p>Indigenous Awareness Weeks is a two-week series of events involving Indigenous academics, artists, and community members, hosted by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Its goal is to encourage a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples among students, staff, and faculty at UUֱ��, as well as in the broader Montreal and Quebec communities. The Office of Indigenous Initiatives also helps foster discussion among First Nations, Métis and Inuit on topics that are important to individuals and their communities.</p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:45:21 +0000 admin 33194 at /nursing /nursing/channels/news/using-sunlight-turn-two-greenhouse-gases-valuable-chemicals-359632 <p>UUֱ�� researchers have harnessed the power of sunlight to transform two of the most harmful greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals. The discovery could help combat climate change and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain industrial products.</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:08:31 +0000 admin 33192 at /nursing /nursing/channels/event/tentative-date-pre-departure-orientation-mandatory-all-students-traveling-outside-canada-university-354768 <p>(Tentative Date) Pre-departure Orientation is mandatory for all students traveling outside Canada for university-related global learning opportunities including exchanges, internships, independent study-away, field study semesters, research, clini</p> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:19:39 +0000 admin 33189 at /nursing /nursing/channels/event/winter-2025-deadline-continuing-studies-students-register-courses-352902 <p>Deadline for Continuing Studies students to register for Continuing Studies courses without a late registration fee.</p> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:20:21 +0000 admin 33191 at /nursing /nursing/channels/event/application-deadline-continuing-studies-programs-springsummer-2025-term-canadian-citizens-or-354766 <p>Deadline to apply for admission to Continuing Studies programs for the Spring/Summer 2025 term for Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.</p> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:19:38 +0000 admin 33187 at /nursing /nursing/channels/event/tentative-date-winter-2025-lectures-begin-1st-year-students-medicine-354767 <p>(Tentative Date) Winter term lectures begin for 1st year students in Medicine.</p> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:19:39 +0000 admin 33188 at /nursing /nursing/channels/event/winter-2025-lectures-period-students-352901 <p>Winter term lectures period in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts (including Social Work & Religious Studies), Continuing Studies (all credit courses and non-credit language courses), Education, Engineering (including Architecture),</p> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:20:21 +0000 admin 33190 at /nursing /nursing/channels/news/research-finds-sex-based-differences-how-brains-handle-threats-359570 <p>A new study has uncovered significant differences in how male and female mice process threats, even as they exhibit similar behavioural responses.</p> <p>The discovery suggests that including both male and female subjects in neuroscience research will lead to more accurate conclusions and ultimately better health outcomes.</p> <p>Understanding the influence of sex on brain function can help explain why males and females develop certain psychiatric disorders at different rates or with different symptoms, the researchers said.</p> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:47:06 +0000 admin 33186 at /nursing /nursing/channels/news/six-students-mcgill-university-receive-canadas-largest-science-technology-engineering-and-math-stem-359569 <p>Six students have been named UUֱ��’s recipients of Schulich Leader Scholarships, the most generous student award for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) studies in Canada.</p> <p>UUֱ�� alumnus Seymour Schulich, BSc’61, MBA’65, DLitt’04, established the Schulich Leader Scholarships for entrepreneurial-minded students who excel academically and display leadership, charisma and creativity.</p> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:15:51 +0000 admin 33184 at /nursing /nursing/channels/news/new-insights-could-help-prevent-psychosis-relapses-youth-and-young-adults-359497 <p>New findings from UUֱ�� researchers could help clinicians understand the course of delusions in youth and young adults that signal the need for a timely intervention to prevent a full relapse of psychosis.</p> <p>Delusions — strong beliefs that don't align with commonly accepted reality— are a defining symptom of psychosis but are not sufficiently understood.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:03:40 +0000 admin 33182 at /nursing /nursing/channels/event/fall-2024-last-day-lectures-farm-management-and-technology-352891 <p>Last day of lectures for Fall 2024 term for the Farm Management and Technology program.</p> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:20:15 +0000 admin 33167 at /nursing /nursing/channels/event/winter-2025-registration-period-new-students-352886 <p>Winter term registration period for new students in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (including Farm Management and Technology), Arts (including Social Work & Religious Studies), B.A.&Sc., Education, Engineering (including Architect</p> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:20:12 +0000 admin 33160 at /nursing