Research and Innovation

Update | D2R launches Training section

webfull — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:55:49 +0000

Update | The DNA to RNA (D2R) website has a new section dedicated to Training. From Master's to Postdoctoral, this space provides graduate students at all levels with access to workshops, events, and resources aligned with D2R’s interdisciplinary mission. Topics include RNA therapeutics, genomic medicine, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), commercialization, data science, and career development beyond academia.

D2R awards nearly $1.5 million to Master's and Doctoral Scholars across Canada

webfull — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:14:17 +0000

Montreal, September 10, 2025 – The DNA to RNA (D2R) initiative at ��ϲ�� University is proud to announce the recipients of its Master's and Doctoral Scholar Awards, recognizing outstanding and active trainees working on diverse D2R-aligned research projects.

Event | Seminar: Computer-based Predictions of RNA Structures: Where do we stand?

webfull — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:11:03 +0000

Join D2R for this hybrid seminar with Professor Eric Westhof from University of Strasbourg

Seminar Series | Computer-based Predictions of RNA Structures: Where do we stand?

webfull — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:52:06 +0000

Join D2R for this hybrid seminar with Professor Eric Westhof from University of Strasbourg where he will discuss RNA-Puzzles and the advances in RNA 3D structure prediction

SSHRC Insight Grants 2025 OSR Information Session

webfull — Tue, 13 May 2025 19:04:52 +0000

The Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) is pleased to invite ��ϲ�� researchers to an information session on

D2R awards $10 million to accelerate RNA-based therapies for rare diseases and cancer

webfull — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:03:15 +0000

Montreal, March 26, 2025 – ��ϲ�� University’s DNA to RNA Initiative (D2R) has awarded over $10 million in funding to support three groundbreaking research projects that will advance RNA-based therapies for cancer and rare genetic diseases. The awards were initially announced at the D2R Research Symposium on March 13, 2025.

��ϲ�� awards $500,000 to accelerate Mpox research and vaccine development

webfull — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:07:55 +0000

Montreal, February 13, 2025 – ��ϲ�� University’s DNA to RNA Initiative (D2R) and ��ϲ�� Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity (MI4) have awarded $500,000 to fund five high-impact research projects aimed at advancing the understanding of Mpox through its Rapid Response for Mpox Research funding program.

D2R awards over $6 million to support Core Platforms

webfull — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:37:46 +0000

The D2R (DNA to RNA) Initiative has awarded more than $6 million to support eight Core Platforms at ��ϲ�� University and one at the University of British Columbia through its Core Platform Sustainability funding program. This program supports state-of-the-art Core Platforms that are essential for advancing research and development and facilitating technology uptake and transfer in fields relevant to RNA therapeutics.

D2R webinar: Opportunities and challenges of Black people in RNA research

webfull — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:38:50 +0000

Join us for D2R’s Black History Month webinar: Opportunities and challenges of Black people in RNA research on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 12 to 1pm EST.

Industry Insights with etherna

webfull — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:58:14 +0000

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CQDM partners with D2R to enhance collaborations among researchers and industry in RNA research

webfull — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:06:34 +0000

Montréal, November 28th – CQDM is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the D2R (DNA to RNA) Initiative at ��ϲ�� University, aimed at funding translational research projects carried out through collaborations between researchers and industry. This alliance seeks to support and accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative RNA-based therapies. It aims to provide patients with safer and more effective therapeutic options, particularly for treating cancer, rare diseases, and preventing various infectious diseases.

MSSI x XPRIZE: A transdisciplinary symposium on creating societal change

webfull — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:25:47 +0000

On February 3rd, 2025, ��ϲ�� University and the XPRIZE will host a symposium at ��ϲ�� in Montreal, Canada, celebrating ��ϲ�� joining the XPRIZE’s Higher Education Network.

Unlocking Potential: renewing partnerships in the current context of the research ecosystem

webfull — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:36:57 +0000

Part of the RI-MUHC Distinguished Professors Lecture Series
by Prof. Dominique Bérubé, Vice-President, Research and Innovation

OSR - Live Q&A: NSERC Discovery Grants Program

webfull — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:58:14 +0000

Live Q&A: NSERC Discovery Grants Program

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

��ϲ�� scholars receive $190,000 to expand impact of research in the social sciences and humanities

webfull — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:57:57 +0000

Seven ��ϲ�� University researchers have been awarded over $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $1.7 million in federal funding invested in 54 projects nationwide.