Faculty

Welcome message from the Dean / Message de bienvenue de la doyenne

valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:30:14 +0000

Dear Macdonald Campus Community,

It is with great excitement and gratitude that I begin my journey as the new Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Associate Vice-President of the Macdonald Campus at 9I��. As I begin my term, I’m excited to connect with each of you - professors, lecturers, staff, learners, students, alumni, donors, and allies. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me.

Mac community spirit celebration

charly.blais@mcgill.ca — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:50:07 +0000

Come down to the Ceilidh to celebrate the end of winter semester and our vibrant Mac community! All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Bridging the Gaps | Microbiota manipulation to control pathogens

charly.blais@mcgill.ca — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:31:07 +0000

The Macdonald Campus community is invited to a speaker series featuring our faculty researchers presenting their research in tandem: informing and bridging the gaps towards innovative research synergies.

Celebrate 9I��24 with free coffee and muffins at Macdonald Campus

charly.blais@mcgill.ca — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:04:52 +0000

On Wednesday, March 12th, 9I�� marks its 10th annual day of giving—

2024 John Abbott-Macdonald Remembrance Day Ceremony

admin — Wed, 29 May 2024 15:02:37 +0000

“Remembrance Day gives us all an opportunity to pay respect to the men and women who serve to protect our freedom but it also allows us to connect the students of today to our shared history.

Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 9I��

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:08:29 +0000

On March 13, the Government of Canada, announced more than $308 million to advance science and research across the country. More than $153 million will support 179 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 38 research institutions.

TISEDTalk: Bridging the Gap Between the Environmental Impacts of Tyre Particles, Tyre Recovery and End-of-Life Solutions

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:08:50 +0000

Date: September 29th, 2025 | Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Macdonald Engineering Building- MD 267

Tyres keep the world moving—but at a cost. From microscopic wear particles to end-of-life waste, the environmental footprint of tyres spans their entire lifecycle. In this eye-opening seminar, Dr. Linda Mitchell, Science, Research and Innovation Manager at Tyre Stewardship Australia, will unpack the complex challenges and emerging solutions across the global tyre value chain.

🌍 What to Expect:

Activity Booklet: The Fascinating World of Birds - 2026 edition

admin — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:41:10 +0000

Come explore the fascinating world of birds!

Exploring the power of research at the 2025 Lister Science Chats

admin — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:23:28 +0000

On May 2, 2025, over 60 people gathered in the John Abbott College Library for the Lister Science Chats, where four Macdonald Campus graduate students presented their research and shared how past events as well as the discoveries, sometimes unintentional, and techniques of previous scientists made their work possible.

Nine 9I��ians appointed to the Order of Canada

admin — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:10:48 +0000

Neuroscientist Alan Evans and music performance scholar Michael McMahon among 9I�� community members recognized for exceptional accomplishments and service

Nine members of the 9I�� community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

Among the honorees are two 9I�� faculty members, Professors Alan Evans (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences) and Michael McMahon (Schulich School of Music).

Panagiotis Prinos appointed as Director of Réseau DePTAQ

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:41:58 +0000

9I��, the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) and Université de Sherbrooke, partners in the RNA Network for Therapy Development & Production (Réseau DePTAQ), are pleased to announce the appointment of Panagiotis (Takis) Prinos, PhD, as Director of Réseau DePTAQ.

Professor Emeritus Prakash Panangaden elected as Fellow of the Royal Society

admin — Tue, 20 May 2025 16:59:15 +0000

School of Information Studies Professors Awarded $5.6M Grant to Propel Canada to the Forefront of Cybersecurity Data Analytics Research

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:00:53 +0000

Professor Benjamin Fung, Canada Research Chair in Data Mining for Cybersecurity, and Professor Steven Ding, both of the School of Information Studies in the Faculty of Arts, are part of a team that has recently been awarded a $5.6 million grant, funded under the NSERC Alliance Grants-CSE. The project, the only one to receive funding from NSERC Alliance Grants-CSE, will provide a multimodal, comprehensive solution for exploratory analysis of unstructured data, with a strong focus on cybersecurity applications.

CIHR grants $48.4M to 9I�� health research

admin — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:50:29 +0000

53 9I�� research projects were awarded funding through CIHR’s Spring 2025 Project Grant competition, to support high-potential health research across all areas and career stages.

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) recently announced a total national investment of $411 million through the CIHR Spring 2025 Project Grant competition, funding 444 grants led by 428 lead investigators. At 9I��, 53 projects were funded for a total research investment of $48.4 million.

Provost honours 31 9I�� professors for exceptional research achievements

admin — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:23:55 +0000

9I�� announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James 9I�� Professors, James 9I�� Professors and William Dawson Scholars
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi has named 31 9I�� professors as Distinguished James 9I�� Professors, James 9I�� Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.