Graduate Students /mssi/taxonomy/term/1020/all en Seth Bumagat on Canada's Water Resilience and Security Strategy | Policy Magazine /mssi/channels/news/seth-bumagat-canadas-water-resilience-and-security-strategy-policy-magazine-364558 <p>March 26, 2025 | MPP Seth Bumagat wrote about the need for <a href="https://www.policymagazine.ca/without-water-theres-no-canada-why-we-need-a-water-resilience-and-security-strategy/">water resilience and security strategy</a>. "Wildfires and droughts – two other frequent natural disasters that strike Canada annually – present a complex link between water and climate change events. When considering the complex links between climate change and water, the issues of water resilience and security arise.</p> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:52:42 +0000 admin 14414 at /mssi New publication from the Bui Lab in Current Biology on cilia tip structure /mssi/channels/news/new-publication-bui-lab-current-biology-cilia-tip-structure-366023 <p>Motile cilia are specialized organelles essential for cell movement and fluid flow, driven by the beating of their internal cytoskeleton called the axoneme. At the core of the axoneme lies the central pair (CP) of microtubules, which features a distinct distal tip structure critical for motility. However, the proteins stabilizing this region have remained largely unknown.</p> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:16:09 +0000 admin 14410 at /mssi Research | Viral DNA sequences in the human genome may help control gene activity, new study shows /mssi/channels/news/research-viral-dna-sequences-human-genome-may-help-control-gene-activity-new-study-shows-366155 <p> </p> <p>Long dismissed as “junk,” viral fragments buried in human DNA may help regulate our genes, according to a new international study co-led by Guillaume Bourque, professor in 9I’s Department of Human Genetics, D2R-funded researcher and member of the D2R Research Steering Committee and Executive (RSC). The findings offer new insights into what makes us human, 25 years after the human genome was first mapped.</p> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:40:53 +0000 admin 14408 at /mssi Jennifer Welsh's Special Issue on 'Localization in World Politics' | Oxford Academic /mssi/channels/news/jennifer-welshs-special-issue-localization-world-politics-oxford-academic-364668 <p>Director <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/jennifer-welsh">Jennifer Welsh</a> co-edited a special issue of <em>Global Studies Quarterly </em>on <a href="https://academic.oup.com/isagsq/article/5/1/ksaf023/8102163"><em><strong>Localization in World Politics</strong></em></a>. Welsh co-edited the collection of articles and co-authored the introductory essay. The article tackles four questions: (1) Why has localization become a focus of scholarly and policy attention? (2) What are the historical precursors of localization?</p> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:13:26 +0000 admin 14413 at /mssi News | David Bujold (C3G) appointed Co-Lead of GA4GH Discovery Work Stream /mssi/channels/news/news-david-bujold-c3g-appointed-co-lead-ga4gh-discovery-work-stream-367090 <p>The <a href="https://www.ga4gh.org/">Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH)</a> has announced new leadership across several initiatives, including the appointment of <a href="https://bioinformatics.ca/instructors/david-bujold/">David Bujold, Data Team Lead at the Canadian Centre for Computational Genomics (C3G)</a>and Bioinformatics Manager at <a href="https://genomic.medicine.mcgill.ca/">9I’s Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine</a>, as Co-Lead of the Discovery Work Stream.</p> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:46:52 +0000 admin 14405 at /mssi Human instruction with artificial intelligence guidance provided best results in neurosurgical training /mssi/channels/news/human-instruction-artificial-intelligence-guidance-provided-best-results-neurosurgical-training-366256 <b>Study has implications beyond medical education, suggesting other fields could benefit from AI-enhanced training</b> <p> </p> <p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful new tool in training and education, including in the field of neurosurgery. Yet a new study suggests that AI tutoring provides better results when paired with human instruction.</p> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:14:02 +0000 admin 14407 at /mssi Isabella Coronado Doria on Taxis vs. Ridesharing in Colombia | Policy Magazine /mssi/channels/news/isabella-coronado-doria-taxis-vs-ridesharing-colombia-policy-magazine-364682 <p>March 26, 2025 | MPP Isabella Coronado Doria wrote about the growing tensions between Uber and traditional taxis in Columbia. "In some ways, hindering Uber’s activity in Colombia is comparable to telling people to abandon the internet and go back to encyclopedias. It highlights the perpetual tension between the status quo and disruptive technology," writes Isabella. </p> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:43:02 +0000 admin 14412 at /mssi Expanding access to specialized healthcare across Quebec: ECHO Superhub at The Neuro /mssi/channels/news/expanding-access-specialized-healthcare-across-quebec-echo-superhub-neuro-364476 Free, online training program strengthens training and brings specialized care to communities across Quebec <p>A healthcare telementoring program housed at The Neuro and supported by the <a href="https://www.rtsa-tacc.com/">Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC)</a> is expanding its reach after achieving designation as an ECHO Superhub. Under the direction of <a href="/neuro/julie-scorah-phd">Julie Scorah, PhD</a>, this milestone ensures that specialized knowledge reaches underserved communities.</p> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:37:02 +0000 admin 14418 at /mssi Sylvain Baillet inducted into the Royal Society of Canada /mssi/channels/news/sylvain-baillet-inducted-royal-society-canada-367096 <b>Society recognizes distinguished Canadians who have made remarkable contributions to their academic fields and public life</b> <p>Sylvain Baillet, PhD, a global leader in brain imaging and systems neuroscience, has been inducted into the Royal Society of Canada, one of the nation’s highest academic honours.</p> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:34:58 +0000 admin 14404 at /mssi Symposium on the implementation of precision medicine in healthcare /mssi/channels/news/symposium-implementation-precision-medicine-healthcare-365201 <b><i>A perspective from Estonia and Canada</i></b> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:01:46 +0000 admin 14411 at /mssi AI analysis of healthcare records reveals key factors in autism diagnosis /mssi/channels/news/ai-analysis-healthcare-records-reveals-key-factors-autism-diagnosis-364500 <b>Scientists argue the criteria we use for diagnosing autism may need revision</b> <p>Without clear and effective biological tests for autism based on genes, brain or blood measurements, diagnosis today still largely depends on clinical assessment. The standard way of doing this is by observing how the individual fits the criteria for autism listed in gold standard manuals like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).</p> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:23:21 +0000 admin 14415 at /mssi Scientists reveal how the brain uses objects to find direction /mssi/channels/news/scientists-reveal-how-brain-uses-objects-find-direction-367562 <b>Study shows how visual landmarks tune the brain’s internal compass</b> <p>We take our understanding of where we are for granted, until we lose it. When we get lost in nature or a new city, our eyes and brains kick into gear, seeking familiar objects that tell us where we are.</p> <p>How our brains distinguish objects from background when finding direction, however, was largely a mystery. A new study provides valuable insight into this process, with possible implications for disorientation-causing conditions such as Alzheimer’s.</p> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:09:44 +0000 admin 14402 at /mssi TISEDTalk: Bridging the Gap Between the Environmental Impacts of Tyre Particles, Tyre Recovery and End-of-Life Solutions /mssi/channels/event/tisedtalk-bridging-gap-between-environmental-impacts-tyre-particles-tyre-recovery-and-end-life-367790 Date: September 29th, 2025 | Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Macdonald Engineering Building- MD 267 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:36:31 +0000 admin 14374 at /mssi 2025 TISED Careers in Sustainability Panel /mssi/channels/event/2025-tised-careers-sustainability-panel-367787 Date: September 24th, 2025 | 5:45 PM (EST) | Location: 9I Engine Centre- 3450 Rue University Free Event Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:25:28 +0000 admin 14373 at /mssi Sustainability Soiree /mssi/channels/event/sustainability-soiree-367004 <p>Join the 9I Office of Sustainability for an evening of food, drinks, and inspiring conversation.</p> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:35:12 +0000 admin 14302 at /mssi