From offering policy advice to sharing his expertise on COVID-19 with the media and public, Dr. Donald Sheppard is recognized a role model with his achievement in engaging with the broader community
Genetic disease research has benefitted substantially from the study of glycomics, which relates to the functions of glycans, or sugar, in biological systems
Research highlights potential pathway for new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases
Dr. Mike Riddell has spent his career looking at ways to make diabetes easier and safer for those who are living with it. He talks about the why and how behind it.
The Network will commit $1.8 million in glycomics to support made-in-Canada health innovations and build a sustainable national bioeconomy
A prime example of Canada’s success in the sub‑sector of the life sciences industry is 48Hour Discovery
Professor and GlycoNet Investigator Simonetta Sipione’s research awarded major grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Nuclear medicine researcher and GlycoNet Investigator Chris Phenix from the University of Saskatchewan has been awarded US$150,000 by The Michael J. Fox Foundation to develop diagnostic radiotracers for early detection of Parkinson’s Disease
GlycoNet researchers are identifying effective ways to prevent one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide
Project funded through CQDM Quantum Leap program with support from Merck and GlycoNet will exploit new drug development platform
Partnership will improve the career prospects in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors in Canada
The $1 million donation supports the leadership of Dr. Don Sheppard, Director of McGill Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity (MI4), and will help drive the institute’s mission forward
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