Welcome back to this year’s Human Genetics Student Society career cafes. The Career Cafe is meant as an opportunity for you to informally meet professionals and speak with them about their careers and experiences. It is our pleasure to host this event, and we would like you to nominate the professionals who will lead the discussions. If you think someone in industry or academia can be good speakers, please reply to Jian Zhang jian.zhang6@mail.mcgill.ca with their names, positions and contact information. We would like to send our invitations soon. Thank you very much and have a great academic year.
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Deadline: April 6, 2012
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The Life Sciences Library is conducting a research study about how you use your mobile device like an iPhone, iPad, or other internet-enabled phone or tablet computer. We are asking you to fill out a 14 question survey that will take 10 minutes of your time.
Click here to start the survey: https://surveys.mcgill.ca/limesurvey/index.php?sid=98379&lang=en
It is your choice whether you wish to participate in this survey. Any question you prefer not to answer can be skipped and you can terminate the survey at any time. At the end of the study, you will have the option to provide your contact information for a follow-up interview. If you choose to provide this information, we will separate your contact information from your responses before reading and analyzing this data
The plan for this study has been reviewed for its adherence to ethical guidelines by McGill University. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your rights or welfare as a participant in this research study, please contact the McGill Ethics Officer at 514-398-6831 or lynda.mcneil@mcgill.ca.
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- The AMBGC is scheduled to be held on Thursday February 16th, 2012 at the Holiday Inn Mid-town. Dr. Galit Alter, from the Ragon Institute of Harvard, MIT and MGH, will deliver the keynote address. Participants have the chance to give oral and poster presentations to their fellow students and faculty in 10 different categories, and to win cash prizes. Registration is FREE.
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- SKILLSETS fall schedule: Please see the preliminary fall schedule of offerings for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Dates and times are subject to change so please see, the online calendar which is updated on a regular basis. InfoBulletins will go out bi-weekly starting next week.
- Save the Date! Our Annual HGSS Conference will be held on Wed, October 26, 2011 at New Residence Hall. This year’s topic will be the Recent Advances in Cancer Research with Dr. Jeffery Schlom from the National Cancer Institute as our keynote speaker. He will be sharing his research on the design and characterization of recombinant vaccines for cancer therapy. Full details and registration instructions will be forthcoming.
- CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements – NSERC, SSHRC & CIHR – available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who hold a Joseph-Armand Bombardier, an Alexander Graham Bell or a Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) at the Masters or Doctoral level or a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (VCGS) at the Doctoral level. Up to $6,000 for a defined period of research studies abroad. Student must submit applications by September 15, 2011 no extensions will be granted. For more information please consult GPS webpage or contact Erin Grainger
- Enclosed is a link to the PGSS Reference kit for 2011-2012 for McGill Graduate Students and Postdocs which includes information on the PGSS and Resources for Graduate Students and Postdocs. You can download the PGSS Reference kit here (please note it takes a few seconds to load it is a big file): http://pgss.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/PGSSReferenceKit2011-2012.pdf
- Here is a link to the PGSS insurance Reference kit for 2011-2012 which includes information about the PGSS Insurance Plan which you can share with the Graduate Students and Postdocs in your department. You can download the PGSS Insurance Reference kit for 2011-2012: http://pgss.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/PGSSInsuranceKit2011-2012.pdf
- Job Posting: Research Unit Director (Faculty Position) in developmental biology at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montreal.
18-Aug-11
- VERY IMPORTANT! — New graduate tuition and fee deferrals and the process to request one, which will be in effect for the Fall 2011 term. Click for details!
- Save the Date! Our Annual HGSS Conference will be held on Wed, October 26, 2011 at New Residence Hall. This year’s topic will be the Recent Advances in Cancer Research with Dr. Jeffery Schlom from the National Cancer Institute as our keynote speaker. He will be sharing his research on the design and characterization of recombinant vaccines for cancer therapy. Full details and registration instructions will be forthcoming.
- CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements – NSERC, SSHRC & CIHR – available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who hold a Joseph-Armand Bombardier, an Alexander Graham Bell or a Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) at the Masters or Doctoral level or a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (VCGS) at the Doctoral level. Up to $6,000 for a defined period of research studies abroad. Student must submit applications by September 15, 2011 no extensions will be granted. For more information please consult GPS webpage or contact Erin Grainger
- Enclosed is a link to the PGSS Reference kit for 2011-2012 for McGill Graduate Students and Postdocs which includes information on the PGSS and Resources for Graduate Students and Postdocs. You can download the PGSS Reference kit here (please note it takes a few seconds to load it is a big file): http://pgss.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/PGSSReferenceKit2011-2012.pdf
- Here is a link to the PGSS insurance Reference kit for 2011-2012 which includes information about the PGSS Insurance Plan which you can share with the Graduate Students and Postdocs in your department. You can download the PGSS Insurance Reference kit for 2011-2012: http://pgss.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/PGSSInsuranceKit2011-2012.pdf
- Job Posting: Research Unit Director (Faculty Position) in developmental biology at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montreal.
12-Aug-11
- VERY IMPORTANT! — New graduate tuition and fee deferrals and the process to request one, which will be in effect for the Fall 2011 term. Click for details!
- Enclosed is a link to the PGSS Reference kit for 2011-2012 for McGill Graduate Students and Postdocs which includes information on the PGSS and Resources for Graduate Students and Postdocs. You can download the PGSS Reference kit here (please note it takes a few seconds to load it is a big file): http://pgss.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/PGSSReferenceKit2011-2012.pdf
- Here is a link to the PGSS insurance Reference kit for 2011-2012 which includes information about the PGSS Insurance Plan which you can share with the Graduate Students and Postdocs in your department. You can download the PGSS Insurance Reference kit for 2011-2012: http://pgss.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/PGSSInsuranceKit2011-2012.pdf
- Job Posting: Research Unit Director (Faculty Position) in developmental biology at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montreal.
- Congratulations to our new HGSS members for 2011-2012. We have students from many different sites, which should help with communication and organizing.
President:
Bahareh Hekmatnejad (Shriners)
Acclaimed
Vice-President Internal (2 slots)
Jian Zhang (Genome Centre)
Christine Watt (MCH)
Acclaimed
Vice-President External (2 slots)
Shaza Mokhtar (JGH)
Nikki Meadows (MCH)
Acclaimed
Vice-President Academic
Juan Lopez (Douglas)
Acclaimed
VP Communications
Tomasz Tomko (Meakins-Christie)
Acclaimed
HGSS Conference Chair
2011 Noha Gerges (MCH)
2012 Nikki Meadows (MCH)
Acclaimed
04-Aug-11
- Job Posting: Research Unit Director (Faculty Position) in developmental biology at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montreal.
- Job Posting for Research Coordinator Orthopaedic department, Montreal Shriners Hospital for Children Permanent position, Start date: As soon as possible, or anytime between July 25th to August 8th, 2011
- Congratulations to our new HGSS members for 2011-2012. We have students from many different sites, which should help with communication and organizing.
President:
Bahareh Hekmatnejad (Shriners)
Acclaimed
Vice-President Internal (2 slots)
Jian Zhang (Genome Centre)
Christine Watt (MCH)
Acclaimed
Vice-President External (2 slots)
Shaza Mokhtar (JGH)
Nikki Meadows (MCH)
Acclaimed
Vice-President Academic
Juan Lopez (Douglas)
Acclaimed
VP Communications
Tomasz Tomko (Meakins-Christie)
Acclaimed
HGSS Conference Chair
2011 Noha Gerges (MCH)
2012 Nikki Meadows (MCH)
Acclaimed
28-Jul-11
- Job Posting for Research Coordinator Orthopaedic department, Montreal Shriners Hospital for Children Permanent position, Start date: As soon as possible, or anytime between July 25th to August 8th, 2011
- Congratulations to our new HGSS members for 2011-2012. We have students from many different sites, which should help with communication and organizing.
President:
Bahareh Hekmatnejad (Shriners)
Acclaimed
Vice-President Internal (2 slots)
Jian Zhang (Genome Centre)
Christine Watt (MCH)
Acclaimed
Vice-President External (2 slots)
Shaza Mokhtar (JGH)
Nikki Meadows (MCH)
Acclaimed
Vice-President Academic
Juan Lopez (Douglas)
Acclaimed
VP Communications
Tomasz Tomko (Meakins-Christie)
Acclaimed
HGSS Conference Chair
2011 Noha Gerges (MCH)
2012 Nikki Meadows (MCH)
Acclaimed
21-Jul-11
- FQRNT Doctoral Research Scholarships Program for International Students 2012-2013: Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering –CALL FOR APPLICATIONS. Click for: Overview Chart, and Eligibility Requirements July 27 Deadline: (electronic copies acceptable) Eligibility Screening Form, copies of all postsecondary transcripts, pre-selection application, and reference letters
- Job Posting for Research Coordinator Orthopaedic department, Montreal Shriners Hospital for Children Permanent position, Start date: As soon as possible, or anytime between July 25th to August 8th, 2011
- Congratulations to our new HGSS members for 2011-2012. We have students from many different sites, which should help with communication and organizing.
President:
Bahareh Hekmatnejad (Shriners)
Acclaimed
Vice-President Internal (2 slots)
Jian Zhang (Genome Centre)
Christine Watt (MCH)
Acclaimed
Vice-President External (2 slots)
Shaza Mokhtar (JGH)
Nikki Meadows (MCH)
Acclaimed
Vice-President Academic
Juan Lopez (Douglas)
Acclaimed
VP Communications
Tomasz Tomko (Meakins-Christie)
Acclaimed
HGSS Conference Chair
2011 Noha Gerges (MCH)
2012 Nikki Meadows (MCH)
Acclaimed
14-Jul-11
- Job Posting for Research Coordinator Orthopaedic department, Montreal Shriners Hospital for Children Permanent position, Start date: As soon as possible, or anytime between July 25th to August 8th, 2011
- July 29: A Research and Knowledge Network on Genetic Health Services and Policy is launching a call for applications for MSc/PhD TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS. Click for details.
- Congratulations to our new HGSS members for 2011-2012. We have students from many different sites, which should help with communication and organizing.
President:
Bahareh Hekmatnejad (Shriners)
Acclaimed
Vice-President Internal (2 slots)
Jian Zhang (Genome Centre)
Christine Watt (MCH)
Acclaimed
Vice-President External (2 slots)
Shaza Mokhtar (JGH)
Nikki Meadows (MCH)
Acclaimed
Vice-President Academic
Juan Lopez (Douglas)
Acclaimed
VP Communications
Tomasz Tomko (Meakins-Christie)
Acclaimed
HGSS Conference Chair
2011 Noha Gerges (MCH)
2012 Nikki Meadows (MCH)
Acclaimed
23-Jun-11
- Congratulations to our new HGSS members for 2011-2012. We have students from many different sites, which should help with communication and organizing.
President:
Bahareh Hekmatnejad (Shriners)
Acclaimed
Vice-President Internal (2 slots)
Jian Zhang (Genome Centre)
Christine Watt (MCH)
Acclaimed
Vice-President External (2 slots)
Shaza Mokhtar (JGH)
Nikki Meadows (MCH)
Acclaimed
Vice-President Academic
Juan Lopez (Douglas)
Acclaimed
VP Communications
Tomasz Tomko (Meakins-Christie)
Acclaimed
HGSS Conference Chair
2011 Noha Gerges (MCH)
2012 Nikki Meadows (MCH)
Acclaimed
09-Jun-11
- July 29: A Research and Knowledge Network on Genetic Health Services and Policy is launching a call for applications for MSc/PhD TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS. Click for details.
- June 29 11:30am: Special Human Genetics Lecture – Ron Do: “Rare coding mutations and risk for early-onset myocardial infarction: an exome sequencing study of >2,000 cases and controls” Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building, Room M1.
- Volunteer mentor needed: A grade 10 student at Miss Edgar’s and Miss Cramp’s School. The student is enrolled in the Biology option and her teacher recommends that she participate in the 2012 Science Fair which she is very enthusiastic about. In order to carry out this research, she needs the assistance of a mentor. Although most areas of human genetics are of interest to her she has been particularly acquainted (through the instruction received at school) in the areas of: Stem Cell research; Genetic Mutations; Protein Synthesis. Anyone interested should contact Thomas for more details.
- June 30 – Deadline for nominations for the Principal’s Awards for Administrative and Support Staff. Categories: sustainability, customer service, quality of work, initiative/innovation, teamwork and service to the community. For all the details concerning the program or to obtain a nomination form, click on the following link: http://www.mcgill.ca/hr/employee/awards-and-recognition/principals-awards.
