Highlights from Med//E-News: The McGILL FACULTY OF MEDICINE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER

• July winner of the Relève étoile Jacques-Genest award July 22, 2021
  Sara Larivière, a PhD student in Neuroscience at McGill University, is the winner of the Relève étoile Jacques-Genest award of the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS). Congratulations Sara! Read more ►  
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• Stay informed: University and Faculty COVID-19 news July 22, 2021
  As the situation continues to evolve, McGill University and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences will continue to provide updates to keep our community informed. Click here for links to the latest updates and information ►  
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• DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 9 – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – 2021 VP-Dean of Medicine and Health Sciences Awards of Excellence July 21, 2021
  The nomination process for the 2021 VP-Dean of Medicine and Health Sciences Awards of Excellence has officially begun. The goal of this vital program is to applaud the outstanding endeavours of permanent administrative support staff and technicians from across the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Read more ►  
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• Scientists break record while battling antibiotic resistance July 20, 2021
  Drug-resistant diseases could cause up to 10 million deaths a year by 2050, according to the World Health Organization. Scientists used the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan to better understand how current antibiotics work and how we might curb bacterial resistance to these life-saving drugs. Read more ►  
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• Two-factor authentication required for all Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences accounts by end of August July 20, 2021
  As previously communicated, McGill has been increasing login security with two-factor authentication (2FA) for all new McGill accounts since January 2020. 2FA is a form of authentication that helps verify that you are the person who is logging into your account. Read more ►  
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• Véronique Paradis appointed Director, Human Resources, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences July 20, 2021
  I am pleased to announce the appointment of Véronique Paradis to the role of Director, Human Resources, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Ms. Paradis succeeds Martin Roy, who recently accepted a new opportunity in municipal government. Read more ►  
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• Student-led initiative demystifies careers in healthcare July 20, 2021
  A team of McGill University healthcare students, led by Antoine Denis and Sami Chergui, created an award-winning virtual platform to inspire high school students from underrepresented communities to pursue a career in healthcare. Read more ►  
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