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

• In Memoriam: Maximilian Keywan Eivaskhani (1991-2020) July 2, 2020
  It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Maximilian Keywan Eivaskhani, a doctoral student in the Department of Biochemistry. Injured in a bicycle accident, Max died on June 24, one day before his 29th birthday, at the Montreal General Hospital with his parents and girlfriend holding his hands. Our condolences […]
  Jason Clement
• Stay informed: University and Faculty COVID-19 news July 2, 2020
  As the situation continues to evolve, McGill University and the Faculty of Medicine will continue to provide updates to keep our community informed. Click here for links to the latest updates and information ►  
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• Effective allyship against anti-Black and systemic racism: open discussion for all members of the Faculty July 2, 2020
  The Faculty’s Social Accountability and Community Engagement (SACE) Office invites you to this special session on July 13, 2020, from 7:15 to 8:45 pm to discuss the skills and tools that move us from simply standing with the community to taking purposeful action towards dismantling the structures of racism, which continue to foster all types […]
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• Emerging education leader implements innovative curricula July 2, 2020
  From training “bootcamps” for Pediatrics residents to resident-as-teacher initiatives, Dr. Elisa Ruano Cea is innovating within health sciences education and having an impact.  Read more ►  
  Jason Clement
• Discussing the role of family physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic with colleagues at Tongji July 2, 2020
  On May 15 and June 10, colleagues from McGill University and Tongji University (Shanghai, China) came together through videoconference to exchange information and experiences on COVID-19. Read more ►  
  Jason Clement
• Reflecting on 2019-2020—and looking forward June 30, 2020
  Message from the Principal As this academic year draws to a close, I think about how we, as a university community, have continued to evolve and adapt in recent months. These months have been unpredictable and challenging for each of us in different ways. I thank you for your commitment and courage, and for helping […]
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• At the heart of precision medicine June 30, 2020
  To truly personalize medicine, you need to model the disease of individual patients realistically in 3D. That is exactly what molecular pharmacologist Terry Hébert and heart failure specialist Nadia Giannetti, MDCM’91, will be doing in a new, cutting-edge “heart-in-a-dish” project aimed at personalizing and dramatically improving the prevention, understanding and treatment of cardiomyopathy over the […]
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