M.Sc. Seminar – Network Hypothesis in Schizophrenia and ASD

On July 26, 2017 By HGSS McGillIn seminarLeave a comment

Vanessa is giving her seminar today at 4pm in room N2/2 (Stewart Bio). Here are a couple of links:

Schizophrenia (CNN Health Video)
Genetic architecture of psychiatric disorders (Review, see the pathway and WES sections)
Metaphor for the Missing Heritability (Video)

Sorry for the late notice,

HGSS Exec

PhD Seminar – Epigenetics Subgroups in Cancer

On June 20, 2017 By HGSS McGillIn seminarLeave a comment

Simon is giving his seminar tomorrow (Wednesday) at 4pm in Room N2/2 (Stewart Bio). Some related links:

Simon’s publication on head and neck carcinomas.
Radio Canada podcast about it (9 mins)
Research parasites (STAT news blog)

PhD Seminar – Asthma in the Post-GWAS Era

On June 13, 2017June 13, 2017 By HGSS McGillIn seminarLeave a comment

Andreanne has her seminar tomorrow Wednesday at 4pm in room N2/2 (Stewart Bio). Some related links:

Introducing Immuno-Seq (Publication).
How does asthma work ? (TED-ed video 5min)
Asthma, environment and genetics in the Hamish (Podcast, from 3:22).

Nominate Yourself for HGSS 2017-18

On May 29, 2017 By HGSS McGillIn announcementLeave a comment

Get involved and nominate yourself ! You can find here a quick summary of the positions and our emails is you have questions. The deadline is June 7.

PhD Seminar – Strongman Syndrome & Calcium Homeostasis

On May 10, 2017 By HGSS McGillIn otherLeave a comment

This afternoon, Talita presents her PhD seminar at 4pm in Room N2/2 (Stewart Bio). Some related links:

Calcium Homeostasis (3 mins read)

The Strongman Syndrome (Abstract)

Sorry for the late notice,

HGSS Exec

Vote Now ! (Please)

On May 2, 2017 By HGSS McGillIn otherLeave a comment

If you haven’t already, please take a minute to vote at https://pgss.simplyvoting.com/

To quote our VP External John:

The referendum is to make the term length [of the VP Academic] the same as all the other positions on the HGSS Exec: one year. Please vote as you see fit, but reducing the term to one year will really open up some great opportunities for students in our dept!

PhD Seminar – ENU and Cytomegalovirus Infection

On May 1, 2017May 2, 2017 By HGSS McGillIn seminarLeave a comment

Gabriel has his seminar on Wednesday at 4pm, this time in Room N2/2 (Stewart Bio). Some related links:

ENU mutagenesis protocol in the mouse (Review Figure)
Cytomegalovirus Summary (Video 6 mins)
Adams Ruins Everything on Herpes (Video 4 mins)

Last Day To Register To Career Night

On April 26, 2017 By HGSS McGillIn eventLeave a comment

It’s the last day to register to our Career Night that will take place on May 1st at 6pm in Thomson House. Presentation and Wine & Cheese with speakers from academia and industry. Register at hgssmcgill@gmail.com. More info here.

MSc Seminar – RNA Methylation & ALS

On April 17, 2017 By HGSS McGillIn seminarLeave a comment

Amélie’s seminar is on Wednesday at 4pm in Room W4/12 (Stewart Bio). Here are some relevant links:

What is ALS (ALSA Infographic)

ALS introduction and animation (Video 4 mins)

TDP-43’s prion-like behavior in ALS (Video 4 mins)

Share your #HgenLife !

On April 10, 2017 By HGSS McGillIn otherLeave a comment

Hi all,

We are trying to gather sciency photos of HGSSians for the websites. Let us know what your HGEN life looks like by sharing photos on the Facebook HGSS Page or twitter using the hashtag #HgenLife. There is potential for cool/creative/surprising/funny photos in our #HgenLife.

TL;DR share your sciency photos at #HgenLife.

Cheers,