2022 IRIC Next Generation Awards

Looking for a summer internship in biomedical research?

Submit your application to the

2022 IRIC Next Generation Award

The 2022 IRIC Next Generation Awards program offers undergraduate students  an enriching opportunity to conduct a 12-week or a 16-week summer internship in the field of cancer research at IRIC at Montreal.

Want to know more? Join our virtual information session !

No registration necessary, just click on the link at the date and time of the meeting.

November 9, 12:00 pm (EST) in english > Click here

November 10, 12:00 pm (EST) in french > Click here

This program is open to students enrolled in the following programs 

Bioinformatics / Biochemistry / Biomedical Engineering / Chemistry / Informatics / Molecular Biology / Microbiology and Immunology / Pathology and Cellular Biology / Pharmaceuticals Sciences / Pharmacology / Physics


Value of the awards

$4,800 – 12-week internship

$6,400 – 16-week internship

> List of projects offered in Summer 2022

Application deadline

Monday, December 6, 2021, 9:00 (EST)

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION





Cancer Research Internship Opportunities - Summer 2022

Looking for a summer internship in biomedical research?

Submit your application to the
2022 IRIC Next Generation Awards

The 2022 IRIC Next Generation Awards program offers undergraduate students  an enriching opportunity to conduct a 12-week or a 16-week summer internship in the field of cancer research at IRIC.

This program is open to students enrolled in the following programs 

Bioinformatics / Biochemistry / Biomedical Engineering / Chemistry / Informatics / Molecular Biology / Microbiology and Immunology / Pathology and Cellular Biology / Pharmaceuticals Sciences / Pharmacology / Physics


Value of the awards
$4,800 – 12-week internship
$6,400 – 16-week internship

List of projects offered in Summer 2022

 

Want to know more? Join our virtual information session (in English)
No registration necessary, just click on the link at the date and time of the meeting.
November 9, 12:00 pm (EST) > Click here
 

Application deadline
Monday, December 6, 2021, 9:00 (EST)
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer - Summer 2021 Next Generation Awards

Looking for a summer internship in biomedical research?

Submit your application to the
2021 IRIC Next Generation Awards

The 2021 IRIC Next Generation Awards program offers undergraduate students  an enriching opportunity to conduct a 12-week or a 16-week summer internship in the field of cancer research at IRIC.

This program is open to students enrolled in the following programs: Bioinformatics / Biochemistry / Biomedical Engineering / Chemistry / Informatics / Molecular Biology / Microbiology and Immunology / Pathology and Cellular Biology / Pharmaceuticals Sciences / Pharmacology / Physics


Value of the awards
$4,250 – 12-week internship
$5,670 – 16-week internship

List of projects offered in Summer 2021

 Want to know more? Join one of our virtual information session (in English)!
No registration necessary, just click on the link at the desired date and time.

November 12, 12:00 pm (EST) > Click here
November 24, 4:00 pm (EST) > Click here
December 8, 12:00 pm (EST) > Click here

Application deadline
Monday, January 25, 2021, 9:00 (EST)

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

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UofT Medical Genomics Program Information Night

The University of Toronto would like to extend an invitation to their Medical Genomics Program Information Night!

Genomics, the reading and interpreting of information contained within DNA, is a rapidly growing area with far-reaching implications from the laboratory bench to the patient's bedside. To address the evolving implications of genetics and genomics in medicine, the Molecular Genetics Department at The University of Toronto offers a professional Master of Health Science program in Medical Genomics. This program is the first of its kind in Canada, and on behalf of the MedGen Team, we would like to invite you to join us for an information session and networking event!

If you are an enthusiastic and engaged student with a clinical or B.Sc. background, and you're interested in pursuing a career in medical genomics, please join us on November 6th, 2020 from 5PM-6PM EST to learn more about this innovative program. You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions to the core teaching faculty in this program and key departmental leaders, and to find out if UofT's Medical Genomics program is a good fit for you.

Advance registration is required! Use the links below to RSVP for the event and check out their website for more information
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../mhsc-in-medical-genomics...
Website: http://www.moleculargenetics.utoronto.ca/medicalgenomics...

Information session for students interested in studying medicine in Hamilton on Wed. Feb. 13th

Each year McMaster alumni represent about 25% of the incoming Canadian students who begin following their dream about being a MD.

 

AUC School of Medicine will be in Hamilton hosting an information session on Wed. Feb. 13th/19. There will be food and refreshments available during the presentation. Come and learn about admission requirements,the new UK campus track starting in Sept '19 and why this is a viable option for Canadian students wanting to pursue medical studies. See flyer for details. Looking forward to seeing you at the Visitor's Inn on Main Str. West at 7 pm!

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Biomedical Innovation Linker & DevTank: Identifying Demand for Innovation

MGDII HEALTH INNOVATION, COMMERCIALIZATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMMING exists at the intersection of innovative research and entrepreneurial thinking, and supports researchers, clinicians and trainees interested in exploring health innovation opportunities and developing new venturesForward this to anyone interested in health innovation, commercialization or entrepreneurship! 

Contact Sarrah Lal (Assistant Professor and Senior Manager, MGDII) with any questions.Subscribe to our e-newsletter here.

REGISTER TODAY

On February 7 from 6-8:00 PM, the Faculties of Health Sciences, Engineering and Business are hosting the Biomedical Innovation Linker. This event is intended to bring together clinicians, researchers, engineers, industry professionals and students interested, or engaged, in biomedical innovation. The discussion will be focused on how collaboration between the disciplines is critical to biomedical venture development. The evening will include opportunities for learning, collaborative discussions between disciplines, and network creation!
 
SPEAKERS INCLUDE..
Serge Aguirre (Chief Executive Officer, Epineuron)
Richard Fanson (Co-founder and Chief Science Officer, Intellijoint Surgical)
Fran Lasowski (Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, 20/20 OptimEyes)
Paul Weber (Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer, Perimeter Medical)

AGENDA
5:30 – 6:00 | SIGN-IN + REFRESHMENTS
6:00 – 6:15 | OPENING REMARKS
  6:15 – 7:00 | PANEL DISCUSSION
7:00 – 7:45 | DISCUSSION TABLES
7:45 – 9:00 | OPEN NETWORKING


For a full event overview please see here.

COMMERCIALIZATION: 
ECOSYSTEMS - FACILITATING VS HINDERING HEALTH INNOVATION
JANUARY 31 | ONLINE | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | REGISTER

COMMERCIALIZATION:
BUDGETING FOR HEALTH INNOVATION START-UPS
FEBRUARY 6 | ONLINE | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | REGISTER

CREATING DEMAND FOR INNOVATION:
A MULTI-PERSPECTIVE ANALYSIS

TUES JAN 29
HSC 4H30C | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | REGISTER

Join us as we discuss "Promising New Cancer Treatments Come With Questions About Cost" a podcast regarding the question of cost versus effectiveness for upcoming therapies, using CAR-T cell therapy as a case example. The discussion will be followed by a conversation about analyzing and tying together multiple stakeholder perspectives.

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IRCM Open House and Recruitment Activity

The Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) will hold its Open House and student recruitment activity on Friday, January 18, 2019. This will be a great opportunity for students to learn about our training programs, meet the researchers and visit the institute. 

You are cordially invited to the Open house and student recruitment activity of the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) which will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019, from 1:00 to 5:00PM.

 

The IRCM is a biomedical research center hosting 36 laboratories working in five different research divisions:

§  Cancer and Genetic Diseases

§  Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases

§  Immunity and Viral Infections

§  Neurobiology and Development

§  Systems Biology and Medicinal Chemistry

For who?

§  Undergraduate students wishing to pursue an internship

§  Graduate students looking for a Master’s or PhD project, or a Postdoctoral Fellowship

What?

1:15PM: General presentation of the IRCM, its research laboratories and training programs

2:30PM: Visit of the laboratories, the IRCM clinic and the technological platforms

Meetings with research directors

4:30PM: Networking cocktail with researchers, students and IRCM research staff members

*Presentations will be mainly held in French.

How to participate?

Register now through our online form.

Places are limited. Registration for the activity is free but mandatory.

For more information:

§  See the poster attached.

§  Visit www.ircm.qc.ca/recrutement

§  Follow us on social networks : Facebook ; Twitter ; LinkedIn ; YouTube ; Instagram

§  Register to the IRCM’s monthly newsletter: IRCM Bulletin

§  Contact Virginie Leduc, academic affairs advisor by email (affaires.academiques@ircm.qc.ca) or phone (514 987-5527).

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BDC? What's BDC?

BDC (Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization) program is a Level 3 entry program offering students advanced training in biomedical sciences complemented by fundamental business training. There is an Information Session on Thursday, November 1st at 6:30 PM in HSC 1A6 for anyone interested for more information. The application deadline for the Fall 2019 admissions is February 1st, 2019.

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Join us in the Student Success Centre for our Volunteer Breakfast Drop-In Cafe.

  • Learn about available on-campus volunteer positions for this semester, summer and next year
  • Hear about the career skills you develop as a volunteer
  • Talk to program coordinators about application and hiring processes
  • Get resources about the career value of volunteering, police checks and more

Drop in anytime between 9:00am and 11:00am for breakfast and networking.

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You must register to attend this event by clicking here http://bit.ly/2E2tEBt

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Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Science Open House

Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Science will be hosting an information session on Tuesday, March 13th 2018 from 5:00-6:30pm in MUSC 319 for all undergraduate students that might be interested in pursuing graduate studies in Sciences or just curious about what graduate student life might be like. The session will be led by myself, Samantha Sargent, Graduate Support Office, and graduate students from each program. The session will begin with a brief presentation that will give you some valuable information on the programs offered here in graduate studies, and tips on preparing a graduate school or major graduate scholarship application, and then current graduate students from each program will be available for 1 on 1 questions & discussion about gradlife and much more. There will also be beverages and snacks provided.

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2018 IRIC Next Generation Awards

The Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) of the Université de Montréal recently launched the 2018 edition of its IRIC Next Generation Awards program. The awards offered through this program come with a 12-week or a 16-week internship in one of IRIC’s 28 research teams during summer 2018. The program is open to Canadian undergraduate students.

About

The IRIC Next Generation Awards program offers undergraduate students an enriching opportunity to conduct a 12-week or a 16-week summer internship in the field of cancer research at the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) of the Université de Montréal. Students can choose from a wide variety of exciting and innovative internship projects that can be grouped into five main areas of research:

  • Immunology, stem cells and leukemia
  • Cell signalling
  • Mechanisms of cell division
  • Drug discovery and diagnostic tools development
  • Bioinformatics and high-throughput cell modeling

In addition to joining one of IRIC’s 28 research teams for the summer of 2018, selected applicants will receive an internship award to support their research experience. Awardees may also be offered the opportunity to continue their project at the graduate level.

Value of awards

  • $4,250 for a 12-week internship
  • $5,670 for a 16-week internship

Application guidelines

For full details on the 2018 IRIC Next Generation Awards and on application guidelines, visit www.iric.ca/en/awards

Application deadline

January 26th, 2018, 5 pm (EST)

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Innovation Nation 2018 - Registration open!

The Centre for Surgical Invention & Innovation (www.csii.ca) is hosting their annual outreach conference: Innovation Nation (www.innovation-nation.ca).  Admission is free!

Date: Sunday, January 21, 2018

Location: LiUNA Station, Hamilton

Register online to attend the conference here

Innovation Nation features talks from acclaimed innovators of various disciplines who will share their journey of discovery and vision of the future. Confirmed speakers to date: 

April KhademiDirector, Image Analysis in Medicine Lab (IAMLAB)

S. Blake RatcliffProject Manager HUNCH, NASA

BJ HardmanChairman and CEO, Sanarus Technologies

Carlos Lange, Founder, Institute for Space Science Exploration and Technology (ISSET)

Ian Heynan, Former VP & GM, Hologic Specialty Imaging Products Division 

Mars Settlement TeamSilver Medalist, NASA Ames Space Settlement Contest

Liam KaufmanCEO, WinterLight Labs

Melissa Marchese, Singer-Songwriter

Paul FulfordProduct Development Manager, Space Exploration Robotics and Automation, MDA

Pearl Sullivan, Dean of Engineering, University of Waterloo

Rob MacIsaacPresident, Hamilton Health Sciences

Gail GarlandCEO, Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization

The conference will also include a student showcase, where exhibit space will be provided for science/tech projects of all types. The designs should be forward thinking, embody ideas that are both transformational and unique, have functionality demonstrating ease of use and a practical application in the real world. Exceptional exhibits will receive special recognition. The deadline to register for an exhibit is December 8, 2017. However, we encourage interested participants to register as soon as possible to reserve exhibition space. 

 

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MSS Student Opportunity Grant

The McMaster Science Society wants to reduce your financial burden and fund your extra-curricular engagement! We have $12,000 dedicated to supporting student learning outside of the classroom. 

To receive funding, all you have to do is apply to the Student Opportunity Grant! Thousands of dollars have been allocated to students in the past and there is plenty of money for you to benefit.

Applications are now open, and all money is available on a first-come first-serve basis. For more information about the grant, or how the money is awarded, you can navigate to the website here

For any further questions feel free to contact the McMaster Science Society Vice-President Finance, Bhavya Singh, at vpfinance@mcmastersciencesociety.com

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McMaster Biochemistry Graduate Program Information Night

The Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences will be hosting a Graduate School Information Session designed for individuals considering an MSc or PhD graduate degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University.   

Dr. Brian Coombes, Assistant Chair and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies (Biochemistry), will present everything you need to know about graduate school. Attendees will learn about our program overview, admission requirements, financial support and application procedures and deadlines. There are more than 40 investigators to choose from at the McMaster campus or in local area hospitals. Most importantly, the BBS graduate programs are tailored to  maximize student success!  

Come and experience the opportunity to discover our outstanding, research-intensive programs that will prepare you for careers in research in a wide variety of disciplines. 

DATE: Monday, November 20, 2017

TIME: 5:00 – 6:00 pm

WHERE: Health Sciences Centre, Room 1A4