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Upcoming Seminars

Centre for Clinical Epidemiology Seminar Series

Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in community settings and households: a case-control study to inform public policy
Simon Galmiche, MD, PhD

Postdoctoral fellow, McGill University and Centre for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research

Course Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University.

Meeting ID: 890 2438 1807
Passcode: 723444

Psychosocial Research Rounds

Psychedelics: Sets, Settings, and Precision Psychiatry
Kyle T. Greenway, MD, MSc, FRCPC

Assistant Professor in McGill’s Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry, Director of the Jewish General Hospital’s ketamine-assisted therapy program and Principal Investigator at the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research.

Meeting ID: 884 8894 7071
Passcode: 984533

Centre for Clinical Epidemiology Seminar Series

Title of the conference to be confirmed
Neil Andersson, MD, PhD

rofessor of Family Medicine, McGill University; Executive Director, Community Information and Epidemiological Technologies Institute (CIET) and Participatory Research at McGill (PRAM).

Course Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University.

Meeting ID: 890 2438 1807
Passcode: 723444

Centre for Clinical Epidemiology Seminar Series

Title of the conference to be confirmed
Jacques Balayla, MD, MPH, CIP, FRCSC
Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Clinical Investigator, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research; Faculty Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University.

Course Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University.

Meeting ID: 890 2438 1807
Passcode: 723444

Centre for Clinical Epidemiology Seminar Series

Title of the conference to be confirmed
Sébastien Chanoine, PhD
Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacoepidemiology, Grenoble Alpes University and Hospital

Course Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University.

Meeting ID: 890 2438 1807
Passcode: 723444

Psychosocial Research Rounds

The importance of building resilience for high achievers
Mirta Dumancic, PhD, Postdoc

Assistant Professor in McGill’s Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry, Director of the Jewish General Hospital’s ketamine-assisted therapy program and Principal Investigator at the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research.

Meeting ID: 884 8894 7071
Passcode: 984533

Joint Cancer – Molecular & Regenerative Medicine Axes Seminar

Title of the conference to be confirmed
Sébastien Nisole, PhD

Professor, Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie Research Centre.

Hosted by: Chen Liang

Meeting ID: 876 4456 5347
Passcode: 110873

Centre for Clinical Epidemiology Seminar Series

Title of the conference to be confirmed
Marco Mascarella, MD, MSc, FRCSC
Associate Investigator, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research; Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University.

Course Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University.

Meeting ID: 890 2438 1807
Passcode: 723444

Centre for Clinical Epidemiology Seminar Series

Title of the conference to be confirmed
Ananya Banerjee, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University.

Course Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University.

Meeting ID: 890 2438 1807
Passcode: 723444

Joint Cancer-MRM Trainee Seminar Series

Title of the conference to be confirmed
Holly Jiogo

PhD Student from the laboratory of Colin Crist.

Hosted by: Sonia del Rincon (514) 340-8222 X 22246 / soniavictoria.delrincon@mcgill.ca; Stephanie Lehoux (514) 340-8222 X 25915 / stephanie.lehoux@mcgill.ca; Josie Ursini-Siegel (514) 340-8222 X 26557 / giuseppina.ursini-siegel@mcgill.ca

Meeting ID: 882 7599 5996
Passcode: 495038

Centre for Clinical Epidemiology Seminar Series

Title of the conference to be confirmed
Jennifer O’Loughlin, PhD
Professor, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal.

Course Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University.

Meeting ID: 890 2438 1807
Passcode: 723444

Joint Cancer-MRM Trainee Seminar Series

Functional and Therapeutic Characterization of Dipeptidase-1 (DPEP1) in Lung Immunothrombosis
Bahman Noroozi Gorgani

PhD Student from the laboratory of Donna Senger and Stephen Robbins
and
Title of the conference to be confirmed
Linda Pallotto
PhD Student from the laboratory of Chantal Autexier

Hosted by: Sonia del Rincon (514) 340-8222 X 22246 / soniavictoria.delrincon@mcgill.ca; Stephanie Lehoux (514) 340-8222 X 25915 / stephanie.lehoux@mcgill.ca; Josie Ursini-Siegel (514) 340-8222 X 26557 / giuseppina.ursini-siegel@mcgill.ca

Meeting ID: 882 7599 5996
Passcode: 495038

Centre for Clinical Epidemiology Seminar Series

Title of the conference to be confirmed
Mireille Schnitzer, PhD
Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal.

Course Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University.

Meeting ID: 890 2438 1807
Passcode: 723444

Please save the date for this year’s Annual André Aisenstadt Memorial Clinical Day, presented in honour of Dr. Wilson H. Miller, Jr., at the Jewish General Hospital.

Keynote Speakers
A detailed invitation will be posted later this summer, including a full Schedule of the Day with speaker names and presentation titles. Stay tuned!

This year, we are pleased to present an event on the theme:
Translational cancer research into practice: closing the loophole between lab and clinic.
SAVE THE DATE
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Joint Cancer – Molecular & Regenerative Medicine Axes Seminar

Title of the conference to be confirmed
Loic Binan, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Human Genetics, McGill University.

Hosted by: William Foulkes

Meeting ID: 876 4456 5347
Passcode: 110873

Centre for Clinical Epidemiology Seminar Series

Title of the conference to be confirmed
Nathalie Auger, MD, MSc
Clinical Professor, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal; Physician, Department of Preventive and Public Health Medicine, CHUM.

Course Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University.

Meeting ID: 890 2438 1807
Passcode: 723444

Joint Cancer – Molecular & Regenerative Medicine Axes Seminar

Title of the conference to be confirmed
Shuo Wang

Research Associate from the laboratory of Antonis Koromilas.

Hosted by: William Foulkes

Meeting ID: 876 4456 5347
Passcode: 110873

Psychosocial Research Rounds

Title to be confirmed
Maria Brown, PhD(c)

Assistant Professor in McGill’s Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry, Director of the Jewish General Hospital’s ketamine-assisted therapy program and Principal Investigator at the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research.

Meeting ID: 816 2411 5674
Passcode: 893871

Centre for Clinical Epidemiology Seminar Series

Title of the conference to be confirmed
Richard Garfinkle, MD, MSc, PhD
Principal Investigator, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research; Colorectoral Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Jewish General Hospital.

Course Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University.

Meeting ID: 890 2438 1807
Passcode: 723444

Joint Cancer-MRM Trainee Seminar Series

Title to be announced
Tala-Maria Mouannes
PhD Student from the laboratory of Donna Senger and Stephen Robbins
and
Title to be announced
Orozco Alonso
MSc Student from the laboratory of Volker Blank

Hosted by: Sonia del Rincon (514) 340-8222 X 22246 / soniavictoria.delrincon@mcgill.ca; Stephanie Lehoux (514) 340-8222 X 25915 / stephanie.lehoux@mcgill.ca; Josie Ursini-Siegel (514) 340-8222 X 26557 / giuseppina.ursini-siegel@mcgill.ca

Meeting ID: 882 7599 5996
Passcode: 495038

The CTR Horizons highlights the forefront of health technology and the latest healthcare innovations. CTR Horizons will be a great opportunity to:
  • Learn more about translational research and healthcare innovations.
  • Engage with research entrepreneurs and experts in oncology innovations.
  • Connect with professionals passionate about health technology and create new collaborations.
  • Present your innovative research during our poster and exhibition session.

Registration and Abstract Submission for the Cancer Translational Research Horizons 2025 is now open! 

Abstract Submission Guidelines:

Submit your lay abstract today (maximum 250 words) for the chance to present your work in oral or poster format with a short question period. Your abstract should be prepared as a single paragraph containing the following information: Background, Objectives, Results and Conclusion. Make sure to highlight the translational potential of your work! You could share your latest results, upcoming proposal, or a novel discovery!

The deadline for abstract submission is September 18th 2025 at 11:59 pm.

To register or submit your abstract, click here

Advances in Proteomics and Metabolomics 2024

For registration details, a complete schedule, and further information, visit the conference website: https://www.mcgill.ca/translational-research-cancer/ctr-horizons/ctr-horizons-2025 or contact us at mctrc@ladydavis.ca.

Hear about the latest advancements in translational proteomics and metabolomics. From the molecular mechanisms of disease pathology to the latest technological developments in diagnostics and treatment.

Keynote Speaker
Christoph Borchers, PhD

Senior Investigator at the LDI, Director of the Segal Cancer Proteomics Centre at the JGH and full professor in the Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology at McGill University.

To register, click here. Registration and attendance are free.

Advances in Proteomics and Metabolomics 2024

LDI Special Seminars

Single Cell and Spatial Technologies
Caroline Petersen

Science and Technology Adviser, 10X Genomics.

Hosted by: Patrick Lacasse, Sales Executive, 10X Genomic

Meeting ID: 890 2438 1807
Passcode: 723444

Joint Cancer – Molecular & Regenerative Medicine Axes Seminar

X Chromosome and Sex-Bias in Melanoma Biology: An Update
Sébastien Nisole, PhD

Clinician-researcher, Lady Davis Institute/Jewish General Hospital; Chief, Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, McGill University Health Center; Professor, Departments of Pathology and Oncology, McGill University; Chair, Correlative Sciences and Tumor Bank committee, CCTG

Hosted by: Sonia del Rincon (514) 340-8222 X 22246 / soniavictoria.delrincon@mcgill.ca; Stephanie Lehoux (514) 340-8222 X 25915 / stephanie.lehoux@mcgill.ca; Josie Ursini-Siegel (514) 340-8222 X 26557 / giuseppina.ursini-siegel@mcgill.ca

Meeting ID: 890 2438 1807
Passcode: 723444

LDI and McGill Department of Microbiology and Immunology Joint Recruitment Seminar

Engineering mRNA Vaccine Immunity with LEGO-Like Protein Blocks
Zhenhao Fang, PhD

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Immunobiology and Genetics, Yale University.

Hosted by: The McGill Department of Microbiology and Immunology Selection Committee

Meeting ID: 822 1873 1622
Passcode: 634086

Centre for Clinical Epidemiology Seminar Series

Strengthening Primary Care Through Practice-Based Research Networks
Machelle Wilchesky, PhD
Principal Investigator, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University
and
Roland Grad, MD, CM, MSc, FCFP
Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University

Course Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University.

Meeting ID: 890 2438 1807
Passcode: 723444

Joint IRCM – LDI Basic and Clinical Oncology Seminar Series

A Hereditary Basis for Cancer Metastasis
Sohail Tavazoie, MD, PhD
Rockefeller University

Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Epidemiology, McGill University.

Hosted by: Islam Elkholi

Meeting ID: 836 1113 9304
Passcode: 430881

JGH Cardiovascular Medical Grand Rounds

Modeling Human Diseases with iPSCs
Joseph C. Wu, MD, PhD

Stanford University School of Medicine; Director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute and the Simon H. Stertzer; Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine & Radiology.

Hosted by: Stephanie Lehoux

Meeting ID: 890 2438 1807
Passcode: 723444

JGH Department of Psychiatry Student Research Day

Student oral presentations and poster presentations 

Students in psychiatry

Meeting ID: 816 2411 5674
Passcode: 893871

Upcoming Seminars

Throughout the academic year, the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research (LDI) hosts weekly seminars featuring invited speakers who are international as well as local leaders in their respective fields. These include:

  • Centre for Clinical Epidemiology Seminar Series
  • LDI Distinguished Lecture Series
  • Joint Cancer – Molecular and Regenerative Medicine (MRM) Seminar Series
  • Rising Stars Seminar Series
  • LDI Special Seminars
  • LDI Trainee Seminars (open only to LDI researchers, trainees and staff)

The lectures are open to researchers, trainees, and staff of the LDI as well as to scientists and students of surrounding universities and institutions interested in learning about current research topics related to the LDI’s 4 research axes: Cancer, Clinical Epidemiology, Molecular and Regenerative Medicine (MRM), and Psychosocial Aspects of Disease.

All seminars are held in person from Noon to 1:00pm weekdays at the Bloomfield Lecture Hall (Room F-4) of the LDI (3999 Côte Ste-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1E2). Lectures run approximately 45 mins with a short Q&A to follow. Registration is not required, but space is limited.

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