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Jim Woodgett @jwoodgett.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to all of the 2026 inductees into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame: Pavel Hamet, Bob Hegele, Michael Hill, Mary L'Abbé, Morag Park and Bernie Zinman. All Stars! www.cdnmedhall.ca/induction

2026 Induction Ceremony

Six Canadian changemakers are inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame each year. Their work may be a single outstanding contribution or a lifetime of meritorious achievement. Pioneers in their...

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Lawrence Kazak @kazaklab.bsky.social · Aug 22

Congratulations to our distinguished awardees at the inaugural #asiposebiology conference: Bruce Spiegelman, Yu-Hua Tseng, and Paul Cohen.

Your work continues to inspire and shape the future of our community
#ABC2025 @adiposebiology.bsky.social @sablesys.bsky.social @spiegelmanlab.bsky.social

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Adipose Biology Conference @adiposebiology.bsky.social · Aug 17

FINALLY! 🔥 See you all TOMORROW, Monday August 18th at 17:00 for early registration and cocktails. Download the full #AdiposeBiology Conference program here: adiposebiology.com/program
Get ready for #ABC2025 @kazaklab.bsky.social @beaudrj.bsky.social @sunglab.bsky.social

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Adipose Biology Conference @adiposebiology.bsky.social · Aug 12

Just ONE WEEK until the #AdiposeBiology Conference! See you in Montreal! Check our website for details and the full schedule: adiposebiology.com #ABC2025 @kazaklab.bsky.social @beaudrj.bsky.social @sunglab.bsky.social

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Adipose Biology Conference @adiposebiology.bsky.social · Jul 31

LAST CALL! The deadline to register, submit your abstract, and apply for a travel award is TOMORROW August 1st for the #AdiposeBiology Conference, happening in Montreal NEXT MONTH. Secure your spot now at adiposebiology.com! #ABC2025 @kazaklab.bsky.social @beaudrj.bsky.social @sunglab.bsky.social

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Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · Jul 15

Happy 107th Birthday, Brenda Milner! Her contributions to neuropsychology shaped the way we understand the human brain. From surviving two world wars and two pandemics, to paving the way for future generations of researchers, Milner’s legacy continues. @mcgill.ca @cusm-muhc.bsky.social

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Lawrence Kazak @kazaklab.bsky.social · Jul 14

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Canada Funds $1.3 billion to Support Researchers and Projects

Federal Government announces over $1.3 billion in funding to support over 9,700 researchers and research projects across Canada.

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Lawrence Kazak @kazaklab.bsky.social · Jul 4

New paper from Jakub Bunk in our lab: CKB is the key creatine kinase driving UCP1-independent thermogenesis in beige fat via the futile creatine cycle (FCC). doi.org/10.1016/j.mo...

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Rosalind & Morris Goodman Cancer Institute @mcgillgci.bsky.social · Jun 27

(EN) For its 20th anniversary, @cp-cellmetabolism.bsky.social is spotlighting researchers who defined the field of metabolic science. Featured is @kazaklab.bsky.social, GCI Researcher, recognized for postdoctoral work on creatine metabolism. Article: tinyurl.com/mfdbakyz

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Adipose Biology Conference @adiposebiology.bsky.social · Jun 30

LAST CALL! Deadline to be considered for a SHORT TALK is TOMORROW July 1st, for the #AdiposeBiology Conference happening in Montreal, Aug 19 & 20th, 2025. Go to: adiposebiology.com to SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT TODAY! #ABC2025 @kazaklab.bsky.social @beaudrj.bsky.social @sunglab.bsky.social

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Itai Yanai @itaiyanai.bsky.social · Jun 30

If you don’t have time to take a walk, then you don’t have time to do science. Charles Darwin would take two walks every day on his "thinking path", not as a break from science, but as a crucial part of it.

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Lawrence Kazak @kazaklab.bsky.social · Jun 24

Speaker Spotlight: Mikael Rydén @ki.se
Join us @ the #AdiposeBiologyConference in Montreal 🇨🇦, Aug 19–20, 2025, to hear from this expert!

📌Want to speak? Submit your abstract by July 1, 2025 at: adiposebiology.com

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Home | Adipose Biology

Welcome to the inaugural Adipose Biology Conference hosted in Montreal, Canada on August 19th - 20th 2025.

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Lawrence Kazak @kazaklab.bsky.social · Jun 17

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Polaris: a call to action to attract global research talent

MONTREAL, June 14, 2025 – In a global context marked by geopolitical instability, four major Quebec universities – Université Laval, McGill University, Université de Montréal and Université de Sherbro...

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Lawrence Kazak @kazaklab.bsky.social · Jun 10

Can’t wait Joeva!!

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Joeva Barrow, Ph.D., R.D. @labbarrow.bsky.social · Jun 10

So excited to present our work at the Goodman Cancer Institute at McGill University this week. I am looking forward to connecting with all the excellent scientists at McGill. Thanks @kazaklab.bsky.social for the invite!

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Lawrence Kazak @kazaklab.bsky.social · Jun 4

🔥 Almost 100 registrations for the inaugural #AdiposeBiology Conference in Montréal!
Join us Aug 19–20, 2025 for cutting-edge science & community.

🔗Register: adiposebiology.com/registration

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@sunglab.bsky.social @beaudrj.bsky.social

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · Jun 1

Darrell Fox to bike across Canada in honour of his brother Terry, hoping to raise another $1-million for #cancer research (@terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social has already raised $900-million), by Paul Waldie
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Pitching in: Raising millions for cancer research in honour of Terry Fox

Terry’s younger brother, Darrell Fox, plans to cycle across Canada for the National Ride of Hope, making stops along the way in several communities

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Adipose Biology Conference @adiposebiology.bsky.social · May 30

LAST CALL! Early Bird Registration Deadline is THIS SUNDAY June 1st, for the #AdiposeBiology Conference happening in Montreal, Aug 19 & 20th, 2025. Go to: adiposebiology.com to secure your spot TODAY! #ABC2025 @kazaklab.bsky.social @beaudrj.bsky.social @sunglab.bsky.social

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Lawrence Kazak @kazaklab.bsky.social · May 26

Congratulations to Jakub Bunk for passing his senior seminar!!!!

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Adipose Biology Conference @adiposebiology.bsky.social · May 26

LAST WEEK! Early Bird Registration Deadline is June 1st, for the #AdiposeBiology Conference happening in Montreal, Aug 19 & 20th, 2025. Go to: adiposebiology.com to secure your spot TODAY! #ABC2025 @kazaklab.bsky.social @beaudrj.bsky.social @sunglab.bsky.social

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Rosalind & Morris Goodman Cancer Institute @mcgillgci.bsky.social · Apr 4

Congratulations to @kazaklab.bsky.social and their collaborators for this new publication in @naturecomms.bsky.social!

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Lawrence Kazak @kazaklab.bsky.social · May 9

Thanks to sponsorship for the #AdiposeBiology Conference, Montreal, Aug 19 & 20, 2025, we’re offering #travel and #science awards to trainees + new #LeslieKozak & #JeanHimmsHagen speaker awards!
Register @: adiposebiology.com
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Adipose Biology Conference @adiposebiology.bsky.social · May 6

Thanks to the AMAZING interest and registrations, we are able to EXTEND EARLY BIRD to June 1st!
#AdiposeBiology Conference Montreal, Aug 19 & 20th, 2025.
Go to: adiposebiology.com to secure your spot TODAY! #ABC2025 @kazaklab.bsky.social @beaudrj.bsky.social @sunglab.bsky.social

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Lawrence Kazak @kazaklab.bsky.social · May 1

Congratulations to our very own Maria Guerra for securing a 4 year @FRQNT #PhD fellowship!! @mcgillgci.bsky.social

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Phillip White @phillipjwhitephd.bsky.social · Apr 29

METPHYS2025 has kicked off with a terrific talk about futile cycles in brown fat from @kazaklab.bsky.social

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