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MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 18

🧬 MRM Merch is here!
The MRM Trainee Committee is excited to launch our new student-led merchandise initiative! 🎉
From t-shirts to tote bags, show your MRM pride with gear designed by trainees, for trainees. Perfect for you or your lab mates!
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Introducing the MRM Student-Run Merchandise Initiative!

The MRM Trainee Committee is thrilled to announce the official launch of our brand-new MRM Merchandise initiative, led entirely by students!

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MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 18

🎓 Now Open: ‪‪@d2rmcgill.bsky.social‬ Scholar Awards!
The D2R Master’s and Doctoral Awards support outstanding graduate students with funding and cutting-edge interdisciplinary, intersectoral training.
🗓️ Deadline: June 20, 2025 – 5:00 PM ET
Apply now!
mrm.research.mcgill.ca/2025/06/d2r-...

D2R Master’s and Doctoral Scholar Awards

The D2R Master’s and Doctoral Scholar Awards both financially support excellent graduate students and provide them with leading-edge interdisciplinary and intersectoral training through the D2R Traini...

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MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 18

👥 Faces of the MRM
Meet MRM Director Terry Hébert as he shares his journey and vision for regenerative medicine.

🎥 By the MRM Trainee Committee
🔗 mrm.research.mcgill.ca/2025/06/face...

#FacesOfTheMRM #RegenerativeMedicine #MRMNetwork #McGill

Faces of the MRM - Terry Hébert

Faces of the MRM: Meet the minds behind the science - MRM members share their journey, passion, and vision for the future of regenerative medicine.

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MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 18

🚨 ISCT Training | Oct 16–17, 2025 | Paris
Explore CAR-T therapies for autoimmune diseases in this 1.5-day, CME-accredited in-person course.

🔬 From biology to bedside
🤝 Meet global experts
📊 Real-world data & case studies
Limited spots!
#CAR_T #CellTherapy

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The Use of Cell Therapies for Autoimmune Diseases: CAR-T

ISCT 1.5-day in-person Cell Therapies for Autoimmune Diseases: CAR-T from Biology to ClinicalApplication Course

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MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · May 28

Yesterday the 2025 #MRMSymposium ended on a high note!
🎤 We closed with a powerful keynote by Dr. Sara S. Nunes de Vasconcelos on therapeutic vascularization.
🙏 Thanks to the @stemcellnetwork.ca, Gold Sponsor & Keynote Lecture sponsor!
🏆 Congrats to our award winners!

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MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · May 27

The #MRMSymposium poster session showcased diverse, thoughtful work from trainees across regenerative medicine!
Huge thanks to all presenters for sharing your science!
💬 Spot a poster you loved? Tag the presenter & comment for a bonus prize draw entry! 👀

MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · May 27

From immunity to vision restoration, #MRMSymposium Session III brought forward bold ideas💡
🦠 Dr. Irah King opened with insights on host-parasite interactions
🌟 Trainees shared work on B cells, totipotency drivers & vision recovery
Incredible science all around!

MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · May 27

Session II of the #MRMSymposium brought more great science!
🧫 Dr. Maryam Tabrizian kicked things off with cell therapy innovations
🌟 Then, trainees shared powerful work on DMD, lung cancer & wound healing
The momentum keeps building. Onward!🔬
#MRM #McGill #RegenerativeMedicine

MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · May 27

#MRMSymposium is off to a great start!
🫀 Dr. Joseph C. Wu (Stanford) opened with a keynote on the evolution of cardiac regenerative medicine
🌟 Trainees shared work on stem cell quiescence, pancreatitis interferon signaling & pancreatic cell clustering
More to come — stay tuned!

MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · May 26

We are excited to welcome you to the McGill Regenerative Medicine Symposium tomorrow, May 27 at @rimuhc.bsky.social ! 🧬
⏰Registration opens at 8:30 AM
🎤 Full day of talks! Keynote @ 3:50 PM by @saravasconcelos.bsky.social
🎁 Prizes, booths & more!
Thanks to our sponsors!
#MRMSymposium

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MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Apr 30

This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing sponsors — thank you!

MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Apr 30

🚨 Only a few days left to register for the 2025 #MRMSymposium - May 27 at the MUHC!
🎤 Keynote: @saravasconcelos.bsky.social
🌟 Talks by Joseph C. Wu, Irah King, Maryam Tabrizian — and incredible trainee presentations!
🗓️ Register by May 6!
🔗 mrm.research.mcgill.ca/event/2025-m...
#RegenerativeMedicine

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MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Apr 8

A big thank you to our sponsors whose support is making this event possible!
@stemcellnetwork.ca @stemcell.com

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MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Apr 8

🚨 Only a few weeks left to register for the 2025 MRM Symposium on May 27 at the MUHC! 🌟 Keynote by Sara S. Nunes de Vasconcelos (U of Toronto) + talks by Joseph C. Wu (Stanford) and MRM PIs & Trainees!
👉 Register by May 6: mrm.research.mcgill.ca/event/2025-m...
#MRMSymposium #RegenerativeMedicine

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MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Mar 26

🚨 It's TOMORROW in the #MRMTalks 🚨

Join us at noon (ET) on Zoom for an exciting session on iPSCs with:

🧪 Valerio Piscopo - The Neuro's EDDU
🧫 Alexandra Chapleau - Durcan & Bernard Labs

📅 Register now: mrm.research.mcgill.ca/event/2025-m...

#RegenerativeMedicine #iPSCs #StemCells

MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Mar 20

🚨 Next week in the #MRMTalks 🚨

Join us on March 27 at 12:00 PM (ET) on Zoom for an exciting session on iPSCs with:
🧪 Valerio Piscopo (NeuroEDDU)
🧫 Alexandra Chapleau (Durcan & Bernad Labs)

📅 Register now: mrm.research.mcgill.ca/event/2025-m...

#RegenerativeMedicine #iPSCs #StemCells

MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Mar 17

🔬 Next in the #MRMTalks! 🔬

Join us on March 27 at 12:00 PM (ET) on Zoom for an exciting session on iPSCs with:
🧪 Valerio Piscopo (NeuroEDDU)
🧫 Alexandra Chapleau (Durcan & Bernad Labs)

📅 Register now: mrm.research.mcgill.ca/event/2025-m...

#RegenerativeMedicine #iPSCs #StemCells

MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Mar 14

🎉 The MRM Network is thrilled to announce the Winter 2025 Lucie Besner Travel Awards winners! 🎉
These awards support national and international presence of our MRM Trainees.
Join us in congratulating the 4 awardees! 👏✨
mrm.research.mcgill.ca/2025/03/resu...
#MRMNetwork #RegenerativeMedicine

MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Mar 12

⏳ Il est encore temps de faire la différence ! Pour #McGill24, le Réseau MRM a besoin de votre soutien.
💙 Votre don contribue à façonner l’avenir de la #médecinerégénérative. Chaque contribution compte—plus que jamais !
🔗 Faites un don aujourd’hui : alumni.mcgill.ca/give/?alloca...

MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Mar 12

⏳ There's still time to make a difference! #McGill24 is celebrating its 10th edition, and the MRM Network needs your support.
💙 Your donation helps shape the future of #regenerativemedicine. Every contribution matters—now more than ever!
🔗 Give today: alumni.mcgill.ca/give/?alloca...

MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Mar 12

🚀 Aujourd’hui, c'est #McGill24, et le MRM est prêt ! Mais nous ne pouvons pas y arriver sans vous.
💙 Votre soutien est essentiel pour assurer notre avenir en #MédecineRégénérative.
Plus que jamais, chaque contribution compte.
🔗 Faites un don : alumni.mcgill.ca/give/?alloca...

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MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Mar 12

🚀 Today, #McGill24 marks its 10th edition, and the MRM Network is ready! But we can’t do it without you.
💙 Your support helps secure our future in #regenerativemedicine.
Now more than ever, every contribution counts.
🔗 Donate today: alumni.mcgill.ca/give/?alloca...

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MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Feb 25

🚨 Last week to submit your abstract for the 2025 #MRMSymposium! 🚨
Present your research for a chance to win 🏆 travel awards for best oral presentation & top 3 posters
📅 Submission deadline: March 1, 2025
Don’t miss out—submit now!
🔗 mrm.research.mcgill.ca/2025/02/subm...
#RegenerativeMedicine

MRM Network @mrmnetwork.bsky.social · Feb 11

Big news for the Human Cell Atlas! The Data Governance Resource project receives a funding boost from the Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Led by @mhzawati.bsky.social, the DGR will shape the future of data governance in #genomics.
mrm.research.mcgill.ca/2025/02/huma...

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Stem Cell Network @stemcellnetwork.ca · Jan 29

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🏢 Collaborate with top companies
🔬 Earn a $30,000 stipend
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