Sam Gruenheid
@DrSamGru
Want to learn more about the accuracies and inaccuracies of the science of The Last of Us, and what to expect from fungi with a warming climate? Read our Q&A with Dr. @james_kronstad at: msl.ubc.ca/the-last-of-us… @UBCMicroImmuno @ubcscience @ubcLFS
The Last of Us is back on April 13 and this season is more realistic than ever. From airborne cordyceps to climate-driven evolution, the show is creeping closer to science. 🍄 Find out what’s fact and fungus: bit.ly/44iwdu2
Berry-flavoured may be more dangerous than non-flavoured vapes ~ Findings build on growing evidence that adding flavours to vaping solutions can increase the dangers. ow.ly/QIyT50U3nAm
We're hiring! - Research Programs Officer - Security Operations Center Analyst - IT Security Risk Management Specialist Apply now: psjobs-emploisfp.psc-cfp.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/appl… Closing date: July 23, 2025 #GCJobs #hiring
🚨 McGill’s Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is recruiting for a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Human Immunology! Lead a bold new program in immunology, omics & clinical research. 🗓️ Apply by July 4, 2025 🔗 Full details: mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/McGill_C…
I am once again pitching my romantic comedy: - two academics start dating - discover they are each other's terrible reviewer - hijinks ensue Working title: Love is Double-Blind
Please share: Seeking new Director of the historical Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (the Neuro)! Calling on neuroscience leaders across the globe - please consider applying to this important position. mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/McGill_C…
An exciting opportunity to shape the future of immunology research at McGill! We are seeking applications from outstanding scholars who have demonstrated excellence in transformative research in human immunology. More details and link to apply here: mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers…
Continuing a project that a former student left unfinished
Jasmin Chahal helps us kick off Teacher Appreciation Week with her reflections on being an educator. Join us in showing your appreciation for our amazing teachers and stay tuned for more interviews this week! #TeacherAppreciationWeek @McGillSBMS
Prospective Canadian Students (excluding Quebec): The deadline to submit your application for the Major Entrance Scholarship is February 7. For more info: mcgill.ca/studentaid/sch… #McGill #FutureStudents #Scholarship #Application #mcgilluniversity #canadianstudents @mcgillu
Here's the thing. We have **NO IDEA** how to pick good graduate students. I served on admission committees for 10+ years, and chaired a few, and what I learned is that all the spreadsheets of grades and test scores and recommendations and essays and publications and interview…
Pretty crazy after reviewing the applications of some Stanford PhD applicants and feel like they can graduate right away after the admission 😄
Check out this new article ft. Keith Murai, Associate Dean and Director @McGillSBMS and #ACAR researcher 🤩 Prof. Murai talks about priorities in his role, challenges he anticipates, and what motivates him as a researcher, educator, and leader. 👏 👉 healthenews.mcgill.ca/in-conversatio…
Yay! our paper is finally out on @biorxivpreprint ! LRRK2 G2019S mutation incites increased cell-intrinsic neutrophil effector functions and intestinal inflammation in a model of infectious colitis biorxiv.org/content/10.110…
Please RT: Nov. 15 deadline! We are building a strong bacteriology community @UMontreal @med_umontreal, including recent hires @S_vanTeeffelen @FredoLeRoux & myself. Moving to Montréal in 2018 is one of the best career decisions I made. Come join us! jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/664282/ass…
Science nightmares: P=0.056, Reviewer 2, ambiguously labelled tube, etc
🚨 We are hiring 🚨 ⬇️ Funded postdoctoral position in the Lecuit lab at Institut Pasteur research.pasteur.fr/en/job/funded-… Contact us at [email protected]
New research from @kalle_gehring @jftrempe & collaborators presents a new class of small molecule allosteric modulators that enhance parkin activity; The compounds act as "molecular glues" to enhance the ability of phospho-ubiquitin to activate parkin nature.com/articles/s4146…
The GCI is delighted to introduce our newest member, Prof. Hannah Garner (@hannah_c_garner), who joins McGill in a joint GCI/MIMM appointment. Learn more about Hannah's goal to understand the role of chronic inflammation in cancer: tinyurl.com/yvbyrwra @McGillMed
“Energised and inspired to kick off another academic semester!”
Voici David Gagnon, technicien de cours au Département de microbiologie et d’immunologie, et lauréat 2023 d’un prix Ovation! 🥼 Proposez la candidature d’un ou d’une collègue d’ici le 16 août : mcgill.ca/x/wNp @MIMM_McGill