McGill Experimental Medicine Graduate Students' Society - EMGSS

We are excited to highlight Anikka Swaby as our first spotlight of 2025! Here is a snapshot of Anikka’s research. EMGSS continues to be incredibly proud of our dedicated trainee’s achievements! ✨

EMGSS (Experimental Medicine Graduate Students' Society) is back with its highlight of the year! The 25th AMBGC will take place on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 at the SSMU building in the downtown campus of McGill University. We will be joined by our keynote speaker, Dr. John A. Copland, III. Please register by scanning the provided QR codes to secure your spot at the 25th AMBGC!

Abstract Submission Deadline: February 14th at midnight
Registration Deadline: March 7th, 2025 at 5pm

Excited to spend a day away from the stressful academic life and begin an early celebration of the holiday season?

EMGSS is happy to invite you to our third social event of the year - a pub crawl!

When: Friday, December 13th 2024

We will begin at Mad Hatter Pub (1240 Crescent St) at 8pm and make our way up Crescent throughout the night.

Some drinks will be on us but you are welcome to purchase additional ones!

RSVP in the google form (link below)! ✨

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLaMDGX4-JOv4x02k2N79akM3SJqxsApdBJctV1drNVs-quw/viewform

It’s that time of year!! Our 12 Days of Giveaways for Experimental Medicine students begins today! 🎁🌟

In order to participate, please follow these instructions:
1. Follow our Instagram account .emgss
2. Like our daily giveaway posts for each item + comment below to complete the daily challenge
3. Be a registered McGill EXMD student during the Fall 2024 semester

Note:
- Daily giveaways + challenges will be announced at 10am (EST)
- You have 24 hours to complete each daily entry
- Only 1 entry per day will be permitted!
- Each winning student will win only one prize

Spread the word and share this with your fellow EXMD peers 🙂

✨May the odds be ever in your favour✨

We hope you are all staying safe and enjoying your summers so far!

If you have ever wanted to get involved in student council, EMGSS Executive Council is currently looking for volunteers for the 2022-2023 academic year!

We are currently for the following positions:
- Vice-President, Communications
- Vice-President, Social
- Vice-President, Finance
- Vice-President, Administration
- PGSS Councillors (2)
- Lady Davis Institute Representative
- Glen Site Representative
- Goodman Cancer Institute Representative
- Post-Doctoral Fellow Representative

To find out more information regarding these roles, head to https://emgss.org/mission. If you are interested in joining the EMGSS Council, send us an email with the position you are interested in and we’ll be sure to get back to you! Please note that these roles are first come, first serve.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Hey EXMD students! Join us this June 9th at 7PM at Mount Royal Park for an evening of socializing. We will be providing snacks and wine (and non-alc bevs) - feel free to bring some of your own favourite snacks to share picnic-style:blush: We look forward to seeing you there! Please fill out this Google Form if you intend on coming: https://forms.gle/7mfrs4a2ZB3hVfYV9

Interested in joining the Experimental Medicine Graduate Student Society? Now is the time! Look at your email for the application process and on our website for position descriptions🔬

RNA & the Future of Medicine: Call for Posters

Showcase your science to world leaders in RNA & genomic medicine!

Presenting a poster at this symposium offers trainees and researchers a unique opportunity to network with leaders from the chemistry, biomedical, entrepreneurial and industry domains in RNA & genomics, gathering at McGill for this two-day meeting co-organized by the McGill Centre for RNA Sciences, the McGill Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute for Genomic Medicine at McGill, and in partnership with the Gairdner Awards and Fonds de Recherche en Santé du Québec (FRQS).

Poster sessions will be held from 12 to 1 pm on June 1 & 2 and from 4 to 7 pm on June 1, on the 6th floor (Mezzanine) of McGill’s McIntyre Building. Competitive prizes will be granted to the top 3 posters.

Participants are encouraged to register soon if they wish to participate, as space will be limited. Register here. https://mcgill-rna-symposium.ca/register

Hey EXMD students! Join us this May 9th at 7PM at Thomson House (Room 404) for a night of arts and crafts. We will be providing a variety of different art supplies to boost your creativity. Feel free to bring your own supplies as well and work alongside fellow students. Looking forward to seeing you there! Please fill out this Google Form if you intend to come: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnCOrRgerTOVuIgPZNXXY23J4bsyX1nESrPHApXHVvd3aUqA/viewform?usp=sf_link

EMGSS is organizing a free group functional exercise class in collaboration with Studio EPIX for all ExMed students!

Join us on Tuesday, April 11th at 385 rue Mayor (right outside of Metro Place des Arts) at 7:30 pm to get your sweat on! Afterwards, we'll head to Place des Festivals for a well-deserved drink (which will we provide) 🙂

Come with comfortable workout clothing and appropriate footwear, and don't forget to RSVP before April 10th
https://forms.gle/Ejqh25g7t7PByrxi8

Can't wait to see you there!

Congratulations Luca for your great achievements!🥳