At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute), tomorrow’s discoveries depend on the people we train today. The Desjardins Centre for Advanced Training (DCAT) embodies this belief, empowering research trainees to build meaningful careers across academia, industry, government, and beyond. The Centre’s newly released 2024–2025 Impact Report, A Compass for the Future, highlights a year of national growth, innovation, and tangible results for the next generation of scientists.
“The Desjardins Centre for Advanced Training is a compass—not a map,” says Emily Bell, PhD, Associate Director of DCAT. “We help trainees navigate uncertainty, explore opportunities and chart a path grounded in their own strengths and values.”