Health in the Community
Fond memories of my mentor, Ronald Melzack
1980 I stood (shaking inside) at the head of a conference table in the Stewart-Biology building at the urging of my mentor, Dr....
September 29, 2021
Research trainees are bridging the gap between science and the public
Adam Hassan and Lashanda Skerritt are trainees in the Infectious Diseases and Immunology in Global Health Program at the Research Institute of the...
September 22, 2021
Ivermectin — whether formulated for humans or horses — is not a treatment for COVID-19
This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information...
September 21, 2021
Student initiative confronts vaccine hesitancy in Montreal’s most diverse borough
Home to nearly 34,000 residents who speak 60 languages, Parc Extension is one of the brightest threads in Montreal’s vibrant cultural tapestry. But...
September 3, 2021
Supporting teens with MS through the transition to adult care
The MS team at the Neuro is partnering with the MS Society of Canada to discuss how teens can prepare for the challenges...
August 27, 2021
WALK the BEST you can – Sept 26, 2021
Dr Nancy Mayo, of the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, and collaborators will be hosting a Walk BEST (BEtter, Faster, Longer, STronger)...
August 26, 2021
“An opportunity to give back” through two WHO committees
Dr. Madhukar Pai, senior scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre and Canada Research Chair of Epidemiology & Global...
August 23, 2021
Empowering Women, Building Networks and Showcasing Research during the pandemic
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, like many, medical students had to adapt to a mostly virtual e-learning curriculum. However, the repercussions...
August 16, 2021
Medical student good example of applying whole person care
On a warm summer evening in June, an elderly client enters the Decarie Square vaccination centre to receive her second dose of the...
August 16, 2021
Meet 2021 Global Health Scholar Allyson Kis
McGill Global Health Scholar Allyson Kis is a Medical student working with Surgery Professor Dr. Evan Wong. Meet Allyson Kis, a Medical student...
August 16, 2021
McGill’s Dr. Howard Bergman appointed to the World Dementia Council
On July 30, 2021, the World Dementia Council (WDC) announced the appointment of four new members, including Dr. Howard Bergman, Professor of Family...
August 3, 2021
Student-led initiative demystifies careers in healthcare
Today more than ever, our healthcare system needs passionate and dedicated health advocates from diverse backgrounds. Yet students from low socioeconomic (SES) backgrounds...
July 26, 2021