Education
McGill’s Faculty of Medicine wants to make mental health a key priority
The Dean talks about the importance of these issues at the Douglas annual general meeting David Eidelman, MD, CM, Dean of the Faculty...
December 20, 2012
Impaired melatonin secretion may play a role in premenstrual syndrome
A new study by Douglas Institute researchers shows altered body rhythms of the hormone melatonin in Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) women with insomnia. This...
December 20, 2012
Jewish General Hospital becomes home of new Centre of Excellence in Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Care
In partnership with Sanofi Canada, the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) has created the Centre of Excellence in Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Care (CETAC)....
December 19, 2012
Brenda Milner: A scientific pioneer and a reluctant role model
On November 21, Dr. Milner became the ninth woman to be named to the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame, joining 53...
December 17, 2012
Her Excellency Sharon Johnston Returns Home to Give Keynote at McGill School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
On Thursday, November 29, McGill’s School of Physical and Occupational Therapy proudly hosted Her Excellency Sharon Johnston, McGill Master of Rehabilitation Science and...
December 12, 2012
Merck invests in Montreal’s life sciences research sector
November 26, 2012 - Merck Canada announced today that it is reinforcing its commitment to growing Montréal's life sciences basic and translational research...
December 5, 2012
Jewish General Hospital receives excellent review from Accreditation Canada
This week (November 26 – 29) the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) underwent a comprehensive inspection by Accreditation Canada, a not-for-profit, independent organization that...
November 30, 2012
LDI researchers evaluate effects of new anti-coagulants
For the first time since 1954 when warfarin emerged as the standard oral anti-coagulant prescribed to treat blood clots that form in the...
November 29, 2012
Newly discovered effects of vitamin D on cancer
Vitamin D slows the progression of cells from premalignant to malignant states, keeping their proliferation in check A team of researchers at McGill...
November 22, 2012
New hope for understanding autism spectrum disorders
Researchers from McGill University and the University of Montreal have identified a crucial link between protein synthesis and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), which...
November 21, 2012
Two McGill proposals advance in CERC competition
On November 8, the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announced the proposals from eight Canadian universities that have been...
November 19, 2012
Fall Convocation 2012 held on October 31st for Faculty of Medicine Graduates
On Wednesday, October 31st, 1,600 students graduated at the 2012 Fall Convocation. More than 800 graduates attended one of the two ceremonies at Place des...
November 19, 2012