Cholesterol drug shows benefit in animal study of Alzheimer’s disease

Improvement shown in blood vessel function following drug treatment A cholesterol drug commonly prescribed to reduce cardiovascular disease risk restores blood vessel function...
April 5, 2012

A message from the Chief Scientist, Rémi Quirion

Already six months have passed since I became chief scientist! Now that the three scientific directors have been chosen, the team is complete...
April 3, 2012

St. Mary’s hospital study sheds light on impact of lack of access to family doctors on emergency departments in Quebec

Montreal, March 20, 2012 - A study conducted by Dr. Jane McCusker, Principal Scientist at St. Mary’s Research Centre, to be published in...
March 22, 2012

Provincial budget: McGill welcomes essential funding for restoration of historical academic building

McGill University welcomed the injection of $35 million dollars toward the restoration of Wilson Hall, one of McGill’s many historical academic buildings in...
March 21, 2012

McGill researchers crack degeneration process that leads to Alzheimers

New study points to possible new therapeutic approaches in treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. A research group led by Dr. A. Claudio Cuello of...
March 9, 2012

Open your eyes and smell the roses

Activating the visual cortex improves our sense of smell A new study reveals for the first time that activating the brain’s visual cortex...
February 29, 2012

Dr. Renaldo Battista appointed scientific director of the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé

Québec's chief scientist Mr. Rémi Quirion welcomes the appointment of Dr. Renaldo Battista as scientific director and a member of the board of...
February 24, 2012

Ovarian cancer – the great pretender is exposed

    The most deadly type of ovarian cancer often starts outside the ovary, causes symptoms, and has the potential to be diagnosed...
February 15, 2012

Why looks can be deceiving

New research points to brain regions that recognize facial expressions---or do not It’s Valentine’s Day, he forgot to bring flowers, and somehow that...
February 14, 2012

Neuron memory key to taming chronic pain

Study suggests erasing neuronal memories may help control persistent pain For some, the pain is so great that they can’t even bear to...
February 14, 2012

Warning! Collision imminent!

The brain’s quick interceptions help you navigate the world When you are about to collide into something and manage to swerve away just...
February 7, 2012

JGH is first in Canada to use surgical robot for complex removal of pancreatic tumour

The Jewish General Hospital (JGH) has become the first hospital in Canada to perform robot-assisted surgery to complete an extremely complex operation known...
February 2, 2012