Tireless research reveals secrets of the “sleep hormone”

Discovery leads to novel melatonin drug with potential to treat insomnia Montreal, December 14, 2011 – A team from the Research Institute of...
December 15, 2011

The Province Of Quebec, Leader in Personalized Medicine

Guy Paquin, La Presse (Translation) The province of Quebec has launched itself into the field of personalized medicine. A new major project will...
December 9, 2011

Video game players advancing genetic research

Users of game designed by McGill researchers contributing to analysis of DNA sequences Thousands of video game players have helped significantly advance our...
December 9, 2011

Message from Interim VP-Dean Benaroya – MUNACA Contract Resolution – Welcome back!

To all Colleagues, At the close of yesterday, the University announced the resolution of contract discussions with MUNACA, as well as the members’...
December 6, 2011

MUHC Director General and CEO Decides to Hand Over Leadership Reins

Normand Rinfret designated Interim DG and CEO Montreal, December 5, 2011—Today, at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the McGill...
December 6, 2011

Drug-resistant Hepatitis C

Research into range of mutations provides clues to improve treatment A team of international researchers, led by Matthias Götte from McGill’s Department of...
November 29, 2011

What bacteria don’t know can hurt them

Story by Leila Gray, University of Washington Many infections, even those caused by antibiotic-sensitive bacteria, resist treatment.  This paradox has vexed physicians for...
October 26, 2011

New target identified to stop the spread of breast cancer

A new potential target to slow breast cancer tumor progression and metastasis has been identified by a team of researchers led by Dr....
October 26, 2011

Adolescent amphetamine use linked to permanent changes in brain function and behaviour

MONTREAL, November 3, 2011 – Amphetamine use in adolescence can cause neurobiological imbalances and increase risk-taking behaviour, and these effects can persist into...
October 26, 2011

Risk of venous thromboembolism with oral contraceptives

From Reuters.com: Newer birth control pills again tied to blood clots (Reuters Health) - A study out November 7 adds to evidence that...
October 26, 2011

The Expanding Scope of Nursing – An Interview With Dr. Hélène Ezer, Director of McGill’s School of Nursing

By Allison Flynn The integral role nurses play within the Canadian heathcare system is rapidly evolving. Their responsibilities are expanding and their roles...
October 26, 2011

Creation of the Max Pacioretty Foundation to provide the MGH with an Advanced Functional MRI for the Traumatic Brain Injury Centre

On November 7, 2011, Montreal Canadiens forward, Max Pacioretty announced the creation of his foundation to help the MGH Foundation raise the funds...
October 26, 2011