Live remote anesthesia captured on camera

A crew from téléquébec assisted live to a session of long-distance anesthesia, or "télé-anesthesia", practiced by Dr. Thomas Hemmerling and his team from...
March 7, 2011

Starting at the Beginning

By Sol Inés Peca Yojiro Yamanaka, PhD, Assistant Professor of Human Genetics at McGill University, has been awarded a $750, 000 grant by...
March 1, 2011

A new era in genomics

Renowned investigator Dr. Mark Lathrop has been appointed as the new Scientific Director of the McGill University and Génome Québec Innovation Centre. This...
February 15, 2011

Bringing the bedside to the bench and back

By Abby Nichols Glancing at the storage boxes on the floor of his office in the Epidemiology and Cardiology wing of the Jewish...
February 15, 2011

MUHC redevelopment project

Every Tuesday, The Montreal Gazette runs a column updating readers on the progress of the new hospital, detailing the most recent developments at...
February 13, 2011

It’s in the genes

Dr. Charles Scriver’s, career has spanned over 50 years. From incredible medical breakthroughs to pioneering research initiatives, an important part of his every-day...
February 8, 2011

New C.difficile drug significantly reduces recurrence of infection

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) - also known as C-diffcile - is a significant and growing problem in hospitals and other health care facilities,...
February 3, 2011

Gene discovery could anticipate cancer treatment

For years, clinicians have been faced with the problem that breast cancer cannot be treated with a one-size-fits-all approach. Now, researchers at McGill...
January 31, 2011

Appointment of Dr. Robert Brouillette

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert Brouillette to the position of Interim Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty...
January 31, 2011

Tribute to Dr. Harvey Guyda

In 40 short years, Dr. Harvey Guyda has lived an epic career in the McGill community – one that is certain to leave...
January 31, 2011

Rewarding innovation

Such varied projects as research into pedestrian safety, sleep, 3-D visualization and spinal surgery, will be aided by the Canada Foundation for Innovation...
January 25, 2011

Heading towards safety in sports

At this cold time of year, when frozen rinks and covered ski slopes beckon young and old alike to come out and play,...
January 24, 2011