Research
Prativa Baral awarded CIHR’s STEPS Team Grant
CIHR funded team will create a new blueprint for public health emergencies: a pan-Canadian Civilian Emergency Reserve Prativa Baral, Assistant Professor in the...
June 30, 2026
Global clinical trial reveals safest, most effective antibiotics for staphylococcal bloodstream infections
Results from the world’s largest study ever undertaken to improve treatment for Staphylococcus aureus infections—co-led by researchers at the Research Institute of the...
June 30, 2026
Feeling poorer than peers linked to lower wellbeing, even when incomes are similar
Global study finds that, especially among young people, it’s the perception of falling behind that undermines life satisfaction, not their objective situation New...
June 23, 2026
Federal investment boosts McGill’s ability to attract outstanding research trainees
‘The integration of these individuals, working in Canada’s strategic and priority areas, will further strengthen the research enterprise at McGill’ Thanks to funding...
June 12, 2026
Minimally invasive protocol refines marmoset embryo production
Adapted laparoscopic technique supports embryo development and advances animal welfare standards As part of ongoing efforts to reduce the use of animals in...
June 11, 2026
The Neuro’s Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding
Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disorders An innovative project led by Dr....
June 11, 2026
New findings on stem cell–derived islets could advance diabetes therapies
Researcher Paraish S. Misra and colleagues identify key molecular mechanisms controlling stem cell fate decisions in pancreatic tissue Stem cell–based therapies for diabetes...
June 11, 2026
Bethany Foster awarded medal for research excellence
The Kidney Foundation of Canada honours The Institute’s pediatric transplant researcher for two decades of impact on care for children living with kidney...
June 10, 2026
Centring Indigenous voices in healthcare research
A new study using an Indigenous patient-centred approach offers guidance for improving patient healthcare experiences “Bringing awareness to Indigenous culture … I think...
June 10, 2026
To curb overprescribing for seniors, researchers urge annual prescription checkups
Drugs can interact in unpredictable ways, contributing to falls, confusion and other effects often mistaken for normal aging To address the growing problem...
June 9, 2026
Ajitha Thanabalasuriar receives PATH award to advance lung disease research
Award from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund will open new avenues to preventing and treating pneumonia. Ajitha Thanabalasuriar, Canada Research Chair in Infection, Immunity,...
June 9, 2026
McGill researchers leading two new Brain Canada-supported platforms
Researchers at McGill University are leading two major new Brain Canada-supported platforms to accelerate discovery and improve outcomes for patients living with neurological...
June 1, 2026
Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) support for FMHS investigators
New funding propels McGill innovation across society, health, and technology The Government of Quebec and the Fonds de recherche du Québec (Quebec Research...
May 29, 2026
FMHS faculty and learners shine at AFMC event
Seven Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences members were honoured at the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC)’s International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) last month in Ottawa. ...
May 29, 2026
