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