Research
McGill awards $500,000 to accelerate Mpox research and vaccine development
McGill University’s DNA to RNA Initiative (D2R) and McGill Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity (MI4) have awarded $500,000 to fund five high-impact...
February 26, 2025
New discovery could help protect against influenza
Preclinical trial uncovers how beta-glucan, found in all fungi, can ‘reprogram’ immune cells to prevent lung inflammation A component found in all fungi...
February 26, 2025
Student spotlight: Benjamin Ringler, Translational Biomedical Engineering grad
Benjamin Ringler tells us how influential the Master's in Translational Biomedical Engineering program was in his journey to TissueTinker The Faculty of...
February 13, 2025
McGill celebrates the generations of women in STEM who have been ‘pushing the boundaries of knowledge’
International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed Feb. 11, promotes equal opportunity and recognizes achievement “McGill has a rich history...
February 13, 2025
In conversation with ethico-legal AI genomics expert Ma’n H. Zawati
We recently spoke with Ma'n H. Zawati, an Associate Professor, Department of Human Genetics, and the Research Director of the Centre of...
February 13, 2025
Communication between body muscle and the brain influences fertility, study finds
Discovery could lead to new treatment strategies for infertility, but raises potential concerns about emerging therapies for muscular dystrophy and obesity A newly...
February 13, 2025
D2R awards over $6 million to support Core Platforms
The D2R (DNA to RNA) Initiative has awarded more than $6 million to support eight Core Platforms at McGill University and one at...
February 12, 2025
New discovery sheds light on male infertility
McGill researchers reveal how a lipid signalling pathway regulates sperm function, paving the way for innovative diagnostics Infertility affects millions worldwide, yet 34%...
February 12, 2025
Groundbreaking study unveils protein link between obesity and heart disease
New research sheds light on potential therapeutic targets for cardiovascular disease prevention In a landmark study published in Nature Genetics, researchers from the Lady...
February 12, 2025
Optomapping: A breakthrough method for exploring synaptic connections in the brain
Pioneering technique developed by researchers at The Institute offers new insights into how neurons communicate Scientists at The Research Institute of the McGill...
February 5, 2025
Collaboration and Open Science
The Centre for Precision Psychiatry – Quebec is facilitating the psychiatry of tomorrow The Montreal General Hospital Foundation (MGHF) is pleased to support...
February 5, 2025
World Cancer Day 2025: Advancing Care with Precision
The Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute (GCI) and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute), are leading transformative...
January 29, 2025