Research
D2R awards $10 million to accelerate RNA-based therapies for rare diseases and cancer
Three members of The Institute are among recipients of D2R funding to support their groundbreaking research on RNA-based therapies for cancer and rare...
April 16, 2025
D2R: A growing community with a shared vision
Earlier this month, over 150 researchers from across McGill and partner institutions came together at Le Centre Sheraton for the inaugural DNA to...
April 11, 2025
Inaugural Research Canada Innovates event at The Institute a resounding success
Sold-out event united health researchers and innovators to shape the future of healthcare On March 24, 2025, The Institute proudly partnered with Research...
April 11, 2025
What links cannabis use and psychosis? Researchers point to the brain’s dopamine system
‘Our findings could help doctors and mental health professionals better educate patients about the potential risks of frequent cannabis use’ A McGill University-led...
April 11, 2025
Epinephrine could reduce hospitalizations in pediatric intensive care after a severe allergic reaction
Research confirms the use of epinephrine before arrival at the hospital significantly reduces intensive care admissions for anaphylactic reactions During a severe allergic...
April 11, 2025
McGill TB experts publish a prestigious Lancet seminar
Commissioned work underscores the role of tuberculosis (TB) as a leading cause of death globally, stressing the importance of early diagnosis, comprehensive care,...
April 11, 2025
McGill discovery sheds new light on autism, intellectual disabilities
Breakthrough that stands to rewrite the textbooks on brain function could lead to treatments A new study by McGill University researchers yields insights...
April 11, 2025
Julia Burnier: Engaging patients in research
Oncology researcher is building partnerships with cancer agencies to empower patients and transform research As Program Director of the Global Oncology Program in...
April 11, 2025
Genetic sequencing project receives more than $8 million in funding
NeuRo Genomics Initiative will help better understand rare and aging-related neurological disorders affecting Canadians A project led by Ziv Gan-Or, MD, PhD,...
April 3, 2025
Anti-swelling drug reduces immune response in brain cancer patients weeks after last dose
Mapping immune cell diversity reveals dexamethasone’s impact on brain cancer immunotherapy Swelling caused by brain cancer is a problem that can lead to...
April 2, 2025
GLP-1 diabetes drugs not linked to heightened suicidality risk
Despite previous concerns, findings provide reassurance about the psychiatric safety of these drugs, say researchers from the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research...
April 2, 2025
Latest Alzheimer’s drug shown less effective in women
Since becoming only the second Alzheimer’s-modifying drug to gain American FDA approval in 2023, sales of lecanemab, known by its brand name Leqembi,...
April 2, 2025