A new chapter in Alzheimer’s research

Innovative clinical research is turning towards complementary treatments to better manage dementia  “What we are seeing now in research is a new strategy...
February 23, 2023

RI-MUHC and McGill researchers make a breakthrough in understanding brain nanoarchitecture, using computer vision

A new study published in Current Biology reveals the nanostructure of brain cells at an unprecedented level of resolution Brain cells are among...
February 23, 2023

RI-MUHC trainee wins best presentation award at the 2022 Congrès provincial de la recherche Mère-Enfant

Doctoral student Wajih Jawhar demonstrates that epigenetic alterations have a prominent role in cancers Doctoral student Wajih Jawhar won the best oral presentation...
February 23, 2023

Endometriosis Seems to Increase the Risk of Preeclampsia

The finding is based on data from very few studies and more research is needed. KEY POINTS Highlights: Endometriosis seems to increase the...
February 23, 2023

Analysis of cancer treatment reveals need for standardised methods to measure waiting times

An analysis of cancer diagnosis and treatment highlights inconsistencies in the way lag times are calculated and suggests more standardised approaches are needed....
February 23, 2023

Sustainability in research: The Zeytuni lab on tackling waste and building a community

Members of a McGill molecular biology lab share their experience trying to make their lab a greener place to work and study From...
February 23, 2023

Liquid biopsy research: a generous boost to help children with cancer

A Montreal research team, headed by the eminent Janusz Rak, PhD, continues to lead the way to the “next frontier” in pediatric cancer...
February 9, 2023

McGill researchers’ studies offer promise for lung and brain cancer treatment

Two seminal studies from McGill University, investigating immune landscapes of lung and brain tumours, were published today in Nature. This work was led...
February 6, 2023

Could a rehabilitation program make a difference in the lives of long COVID sufferers

Researchers are seeking new ways to help the thousands of Canadians living with debilitating long-term effects of COVID-19 “My life is completely turned...
February 2, 2023

McGill study examines role of socioeconomics in South African HIV infection rates

A team of McGill University researchers based at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has reported survey results that...
February 2, 2023

Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals: MUHC in the top 3 for the third year in a row

Thanks to RI-MUHC researchers, trainees and staff, the MUHC maintains its leadership position in the Canadian research ecosystem For a third year in...
February 1, 2023

Training physicians to improve blood transfusion safety and pertinence: a successful strategy

Rates in blood transfusions have decreased at the MUHC following the implementation of an educational intervention, shows a new study by RI-MUHC researchers....
February 1, 2023