Research
Major expansion for biobank that stores COVID-19 samples at the JGH
Source: JGH A $690,000 expansion is on the way for the biobank at the JGH that collects and stores biological samples of COVID-19...
December 2, 2020
Prof. Claire Brown receives Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative imaging scientist grant to advance bioimaging
Funding will support imaging technology, training and education at the Advanced BioImaging Facility (ABIF) at McGill By Maureen McCarthy The Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)...
December 2, 2020
Big data analysis suggests role of brain connectivity in epilepsy-related atrophy
Large multi-site study accurately predicts damage to grey matter by disease Source: The Neuro An international study has found a link between the...
December 2, 2020
New frontiers in immuno-oncology: A conversation with Dr. Marie Hudson
While much of the globe has been focused on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic this year, immune diseases, including cancer, remain an important threat...
November 18, 2020
COVID-19 testing: Timing may be everything
Preliminary results by MI4 researcher indicate that isolation period for healthcare workers could be cut in half. We all know that 14 days...
November 18, 2020
Neonatal screening app wins funding at MIT start-up challenge
The Ubenwa app hopes to use artificial intelligence to monitor the frequency patterns of crying babies and flag those who are at risk...
November 12, 2020
Anorexia: McGill Study Reveals a New Neurobiological Mechanism That Paves the Way to a Treatment
Source: CIUSSS de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal Anorexia is a severe psychiatric disorder that affects up to 4% of the population. It is the mental illness...
November 12, 2020
WHO to launch global strategy to accelerate elimination of cervical cancer
The most important infectious cause of cancer in Canada, HPV was responsible for approximately 3,800 cancers diagnosed in the country in 2015. Approximately...
November 11, 2020
Colorectal cancer sleuth finds higher risk at lower age
At what age should we start screening for colorectal cancer? New research by a McGill grad suggests that the answer is "younger than...
November 11, 2020
What do we know about sleep apnea, pregnancy and gestational diabetes?
RI-MUHC researchers find link that may lead to better health for mother and baby Source: RI-MUHC In Diabetes Awareness Month, as November 14—World...
November 10, 2020
Canada should approve HIV self-testing
Source: CMAJ Canada should integrate self-testing for HIV into the health system to help reduce the burden of the disease, argues a commentary published...
November 6, 2020
Scientists receive $1.5 million to boost cancer research using artificial intelligence
By Marie Moucarry Two research teams within McGill University’s Goodman Cancer Research Centre (GCRC) have been selected as this year’s recipients of the...
November 5, 2020