McGill University researchers working to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 on high-touch metallic surfaces

Source: McGill Newsroom McGill University professor Stephen Yue and Dr. Chen Liang, a researcher at the McGill AIDS Centre and Lady Davis Institute,...
September 23, 2020

First genetic sequencing of COVID in Quebec shows roots of outbreak

Initial results of study show that an estimated 250 independent events following spring break travel in March led to 60,000 people being infected...
September 21, 2020

New study of therapy options in metastatic melanoma

RI-MUHC researchers lead “real-world” analysis of treatment patterns with checkpoint inhibitors Source: RI-MUHC Melanoma is the least common but most serious type of...
September 21, 2020

$12.5 million awarded to Montreal team to study Parkinson’s Disease

A group of scientists at University of Montreal, The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital), and McGill University has been awarded a major research grant...
September 17, 2020

Nip it in the bud: New study will attack SARS-Cov2 where it multiplies

RI-MUHC researchers initiate a clinical trial of ciclesonide to possibly prevent mild cases of COVID-19 from worsening Source: RI-MUHC Montreal, September 16, 2020 –...
September 17, 2020

COVID-19 Immunity Task Force launches serological study using antenatal samples

Source: COVID-19 Immunity Task Force THIS STUDY WILL ANALYZE BLOOD SAMPLES COLLECTED FOR STANDARD TESTING IN PREGNANCY FROM EXPECTANT WOMEN ACROSS CANADA TO...
September 17, 2020

Researchers develop online support for patients with prostate cancer and their caregivers

By Lisa Starr, St. Mary's Research Centre Psychological health and physical activity can take a backseat to more immediate health concerns following a...
September 17, 2020

Mutation leading to biological changes may play role in cancer

McGill research team generates the first mouse expressing Estrogen Receptor mutation early on in development    By Marie Moucarry A new study from McGill University's Goodman Cancer...
September 10, 2020

Systematic testing of groups at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2: an affordable and reasonable approach

In a new cost-analysis study, researchers recommend widespread testing of priority groups, including healthcare workers, school students and staff, and essential services employees...
September 10, 2020

Steady Progress

Dr. Maureen McKeague and her team of researchers are making strides in developing safe, effective therapies for leukemia patients. By Ashley Rabinovitch “I’ve...
September 10, 2020

The vaccine tracker

Source: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Alumni and Friends When will we have a COVID-19 vaccine? It’s the big question on everyone’s...
September 9, 2020

Researchers Reveal Serious Flaws in Studies Linking COVID-19 and Air Pollution

Source: Carleton Newsroom Carleton University’s Paul Villeneuve and McGill University’s Mark Goldberg have published new research calling into question reported links between air pollution and...
September 9, 2020