New gene linked to inherited neuropathy

An international study has identified mutations in the gene ARHGAP19 as a cause of Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease, a common inherited disorder that damages peripheral...
March 26, 2026

Apixaban safer than rivaroxaban for venous thrombosis treatment, major clinical trial finds

Study co-led by The Institute’s Dr. Marc Rodger and published in The New England Journal of Medicine shows significantly lower bleeding risk with...
March 26, 2026

Nermin Diab receives Rising Star Award for early career clinician-scientists

At the most vulnerable point in a clinician-scientist’s career, during those first few years on staff, research potential can be lost not because...
March 26, 2026

Study offers guidance on the therapeutic use of mindfulness, yoga to boost mental health for dementia patients

These and other mind-body interventions can be particularly helpful when programs are shorter, simpler and cognitively less demanding, and when caregivers provide support,...
March 25, 2026

New injectable gel could help repair damaged swallowing muscles

Biomaterial increases stem cell survival fivefold in preclinical tests, paving the way for advances in regenerative treatments A new injectable gel developed by...
March 25, 2026

$27 million from CFI for six FMHS research projects

The Government of Quebec and partner organizations provide additional funding, bringing the total research investment to $106 million McGill was awarded $42 million...
March 13, 2026

Three FMHS researchers receive Génome Québec funding 

Peter Metrakos, Rima Slim and Don Vinh are among 12 Quebec researchers funded through the Genomics Integration Program in Human Health to advance...
March 12, 2026

FMHS members receive knowledge mobilization grants

Funding supports community-engaged research translation across disciplines The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute) recently announced the recipients of...
March 12, 2026

Prestigious fellowship goes to Jill Baumgartner for climate-related health research 

  Two McGill professors – Prof. Baumgartner and Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey – will be supported by Dorothy Killam Fellowships to lead innovative research   Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences professor Jill Baumgartner...
March 11, 2026

Hypertension and Vascular Medicine Centre earns ESH Hypertension Excellence certification

First North American centre to receive certification from the European Society of Hypertension The Hypertension and Vascular Medicine Centre of Excellence at The...
March 11, 2026

The Centre for Global Surgery innovates in research and training

Connecting clinicians, researchers and trainees to strengthen trauma and surgical systems through global collaboration Each year, injuries and surgically treatable conditions account for...
March 9, 2026

Community-identified priorities for promoting child mental health in Ghana

New research led by Marilyn Ahun links early childhood socioemotional difficulties to parental well-being and outlines policy actions to strengthen child mental health...
March 9, 2026