Research
How stepping into nature affects the brain
Neuroscience review demonstrates that connecting with nature shifts brain activity linked to attention and relaxation, helping explain why time outdoors feels restorative Spending...
March 9, 2026
Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help
Researchers say promoting mental health requires looking beyond screen time to how video gaming affects daily life Pre-teens who struggle to control their...
March 9, 2026
Big federal funding for FMHS cancer prevention research
Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, McGill researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detection Four McGill...
February 27, 2026
Shifting paradigms, informing solutions in Alzheimer’s disease
In 2016, Yasser Iturria-Medina, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, and his post-doctoral supervisor at the time, Alan Evans,...
February 25, 2026
McGill University and Moderna launch breakthrough RNA project through D2R to advance made-in-Canada innovation
McGill University researchers, supported by the DNA to RNA (D2R) initiative and Moderna, are launching a pioneering research project that aims to further...
February 25, 2026
Ahmad Haidar awarded funding to study tirzepatide in Type 1 diabetes
A grant from Breakthrough T1D, a global Type 1 diabetes research organization, will support a clinical trial testing whether adding tirzepatide can simplify...
February 25, 2026
Aortic stenosis: 200 newly identified genes raise hope for future treatments
The discovery could improve early detection and accelerate the development of treatments for this incurable heart disease A new study on aortic stenosis,...
February 25, 2026
Findings of McGill study could lead to new longevity therapies and improved fall prevention
The research, which focused on the cerebellum, identifies the link between aging-related brain cell changes and declines in motor skill A new McGill...
February 25, 2026
Engineered nanoparticles could deliver better targeted cancer treatment
Experimental approach shows early promise; aim is more effective immunotherapy with fewer side effects Scientists at McGill University and the Rosalind and Morris...
February 25, 2026
Meet Family Medicine PhD alumnus Abdul Cadri
As part of Black History Month, the Department of Family Medicine's EDI committee has launched an interview series featuring voices from across our...
February 13, 2026
Studies explore gaps in STI and hepatitis care in prison settings
Two Lancet publications led by Dr Nadine Kronfli examine global evidence to guide improvements in prison health care services As global health systems...
February 12, 2026
One final gift and one urgent challenge: Advancing research on rare cancers
Jerry Pelletier’s Legacy: How a lifetime of science and one final gift are advancing precision cancer care for rare and hard-to-treat cancers Jerry...
February 11, 2026
