Research
McGill MDCM-PhD students fare well with Vanier Scholarships again this year
When the 2024 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships were announced earlier this year, McGill fared well once again, with 10 recipients – of which...
September 11, 2024
Argerie Tsimicalis champions virtual reality in children’s healthcare
Virtual reality has been a gamechanger for patients at the Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Canada, helping to reduce pain and anxiety associated...
September 11, 2024
Four new clinical trials grants from the CIHR for RI-MUHC researchers
The Government of Canada announced investments in 14 new clinical trials to support Canada’s response to major health threats and bolster the life...
August 29, 2024
The time the malaria-bearing mosquito bites you might make a difference
Circadian rhythms appear to influence vulnerability to malaria parasites A discovery by McGill-affiliated researchers could lead to more effective treatment of malaria and...
August 29, 2024
Exciting advance in stem cell therapy
New technique for manipulating stem cells opens door to novel treatments A new technique developed by McGill researchers for mechanically manipulating stem cells...
August 29, 2024
The world is ready for an expanded role for advance practice nurses
McGill-led global analysis of systematic reviews highlights positive impact of increased nursing roles on patient care and healthcare costs in a variety of...
August 29, 2024
CRBS secures $10M in renewed FRQS and matched funding
McGill University’s Centre de recherche en biologie structurale (CRBS) recently saw its six-year $4.2M funding for structural biology and biophysics from the Fonds...
August 29, 2024
Developing gene therapy for Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay
Driven by the rare disease’s impact in Quebec, researchers at McGill University are working to transform lab discoveries into clinical applications Research...
August 28, 2024
Introducing peanuts earlier to reduce allergy risk
A recent study by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, using data from the Montreal Children's Hospital, reveals that introducing...
August 28, 2024
Finding the master switch to turn off ALS
A clinical trial at The Neuro is testing existing medication that could help repair the neuromuscular junction and slow the progression of the...
August 26, 2024
MI4-Pathy Seed Fund Grant Results
MI4 is pleased to award funding for four projects in this round of the MI4-Pathy Seed Fund Grant program. We are grateful to...
August 26, 2024
A new role for intelligent tutors powered by AI in brain surgery?
AI-guided feedback outperforms human instructors in neurosurgical training study Neurosurgery is perhaps one of the most demanding professions in healthcare. Surgeons spend...
August 14, 2024