New therapeutic strategies show promise against a hard-to-treat prostate cancer

A new study has uncovered promising therapeutic strategies against one of the deadliest forms of prostate cancer. McGill University researchers at the Rosalind...
December 2, 2025

From the bench to the beach

As many Canadians trade snow for surf over the Christmas break, few think about the painful surprises that can come with a beach...
December 2, 2025

McGill researchers earn early-career awards

Two McGill researchers have received national recognition for their achievements as early-career investigators. Ana Copaescu, MD, PhD, investigator in the Infectious Diseases and...
December 2, 2025

Marilyn N. Ahun named 2026–2028 Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellow

Congratulations to Marilyn N. Ahun, PhD, a scientist in the Child Health and Human Development (CHHD) Program at The Research Institute of the...
December 2, 2025

How neurons grow: teamwork behind new dendritic branches

For the brain to function properly, neurons must form complex networks by establishing precise connections, or synapses, with the dendrites of other neurons....
November 20, 2025

Endoscopic ultrasound outperforms standard technique for evaluating liver disease

A new study led by Amine Benmassaoud, MD, and Yen-I Chen, MD, has shown that endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is superior to the traditional...
November 20, 2025

Heavy cannabis use during pregnancy linked to disruption in fetal brain growth

McGill University researchers at the Douglas Research Centre using brain imaging gain rare insight into how prenatal exposure to modern, high-THC cannabis affects...
November 19, 2025

McGill researchers contribute to international study on DNA synthesis

A study published in Science reveals how a single protein helps cells decide when to produce the building blocks of DNA — a discovery with...
November 18, 2025

Tomoko Takano awarded Medal for Research Excellence

The Kidney Foundation of Canada has presented Tomoko Takano, MD, PhD, with the 2025 Medal of Research Excellence. The medal is awarded annually...
November 18, 2025

AFib after ablation: no increased stroke risk after stopping blood thinners

A groundbreaking international study co-led by the Ottawa Heart Institute and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre has found that...
November 17, 2025

Charles-Bruneau Foundation announces $50 Million to accelerate pediatric cancer research

The Charles-Bruneau Foundation has announced a historic five-year, $50 million commitment (2025–2030) to support pediatric hematology-oncology research across Quebec's four university hospital centres...
November 17, 2025

Lesser-known eating disorder just as severe as anorexia and bulimia, study finds

A diagnosis often viewed as less serious than anorexia and bulimia – and the most common eating disorder worldwide – can cause just...
November 17, 2025