Keith Murai appointed Associate Dean and Director of the School of Biomedical Sciences, FMHS
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Murai, PhD, as Associate Dean and Director of the School of Biomedical Sciences (SBMS), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), McGill University, effective July 15, 2024. Prof. Murai replaces Alvin Shrier, PhD, who had been serving as Interim Director and…
Spring Convocation 2024
PALLIATIVE CARE in Action – July 2024
The Council on Palliative Care’s digital newsletter entitled PALLIATIVE CARE in Action highlights articles of interest to the public and events put on by...
July 18, 2024
Strengthening capacity to support Indigenous youth mental health services
A national initiative, the ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Network, to enhance Indigenous youth mental health services, co-led by...
July 18, 2024
Researchers find a possible therapeutic target in the “genetic landscape” of aggressive and deadly pediatric brain tumours
A new study reveals that PFA ependymoma brain tumours display unique 3D genome features that could be exploited therapeutically Posterior fossa group...
July 16, 2024
Systemic sclerosis is on the rise in Quebec, especially in children, study finds
While mortality rates for the autoimmune disease have declined, uneven geographic distribution of cases points to need for tailored interventions, further research ...
July 16, 2024
Revolutionizing mental health care for youth
Originally from India and now the director of a Canadian network focused on youth mental health, Srividya Iyer is working toward a future...
July 15, 2024
Recognizing exceptional educators at the Faculty Honour List Symposium
The eight faculty members named to the 2024-2025 Faculty Honour List for Educational Excellence were celebrated by their colleagues, peers and families at...
July 15, 2024