Gender bias holds back female surgeons, study finds
From ill-fitting instruments to assumptions about competence, surgical culture sidelines women, first Canadian study of its kind suggests. Women now make up over half of medical students in Canada, but only one-third of practising surgeons. A new study suggests part of the gap stems from gender norms embedded in workplace…
McGill in Quebec: Together for better health
Perceived social status tied to cardiovascular risks in women but not in men
Study adds to growing evidence that social and psychological factors uniquely affect women’s heart health, offering new insights into why heart disease presents...
July 2, 2025
Celebrating the next generation of neuroscientists at The Institute
BRaIN Program trainees recognized for outstanding research excellence and competitive fellowships. The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute) is...
July 2, 2025
Program helps cancer survivors return to work with confidence
First-of-its-kind tool can ease transition and improve quality of life, study finds. A new pilot project led by McGill University researchers is showing...
June 30, 2025