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
Connecting science and innovation: Annual research days highlight health research excellence
Spring 2025 events brought together scientists, clinicians and trainees across multiple disciplines to share discoveries, foster collaboration and advance The Institute's vision for...
July 2, 2025
Simulating disease to accelerate drug discovery with AI
Dr. Jun Ding's UNAGI platform — and a suite of AI-powered tools — advance in-silico therapeutics, decode cellular dynamics, and streamline drug discovery...
July 2, 2025
Future in Focus Program prepares trainees for careers in precision medicine
Eight-week career-development program exposes graduate students and postdocs to dynamic speakers in diverse roles in precision medicine. An exciting new initiative—the Future in...
July 2, 2025
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