Scientists discover immune cells have a ‘sense of touch’
New finding could lead to improved treatments for autoimmune diseases and cancer A McGill University-led study has uncovered a previously unknown ability of T cells that could change our understanding of how long-term immunity develops. Scientists have long believed that tissue resident memory T cells – which remain in tissues…
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Laurent Duvernay-Tardif eyes working as a relief physician in Quebec regions
The McGill alum and Super Bowl champion, having completed his medical residency, is ready for the next chapter The last time McGillians got...
August 13, 2026
In conversation with Robert Platt, Associate Dean and Director, School of Population and Global Health
On global health, leadership—and John Candy Robert Platt, BSc’90, PhD, began his mandate as Associate Dean and Director of the School of Population...
August 13, 2026
New SSHRC funding for FMHS profs
Topics include youth agency through video games and entrepreneurship education in India Advancing endangered-languages research and investigating the role of generative AI in...
August 13, 2026
Youth mental health program saves nearly $10 for every dollar invested
Study finds greatest public benefits come from including young people with the most complex mental health needs, challenging a growing focus on milder...
August 13, 2026
Kate Hooton appointed Senior Advisor to the Vice-President (Health Affairs) and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Hooton as Senior Advisor to the Vice-President (Health Affairs) and Dean of the Faculty...
August 12, 2026
FMHS Community Recognition event: The day in photos
The fifth annual FMHS Community Recognition for Administrative and Support Staff event took place at the Montreal campus on June 17 and in...
July 16, 2026