New drug shows promise against Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Preclinical study suggests the compound could restore lost muscle for patients with the rare degenerative disorder A novel drug holds promise for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle degeneration. McGill University researchers have discovered that an experimental compound called K884 can boost…
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MIMM Bites – January Newsletter 2025
MIMM Bites newsletter provides news and announcements of interest to the faculty and support staff members, as well as to students and alumni...
January 17, 2025
In conversation with palliative care expert Michael Kearney
Ahead of his January 21 lecture “Palliative care as a place of healing,” the inaugural event in the McGill Palliative Care National...
January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025: Upcoming events across the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
January 20. Mini Symposium: "Cognitive underpinnings of communication: Plasticity” (Beth Misener, Laia Fibla Reixachs and Alexander Albury) January 20. CIHR Project Grant – Office of...
January 17, 2025
Susan Bartlett receives highest honour from the American College of Rheumatology
A Senior Scientist at The Institute, Prof. Bartlett advocates for patient engagement and patient-centred outcomes research Susan Bartlett, PhD, a Senior Scientist at...
January 16, 2025
King Charles III Coronation Medals awarded to members of the FMHS community
McGillians awarded in recognition of contributions to Canada, provinces, territories, regions and communities, or outstanding achievements abroad that bring credit to Canada A...
January 16, 2025
Marion Dove reappointed Chair, Department of Family Medicine, FMHS
We are pleased to announce the reappointment of Marion Dove, MD, as Chair, Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences...
January 16, 2025