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January 7th, 2025

Nomination of Dr. Mohamed Badawy, Chief of the Anesthesia Department at the MUHC

Dear colleagues,I am delighted to announce that Dr. Mohamed Badawy has been appointed as the new...

January 1st, 2025

The first baby of the year 2025 at the MUHC is a girl!

New Year's good news has arrived at the McGill University Health Centre in the form of a baby girl....

December 20th, 2024

Discovery of a commensal fungus that shapes anti-parasite and allergic immune responses

This groundbreaking discovery opens up new opportunities to study the role of host-fungus...

December 19th, 2024

Exemplary collaboration between the MUHC and the CISSS de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Launched in 2017, the exceptional collaboration between the MUHC and the CISSS de l’Abitibi...

December 19th, 2024

A holiday tradition returns to the Allan Memorial

This holiday season, Occupational Therapist Rubina Iqbal and the Schizophrenia Tertiary Services ...

December 18th, 2024

Dr. François de Champlain honoured with prestigious award

Dr. François de Champlain, an emergency physician and trauma team leader at the MUHC has been...

December 18th, 2024

Two MUHC physicians appointed to the Order of Canada

Two members of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute),...

December 18th, 2024

Driving through Montreal to deliver gift baskets to oncology patients

Many patients diagnosed with cancer received a surprise visit and gift-basket right at their front...

December 11th, 2024

Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals: number 1 in Quebec, number 3 in the country!

Thanks to the researchers, trainees and staff at The Institute, the MUHC maintains its leadership ...

December 11th, 2024

We are the MUHC

Today we are proud to share a new video entitled We are the MUHC. How do you capture the...

December 5th, 2024

The Lung Cancer Network: the MUHC demonstrates its leadership within the RUISSS McGill

On November 29, the RUISSS McGill held its fourth annual Lung Cancer Network Conference at...

December 5th, 2024

‘Grand-Mama Anne’ volunteers at the Montreal Children’s Hospital

Anne Gagnon didn’t start volunteering until retirement, but she quickly found it to be a perfect fit...

December 1st, 2024

MARVIN: the first AI-powered HIV care chatbot

When life's everyday challenges get in the way, it can be hard to stay on track with antiretroviral...

November 26th, 2024

"Voices from the Heart": Honouring Indigenous stories

An innovative initiative between the MUHC and the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James...

November 26th, 2024

MUHC patients among the first in the world to enroll in mRNA individualized treatment trials for lung cancer

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre is at the forefront of clinical trials...

November 25th, 2024

Radiation Oncology Technologists: At the heart of treatment and patient support

Technologists working in radiation oncology form a very unique team. They play a vital role when it...

November 22nd, 2024

Latoya Maighan, a Licensed Practical Nurse at the heart of the action

On October 10, 2024, the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec (OIIAQ) organized...

November 22nd, 2024

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre unveils bold new 2030 Vision, advancing precision health throughout the life course

The rollout of a renewed visual identity and a landmark event mark the beginning of this...

November 20th, 2024

The I-CCAN program relieves stress for families at the Montreal Children’s Hospital

November 20 is Pediatrician Day, and we’re celebrating the fantastic work happening in the I-CCAN...

November 18th, 2024

Parking restrictions at the Royal Victoria Hospital Legacy site

Archaeological inspections using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) will be conducted in parking lots P5...

November 18th, 2024

Discovery of new genes for molar pregnancies sheds light on their increased incidence in women aged 35 and over

Major advances made at the RI-MUHC could help improve counselling for individuals suffering from ...

November 14th, 2024

The unique role of Genetic Counsellors

What does a Genetic Counsellor do? Today is Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day (Nov 14, 2024) and we...

November 13th, 2024

A third LEED Gold certification for the MUHC: A first in Quebec’s healthcare network

The Glen site of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is proud to receive its third LEED Gold...

November 12th, 2024

Third time’s the charm for MUHC translator on Jeopardy!

“It was an incredible experience,” shares MUHC translator Alicja Buffa from Formation continue...

January 1st, 2025

The first baby of the year 2025 at the MUHC is a girl!

New Year's good news has arrived at the McGill University Health Centre in the form of a baby girl....

November 26th, 2024

MUHC patients among the first in the world to enroll in mRNA individualized treatment trials for lung cancer

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre is at the forefront of clinical trials...

November 22nd, 2024

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre unveils bold new 2030 Vision, advancing precision health throughout the life course

The rollout of a renewed visual identity and a landmark event mark the beginning of this...

November 18th, 2024

Discovery of new genes for molar pregnancies sheds light on their increased incidence in women aged 35 and over

Major advances made at the RI-MUHC could help improve counselling for individuals suffering from ...

November 13th, 2024

A third LEED Gold certification for the MUHC: A first in Quebec’s healthcare network

The Glen site of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is proud to receive its third LEED Gold...

October 23rd, 2024

Young men who vape may be at greater risk for future heart disease

Two new studies examine how vaping during adolescence affects the lungs and heart.Montreal, October...

October 8th, 2024

Adolescence and diabetes: a risky zone

A study shows that adolescence and young adulthood are risky periods for those living with diabetes...

October 1st, 2024

Quebec’s first Colorectal Centre of Excellence opens its doors

The Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH) of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is proud to...

September 10th, 2024

The elderly still take too many potentially inappropriate drugs

Study shows that despite some improvements, potentially inappropriate medications are still heavily...

August 14th, 2024

Introducing peanuts earlier to reduce allergies

Introducing peanuts way before the age of three years old in babies' diets has helped reduce the ...

July 29th, 2024

A first-ever effective therapy for rare devastating neurodegenerative diseases

With the support of a nonprofit organization started by a patient’s family, rare disease expert Dr....

July 17th, 2024

A modernized Clinical Trials Network to tackle health challenges associated with HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in Canada

Dr. Marina Klein will lead the network at the Research Institute of the McGill University...

July 10th, 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...

May 16th, 2024

Gestational Diabetes in Subsequent Pregnancies Significantly Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Recent study reveals that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is increased in women who first get...

May 8th, 2024

Safe and efficient: A new technology for patients with cardiac arrhythmias arrives at the MUHC

Montreal, May 8, 2024 - The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is the first healthcare...

April 17th, 2024

New findings illustrate pathway for screening high-risk individuals for pancreatic cancer

PRECEDE, an international collaboration of scientists and healthcare professionals, is developing a...

April 11th, 2024

A new hope for men with metastatic prostate cancer

MUHC patients are the first enrolled in a new global Phase 1 clinical trial testing Actinium...

March 29th, 2024

Genetic causes of cerebral palsy uncovered through whole-genome sequencing

Canadian scientists demonstrate that cerebral palsy may be caused by both genetic and environmental...

March 27th, 2024

A roadmap to improving healthcare disparities in northern Quebec

Some Indigenous communities are too short-staffed to perform lifesaving procedures, study finds&nbsp...

March 1st, 2024

A helipad at the McGill University Health Centre

The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is proud to be one of four sites in Quebec to build a...

February 15th, 2024

Viagra to treat oxygen-deprived newborns

Montreal, February 15, 2024 - Treatments to help babies who run out of oxygen during pregnancy or at...

February 9th, 2024

COVID-19 rapid tests: how good are they?

A new study indicates that COVID-19 self-tests effectively identify non-infected individuals as well ...

December 13th, 2023

Focused screening of new residents, key to fight TB in Canada

New study provides unique data on tuberculosis infection rates among foreign-born Canadian residents...

December 5th, 2023

From one pregnancy to the next: watch out for repeated complications

A new study shows that when gestational diabetes or hypertension recur, cardiovascular risks rocket

December 18th, 2024

Driving through Montreal to deliver gift baskets to oncology patients

Many patients diagnosed with cancer received a surprise visit and gift-basket right at their front...

December 5th, 2024

‘Grand-Mama Anne’ volunteers at the Montreal Children’s Hospital

Anne Gagnon didn’t start volunteering until retirement, but she quickly found it to be a perfect fit...

November 20th, 2024

The I-CCAN program relieves stress for families at the Montreal Children’s Hospital

November 20 is Pediatrician Day, and we’re celebrating the fantastic work happening in the I-CCAN...

November 14th, 2024

The unique role of Genetic Counsellors

What does a Genetic Counsellor do? Today is Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day (Nov 14, 2024) and we...

November 11th, 2024

Significant global interest in replicating the MUHC’s successful Prehabilitation Program

Dr. Liane Feldman spoke about the ground-breaking Prehabilitation Program of the McGill University...

November 5th, 2024

Encouragement for MUHC staff who are also caregivers

When we think of healthcare workers, we think of people with huge hearts, because they are...

October 22nd, 2024

The Heart of Intensive Care

It’s Intensive Care Week in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary efforts of...

October 21st, 2024

Celebrating Spiritual Care at the MUHC

This week marks Spiritual Care Awareness Week, and we want to highlight our spiritual care...

October 21st, 2024

Exploring Respiratory Therapy: insights and international reinforcement!

Respiratory therapists (RTs) play an indispensable role in the management of critically ill,...

October 18th, 2024

A new era in Nuclear Medicine at the Montreal General Hospital

The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is proud to announce the opening of its newly renovated...

October 1st, 2024

Celebrating Occupational Therapy over the decades

“It’s amazing to think that Occupational Therapy at our hospitals can be traced back to 1932,” says...

September 8th, 2024

Thank you, MUHC Physiotherapists!

Today, physiotherapists will be celebrated worldwide for World Physiotherapy Day! Let’s look at 5...

August 19th, 2024

Young adults cherish the Student Training and Education Program (STEP) this summer

After working hard all year in school, summer vacation can feel like a relaxing time for students....

June 28th, 2024

The orthopedic case manager: a facilitator's role

Last October, Mr. Kevin Murphy was hospitalized for almost a month following a serious motorcycle...

June 26th, 2024

Dr. Ari Meguerditchian appointed by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Congratulations to Dr. Ari Meguerditchian, Surgical Oncologist at the McGill University Health...

June 25th, 2024

Audiology department sets the right example for us

Members of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the MUHC are prepared to...

May 19th, 2024

It's Respiratory Therapy Day!

Congratulations Catherine Renaud! Thank you and all your colleagues for the excellent work you do....

May 10th, 2024

Winners and nominees of the 2024 Nursing Awards of Excellence!

Congratulations to the winners and the nominees of the 2024 Nursing Awards of Excellence! The...

May 2nd, 2024

It's Speech and Hearing Month!

Congratulations Aïda Chérid! Thank you and all your colleagues for the excellent work you do....

April 29th, 2024

It's Perfusion Appreciation Week!

Congratulations Audrey Chapman! Thank you, and all your colleagues, for the excellent work you do....

April 22nd, 2024

A single tissue donor can positively impact up to 20 lives

Recent statistics report that 901 tissue donors contributed to 5,436 tissues given to Quebec...

April 15th, 2024

It takes a special kind of person to volunteer

If you’re looking for a positive story today, look no further! We’d like to introduce you to a trio...

April 2nd, 2024

Words from a caregiver

Rona's aunt (left) and Rona (right). Rona Fleming has something to share...

March 25th, 2024

Social Worker Week

Employee spotlight Jillian Lucht, Social Worker Thank you Jillian, and all your...

December 20th, 2024

Discovery of a commensal fungus that shapes anti-parasite and allergic immune responses

This groundbreaking discovery opens up new opportunities to study the role of host-fungus...

December 11th, 2024

Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals: number 1 in Quebec, number 3 in the country!

Thanks to the researchers, trainees and staff at The Institute, the MUHC maintains its leadership ...

December 1st, 2024

MARVIN: the first AI-powered HIV care chatbot

When life's everyday challenges get in the way, it can be hard to stay on track with antiretroviral...

November 26th, 2024

MUHC patients among the first in the world to enroll in mRNA individualized treatment trials for lung cancer

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre is at the forefront of clinical trials...

November 18th, 2024

Discovery of new genes for molar pregnancies sheds light on their increased incidence in women aged 35 and over

Major advances made at the RI-MUHC could help improve counselling for individuals suffering from ...

October 25th, 2024

Robotic surgery in the spotlight

Did you know that the first surgical robot was developed and operated in Canada in 1984? Since then,...

October 23rd, 2024

Young men who vape may be at greater risk for future heart disease

Two new studies examine how vaping during adolescence affects the lungs and heart.Montreal, October...

October 8th, 2024

Adolescence and diabetes: a risky zone

A study shows that adolescence and young adulthood are risky periods for those living with diabetes...

September 25th, 2024

New advances in lung cancer treatment

International clinical trial shows perioperative immunotherapy prolongs life in non-small-cell lung...

September 17th, 2024

New progress in personalizing treatment of sarcoma using AI

RI-MUHC researcher leads the development of the first multimodal deep learning model to optimize...

September 10th, 2024

The elderly still take too many potentially inappropriate drugs

Study shows that despite some improvements, potentially inappropriate medications are still heavily...

September 3rd, 2024

New guidelines to better identify people at risk of heart attack and stroke

An international expert panel, co-chaired by Dr. Rhian Touyz of the RI-MUHC, recommends various...

August 15th, 2024

Innovators of tomorrow

The BRaIN Program at the RI-MUHC showcases work of summer studentsThe final presentations by...

August 14th, 2024

Four new clinical trials grants from the CIHR for RI-MUHC researchers

On August 13, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced that the Government of...

August 7th, 2024

Dream discovery: Melatonin’s key role in REM sleep revealed

A significant breakthrough in the understanding of sleep mechanism opens new promise for treating ...

August 6th, 2024

RI-MUHC teams receive $17.3 million in project funding

Researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) will embark...

July 29th, 2024

A first-ever effective therapy for rare devastating neurodegenerative diseases

With the support of a nonprofit organization started by a patient’s family, rare disease expert Dr....

July 24th, 2024

Triple-negative breast cancer: new hope for an existing drug

RI-MUHC team takes another step toward precision medicine by targeting a biomarker of CDK4/6 ...

July 17th, 2024

A modernized Clinical Trials Network to tackle health challenges associated with HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in Canada

Dr. Marina Klein will lead the network at the Research Institute of the McGill University...

July 10th, 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...

June 28th, 2024

Increasing clinical trial expertise at the RI-MUHC

The RI-MUHC ACT-CTU reports on the realization of its vision for 2024 to build a clinical trials...

May 21st, 2024

A clinical trial shows benefits of finding and treating undiagnosed asthma and COPD

This innovative Canadian study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, marks a world...

May 16th, 2024

Gestational Diabetes in Subsequent Pregnancies Significantly Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Recent study reveals that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is increased in women who first get...

May 14th, 2024

Nada Jabado named 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Laureate for North America

Prestigious award honours McGill and RI-MUHC pioneer in the field of pediatric brain tumours ...

December 18th, 2024

Dr. François de Champlain honoured with prestigious award

Dr. François de Champlain, an emergency physician and trauma team leader at the MUHC has been...

December 18th, 2024

Two MUHC physicians appointed to the Order of Canada

Two members of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute),...

December 2nd, 2024

Bravo Dr. Christine Saint-Martin, recipient of the 2024 Prix Albert-Jutras!

The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) congratulates Dr. Christine Saint-Martin as the recipient...

November 7th, 2024

MUHC wins gold for Excellence in Environmental, Social, and Governance

The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) has received the Gold Award for Environmental, Social,...

July 9th, 2024

Dr. Dan Poenaru appointed a Member of the Order of Canada

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Dan Poenaru, pediatric general surgeon at the Montreal Children...

June 26th, 2024

MUHC Infection Control team wins at National Conference

Congratulations to Alexandra Hutchins, Bueso Mvutu, and Kathryn Hutchins of the MUHC Infection...

June 26th, 2024

Dr. Ari Meguerditchian appointed by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Congratulations to Dr. Ari Meguerditchian, Surgical Oncologist at the McGill University Health...

June 17th, 2024

Benoit Lemire named a Fellow of the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec

At the closing event of the regional information tour and awards ceremony by the Ordre des...

May 14th, 2024

Nada Jabado named 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Laureate for North America

Prestigious award honours McGill and RI-MUHC pioneer in the field of pediatric brain tumours ...

May 13th, 2024

Dr. Togas Tulandi honoured with prestigious award

Clinician and investigator, Dr. Togas Tulandi, is the 2024 recipient of the Rodolphe Maheux Award....

April 25th, 2024

Lucy Gilbert honoured for publication in Gynecologic Oncology

The most cited publication and one of the journal’s most read in 2023 Source: McGill Health eNews...

March 21st, 2024

Giada Sebastiani is the new President Elect of the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver

“Liver diseases affect one in three people in Canada,” says the RI-MUHC researcher and leading...

February 1st, 2024

Raquel Zegarra del Carpio-O’Donovan appointed to the Order of Canada

The esteemed neuroradiologist was recognized by Governor General Mary Simon for her mentorship of...

January 24th, 2024

Sapha Barkati and Marina Klein receive the 2023 FMSQ prize for best research paper

Their highly cited publication in the New England Journal of Medicine&nbsp...

January 15th, 2024

Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta honoured by Canadian Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group

Students’ success at Vascular 2023 conference reflects RI-MUHC researcher’s influence. From left...

December 20th, 2023

Dr. Ariane Marelli appointed Scientific Director of CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health

In her new position, Dr. Marelli will advance research and training initiatives that address...

December 14th, 2023

Lucy Gilbert appointed Chair, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Lucy Gilbert, MD, as Chair, Gerald Bronfman Department...

November 17th, 2023

Dr. Emily McDonald and nurse clinician and doctoral student Émilie Bortolussi-Courval win Profession Santé awards

The mission of the Prix Profession Santé is to promote the values of teamwork and communication...

November 17th, 2023

MUHC oncology nursing shines brightly at the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology conference

The Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO) conference is an opportunity for oncology...

November 15th, 2023

Prix d'excellence de l'Administration publique du Québec - support Dr. Lee and his team

Now's your chance to vote for the People's Choice Award and support Dr. Lawrence Lee and his team,...

November 10th, 2023

Michael Evans receives top honour for outstanding career in medical physics

The McGill University Health Centre’s Michael Evans has won the 2023 Canadian Organization of...

November 7th, 2023

RI-MUHC scientist wins 2023 Jacob’s Ladder Norman Saunders International Research Prize

The prize, given by Jacob’s Ladder, the Canadian Foundation for Control of Neurodegenerative Disease...

November 3rd, 2023

Canadian Society of Transplantation honours Dr. Steven Paraskevas

Dr. Steven Paraskevas is the 2023 recipient of the Excellence in Leadership Award from the Canadian...

October 27th, 2023

Congratulations Nicky Fraser, winner of a Prix Florence

We’re proud to announce that Nicky Fraser took home the esteemed Prix Florence Award in the...