Network advances understanding of sex and gender differences in stroke prevention, care and recovery Cathy Campbell December 8, 2024 374 When it comes to stroke, sex and gender matter. “We have known for many years that women experience different stroke risk factors, interactions with the health system, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes,” says...
The MUHC Foundation wants to know: What will you do with your next 28 seconds? Stefanie Sweeney December 6, 2024 515 This holiday season, the MUHC Foundation is focusing on the power of small gestures. Just 28 seconds of your busy day can help create a world of change - because really, that’s all it takes. The doctors of the ...
The Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research: A Catalyst for Groundbreaking Medical Discoveries Sarah Fletcher December 3, 2024 686 As one of the top hospitals in Quebec, the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) excels at pushing the boundaries of medicine and offering exceptional patient care. None of it would be possible without donations to the...
Brain Canada, McGill, and CQDM partner with industry on drug discovery Ian Popple September 20, 2024 748 Novel drug could provide hope to those suffering from neuropathic pain and insomnia A diverse consortium, combining expertise from McGill University, the Quebec government and private industry, has made signifi...
Help the RI-MUHC’s Dr. Dana Small get to the root of the world’s biggest killers Stefanie Sweeney August 15, 2024 1202 Did you know that some of the world’s deadliest diseases have their roots in the dialogue between the brain and the body? Dr. Dana Small, a renowned scientist and Canada Excellence Research Chair in Metabolism ...
The MUHC Foundation’s Le Bal Rouge Gala Raises a record-breaking $2,050,000 million for Cancer Research at the McGill University Health Centre The Montrealer July 17, 2024 2005 The MUHC Foundation backs the most innovative cancer researchers in the province. This year’s Le Bal Rouge gala supported the Cancer Research Program of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health C...
New program to support innovative projects that will address some of the most pressing issues in TBI Brielle Goulart July 14, 2024 1108 It is estimated that approximately 165,000 people per year experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Canada. By 2031, TBI is projected to be among the most common neurological conditions affecting Canadians....
Meet Dr. Darcy Wagner, an MUHC bioengineer with big dreams for respiratory care Stefanie Sweeney July 9, 2024 1229 Lung disease represents a major global health crisis, ranking as a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. In Canada, more than 3 million Canadians suffer from serious lung diseases—chronic obstructiv...
A new $80M investment in Brain Canada’s Research Programs to Improve Brain Health Kate Shingler June 16, 2024 702 In the 2024 federal budget, the Government of Canada renewed funding to Brain Canada to support the advancement of brain research with a commitment of $80 million over four years. This investment will enable Br...
The Sarcoma Research Consortium of Quebec The Montrealer May 17, 2024 1100 A pioneering program based out of the Cedars Cancer Centre is giving new hope to young people who have this rare – and often deadly – form of cancer Every year, over 300 people in Quebec are diagnosed with sarc...
