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September 26th, 2025

Stage Supervision Excellence week concludes at the Royal Victoria Hospital

The Royal Victoria Hospital of the MUHC has been dedicated to education and patient care since 1893.

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September 25th, 2025

The importance of internship supervision excellence at the Children’s

Today, we highlight the Montreal Children’s Hospital, affiliated with McGill University since 1920...

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September 25th, 2025

World Pharmacists Day

World Pharmacists Day, celebrated annually on September 25, highlights the essential role of ...

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September 24th, 2025

MUHC unlocks nursing potential with artificial intelligence

An innovative initiative in collaboration with the Montreal-based company Airudi will free up nurses ...

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September 24th, 2025

Turning office moves into opportunities for sustainability

Over the past year, the Planning and Project Management team has coordinated several major moves.

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September 24th, 2025

Avoid an unnecessary trip to the ED thanks to the Patient Support Line

The Patient Support Line is available 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

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September 24th, 2025

Celebrating Internship Supervision Excellence at the Lachine Hospital

Celebrate the Lachine Hospital, known for its warm welcome and attentive guidance towards trainees.

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September 23rd, 2025

Internship Supervision Excellence Week continues at the MGH and the Allan Memorial

Today, we celebrate the Montreal General Hospital and the Allan Memorial Institute, where internship...

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September 22nd, 2025

Welcoming delegates from Japan’s Institute of Healthcare Architecture

The Japanese delegates requested a tour of the Glen site for inspiration.

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September 22nd, 2025

Internship Supervision Excellence Week starts at The Neuro

Recognizing excellence in internship supervision at the MUHC.

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September 19th, 2025

Chronic pain clinic: Latest addition to the MUHC website

Check out the Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit’s new section on the MUHC website!

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September 19th, 2025

Celebrating Neonatal Nurses Week

For Katia Desroques, working in the NICU isn't just a career, it's a calling that has shaped her ...

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September 19th, 2025

Epigenetics uncovers new secrets of osteosarcoma

Researchers reveal epigenetic mechanisms involved in bone cancer that could improve prognosis and ...

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September 15th, 2025

In-room entertainment system service interruption 

The in-room entertainment service previously offered by Hôpitel is no longer available.

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September 15th, 2025

Nada Jabado awarded McLaughlin Medal by Royal Society of Canada

Her discovery of histone mutations transformed cancer biology and is driving new therapies for ...

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September 15th, 2025

MUHC Referral Portal reaches key milestone

Phase One of the MUHC Referral Portal project is now complete!

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September 10th, 2025

Optimizing nursing care, one step at a time

When workflow changes, every minute saved becomes precious time for patients.Congratulations to...

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September 10th, 2025

Jeff Smith looks back at his 51-year career at the MUHC

It’s the summer of 1974. The Montreal metro is still fairly new, having come into existence in time...

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September 9th, 2025

An organ chip that predicts the response to chemotherapy

With the development of a patient-specific organ-on-a-chip, Dr. Lorenzo Ferri at The Institute and ...

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September 3rd, 2025

MUHC to implement perceptive AI platform to reduce hospital-acquired infections and improve care

New technology developed by Canadian tech firm Lumenix will support clinical teams, help protect ...

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September 2nd, 2025

When every second counts – We are the MUHC

We’re proud to launch the fourth edition of our Professional Days Campaign, a tradition that...

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August 29th, 2025

Changes to MUHC operations for the upcoming holiday – September 1

September 1st is a statutory holiday at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC).Please note that...

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August 28th, 2025

Harvest season brings hidden dangers

The Montreal Children’s Hospital Trauma Centre urges families to keep kids and teens safe on farms

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August 27th, 2025

Important change: No more hospital cards

As of August 28, 2025, hospital cards will no longer be used at the MUHC.

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September 24th, 2025

MUHC unlocks nursing potential with artificial intelligence

An innovative initiative in collaboration with the Montreal-based company Airudi will free up nurses ...

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September 9th, 2025

An organ chip that predicts the response to chemotherapy

With the development of a patient-specific organ-on-a-chip, Dr. Lorenzo Ferri at The Institute and ...

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September 3rd, 2025

MUHC to implement perceptive AI platform to reduce hospital-acquired infections and improve care

New technology developed by Canadian tech firm Lumenix will support clinical teams, help protect ...

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August 28th, 2025

Harvest season brings hidden dangers

The Montreal Children’s Hospital Trauma Centre urges families to keep kids and teens safe on farms

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August 26th, 2025

New study determines that type 1 diabetes in children can be linked to other types of diabetes in parents

Research from The Institute shows strong evidence that gestational and paternal type 2 diabetes in ...

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July 30th, 2025

Montreal researchers use AI and wearable sensors to detect inflammation before symptoms appear

The world's first wearable-powered system predicts acute inflammation with 90 per cent sensitivity.

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July 3rd, 2025

Summer safety starts here: creating memories for the right reasons

Every summer, the Montreal Children's Hospital Emergency Department treats more than 4,000 children ...

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June 26th, 2025

New discovery remarkably improves immunotherapy in bladder cancer and beyond

A new preclinical study unveils a more powerful and effective immunotherapy for bladder cancer and ...

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May 29th, 2025

Researchers uncover novel immune mechanism that protects the intestine

By studying intestinal worms, scientists from The Institute make a breakthrough in gut immunity...

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May 27th, 2025

MUHC leads with first patients in Canada enrolled in global radioligand therapy trial for metastatic cancer

Another promising step forward in precision nuclear medicine

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May 22nd, 2025

Vaping cannabis could harm your lungs

Two recent studies from The Institute suggest that cannabis vapour may have adverse effects on lung...

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April 30th, 2025

Reimagining surgery: The Institute unveils SuPER, a leading surgical robotics and AI research centre

The only hospital-based centre of its kind in Canada, SuPER will drive homegrown innovation from the ...

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January 15th, 2025

Semaglutide - known as Ozempic - can be beneficial to people with type 1 diabetes

A first randomized clinical trial shows that semaglutide use in type 1 diabetes is associated...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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September 10th, 2024

The elderly still take too many potentially inappropriate drugs

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

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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 ...

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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....

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September 26th, 2025

Stage Supervision Excellence week concludes at the Royal Victoria Hospital

The Royal Victoria Hospital of the MUHC has been dedicated to education and patient care since 1893.

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September 24th, 2025

Avoid an unnecessary trip to the ED thanks to the Patient Support Line

The Patient Support Line is available 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

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September 24th, 2025

Celebrating Internship Supervision Excellence at the Lachine Hospital

Celebrate the Lachine Hospital, known for its warm welcome and attentive guidance towards trainees.

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September 22nd, 2025

Welcoming delegates from Japan’s Institute of Healthcare Architecture

The Japanese delegates requested a tour of the Glen site for inspiration.

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September 22nd, 2025

Internship Supervision Excellence Week starts at The Neuro

Recognizing excellence in internship supervision at the MUHC.

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September 10th, 2025

Jeff Smith looks back at his 51-year career at the MUHC

It’s the summer of 1974. The Montreal metro is still fairly new, having come into existence in time...

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August 18th, 2025

Dr. Joshua Vorstenbosch appointed Director of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MUHC and McGill University

I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Joshua Vorstenbosch as Director of the Division of...

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July 23rd, 2025

A community of practice between the MUHC and the Ungava Tulattavik Health Centre

When clinical teams from the North and South connect, patients benefit. This is especially true in ...

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July 14th, 2025

Quitting smoking: two impactful stories of hope

Andrea Sanders and William Bonfanti are two dedicated employees working closely with respiratory...

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May 27th, 2025

Life After Laryngectomy: The Role of Speech Language Pathologists

A total laryngectomy—the surgical removal of the larynx or voice box—is typically performed to treat...

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May 26th, 2025

A look at the Montreal General Hospital Daycare!

Across the province, we are celebrating the vital role of daycares and educators in childhood...

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April 28th, 2025

Meet Volunteers Don and Ron

We often recognise volunteers trekking through the hallways of our hospitals, but there are...

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April 22nd, 2025

The Unsung Heroes of Organ and Tissue Donation

The MUHC is one of the largest transplant centres in the province of Québec, and in 2024, 153 organ...

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March 6th, 2025

Captivating a national audience with live endoscopy

A cutting-edge live endoscopy event was held at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) on...

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February 7th, 2025

MUHC study reveals impact of ACNPs in cardiac surgery

Congratulations to Amale Ghandour, Nurse Practitioner in the D7 Cardiac Surgery Unit at the Glen...

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February 5th, 2025

February is Psychology Month!

Here at the MUHC, more than 70 psychologists help patients at both our adult and pediatric sites....

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February 3rd, 2025

Optimizing tracheostomy care: A new pathway for faster recovery

In January 2024, the multidisciplinary tracheostomy team at the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) of...

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February 3rd, 2025

Celebrating the impact of Recreational Therapy at Lachine

Do you know the difference that Recreational Therapy makes for patients at Lachine? As we celebrate...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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September 19th, 2025

Epigenetics uncovers new secrets of osteosarcoma

Researchers reveal epigenetic mechanisms involved in bone cancer that could improve prognosis and ...

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September 9th, 2025

An organ chip that predicts the response to chemotherapy

With the development of a patient-specific organ-on-a-chip, Dr. Lorenzo Ferri at The Institute and ...

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August 26th, 2025

New study determines that type 1 diabetes in children can be linked to other types of diabetes in parents

Research from The Institute shows strong evidence that gestational and paternal type 2 diabetes in ...

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August 12th, 2025

MedSafer triples success in reducing inappropriate medications, study shows

A software developed by MUHC researchers could become a new standard of care to address ...

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July 30th, 2025

Montreal researchers use AI and wearable sensors to detect inflammation before symptoms appear

The world's first wearable-powered system predicts acute inflammation with 90 per cent sensitivity.

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July 29th, 2025

Surrogates more likely to be diagnosed with mental illness, study finds

Results of a study on surrogacy by ICES, McGill and The Institute.

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June 26th, 2025

New discovery remarkably improves immunotherapy in bladder cancer and beyond

A new preclinical study unveils a more powerful and effective immunotherapy for bladder cancer and ...

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June 16th, 2025

England’s successful diabetes prevention program as blueprint for Canada

Canada can learn from England’s diabetes prevention program to build its own initiatives to combat ...

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June 11th, 2025

Future of HIV diagnostics: Experts chart a path forward

A new review in The Lancet HIV, co-authored by Dr. Nitika Pant Pai, highlights innovative tools—from ...

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June 10th, 2025

Study links dementia care gaps in Quebec to socio-economic status

Research co-led by The Institute's Claire Godard-Sebillotte informs policy-makers' plan to make ...

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June 9th, 2025

Better breathing, better treatment for COPD

New research from researchers at The Institute finds that nearly a third of patients with COPD are ...

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June 6th, 2025

New research highlights the urgent need to improve skin cancer prevention and awareness across Canada.

Ivan V. Litvinov, MD, PhD, dermatologist at the McGill University health Centre (MUHC), Scientist in...

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May 29th, 2025

Researchers uncover novel immune mechanism that protects the intestine

By studying intestinal worms, scientists from The Institute make a breakthrough in gut immunity...

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May 28th, 2025

Including pregnant women in clinical trials safely: a necessity

May 28 is the International Day of Action for Women’s Health. We are highlighting PregTrial, a...

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May 27th, 2025

MUHC leads with first patients in Canada enrolled in global radioligand therapy trial for metastatic cancer

Another promising step forward in precision nuclear medicine

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May 22nd, 2025

Vaping cannabis could harm your lungs

Two recent studies from The Institute suggest that cannabis vapour may have adverse effects on lung...

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April 30th, 2025

Reimagining surgery: The Institute unveils SuPER, a leading surgical robotics and AI research centre

The only hospital-based centre of its kind in Canada, SuPER will drive homegrown innovation from the ...

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April 22nd, 2025

Teaming up to improve breast cancer treatments through a new approach

Treating without surgery: the ultimate goal that radiation oncologists at the MUHC and HMR hope to...

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April 11th, 2025

First patient in Canada receives mRNA-based bladder cancer treatment in clinical trial at the MUHC

The investigational therapy combines mRNA technology with immunotherapy to train the immune system ...

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March 24th, 2025

Nunavimmiut public health officers offer TB outreach in Nunavik, Quebec

March 24 is World TB Day  – we checked in on a recent training session in Inukjuak by...

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March 17th, 2025

Living Lab at the Montreal Chest Institute: Revolutionizing respiratory research

At the Montreal Chest Institute (MCI), research is no longer a separate entity—it’s becoming an...

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March 17th, 2025

Addressing health disparities through genomics

Researcher from The Institute co-leads $8.3 million genomics sequencing project to advance for Black...

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March 14th, 2025

Major funding for research project on cystic fibrosis

A new research project focusing on rare genetic mutations that are linked to cystic fibrosis just ...

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February 28th, 2025

Driving innovation in rare disease research: The Institute and RARE.Qc

New funding from Génome Québec will strengthen rare disease data infrastructure, accelerating...

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September 15th, 2025

Nada Jabado awarded McLaughlin Medal by Royal Society of Canada

Her discovery of histone mutations transformed cancer biology and is driving new therapies for ...

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July 31st, 2025

Dr. Reitan Ribeiro honoured with international award for his exceptional contributions to Gynecologic Oncology Surgery

The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Dr....

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July 29th, 2025

MI4 and Global Health Programs (GHP) awarded $100,000 to drive early-stage, high-impact projects that tackle some of the world’s most pressing health challenges

Two of the four winning teams are led by members of The Institute!

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July 25th, 2025

Appointment of Pierre-Albert Coubat

The Research Institute of the MUHC (The Institute) announces new Chief Operating Officer.

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July 14th, 2025

Nurse Stéphanie Bumba awarded the Meritorious Service Medal

Stéphanie Bumba, a clinical nurse at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), has received the...

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July 2nd, 2025

Alan Evans receives Order of Canada

A career that took an uncharted trajectory has been recognized with the Order of Canada, one of the ...

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June 12th, 2025

Therapeutic medication management program receives the Innovation Award from the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec

The Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec recently awarded the Innovation prize to the Programme de...

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May 26th, 2025

Montreal General Hospital PACU receives 2025 Dr. David S. Mulder Trauma Award

We are pleased to announce that the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) of the Montreal General...

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March 17th, 2025

A new honour for Dr. Raquel del Carpio-O’Donovan

Dr. Raquel del Carpio-O’Donovan, a distinguished Neuroradiologist at the MUHC, has been awarded the...

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March 17th, 2025

Dr. Michael Dahan honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal

MUHC obstetrician, gynecologist, and specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, Dr....

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January 22nd, 2025

Dr. Lucy Gilbert, founder of DOvEEgene, is presented with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal

On Wednesday, December 18th, over 150 guests gathered in the Drs Sylvia and Richard Cruess...

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January 21st, 2025

Dr. Lucie Opatrny receives the King Charles III Coronation Medal

On January 15, Dr. Lucie Opatrny, President and Executive Director of the McGill University Health...

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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...

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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),...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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June 26th, 2024

MUHC Infection Control team wins at National Conference

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

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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