MUHC in the Media - September 7, 2026

Healthier fats linked to longer survival after prostate cancer diagnosis
Healthier fats linked to longer survival after prostate cancer diagnosis

A study co-led by Prof. David P. Labbé, Ph.D., at The Institute and by colleagues at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that replacing saturated and animal fats with unsaturated and plant-based fats was associated with a lower risk of death among men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer. The results were published in MA Network OpenDaily Mail, Medscape, MedPage Today, U.S. News & World Report

MUHC at the forefront of mRNA Research in cancer treatment
MUHC at the forefront of mRNA Research in cancer treatment

Dr. Jonathan Spicer and Dr. Ramy Saleh are leading international clinical trials at the MUHC exploring the potential of personalized mRNA vaccines to treat cancer. From lung cancer to bladder cancer, these innovative trials are bringing new approaches to patients while advancing research in personalized cancer care. CTV News takes a closer look at the MUHC’s role in this promising field of research. CTV News