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Aortic stenosis: 200 newly identified genes raise hope for future treatments
February 18th, 2026 News Releases Research The discovery could improve early detection and accelerate the development of treatments for this incurable heart disease. A new study on aortic stenosis, the most common form of heart valve disease, has …
RSV-related hospitalizations among children more than doubled in Canada in 2022–2023
April 27th, 2026 News Releases Research A new comparative analysis shows a significant increase in RSV-related hospitalizations since the pre-pandemic period, particularly among infants under 6 months of age. Hospitalizations due to respiratory …
The Achilles' heel of pancreatic cancer could pave the way for new treatments
March 31st, 2026 News Releases Research The discovery of a vulnerability in pancreatic cancer offers hope for the development of innovative targeted therapies. A team from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute), led …
Fine particles in pollution are associated with early signs of autoimmune disease
December 16th, 2025 News Research Data from Canada’s most populous province add to emerging evidence that air pollution risks go beyond lung and heart health SOURCE: McGill University A new study has linked air pollution exposure and immune-system changes …
A Canadian first: Volunteers intentionally exposed to influenza to advance vaccine research
September 15th, 2026 News Research Releases Conducted in specialized research units in Montreal and Halifax, the study aims to accelerate vaccine evaluation while building Canada’s expertise to respond to future pandemic threats. For the first time in …
Important road closures: update
September 10th, 2026 News If you drive to your medical appointments , please plan now for changes to your usual commute throughout September due to road closures and traffic restrictions related to the upcoming Grand Prix Cycliste and UCI Road World …
Three MUHC projects selected for the Digital Health Innovation Fund
September 16th, 2026 News Research Three teams associated with the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) will contribute to pan-Canadian projects aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence and health data to advance research and care. The MUHC is among …
Important road closures: update, September 17 to 25
September 17th, 2026 News Due to road closures related to the UCI Road World Championships taking place throughout September , please make sure to plan for changes to your usual commute, particularly if you have a medical appointment . Routes vary each …
Savour Québec: the MUHC’s commitment to local food and sustainable sourcing
September 22nd, 2026 Articles News Did you know that supporting local food producers can help strengthen our food supply and reduce our reliance on products from outside Québec? From September 21 to 27 , MUHC Food Services is taking part in the Les …
Voting in a CHSLD, a care home or a healthcare facility
September 18th, 2026 News If you are staying temporarily in a CHSLD , a private care home or a hospital, you can vote on the premises. You can also vote in your room if you are in a rehabilitation center, a hospital, a palliative care home or a care home …