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Extraordinary $15-million gift will create unique powerhouse initiative to fight infections
April 26th, 2018 Releases A $15-million gift from the visionary Montreal-based Doggone Foundation will launch the McGill Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity, a unique and highly collaborative endeavour that will harness the scientific …
The Power of Organ Donation
April 27th, 2018 Articles Makar Barsoum settled into his chair, a morning coffee cooling on his desk as he started up his computer. The 61-year-old sat comfortably within the cool confines of his basement office while the July day quickly warmed up …
The MUHC is hiring!
May 1st, 2018 News Job openings available: Administrative agent Medical secretary Transport attendant Food service attendant Laundry attendant Apply today or send your CV to …
Roadwork on Cedars Avenue - Wednesday, May 9 from 7 am to 7 pm
May 8th, 2018 News Roadwork will be underway on Cedar Avenue around the MGH on Wednesday, May 9 from 7 am to 7 pm. Access to the Montreal General Hospital will not be blocked, however, traffic control people will be directing traffic so expect …
Responding to Emergency Needs for the Benefit of the Patient
May 4th, 2018 Articles The flu season was particularly harsh this year at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), often leaving patients with long waits in the Emergency Department as the staff dealt with the immense pressure of its overcapacity …
Supporting professional development of young nurses
May 7th, 2018 Adaptability, composure under pressure, and learning on the go are all skills that need to be mastered quickly by new nurses entering the work force. A team of nurses at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) are hoping to provide the …
Celebrating the diversity in nursing roles
May 9th, 2018 At The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) our nurses fill many different roles in our multidisciplinary teams, each with their own challenges and specific skillsets. From neuroscience nursing to filling the role of a nurse educator, …
Beyond Killing Tuberculosis
May 11th, 2018 Releases Historically, our view of host defense against infection was that we must eliminate pathogens to eradicate disease. However, this perspective has recently been challenged as scientists have taken a lesson from plant biologists …
Genetics and Oncology come together to offer faster genetic testing to ovarian cancer patients
November 19th, 2018 Articles In 2017, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada issued new recommendations for genetic testing of women diagnosed with High Grade Serous Ovarian cancer (HGSOC) – the most common type of ovarian cancer cases and the one …
Scientists identify new genetic causes linked to abnormal pregnancies and miscarriages
November 20th, 2018 Releases Research A team of scientists at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and McGill University have identified three genes responsible for recurrent molar pregnancies, a rare complication that …