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Cystic Fibrosis: Researchers unveil the secrets of key bacteria for a better understanding of the disease
August 14th, 2015 A team from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) led by Dr. Dao Nguyen, respirologist and researcher in the Translational Research in Respiratory Diseases Program, made a recent breakthrough in cystic …
Breakthrough in "marriage-broker" protein
August 13th, 2015 Releases Scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital -The Neuro, at McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre, have made a breakthrough in understanding an important protein that appears to act as a …
November 19th is World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day
November 19th, 2014 Many patients across the world take advantage of the Living well with COPD program, developed by Dr. Jean Bourbeau at the McGill University Health Centre’s (MUHC) Montreal Chest Institute (MCI). By visiting the website …
Medical Radiation Technologists—where technology meets compassionate care
November 27th, 2014 As an integral part of the healthcare team, medical radiologists perform diagnostic imaging examinations and administer radiation therapy treatments that are focused on destroying tumours of cancer patients. According to the Canadian …
The Mystery Infection: from Laboratory to Bedside
November 28th, 2014 For eight years, Martin Liard suffered from an undiagnosed mass in his brain. His case was a mystery to some of the best medical specialists in Montreal—that is, until he met Dr. Donald Cuong Vinh, a world-renowned Infectious Disease …
World AIDS Day 2014: a fight on several fronts
December 1st, 2014 World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 every year, reminding us that the fight against the AIDS pandemic is far from over. More than 36 million people have died since it emerged in the early 1980s. Today, 35.3 million people around …
Great success at our new Glen site’s Open House
December 9th, 2014 More than 15,000 visitors, over 300 volunteers and 41 exhibitors gathered this past weekend, December 6 and 7, for the open house of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and the Research Institute of the MUHC's new Glen site. It …
Creative MUHC health professionals win big at Hacking Health Challenge
December 12th, 2014 Imagine dreaming up a practical solution to a common healthcare problem, such as a game that eases anxiety in kids as they go through an MRI exam or a guided self-help app for patients with depression. Now imagine being in a room full …
Is the cafeteria open during the night at the Glen? If not, is there a way to find food in the hospital in the middle of the night?
December 16th, 2014 The cafeteria at the Glen site is open from 7:00-19:00, Monday to Friday. On weekends or statutory holidays, it is open from 9:00-14:00 and 16:00-19:00. There are, however, several businesses occupying retail space throughout the …
A face-to-face with our research leaders—Dr Madhukar Pai
December 17th, 2014 Interview with Dr. Madhukar Pai, Director of the McGill Global Health Programs Program co-leader, Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre Associate Director, McGill …