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'Gorillas' in our midst
July 7th, 2015 A team of McGill University social scientists is using ethnographic research to study the organizational work involved in the unprecedented transition of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) to its new location at the Glen site. Since …
A glimmer of hope for patients with leukodystrophies
July 8th, 2015 Releases Dr. Geneviève Bernard, Child Health and Human Developmental Program, RI-MUHC Dr. Benoit Coulombe, IRCM Leukodystrophies are deadly neurodegenerative diseases that affect one in 7,000 children and remain incurable. These genetic …
Temporary closure of one traffic lane on Cedar Ave
July 8th, 2015 A temporary closure of one lane of traffic on Cedar Avenue will take place on Saturday July 11 between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. in order to transfer a piece of biomedical equipment from the Montreal General Hospital (MGH). A crane will be …
Two RI-MUHC recipients set out to make new discoveries in prostate cancer research
June 25th, 2015 Releases Fourteen forward-thinking Canadian prostate cancer researchers have been rewarded for their innovation with Movember Discovery Grants, funded by the Movember Foundation through Prostate Cancer Canada (PCC). The winners were …
MUHC conducts first islet cell transplant in Quebec
July 23rd, 2015 Releases The MUHC has conducted the first islet cell transplant in Quebec. The breakthrough was made at the Glen site of the MUHC after the complex process of isolating islet cells from a donor pancreas was achieved at the MUHC Human Islet …
Confused about when and where exactly your clinic is moving?
April 17th, 2015 We’re gearing up for a big change! This Spring 2015, several of our services and hospitals will be transferring to new locations in order to better serve our patients. We understand that these moves can be a little confusing, so in order …
Quebec researchers and international collaborators identify a new breast cancer gene
April 27th, 2015 Releases A Quebec research team played a key role in an international study led by the University of Toronto and Pomeranian Medical University in Poland that identified a new breast cancer gene. The study, which was published online today …
Robert Richard gets impeccable care from Verdun Hospital to the MUHC
April 29th, 2015 Articles When Robert Richard had cervical spinal stenosis, a condition with potential severe consequences, he was grateful to have quick access to ultra-specialized, first-rate care at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). …
MUHC adult psychiatric emergency care gets brand new home at the MGH
May 1st, 2015 Clinical staff and guests present at the opening of the McGill University Health Centre’s (MUHC) Adult Psychiatric Emergency Department at the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) last Thursday were impressed by the new facilities that will …
Two innovations grants awarded to RI-MUHC research leaders
May 29th, 2015 Releases The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is pleased to announce that Dr. Morag Park and Dr. Alain Ptito, both RI-MUHC members, have been awarded major grants to advance their innovative work in the …