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Stem cell transplants, a potential cure for patients with life-threatening diseases
June 6th, 2016 Articles A stem cell transplant is a procedure that can treat or cure a number of conditions: bone marrow diseases, inherited immune disorders, hemoglobinopathies (defects in red blood cells) and some types of cancer, such as leukemia, …
The humble jazz giant
September 8th, 2016 Releases “One pair of shoes and two suits—that’s all you need,” said Oliver Jones when he contemplated his successful life as a jazz musician. “I was put on this earth for a purpose. I am not particularly bright or handsome, but I have …
Curing life-threatening allergies
September 8th, 2016 Back to school time can be stressful, but particularly so for families of children with life-threatening allergies. “Milk was definitely not on the menu – even one sip could have been fatal,” said the mother of 15-year-old Elizabeth, a …
Martine Alfonso Named Interim President and Executive Director
September 8th, 2016 Releases We wish to advise you that the Government of Quebec has appointed Martine Alfonso as our interim president and executive director, effective immediately. She assumes all the responsibilities, functions and powers of the …
$800,000 – Le Bal Rouge
September 12th, 2016 Releases From left to right: Luigi Liberatore, Bal Rouge Co-Chair, Giuseppe Borsellino, Bal Rouge Co-Chair, Dr. Jean-Philippe Pelletier, Interventional Cardiologist, MUHC, Dr. Sonny Dandona, Interventional Cardiologist, MUHC, Sam Red, …
$50,000 - Fight for the Bell
July 7th, 2016 Releases A huge thank you to all those who came out to cheer on Scott (Twinkle Toes) Chapman and (Merciless) Mike Gales and all our other boxers at out inaugural FIGHT FOR THE BELL on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. You helped raise close to …
Finally healed
September 19th, 2016 Articles Alain Juneau contracted HIV and the hepatitis C virus following a transfusion of blood components, one of the thousands of hemophiliacs affected by the contaminated blood scandal of the 1980s. After that, Alain, who had …
10 years on: recalling the Dawson College shootings and learning from tragedy
September 13th, 2016 Releases On September 13, 2006, Dawson College was forever changed when an armed gunman entered the school grounds and began to shoot bystanders at random. The Montreal General Hospital played an integral part in treating the victims …
A project led by an MNI researcher has been awarded $6.1 million to study progressive multiple sclerosis
September 20th, 2016 Releases The International Progressive MS Alliance has awarded three $6.1 million Collaborative Network Award grants for a total investment of $18.4 million toward accelerating the pace of progressive MS research. More than 2.3 …
Partner Clinics Project: a winning alliance
September 21st, 2016 A new initiative linking the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and five family medicine groups in Montreal is facilitating care for those living with chronic conditions. The Partner Clinics Project Team The Partner Clinics …