Research
Sun safety declining in Canada amid rise in skin cancer cases
Authors of new study warn of a concerning trend in sun exposure habits among Canadians, especially young adults Despite decades of public health...
May 14, 2025
Reimagining surgery: The Institute unveils SuPER, a leading surgical robotics and AI research centre
The only hospital-based centre of its kind in Canada, SuPER will drive homegrown innovation from the lab to the operating room. On April...
May 14, 2025
New insights into rare soft tissue tumours could improve treatment strategies
Study uncovers surprising molecular diversity in desmoid tumours, challenging previous assumptions and opening the door to more personalized care A new study published...
May 14, 2025
Breakthrough discovery uses gut bacteria and AI to diagnose a chronic pain syndrome
Researchers’ identification of a common ‘microbiome signature’ connected to a chronic pain syndrome could also lead to advances in how the condition is...
May 14, 2025
New insights into how cancer spreads prompt rethink of metastasis care
Researchers discover that cancer cells move in clusters, rather than alone, more frequently than previously thought. A McGill University-led research collaboration has achieved...
May 14, 2025
Provost honours FMHS profs
McGill announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James McGill Professors, James McGill Professors and William Dawson Scholars Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi has...
May 2, 2025
Immunotherapy before surgery shows promise for esophageal cancer
New study by researchers at The Institute finds improved survival and potential for personalized treatment A new study by researchers at The Institute...
May 1, 2025
How blood vessels adapt to high blood pressure: A new discovery
Researchers uncover how endothelial cells sense and respond to loss of function, offering insights into vascular health and potential new treatments for hypertension...
May 1, 2025
Teaming up to improve breast cancer treatments through a new approach
Treating without surgery: the ultimate goal that radiation oncologists at the MUHC and HMR hope to achieve A patient diagnosed with grade 1...
May 1, 2025
Rheumatology outreach in Abitibi
McGill rheumatologist Alexander Tsoukas and resident Michèle Stanciu describe how McGill program brings vital specialized care to Quebecers in underserved regions, as well...
May 1, 2025
Landmark collaboration probes the foundations of consciousness
A major international study, the results of which were published today in Nature marks a historic milestone in the scientific investigation of consciousness....
May 1, 2025
Drugs targeting ‘zombie cells’ show promise for treating chronic back pain
Research in mice identifies drug combination that can slow or even reverse spine damage In a preclinical study led by McGill University researchers, two drugs...
April 28, 2025
First patient in Canada receives mRNA-based bladder cancer treatment in clinical trial at the MUHC
The investigational therapy combines mRNA technology with immunotherapy to train the immune system to target cancer cells after surgery In a new milestone...
April 16, 2025
D2R awards $10 million to accelerate RNA-based therapies for rare diseases and cancer
Three members of The Institute are among recipients of D2R funding to support their groundbreaking research on RNA-based therapies for cancer and rare...
April 16, 2025