THE INSTITUTE ANNUAL REPORT 2025
OUTREACH
Outreach at The Institute reflects the breadth of our mission — extending from global health leadership to local community engagement. In 2024–2025, our researchers contributed to national and international health solutions, helped strengthen strategic networks across Quebec, and connected meaningfully with communities ranging from high school students to Indigenous partners in the North. The following highlights illustrate how excellence in research translates into real-world impact at every level.
ADDRESSING GLOBAL AND NATIONAL HEALTH ISSUES
BUILDING QUEBEC NETWORKS
CONNECTING AT THE LOCAL LEVEL
ADDRESSING GLOBAL AND NATIONAL HEALTH ISSUES
Strengthening resilience in kidney care programs to disasters and emergencies
New global roadmap developed at The Institute offers practical guidance for disaster preparedness, response and recovery in nephrology care
Experts from the McGill International TB Centre and The Institute publish a prestigious Lancet seminar on TB
Commissioned work underscores the role of tuberculosis (TB) as a leading cause of death globally, stressing the importance of early diagnosis, comprehensive care, and ongoing research for effective control
New global guideline on candidiasis features expertise from The Institute
Dr. Don Vinh, the only Canadian primary author, joins over 100 experts from 35 countries in this landmark effort
New guidelines to better identify people at risk of heart attack and stroke
An international expert panel, co-chaired by Dr. Rhian Touyz of the RI-MUHC, recommends various measures to reduce cardiovascular risks for a wider range of patients
Increasing clinical trial expertise at the RI-MUHC
The RI-MUHC ACT-CTU reports on the realization of its vision for 2024 to build a clinical trials community and strengthen trial capabilities at the RI-MUHC
National Canadian Consortium of Clinical Trial Training (CANTRAIN) takes off successfully
Eighty-four graduate students from across Canada will share over $2 million in studentship and fellowship salary awards from four Clinical Trials Training Platforms
New partnership to accelerate scientific innovation
The Institute and Allumiqs join forces to offer advanced bioanalytical solutions for research
Psychologist Tina Montreuil is making a difference
RI-MUHC researcher invited to provide expert testimony to the House of Commons regarding her project, the Montreal Antenatal Well-Being Study on Women's Mental Health and Child Outcomes
A modernized Clinical Trials Network to tackle health challenges associated with HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in Canada
Dr. Marina Klein will lead the network at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
McGill, industry, CQDM and Brain Canada collaborate for drug discovery
Novel drug could provide hope to those suffering from neuropathic pain and insomnia
New advances in lung cancer treatment
International clinical trial shows perioperative immunotherapy prolongs life in non-small-cell lung cancer patients
Inaugural Research Canada Innovates event at The Institute a resounding success
Sold-out event united health researchers and innovators to shape the future of healthcare
Raising awareness to reduce skin cancer risk
New research from Dr. Ivan Litvinov highlights the urgent need to improve skin cancer prevention and awareness across Canada
The Institute hosts two Palestinian Quebecer Science Bridge awardees
This prestigious award promotes international collaboration, offering short-term research missions to talented scholars
Nunavimmiut public health officers offer TB outreach in Nunavik
This World TB Day, we check in on a recent training session in Inukjuak by Indigenous researchers and health professionals for Inuit community members
Giada Sebastiani is the new President Elect of the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver
"Liver diseases affect one in three people in Canada," says the RI-MUHC researcher and leading expert in fatty liver disease, "and I am proud to serve the cause."
Addressing health disparities through genomics
Researcher from The Institute co-leads $8.3 million genomics sequencing project to advance healthcare for Black communities
BUILDING QUEBEC NETWORKS
Collaboration and Open Science
The Centre for Precision Psychiatry – Quebec is facilitating the psychiatry of tomorrow
Bringing rare and undiagnosed diseases out of the shadows
A new network will advance research and care for thousands of people suffering from a rare or undiagnosed disease
The FRQ Digital Health Network is launched at The Institute
This new network supports interdisciplinary collaboration to advance digital health innovation
CONNECTING AT THE LOCAL LEVEL
The Institute continues to champion accessibility and inclusion through DuoEmploi internships
Now in its third year at The Institute, the province-wide program offers immersive work experiences for people living with disabilities
The art of being useful
As a radio commentator, pediatric surgeon and public health specialist, Dr. Hussein Wissanji uses many tools to improve the health of Quebec's population
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
Behind the scenes of animal care: Inspiring tomorrow's science and health professionals
A hands-on day at The Institute introduces high school students to careers in animal health and research
Open house at the RI-MUHC Animal Resources Division
Employees, friends and family explore the facilities to learn how the Animal Resources Division upholds the most rigorous standards in advancing essential health research
NEXT READ
PREVIOUS READ
BACK TO