
Universal genetic testing of breast cancer patients could help many
McGill-led study shows casting a wider net can identify candidates for advanced therapies who might otherwise have been missed

Pregnancy enhances natural immunity to block severe flu
Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals: number 1 in Quebec, number 3 in the country!
Thanks to the researchers, trainees and staff at The Institute, the MUHC maintains its leadership position in the...

MUHC patients among the first in the world to enroll in mRNA individualized treatment trials for lung cancer
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre is at...

Discovery of new genes for molar pregnancies sheds light on their increased incidence in women aged 35 and over
Major advances made at the RI-MUHC could help improve counselling...

International awards for three cardiovascular health researchers from the RI-MUHC
Drs. Rhian Touyz and Mariane Bertagnolli were honoured by the International Society of Hypertension...

Young men who vape may be at greater risk for future heart disease
Two new studies examine how vaping during adolescence affects the lungs and heart

The 2024 RI-MUHC Annual Report is online!
An invitation from Dr. Rhian Touyz

New insights into the genetics of rare diseases
RI-MUHC team builds a new model to study Nager and Rodriguez syndromes, revealing crucial information about the role of the SF3B4 gene

RI-MUHC expands recycling to new heights
Impressive cooperation from research programs brings new success to the RI-MUHC waste recycling and sustainability efforts