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Viagra to treat oxygen-deprived newborns
A study by Dr. Pia Wintermark investigated the possibility of using sildenafil (also known as Viagra) to treat babies...
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RI-MUHC successes in Networks funding from the FRQ-S
Our researchers will lead three new thematic networks whose funding was announced this week
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How does the BCG vaccine against TB provide protection against lung viral infections?
An RI-MUHC team reveals a new mechanism by which the 100-year-old vaccine provides cross-protection...
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In conversation with new Canada Excellence Research Chair Dana Small
Her research at McGill and the RI-MUHC will investigate the mechanisms linking obesity and brain disorders
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Research seeks to help children with chronic kidney disease
RI-MUHC study makes a breakthrough discovery into the role of the immune system in childhood idiopathic nephrotic syndrome
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The Canadian Institutes for Health Research and Canadian Thoracic Society honour Maziar Divangahi
The RI-MUHC researcher will receive the 2024 CIHR-ICRH/CTS Mid-Career Lecturer Award in Respiratory Sciences
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Dr. Ariane Marelli appointed Scientific Director of CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health
In her new position, Dr. Marelli will advance research and training...
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Predicting preeclampsia for safer pregnancies
RI-MUHC scientist Dr. Stella Daskalopoulou aims to reduce pregnancy complications by developing a reliable early screening tool
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$3 million for FRQS Dual Chairs in Artificial Intelligence and Health co-led by RI-MUHC researchers
The FRQS Dual AI Chairs Program supports research collaborations across disciplines in pursuit of the significant...
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Leaders in COPD care and research
The CanCOLD study, hosted at the RI-MUHC, is one of the most valuable resources in the world to support research on the causes and burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.