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We are proud to celebrate the scientific achievements of our researchers and trainees in publications, grant competitions, honors and awards, and appointments, as well as in the mainstream press.

A Canadian first: Volunteers intentionally exposed to influenza to advance vaccine research

Conducted in specialized research units in Montreal and Halifax, the study aims to accelerate vaccine evaluation while...

Putting a price on saving lives: The Institute study reveals what it really costs to diagnose deadly blood infections in Africa

Picture a district hospital in sub-Saharan Africa. A child arrives with a high fever...

SPRING 2026 CIHR COMPETITION RESULTS

Researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute) will embark on 19 new projects designed to accelerate discoveries...

Liver disease and HIV: Study reveals major gaps in liver fibrosis screening and offers a promising solution

Current liver fibrosis screening misses many cases in people living with HIV...

Nine Institute Labs Earn Highest Rating in My Green Lab Certification

A landmark sustainability milestone for The Institute’s research community

Global clinical trial reveals safest, most effective antibiotics for staphylococcal bloodstream infections

Results from the world’s largest study ever undertaken to improve treatment...

Institute researchers take their work to Parliament Hill

Two teams showcased Canadian health innovations at a national science fair for MPs, senators, and federal ministers

Three researchers from The Institute earn prestigious Canada Research Chairs

Marcel A. Behr, Maziar Divangahi and Edward A. Fon are part of the McGill University cohort of 16 new...

Health Arena advances oncology innovations with $250,000 in Philanthropic Funding

In its first edition, the competition connected leading Montreal cancer researchers with investors...

From the lab to the clinic: Spring Research Days showcase The Institute’s scientific momentum

Spring 2026 events united researchers, clinicians and trainees across disciplines to push the boundaries of discovery...

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