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Why do some non-smokers get COPD while many heavy smokers don’t?
A new study highlights a strong risk factor for COPD related to lung development
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Results of MI4 Emergency COVID-19 Research Funding (Round 2)
RI-MUHC researchers awarded MUHC Foundation funding for a second round of projects with potential impact in a short timeframe
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We Care About Rare!
Researchers, advocates and patients gather on Rare Disease Research Day at the RI-MUHC
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RI-MUHC investigator joins Global Consortium of Chemosensory Researchers (GCCR) in rapid response to COVID-19
GCCR group develops worldwide survey on smell loss
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Results of MI4 Emergency COVID-19 Research Funding (Round 1)
RI-MUHC researchers awarded MUHC Foundation funding for projects with potential impact in a short timeframe
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FRQ to create a province-wide COVID-19 Biobank
RI-MUHC researchers take leading roles in the initiative
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The Pfizer Investigator Training Program comes to the RI-MUHC!
Clinical research educational training program benefits researchers, staff and students at the inaugural event
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Rare respiratory diseases: Combining immunology and respiratory expertise for children and adults
The RI-MUHC is one of eight research centres participating in an NIH-funded project to accelerate the understanding of rare suppurative respiratory diseases...
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Pulling out all the stops at the RI-MUHC’s first Open House for prospective trainees
World-renowned researchers. Vibrant learning environment. First-class facilities. If it sounds too good to be true, you weren’t at...
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Dr. Jean Bourbeau named distinguished CHEST Educator
“The greatest achievement is seen in the people we train,” says director of the McConnell Centre for Innovative Medicine