Rare white matter disorders share a breakdown in protein production
A Nature Reviews Neurology review from Dr. Geneviève Bernard's lab points to one molecular process that keeps appearing in leukodystrophies.
Pierre-Albert Coubat named Executive Director of The Institute
The appointment is part of a renewed leadership structure designed to accelerate The Institute's 2030 Vision.
Investing in diabetes prevention could pay off in Canada
A new study highlights the value of investing in a publicly funded diabetes prevention strategy inspired from England’s successful program
Three Institute and MUHC projects selected for the Digital Health Innovation Fund
Three teams associated with the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and The Institute will contribute...
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...
Dr. Rhian M. Touyz reappointed to lead the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
The Board of Directors has renewed Dr. Touyz’s mandate as Chief Scientific Officer for a further three years...
Researchers create a beating “mini-heart” from a patient’s blood cells
Developed at The Institute, the 3D heart-on-a-chip model reproduces key features of dilated cardiomyopathy and could help researchers identify...
Healthier fats linked to longer survival after prostate cancer diagnosis
Study conducted at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and The Institute finds that replacing saturated...
A new sarcoma clinical trial bridges adolescent and adult care at the MUHC
Highlighting the MUHC’s unique ability to bridge pediatric and adult cancer care, the trial evaluates a new...
Valuing abilities: Eight interns with disabilities and their host teams build a more inclusive Institute
Ariane Richard-Massé is one of the interns living with disabilities who joined The Institute in 2026...