Our most recent news - September 2022

Exceptionally, a Party Makes the Front Page of Our Newsletter

A festive and historic event brought together almost a hundred members of the IRCM community at the Jean-Davignon Atrium on September 29. It is the first big party since the beginning of the pandemic.

Major Discovery in Childhood Blindness

Resulting from years of collaboration between the IRCM and the Montreal Children's Hospital, this research, conducted at Dr. Michel Cayouette's lab, brings hope of new therapeutic avenues for families.

Cells Who Talk to Themselves For a Better Immune Response

Work from the laboratories of Dr. André Veillette, and Dr. Romain Roncagalli of the Centre d'immunologie de Marseille-Luminy, sheds new light on cells' ability to contribute more effectively to the immune response.

Dr. Michel Cayouette Confirmed as Vice President, Research and Academic Affairs

In early September, the IRCM announced the confirmation of Dr. Michel Cayouette as Vice President, Research and Academic Affairs at the IRCM.

More Promising Work From Dr. Seidah's Lab

A collaboration between the laboratory of Dr. Nabil G. Seidah, and laboratories at Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania, shows a promising first use of CRISPR-Cas-Editing technology in knocking out the expression of the PCSK9 human gene.

Tribute to a Great Scientist Who Passed Away

On August 26, a memorable and touching tribute was held to a pillar of the IRCM, Dr. Jean Davignon who passed away a year earlier. The Institute's Atrium was named after him.

Science POP

A major scientific popularization competition is launched across the province of Quebec, under the aegis of the IRCM; A first provincial edition that will certainly prove to be mostly enriching.

Doctoral Thesis Defence

Congratulations to Islam Elkholi (MD) for defending his thesis Genomic approaches to uncover genes regulating breast cancer metastatic dormancy.

Mariana Correro

Discover an exceptional administrative assistant, whose work contributes to the proper functioning of our institution.

IRCM Conferences

This series offers you the unique opportunity to dive into the heart of cutting-edge biomedical research alongside world leading experts.

Lectures Of Public Interest on Health Ethics

Without ethical reflection, health is at risk of major abuses and shortcomings. Our series of conferences and webinars gathers key players around this topic.

Quick overview of an extensive summer cover:

Montrealers make a discovery to help people suffering from blindness [In French]

Childhood blindness: a genetic cause identified [In French]

Intravenous therapy comes to Montreal [In French]

Dr. Côté confirmed as President and Scientific Director [In French]

Childhood blindness: Long haul collaboration between IRCM and Montreal Children's Hospital scientists leads to major discovery

COVID-19: all must remain cautious [In French]

The Foundation Receives $1 Million From the National Bank

The NBC will thus support the IRCM Master's degree in Molecular and Cellular Medicine, as part of the Foundation's Driven by Life Major Campaign.

IRCM Challenge

Push your limits! Registrations are ongoing until October 23, 2022.

Nathalie Le Prohon: A New Ambassador for the Major Campaign

Nathalie Le Prohon is passionate about transforming health care to improve people's life quality. She joins the cabinet of ambassadors of the Driven by life Major Campaign.

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