Our most recent news - January 2022

Increasing the capacity of the immune system to kill cancer cells

Awakening the immune system's instinct for destroying cancer, using two molecules located on the surface of macrophages: that's the promising avenue opening up from recent laboratory work of Dr. André Veillette.

Understanding the role of the Sonic hedgehog (Shh) molecule in the development of cancers and brain disorders

Dr. Frédéric Charron's Research Chair in Developmental Neurobiology is renewed for seven years.

Dr. Peter W. Schiller status renewed as Professor Emeritus

Originally nominated Professor Emeritus in March 2020, Dr. Schiller is an invaluable member of the IRCM scientific family, whose work transcends time and contributes to the success of the Institute.

Major funding for Drs. Mathieu Ferron and Rémi Rabasa-Lhoret

Congratulations to Mathieu Ferron and Rémi Rabasa-Lhoret, researchers at the IRCM, who have won Diabetes Canada's End Diabetes: 100 funds in support of their promising research on this disease.

Living with Type 1 Diabetes in Quebec

Stigma, social inequalities, hypoglycemia, learn more about the reality of type 1 diabetes in Quebec with this video by Dr. Rémi Rabasa-Lhoret.

Student profile: discover Sophie Ehresmann

Sophie Ehresmann is a doctoral student in molecular biology and conducts research on RNA in the laboratory of Dr. Martin Sauvageau. She is also the president of the Asso, the IRCM students association.

Sci-POP : our young researchers share their science

The videos of the winners of Sci-POP, our science popularization event, are now online! Learn more about the exciting research conducted by our young scientists!

Doctoral Thesis Defense

Congratulations to Audrey Pelletier, IRCM student under the supervision of Jacques Drouin, who defended her doctoral thesis on January 12 on the subject : " Importance des deux domaines de liaison à l'ADN pour l'action pionnière du facteur Pax7".

The Health Ethics Conferences Series

Did you miss the last Health Ethics conference "Gestion de l'information en santé en contexte de pandémie" with Valérie Borde, Philippe Mercure and Dr André Veillette ? You can watch it on Youtube (in French).

The IRCM Conference Series

This conference series hosts internationally renowned specialists who discuss their work on various current medical research topics. Several conferences are scheduled in February. It's free and open to all.

Basic and Clinical Oncology Seminar Series

An event that brings practicing oncologists and basic cancer researchers together. Join us at our next Basic and Clinical Oncology Seminar with El Bachir Affar and Giada Bianchi as they discuss their perspective on the proteasome.

Effervescence – The Future of Life Sciences

The IRCM will be a partner of the event's 3rd edition, which will take place from May 10 to 12, 2022. Effervescence gathers investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, professionals and the next generation of professionals of the life sciences and health technology field to reflect on the future of life sciences.

In the Media

Omicron 'isn't a regular cold'

Dr. Emilia Liana Falcone, Director of the IRCM post-COVID-19 clinic reminds us that nobody should be under the impression that catching Omicron, or any other variant, is a good idea.

Nabil Seidah honored

Nabil Seidah, Director of the Biochemical Neuroendocrinology Research Unit at the IRCM joins the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.

Marie-Bénédicte Pretty appointed Executive Director of the IRCM Foundation

Having worked with the Foundation for several years, Mrs. Pretty has used her collaborative and leadership skills to increase the Institute's effectiveness and impact on the public and donors.

New Administrators at the IRCM Foundation

The IRCM Foundation recently welcomed to its Board of Directors Ms. Renée Lefebvre and Marie-Claude Soucy, two seasoned professionals from the business and finance world.

Participate in a clinical study on type 1 diabetes

The purpose of the research project is to determine if a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program combined with an education program to prevent hypoglycemia improves the perception of hypoglycemia symptoms in people living with type 1 diabetes.

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