Our Latest News - March 2023

The IRCM Increases Student Scholarships

The new harmonized scholarship policy is aligned with the current reality to support students.

Seidah's Lab: The PCSK9 Protein Holds a Dual Key to Countering COVID-19 Infection

Dr. Nabil G. Seidah's team unveils a mechanism of the COVID-19 infection that could help improve the medical management of the disease: a direct relationship between the PCSK9 protein, cholesterol and the SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Dr. Falcone, A Leader in Long COVID Research

She will co-lead the biomedical team of the Pan-Canadian Long COVID Network which received a major $20 million investment through CIHR.

The IRCM at Expo Manger Santé

In this month of nutrition, Dr. May Faraj's team was present at Expo Manger Santé at the Palais des congrès de Montréal to discuss their research on diabetes. A great IRCM presence at the essential event in Québec on new trends in health, ecology and health.

A Provincial Initiative on Diabetes Care

The IRCM Clinic will play an important role in the implementation of this initiative, carried out in partnership with Diabète Québec, in support of people living with type 1 diabetes.

Sarah Boissel

She is head of the molecular biology and functional genomics platform: A passion for the bench and for science.

A Wide Variety of Conferences

At the IRCM or online, our teams offer one to several weekly conferences to recharge your batteries and broaden your horizons. These are also excellent networking opportunities.

Health Ethics Conferences

The Pragmatic Health Ethics Research Unit offers several conferences on the theme "Participatory, inclusive, eco-social health: How to innovate and build bridges between democracy, environment and our health care systems". Thorough reflection guaranteed.

The Next Montreal RNA Salon

RNA is at the heart of our expertise. If you are keen of RNA, come to the next Montreal RNA Salon on Thursday, April 20 at 4 p.m. at the IRCM's Jacques-Genest auditorium! An opportunity to build relationships and hear Thulaj Meharwade from Mohan Malleshaiah's lab (IRCM), Maira Rivera from Maureen McKeague and Nicolas Moitessier labs (McGill) as well as Sephora Sallis from Nicolas Pilon's lab (UQAM).

Science POP: Make Way for the IRCM's Internal Competition

In addition to organizing the provincial Science POP competition, the IRCM is also among the 15 participating institutions. The IRCM internal competition will take place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Open to all.

A fruitful month for our researchers in the media, showcased through a wide variety of our expertise in national publications, with a major accent on long COVID and Dr. Emilia Liana Falcone's work.

The long COVID, an invisible evil, but very present in Radio-Canada Info [in French]

COVID-19 still in the air in La Presse [in French]

Dr. Seidah's very recent work is illustrated in La Presse [in French]

The IRCM ethics research, led by Dr. Eric Racine, is highlighted through this study, in the Canadian Press, among others [in French]

Dr. Rabasa-Lhoret and the IRCM are at the forefront of a provincial support program for people living with diabetes [in French]

Nutrition Month: An exclusive report with TVA nouvelles, around the increase in food prices [in French]

BMO Supports the IRCM Scientific Forum

BMO supports the IRCM Foundation as part of its Driven by Life Capital Campaign. Their donation of $250,000 will be used to support the next generation of scientists. BMO thus becomes the main partner of the IRCM Scientific Forum.

A New Honorary President

Nathalie Parisel, General Manager of Nedco Quebec will be the Honorary President of the 2023 Parcours Santé Golf Tournament. Nedco Quebec is therefore continuing its commitment for a 3rd consecutive year! Registration continues for golf, join us on June 13th.

Advancing Type 2 Diabetes Research

Take part in an ongoing study to reduce the risk of diabetes using omega-3 in fish oil. Participants will receive financial compensation for their time and expenses related to this study.

Help Raise Awareness of the Better Registry!

The BETTER Registry is open to all people living with type 1 diabetes in Canada and aims to measure the frequency and severity of hypoglycemic episodes as well as other aspects of living with type 1 diabetes.

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