Our most recent news

100-year anniversary of insulin discovery: Taking the baton to cross the finish line

Did you know that before the discovery of insulin, patients diagnosed with type 1 diabetes had very little hope of recovery? The race is not over however, and our researchers are continuing their work to improve the lives of patients.

World Diabetes Day

For World Diabetes Day on November 14, the IRCM lit up in blue, in solidarity with patients living with diabetes

Living with Type 1 Diabetes in Quebec

Don't miss the next BETTER webinar presented by Dr. Remi Rabasa-Lhoret on December 16. Free and open to all for Diabetes Awareness Month!

Training a New Generation of Scientists: Meet Zekai Wu

From China to Montreal, Zekai talks about his journey, his experience at the IRCM, his research on diabetes and his plans for the future.

Clinical Study to Help Reduce the Risk of Diabetes using Omega-3 Supplementation

Participants will benefit from a medical examination that consists of tests that are only available in clinical research. They will also obtain relevant information on their general health, including the risk of developing type II diabetes. Participants will receive financial compensation for their time and expenses.

Our Events

Reflections on wellness, health and human flourishing in the context of health ethics

Join us on December 2 for the closing panel of our "Wellness and Human Flourishing" series. After 11 exciting conferences, it's time for a wrap-up! (in French)

The IRCM Conference Series

This conference series hosts internationally renowned specialists who discuss their work on various current medical research topics. In December, 3 conferences are scheduled. It's free and open to all.

Basic & Clinical Oncology Seminars

Bringing practicing oncologists and basic cancer researchers together. Join us in our next Basic and Clinical Oncology Seminar with Dr. Mark Basik and Dr. Elena Kuzmin as they discuss their perspective on triple negative Breast Cancer.

COVID-19 and deaf bioethics: Language, communication, and accessibility

Did you miss our last "Health Ethics" conference on November 4 with Teresa Blankmeyer Burke, Bioethicist and Professor of Philosophy? You can now watch it on our YouTube Channel

Sci-POP, a new tradition is launched at the IRCM

The very first edition of Sci-POP took place on November 11 and 12. Unique in Quebec, the scientific popularization event was a great success with the participation of 30 IRCM students and 150 audience members.

Thesis defense

Congratulations to Vincent Panneton for his thesis defense! Registered at Université de Montréal, Vincent conducted his research "The role of inducible costimulator in autoimmunity" at IRCM under the supervision of Woong-Kyung Suh

The Foundation Launches Its Capital Campaign during its Annual Dinner

The 21st edition of the IRCM Foundation's traditional Annual Dinner was held on November 17, raising a remarkable $500,000 to support cutting-edge research at the Institute. The Annual Dinner was also the kick-off of the Foundation's major fundraising campaign whose goal is to raise $25 million over 5 years.

Join the movement dedicated to giving back for Giving Tuesday on November 30!

Driven by life? By making a donation to the IRCM Foundation, you are directly contributing to advancing our mission.

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