A Major Step by Drs. Seidah and Cohen Against COVID-19

Discover this promising approach to blocking COVID-19 infection, which has made the scientific headlines.

Journey of a War Refugee Student from Ukraine to the IRCM

The IRCM welcomed Polina Grushevska, who arrived in Canada on April 10, after facing many obstacles. She will join Eric Racine's research unit.

Our Researchers Shine at the UdeM BRAVO Research Ceremony

Congratulations to our researchers, honoured by the University of Montreal for their recent contribution to scientific knowledge in their field of study.

Tribute to Sidney Altman

The IRCM community is saddened by the passing of Dr. Sidney Altman, Nobel Prize recipient in chemistry, who joined the Institute last fall as professor in residence.

Highlighting Exceptional People Who Work Behind the Scenes

For Administrative Staff Week, the Institute salutes the immeasurable contribution of people who work daily to ensure its proper functioning.

A First Edition for the IRCM's Early-Career Scientist Symposium

On May 5, in a friendly and stimulating atmosphere, come and meet nine talented doctoral graduates from around the world, as they unveil their exceptional work.

Coming soon: EFFERVESCENCE 2022, revolutionizing health with the potential of RNA

Be there, on May 11, to hear exceptional speakers brought together for you by the IRCM, to explore the potential and the inherent challenges of RNA for the advancement of health care.

Poorly understood diseases, quality care and health information

With Dr. Emilia Liana Falcone, director of the IRCM's post-COVID clinic, Dr. Amir Khadir, infectologist and microbiologist, Mr. Jérémie Meier-Sénéchal, from the Quebec Lyme Disease Association and Ms. Charli Arcouette, caregiver. Don't miss it on May 20 (in French).

BCO Seminar - Pediatric Cancers

The Basic and Clinical Oncology Seminar Series (BCO) feature a clinical and a basic scientist speaker, both working on the same cancer, in order to create a dialogue between bench and bedside scientists.

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 May. It's free and open to all.

How breathing techniques inspired by opera singers could help those with long COVID symptoms

The "Respirer" program – French for breathe – was created by the Opéra de Montréal in collaboration with the IRCM post-COVID-19 Research Clinic.

National and international media have shown strong interest in Dr. Nabil Seidah's work. Two examples:

An Enzyme Responsible for SARS-CoV-2 Infection Discovered by Quebecers

Scientists think that by inhibiting this molecule, they will be able to slow down "at least 95% of the viral entry" (in French).

COVID: A Small Enzyme Causing Infection Is Discovered, a great hope for blocking the virus

Scientists have identified a molecule that plays a major role in the infection of the virus in cells (in French).

Better Prepared to Face the Next Coronavirus

Dr. Seidah was also profiled in the Journal de Montréal (in French).

Polina's Journey: A Frank Desoer's Report

A touching testimony from Polina, a Ukrainian student welcomed by the IRCM (in French).

Canada Health Takes a Closer Look at Long-COVID

Dr. Falcone's expertise largely reported in major media (in French).

Getting Ready for the "Recombinant" Variant XE

Dr. Veillette tells us about the new variant (in French).

Our traditional golf tournament will be back

Join us for this IRCM Foundation not-to-be-missed event on June 20, at the Summerlae Golf Club in Vaudreuil-Dorion, under the honorary presidency of Éric Léveillé, General Manager of Nedco Québec.

A new recruit at the Foundation

The Foundation team welcomes a new member, Josianne Barrette-Moran, who will contribute to its mission of raising funds to support research conducted at the IRCM.

Participate in a Clinical Study on Type 2 Diabetes

The project examines the effects of omega-3 supplements on inhibiting newly discovered risk factors linked to the development of type II diabetes. Participants will receive financial compensation for their time and expenses.

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