An international chair for
Dr. Rabasa-Lhoret and his team

This Chair conducts research on type 1 diabetes at the IRCM and will contribute to improving the health of people living with this disease.

International Glaucoma Prevention Week: Keep an Eye on Your Yealth!

Dr. Michel Cayouette, Director of the Vision Health Research Network and Research Unit Director at the IRCM, reminds us that glaucoma is an insidious eye disease which affects many people around the world.

A Scientific Outreach Scholarship for Islam Elkholi

As a PhD student, Islam Elkholi has distinguished himself by his proactivity and willingness to bridge the gap between research and the public.

Nutrition Month: Our Nutritionists in Action!

During the month of March, under the theme of The Ingredients for a Healthier Future, our nutritionists Chantal Blais and Andréanne Fortin provided tips to our internal community to eat better and locally, while reducing waste.

Face of a New Generation: Meet Islam Elkholi

Every year, talented and dedicated future scientists trust the IRCM to help propel their careers. Among them, discover Islam Elkholi, a medical graduate who wishes to become a physician-scientist.

Thesis Defence

Congratulations to Ashley Chin for her recent thesis defence! Registered at McGill University, Ashley conducted her research work "Exploring the Role of Localized mRNAs and RNA Binding Proteins in the Regulation of Epithelial Cell Polarity" at the IRCM under the supervision of Eric Lécuyer.

Sport, Information and Mental Health

Don't miss this free conference on April 1^st, where the director of the INRS sports doping control laboratory, an Olympic athlete, a member of the National Assembly and former field hockey player, as well as the medical director of the Institut national du sport du Québec, will address the matter (in French).

'Real-life' Clinical Data: Why Is It so Necessary, Difficult and Risky?

Learn more about this issue with Dr. Aude Motulsky, Assistant Professor at EPSUM, during a lecture on April 21 (in French).

Basic and Clinical Oncology Seminar Series

These monthly seminars 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 April. It's free and open to all.

EFFERVESCENCE 2022 : Revolutionizing Healthcare With the Potential of RNA

The potential of RNA to advance healthcare is immense and still unsuspected, but it faces many challenges. In order to address these pitfalls and better overcome them, the IRCM will host a plenary discussion preceded by a brief scientific overview, on May 11.

In the Media

Post-COVID syndrome: taking inspiration from opera singers to breathe better

At the crossroads of research and clinical practice, a poignant and instructive report on Radio-Canada about the RESPIRER project, a collaboration between the IRCM (post-COVID clinic) and the Opéra de Montréal (in French).

Long COVID update with Emilia Liana Falcone and Simon Décary

A great state of affairs regarding long COVID in Les Années Lumière (in French).

The masks are coming off, but many people are still vulnerable to COVID

Protecting the most vulnerable at the time of deconfinement, with Dr. André Veillette (in French).

Long COVID: Several hypotheses are on the table, the mystery remains

Dr. Falcone's expertise is also at the heart of a major report on long COVID published in Le Journal de Montréal (in French).

Breast Cancer Project

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and one in thirty will die from it. Jean-François Côté's team seeks to improve this prognosis.

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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