Our most recent news - September 2023

The 2023 Forum, a high-flying scientific retreat

It was a memorable gathering. The 5th edition of this unifying event brought together the IRCM scientific community. It was made possible thanks to the IRCM Foundation, supported by the generous contribution of BMO.

How we see the world in 3D

The team of scientists led by Dr. Michel Cayouette has identified the Pou3f1 gene and a key mechanism involved in the growth of nerve cells that are essential for mediating binocular vision.

More reasons to be proud!

The Institute is pleased to highlight that Dr. Nabil G. Seidah, one of its top scientists, was the first in Quebec to receive the prestigious J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine.

Investigation by the IRCM Ethics Unit

Highlight on the many obstacles faced by people living with rare diseases, and on the importance of offering better support: a work by the Pragmatic Health Ethics Research Unit, under the direction of Dr. Eric Racine.

Discovery of new mechanisms important for immunity

Work by Dr. Javier Di Noia and his team could pave the way towards better therapies for infectious diseases and lymphoma.

Legalization of cannabis, what is the public's perception?

A study by the Pragmatic Health Ethics Research Unit provides food for sound democratic reflection on important public health issues.

New hopes to counter Parkinson's disease

The Synapse Development and Plasticity Research Unit, led by Dr. Hideto Takahashi, explains how alpha-synuclein enters neurons. This new understanding could open the way to therapeutic options.

Thesis defences in June and July

Congratulations to doctoral students Nursen Balekoglu, Ariane Quintal and Céline Schott. Supervised respectively by Drs. Frédéric Charron, Éric Racine, Mathieu Ferron and Jean-François Côté, they have all successfully defended their doctoral thesis. Cheers to all!

Dr. Julie Lacombe

A researcher and research associate at the IRCM, as well as a scientist and transmitter of knowledge.

The perfect opportunity to showcase your talent

You are a young scientist, postdoctoral fellow? The IRCM offers you a forum of choice to talk about your work. Contact IRCM Academic Affairs to apply. Jumana AlHaj Abed's September 5 lecture was part of this series of Seminars for Scientists in Training.

New IRCM conferences to the program

Whether at the IRCM or online, our teams offer conferences to recharge your batteries and broaden your horizons. These are also excellent opportunities for networking.

The IRCM shone throughout this summer

The award received by Dr. Seidah earned him several interviews, including one at LCN, and a report at RCI. [In French]

An investigation by the IRCM's Pragmatic Health Ethics Research Unit gave rise to several good articles. [In French]

Our new researcher, Dr. Yasaman Aghazadeh, has interested mainstream media in her work, including, La Presse and The Montreal Gazette.

Work on the incidence of fatigue in connection with type 1 diabetes according to gender has caused ink to flow and was the subject of a television report. [In French]

In Montreal, scientists are trying to thwart breast cancers that cause metastases. Hear host Marie-Claude Lavallée discuss with Dr. Rebecca Cusseddu, an IRCM scientist. Also hear Dr. Côté on the matter on TVA. [In French]

The work of Dr. Javier Di Noia's team has not gone unnoticed. [In French]

An ally of our Foundation was on TVA to talk about research into treatment-resistant breast cancer. [In French]

The IRCM Foundation's traditional golf tournament Parcours santé

It was on June 13 at the Summerlea Golf Club, and a new record was reached: $230,000 for basic and clinical research carried out at the IRCM.

The IRCM joins the Will Power Campaign

An awareness campaign on planned giving is starting now!

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 on 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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