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Allergie aux arachides : une désensibilisation à faible dose pourrait protéger plus d’enfants. Une étude révèle qu’une dose nettement plus faible que le traitement standard d’immunothérapie orale pourrait offrir une protection similaire contre la contamination accidentelle. https://ow.ly/z0ai50XY1gI
January 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Allergie aux arachides : une désensibilisation à faible dose pourrait protéger plus d’enfants. Une étude révèle qu’une dose nettement plus faible que le traitement standard d’immunothérapie orale pourrait offrir une protection similaire contre la contamination accidentelle. https://ow.ly/z0ai50XY1gI
Low-dose therapy may protect more kids with peanut allergies ~ New research finds a much lower dose of peanut oral immunotherapy may provide similar protection from accidental contamination. 🔗https://ow.ly/SLoj50XY19E
January 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Low-dose therapy may protect more kids with peanut allergies ~ New research finds a much lower dose of peanut oral immunotherapy may provide similar protection from accidental contamination. 🔗https://ow.ly/SLoj50XY19E
Le 29 janvier, McGill tiendra une cérémonie et une conférence pour honorer la mémoire des victimes de l’attentat. La conférence « Impacts de l’islamophobie sur la santé mentale des personnes musulmanes » sera prononcée par Salam El-Majzoub, professeur de psychiatrie. 🔗https://ow.ly/X9aj50XY2cI
January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Le 29 janvier, McGill tiendra une cérémonie et une conférence pour honorer la mémoire des victimes de l’attentat. La conférence « Impacts de l’islamophobie sur la santé mentale des personnes musulmanes » sera prononcée par Salam El-Majzoub, professeur de psychiatrie. 🔗https://ow.ly/X9aj50XY2cI
National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack ~ On January 29, McGill will honour the memories of the victims with a special ceremony and lecture, Impacts of Islamophobia on Muslim Mental Health, by McGill psychiatry professor Salam El-Majzoub, MD. 🔗https://ow.ly/BzwB50XY29F
January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack ~ On January 29, McGill will honour the memories of the victims with a special ceremony and lecture, Impacts of Islamophobia on Muslim Mental Health, by McGill psychiatry professor Salam El-Majzoub, MD. 🔗https://ow.ly/BzwB50XY29F
New evidence challenges Parkinson’s understanding ~ Nature Neuroscience McGill-led study reassesses dopamine’s role in motor control, with implications for therapeutics. 🔗https://ow.ly/Eb1B50XY0YP
January 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
New evidence challenges Parkinson’s understanding ~ Nature Neuroscience McGill-led study reassesses dopamine’s role in motor control, with implications for therapeutics. 🔗https://ow.ly/Eb1B50XY0YP
Vers une nouvelle compréhension de la maladie de Parkinson ~ Une étude mcgilloise publiée dans Nature Neuroscience remet en cause le rôle de la dopamine dans la régulation des mouvements et pourrait transformer l’approche thérapeutique de la maladie. 🔗https://ow.ly/epMI50XY12p
January 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Vers une nouvelle compréhension de la maladie de Parkinson ~ Une étude mcgilloise publiée dans Nature Neuroscience remet en cause le rôle de la dopamine dans la régulation des mouvements et pourrait transformer l’approche thérapeutique de la maladie. 🔗https://ow.ly/epMI50XY12p
Le 27 janvier, McGill tiendra sa conférence annuelle de commémoration en hommage aux victimes de l’Holocauste. La conférence « Entre Dieu et Vichy : Religion, race et Holocauste en France » sera prononcée par Aliza Luft, professeure de sociologie à UCLA.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Le 27 janvier, McGill tiendra sa conférence annuelle de commémoration en hommage aux victimes de l’Holocauste. La conférence « Entre Dieu et Vichy : Religion, race et Holocauste en France » sera prononcée par Aliza Luft, professeure de sociologie à UCLA.
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On January 27, McGill will hold its annual ceremony and commemorative lecture to honour the victims of the Holocaust. This year’s lecture, Between God and Vichy: Religion, Race, and the Holocaust in France, will be delivered by UCLA sociology professor Aliza Luft. ➡️https://ow.ly/FCFK50XY1UK
January 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On January 27, McGill will hold its annual ceremony and commemorative lecture to honour the victims of the Holocaust. This year’s lecture, Between God and Vichy: Religion, Race, and the Holocaust in France, will be delivered by UCLA sociology professor Aliza Luft. ➡️https://ow.ly/FCFK50XY1UK
McGill researchers awarded funding for metaresearch 🙌 SPGH investigators Sam Harper (left) and Arijit Nandi received grants to help strengthen national capacity in metaresearch. ➡️https://ow.ly/gJSO50XY0Kn
January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
McGill researchers awarded funding for metaresearch 🙌 SPGH investigators Sam Harper (left) and Arijit Nandi received grants to help strengthen national capacity in metaresearch. ➡️https://ow.ly/gJSO50XY0Kn
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This week, the lab of Stuart Trenholm published a paper in eNeuro on RetINaBox, a hands-on, #OpenScience learning tool they created, that lets users discover how neurons in the visual system respond to things in the world.
To read the paper, visit: www.eneuro.org/content/13/1...
To read the paper, visit: www.eneuro.org/content/13/1...
January 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
This week, the lab of Stuart Trenholm published a paper in eNeuro on RetINaBox, a hands-on, #OpenScience learning tool they created, that lets users discover how neurons in the visual system respond to things in the world.
To read the paper, visit: www.eneuro.org/content/13/1...
To read the paper, visit: www.eneuro.org/content/13/1...
Cancer Research Society invests in FMHS discoveries ⭐ Twenty-two FMHS researchers will be supported for projects addressing pressing challenges in oncology. 🔗https://ow.ly/jfEI50XY0B1
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Cancer Research Society invests in FMHS discoveries ⭐ Twenty-two FMHS researchers will be supported for projects addressing pressing challenges in oncology. 🔗https://ow.ly/jfEI50XY0B1
Are you passionate about advancing cancer research? The Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences PhD Program (ICSP) at McGill University prepares the next generation of cancer researchers through a collaborative, interdisciplinary training environment.
⏰ Feb. 1 Canadian deadline. Apply: mcgill.ca/x/5wx
⏰ Feb. 1 Canadian deadline. Apply: mcgill.ca/x/5wx
January 22, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Are you passionate about advancing cancer research? The Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences PhD Program (ICSP) at McGill University prepares the next generation of cancer researchers through a collaborative, interdisciplinary training environment.
⏰ Feb. 1 Canadian deadline. Apply: mcgill.ca/x/5wx
⏰ Feb. 1 Canadian deadline. Apply: mcgill.ca/x/5wx
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A McGill research team has developed a painless, automated way to deliver in vitro fertilization hormones using a light-activated microneedle patch, an innovation that could ease one of the most stressful parts of fertility treatment.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:06 PM
A McGill research team has developed a painless, automated way to deliver in vitro fertilization hormones using a light-activated microneedle patch, an innovation that could ease one of the most stressful parts of fertility treatment.
🔗 https://mcgill.ca/x/5UF | @mcgillumedia.bsky.social
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McGill study identifies most effective methods for early detection of tench, an invasive freshwater fish. 🐟
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January 21, 2026 at 9:21 PM
McGill study identifies most effective methods for early detection of tench, an invasive freshwater fish. 🐟
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De nouvelles données suggèrent que les agonistes des récepteurs du GLP-1, comme l’Ozempic, réduisent le risque de démence 🧠
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Certains médicaments contre le diabète de type 2 pourraient réduire le risque de démence
Selon une vaste étude de l’Université McGill, deux classes de médicaments à base d’incrétines couramment prescrits pour traiter le diabète de type 2 sont associées à une réduction du risque de démence...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM
De nouvelles données suggèrent que les agonistes des récepteurs du GLP-1, comme l’Ozempic, réduisent le risque de démence 🧠
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New McGill findings suggest GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic reduce the risk of dementia 🧠
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Findings suggest that certain medications for Type 2 diabetes reduce risk of dementia
A large McGill University study has found that two classes of medications commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes, both incretin-based, are associated with a reduced risk of dementia. Drawing on clini...
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January 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM
New McGill findings suggest GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic reduce the risk of dementia 🧠
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McGill was recently mentioned on Heated Rivalry, maybe the hottest (no pun intended) show on TV right now. Shane’s dad played hockey at McGill www.tiktok.com/@heatedrival...
"Is McGill a town?" 🤣 Stream #HeatedRivalry on @cravecanada
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January 8, 2026 at 3:17 PM
McGill was recently mentioned on Heated Rivalry, maybe the hottest (no pun intended) show on TV right now. Shane’s dad played hockey at McGill www.tiktok.com/@heatedrival...
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The University Flag will be lowered today, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in honour of Ms. Pia Pozzuto, Student Affairs Coordinator, Ingram School of Nursing, @healthsciences.mcgill.ca.
January 20, 2026 at 12:48 PM
The University Flag will be lowered today, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in honour of Ms. Pia Pozzuto, Student Affairs Coordinator, Ingram School of Nursing, @healthsciences.mcgill.ca.
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🏆 Félicitations à Maryam Oskoui, M.D., M.Sc., chercheuse principale à L’Institut et neurologue pédiatrique à l’Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants, lauréate du prix Healthcare Partner of the Year de Dystrophie musculaire Canada. 👏🧠 @cusm-muhc.bsky.social
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January 15, 2026 at 8:06 PM
🏆 Félicitations à Maryam Oskoui, M.D., M.Sc., chercheuse principale à L’Institut et neurologue pédiatrique à l’Hôpital de Montréal pour enfants, lauréate du prix Healthcare Partner of the Year de Dystrophie musculaire Canada. 👏🧠 @cusm-muhc.bsky.social
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🏆 Congratulations to Maryam Oskoui, MD, MSc, senior scientist at The Institute and pediatric neurologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, on receiving the Healthcare Partner of the Year Award from Muscular Dystrophy Canada. 👏🧠 @cusm-muhc.bsky.social
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January 15, 2026 at 8:06 PM
🏆 Congratulations to Maryam Oskoui, MD, MSc, senior scientist at The Institute and pediatric neurologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, on receiving the Healthcare Partner of the Year Award from Muscular Dystrophy Canada. 👏🧠 @cusm-muhc.bsky.social
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FMHS study makes Québec Science’s Top 10 Discoveries of the Year list ⭐ 🔗https://ow.ly/Zuv050XY06P
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Une équipe de la FMSS signe l'une des 10 découvertes de l'année de Québec Science ⭐🔗https://ow.ly/cQTi50XY06Q
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Une équipe de la FMSS signe l'une des 10 découvertes de l'année de Québec Science ⭐🔗https://ow.ly/cQTi50XY06Q
January 19, 2026 at 2:02 PM
FMHS study makes Québec Science’s Top 10 Discoveries of the Year list ⭐ 🔗https://ow.ly/Zuv050XY06P
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Une équipe de la FMSS signe l'une des 10 découvertes de l'année de Québec Science ⭐🔗https://ow.ly/cQTi50XY06Q
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Une équipe de la FMSS signe l'une des 10 découvertes de l'année de Québec Science ⭐🔗https://ow.ly/cQTi50XY06Q
🗓️ What’s coming up in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Read the full listing:
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☀️ Événements à venir à la Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé. Consultez la liste complète :
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☀️ Événements à venir à la Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé. Consultez la liste complète :
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January 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
🗓️ What’s coming up in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Read the full listing:
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☀️ Événements à venir à la Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé. Consultez la liste complète :
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☀️ Événements à venir à la Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé. Consultez la liste complète :
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Pandemic and Emergency Readiness Lab launch & panel 📢 Join us on February 3 for a free, all-day event with keynote and panels on preparing for health crises in a fractured world as part of the launch of our new interdisciplinary research and leadership lab. ➡️https://ow.ly/6kEC50XY1wK
January 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Pandemic and Emergency Readiness Lab launch & panel 📢 Join us on February 3 for a free, all-day event with keynote and panels on preparing for health crises in a fractured world as part of the launch of our new interdisciplinary research and leadership lab. ➡️https://ow.ly/6kEC50XY1wK
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🔬 Journée de la recherche 2025 de L’Institut : une communauté réunie pour souligner une année de recherche marquante et l’élan du plan Vision 2030. Collaboration, innovation et excellence au cœur des échanges. @cusm-muhc.bsky.social
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December 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
🔬 Journée de la recherche 2025 de L’Institut : une communauté réunie pour souligner une année de recherche marquante et l’élan du plan Vision 2030. Collaboration, innovation et excellence au cœur des échanges. @cusm-muhc.bsky.social
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🔬 The Institute’s 2025 Research Day brought the community together to mark a strong year of research and the momentum behind the 2030 Vision. Collaboration, innovation and scientific excellence took centre stage. @cusm-muhc.bsky.social
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December 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
🔬 The Institute’s 2025 Research Day brought the community together to mark a strong year of research and the momentum behind the 2030 Vision. Collaboration, innovation and scientific excellence took centre stage. @cusm-muhc.bsky.social
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