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L'Institut de recherche du CUSM / Research Institute of the MUHC
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L'Institut de recherche du Centre universitaire de santé McGill. Faire progresser la santé de précision tout au long de la vie.
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. Advancing precision health throughout the life course.
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🔬 One year after launch, The Institute’s Research Networks are already delivering early results and growing collaborations.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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Pierre-Albert Coubat marks his first 100 days at The Institute.
Reflections, priorities and what’s ahead to support research and strengthen partnerships. @cusm-muhc.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca
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January 27, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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🧫🔬 SIS trainees at The Institute are being recognized for research achievements spanning sustainability, musculoskeletal and regenerative science, and cancer research. Congrats to all the trainees! 👏 @cusm-muhc.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca @mcgill.ca
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January 26, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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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
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🧬 A new international study led by Ben Smith, MD, M.Sc., introduces height-GaP, a simple index linking early-life growth adversity to later-life health and mortality risk. @cusm-muhc.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca
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January 14, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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🔬 International @erdera.bsky.social funding for autism research. Led by Gabriella Gobbi, MD, PhD, The Institute team is advancing a novel therapy for autism linked to Fragile X and Phelan-McDermid syndromes. @cusm-muhc.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca @mcgill.ca
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January 12, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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Our outreach extends research beyond the lab — from global health leadership 🌍 to Quebec-wide networks 🤝 and engagement with youth and Indigenous partners in the North.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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🥜 New research from the Montreal Children’s Hospital and SickKids suggests low-dose peanut oral immunotherapy may protect children with fewer side effects than standard treatment. Co-senior author: Moshe Ben-Shoshan, MD
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January 8, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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Two Lancet studies, led by Dr Nadine Kronfli, examine gaps in STI and hepatitis care in prison settings. First authors: Gabrielle Beaudry and Akhil Garg. @cusm-muhc.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social @thelancetph.bsky.social
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January 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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🎉 Congratulations to Iulia Iatan, MD, PhD, clinician-scientist in the CHAL Program, named a 2025 CVCT Research Scholar by Women As One, in partnership with the Global CVCT Forum.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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A strong finish to the year at The Institute ✨
From career development to cutting-edge science, our end-of-year events highlighted the strength of our research and training community.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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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
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Could air pollution affect the immune system? A McGill University study in Rheumatology links exposure to fine particles with immune changes associated with autoimmune disease. @cusm-muhc.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca @mcgill.ca
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December 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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MGHF’s Startup Demo Day 2025, held with the CLIP, showcased health innovations with real impact. 💡 Three early-stage startups were selected for possible impact investment.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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🧫🔬 The Institute highlights SIS trainees recognized with awards and distinctions showcasing the quality and impact of their work in surgical science and innovation. Congrats to Jonathan, Marzie, Larissa and Varsha! 👏 @cusm-muhc.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca
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December 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Sustainability matters. Across The Institute, teams are reducing energy use ⚡, boosting recycling ♻️ and promoting environmental awareness 🌱 to lower the ecological footprint of research. @cusm-muhc.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca
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December 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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The Institute is joining forces with McGill University’s Global Engagement office to strengthen collaborations and expand its international reach in precision health.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Three of The Institute’s clinician-scientists — L. Feldman, N. Giannetti and L. Gilbert — were honoured with the Medal of the Member of the National Assembly.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Celebrating 40+ years of service from Suzanne Bazin at The Institute 🎉 Thank you for your dedication and steady support to our community. 🙏
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December 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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🍁Join us for the next event in our MOHCCN Seminar Series🍁

This virtual event will feature short, plain-language presentations by recipients of our Health Informatics & Data Science Award!

📆: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025
⌚: 9am PT / 10am MT / 11am CT / 12pm ET / 1pm AT / 1:30pm NT

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December 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Training and mentoring are central to discovery at The Institute. Our trainees are building skills, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to advances that matter for patients and communities. @cusm-muhc.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca @mcgill.ca
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December 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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🍼 New study in JAMA shows simple blood + urine tests 🩸🧪 may help newborns avoid invasive spinal taps. Led by Dr Brett Burstein at the Montreal Children’s Hospital 👶✨ A safer, simpler way to assess infant fevers.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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🏆 The Institute remains #1 in Quebec and ranks among Canada’s Top 3 research hospitals in the 2025 Research Infosource Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals ranking.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Dr Rhian Touyz and Dr Matthias Friedrich have been named to Clarivate’s 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list, recognizing their significant influence in scientific research.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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New study from The Institute analyzes NIH and CIHR grants from 2005–2023 related to cardiovascular health research in immigrant populations.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:54 PM