It is 1957. Charles Scriver is a resident at the Children’s Medical Center at Harvard. A woman brings in her four-month old daughter who is having seizures that do not respond to epilepsy medication. The distraught woman says tearfully, “It’s happening again.” Read more
1957. Charles Scriver est résident au Centre médical pour enfants de Harvard. Une femme se présente avec sa fillette de quatre mois qui fait des crises, mais qui ne réagit pas à la médication contre l’épilepsie. Affolée et en larmes, la dame déclare : « Ça se produit encore. » Son premier enfant avait perdu la vie des suites d’un trouble convulsif mystérieux et elle est inquiète que la deuxième connaisse le même sort. Lire la suite
Stem cell research, biological data sharing, personal privacy – just a few hot button issues in genomics. With advances in medicine and technology come new social, legal and ethical challenges. “A lot of it lends itself to fantastical science fiction scenarios,” says Bartha Maria Knoppers, LLB’78, BCL’81, director of the Centre of Genomics and Policy (CGP) at the McGill University and Génome Québec Innovation Centre. “It’s really important to contribute to a more nuanced debate.” Read More
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“It surpassed our wildest dreams.” Auspicious words to mark the start of a new academic year. Assistant Dean of Admissions, Dr. Saleem Razack, was referring to the unprecedented surge in applications to McGill’s medical program in 2011. Every member of the Class of 2015, a cohort of 184, can be proud of earning a place for which a record-breaking 2,538 candidates competed. Read more
New funding from the Quebec government has made it possible for the Faculty of Medicine’s Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office to support dozens of graduate students to travel outside of Canada for the purpose of research, field work or training. This summer, Medicine Focus sat down with a couple students to discuss their research projects abroad. Read more
At a spring reception in the historic Holmes Hall, the Faculty of Medicine officially gave thanks to members of the Richard and Edith Strauss Canada Foundation for their remarkable generosity. The Foundation’s financial support of over $4.7 million has established a grand total of eight fellowships, some of which have been supporting students for a couple of years, and some that are brand new. These fellowships are helping advance the Faculty’s education, research and health care delivery mission while providing opportunities to talented students. Read more
Thanks to the newly created Richard and Sylvia Cruess Chair in Medical Education, McGill is better positioned than ever to attract world-class scholars and talented students, and to heighten the awareness of medical education both locally and internationally. Read More
When Vassilios Papadopoulos, McGill professor and director of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI MUHC), learned that he had been named the Dr. Phil Gold Chair in Medicine, he was deeply touched. Read More
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Internationally renowned cardiovascular scientist, educator and health policy visionary Dr. Victor J. Dzau was named the 2011 winner of the Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research. Dr. Dzau was born in China, grew up in Hong Kong, and graduated from McGill University with a BSc and a MD. He is a physician and pioneering translational research scientist, and is widely recognized as one of the most influential medical leaders worldwide.
Just over a year ago, the McGill Medicine alumni community lost one of its most cherished friends – ophthalmologist, Mila Oh MDCM’95. The Class of 1995, deeply moved by the life and accomplishments of their departed friend, has since raised over $60,000 toward the Mila Oh Bursary – a fitting tribute to an individual who inspired hope and devotion among all that knew her. Read more
This full-day event features presentations from international scientists on themes emanating from Dr. Leblond’s work while chair of the Department of Anatomy. Read more
On Tuesday, October 25, the Gairdner Foundation, McGill, the CIHR and the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital will be hosting the 2011 Gairdner National Program Lecture with speaker Dr. Jules Hoffmann. Read more – À lire
