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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – 2019 Principal’s prize for public engagement through media

It is time once again to submit nominations for the 2019 Principals Prize for Public Engagement Through Media. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2019.
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REMINDER – Submit your proposal by February 15, 2019 to the McGill Clinical Innovation Competition (CLIC)

After our highly successful inaugural launch in 2017, we are delighted to announce the return of the McGill Faculty of Medicine Clinical Innovation Competition. This competition, the McGill CLIC, was inspired by Dr. Raymond Hakim with the goal of inspiring McGill Faculty members, learners and graduates to innovate to improve health care and outcomes. The deadline to submit is February 15, 2019.
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Highlights from the October 4, 2018, Board of Governors meeting

Message from the Principal:
It is once again my pleasure to update you about the recent activities of McGill’s Board of Governors, which is the University’s highest governing body. As I have done in years past, I will share with you the highlights from each of the Board’s five regular meetings during this academic year.
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MIMM Bites Newsletter – December 2018

We are pleased to announce that the December issue is now available online. It provides news and announcements of interest to the faculty and support staff members, as well as to students and alumni members. It also presents information on department updates, upcoming events and announcements.
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The 2018 RI-MUHC Annual Report is now available online!

It is our pleasure to present the online version of the 2018 Annual Report of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC). Let’s celebrate our “Strength in Partnerships”!
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Department of Family Medicine Newsletter

We are pleased to announce that the November 2018 issue of the Department of Family Medicine Newsletter is now available online!
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September – December 2018

Med Events provides information on a range of events taking place across the Faculty of Medicine community that may be of interest to academic and support staff, as well as to students and residents.
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Opening Pandora’s Box: Gene editing and its consequences

In his most recent piece for The Conversation, Dr. John Bergeron details the history of gene editing and offers perspective on both the potential negative and positive impacts this could present to humankind.
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Cancer Research celebrates 10 years of discovery in the Life Sciences Complex

This year marks the 10th anniversary of McGill University’s Life Sciences Complex (LSC), an interdisciplinary biomedical research hub that combines state of the art imaging equipment, animal facilities and lab space across four buildings. To commemorate the milestone, a special symposium was held on December 5, 2018. This is part five of a five part series highlighting each of the research themes housed within the LSC.
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Gut hormone increases response to food

The holiday season is a hard one for anyone watching their weight. The sights and smells of food are hard to resist. One factor in this hunger response is a hormone found in the stomach that makes us more vulnerable to tasty food smells, encouraging overeating and obesity. New research on the hormone ghrelin was published on Dec. 4, 2018, led by Dr. Alain Dagher’s lab at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital of McGill University.
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Nothing for us without us

CHILD-BRIGHT is focused on supporting the rights of some of Canada’s most vulnerable citizens – children with brain-based developmental disabilities. For research to make a difference, the findings need to be delivered to people who can use them, and in a format that makes them easy to understand and apply. One example is Jooay, a free mobile and web app that helps children with disabilities and their families locate leisure opportunities close to where they are. The app contains a database of arts, sports, camps, and other leisure programs across the country. Dr. Keiko Shikako-Thomas and Dr. Majnemer created Jooay in collaboration with parents, rehabilitation professionals, policy makers, physical education teachers, and community partners.
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Jessica Barudin selected as a Rising Star by Health Promotion Canada

Jessica Barudin, Program Manager for the Indigenous Health Professions Program (IHPP) at McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine, was recently honoured as one of Health Promotion Canada’s 2018 Rising Star Award recipients. The recipients were celebrated during the organization’s annual general meeting on December 13, 2018. Congratulations Jessica!
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Heart & Stroke celebrates two McGill researchers

On November 14, the Heart and Stroke Foundation honoured three researchers – including two McGill faculty members – with an award of excellence in research. These awards, presented annually, highlight the exceptional work of researchers working in the field of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health.
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CHASM’s second round of applications encourages student involvement

It all started with the launch of three projects. That is how the Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM) started last year. Now in its second year, CHASM is broadening its application process to include more projects, more funding, and a greater, more robust curriculum.
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