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Public education will be critical as provinces roll out new cervical cancer screening method, researchers say

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 09:37

As Canada moves to modernize cervical cancer screening, a new study suggests most women do not yet understand or trust the shift from the Pap test to human papillomavirus (HPV) based screening.

The national survey, published in , examined women’s preferences for cervical screening – including how they want to be screened and how they want information communicated – as Canada transitions from Pap tests to HPV testing.

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Unleashing natural killer cells against cancer

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 11:50

Scientists have developed a strategy to boost the cancer-fighting power of natural killer (NK) cells, part of the immune system’s first line of defence. NK cells can detect and destroy cancer cells, but tumours often create a protective barrier that blocks them, allowing cancer to grow.

Researchers at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾â€™s Rosalind & Morris Goodman Cancer Institute, in collaboration with the Research Institute of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Health Centre, found that suppressing two specific proteins helps NK cells overcome this blockage, turning them into more potent cancer killers.

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NSERC awards two Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ professors $1.65 million each to prepare the next generation of researchers

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 12:07

Projects focusing on MedTech and genomics cut across disciplines while mobilizing expertise at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ and other Quebec institutions to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow Ìý

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AI tool pinpoints cells driving aggressive cancers

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 10:47

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can identify small groups of cells most responsible for driving aggressive cancers.

The tool, called SIDISH, offers scientists a clearer path to designing targeted therapies by showing which cells inside a tumour are most strongly linked with poor patient outcomes, rather than treating all cancer cells as if they behave the same way.

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Weston Family Foundation awards two Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ researchers for human microbiome research

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 11:52

New funding fuels Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾-led breakthroughs on how gut viruses influence childhood health and how engineered proteins can prevent damaging oral bacterial biofilms.Ìý

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Largest-ever study of psychedelics could help advance their use in treating mental health disorders

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 09:39

Scientists have demonstrated, for the first time, that several psychedelic drugs – including psilocybin, LSD, mescaline, DMT and ayahuasca – produce a common pattern of brain activity despite their distinct chemistries.

An international consortium led by a Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ researcher pooled brain imaging data from labs across five countries, creating the largest study of its kind to date.

The findings, published in Nature Medicine, could help guide the design of future treatments for mental health disorders.

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ launches initiative to strengthen Canada’s healthcare system

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 06:38

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ has launched the Initiative for Transforming Healthcare (ITH) to apply a systems-based approach and advance technology-enabled solutions to drive change in Canadian healthcare.

Mounting pressures – from limited access to family doctors to surgical backlogs and emergency room crowding – are straining Canada’s health system. The Initiative will explore ways to resolve these growing challenges through cross-sector partnerships.

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Neuro researchers lead projects awarded $14.5 million

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 09:31
Funds will help acquire and develop cutting-edge infrastructure to advance research capacity

Five researchers from The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) are leading innovative new projects that have received major funding from Canada Foundation for Innovation’s Innovation Fund. They will be funded for a total of $14.5 million, part of $42 million going to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ scientists.

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New injectable gel could help repair damaged swallowing muscles

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 10:15

A new injectable gel developed by researchers at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ and Kyoto University could enable stem cell-based treatments for swallowing disorders.

While stem cells have the potential to repair damaged swallowing muscles, ensuring their survival after injection has been a major challenge. In a preclinical study published in Biomaterials, the new approach improved stem-cell survival by more than five times compared with traditional methods.

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Two Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ professors awarded 2026 Dorothy Killiam Fellowships

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 09:40

Professors Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey and Jill Baumgartner will lead innovative research focusing on anti-Black carceral systems and climate-related health risks respectivelyÌý

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Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 09:16

Pre-teens who struggle to control their video gaming habits are more likely to have psychotic-like experiences a year later, a new study has found.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ researchers and colleagues at Maastricht University found that 12-year-olds who showed signs of problematic gaming were more likely to experience mild paranoia, unusual beliefs or disturbed perceptions at age 13.

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CIHR and partners invest $7.9 million in cancer prevention research at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 14:05

Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detectionÌý

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How stepping into nature affects the brain

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 09:02

Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found.

Researchers at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ and colleagues at Adolfo Ibáñez University in Chile have examined more than 100 brain-imaging studies from various disciplines. The result is one of the most comprehensive reviews to date of how the brain responds to nature.

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Engineered nanoparticles could deliver better targeted cancer treatment

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 14:42

Scientists at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ and the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute have developed a new way to deliver cancer immunotherapy that caused fewer side effects compared to standard treatment in

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Which childhood abuse survivors are at elevated risk of depression? New study provides important clues

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 08:53

Scientists have identified a pattern of gene activity present in some female survivors of childhood abuse that is associated with an elevated risk of depression.

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Which childhood abuse survivors are at elevated risk of depression? New study provides important clues

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 08:53

Scientists have identified a pattern of gene activity present in some female survivors of childhood abuse that is associated with an elevated risk of depression.

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2026 SCSD Research Day

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 14:51

Friday February 13 2026 • 3pm to 5pm
McIntyre Building, room 330, 3655 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal QC, H3A 1A3

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2026 SCSD Research Day

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 14:51

Friday February 13 2026 • 3pm to 5pm
McIntyre Building, room 330, 3655 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal QC, H3A 1A3

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CIHR grants $55.9M to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ health research

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 14:35

56 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ research projects were awarded funding through CIHR’s Fall 2025 Project Grant competition, to support high-potential health research across all areas and career stages.ÌýÌý

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CIHR grants $50.4M to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ health research

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 14:35

51 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ research projects were awarded funding through CIHR’s Fall 2025 Project Grant competition, to support high-potential health research across all areas and career stages.ÌýÌý

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