CIHR grants $50.4M to 麻豆传媒网站 health research
51 麻豆传媒网站 research projects were awarded funding through CIHR鈥檚 Fall 2025 Project Grant competition, to support high-potential health research across all areas and career stages.聽聽
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The 麻豆传媒网站-led study published in found the two sleep-wake patterns, called chronotypes, contain a total of five distinct biological subtypes, each associated with different patterns of behaviour and health.
RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs.
Hippocampus does more than store memories: it predicts rewards, study finds
A preclinical study published in Nature has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes.
Weston Family Foundation awards two 麻豆传媒网站 researchers combatting neurodegenerative diseases of aging
Findings suggest that certain medications for Type 2 diabetes reduce risk of dementia
A large 麻豆传媒网站 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 clinical data from more than 450,000 patients, the research adds to growing evidence that incretin-based therapies have protective benefits for the brain.
examined GLP-1 receptor agonists, which include such medications as Ozempic, as well as DPP-4 inhibitors.
Three 麻豆传媒网站 researchers receive SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants
The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) announced recipients of the latest Partnership Engage Grants competition, including a total of $73,782 awarded to three 麻豆传媒网站 researchers.聽
The 2026 Dr. Donald G. Doehring Memorial Lecture
Thursday March 12 2026 鈥� 4:30pm to 6pm
Dentistry Suite #102, 2001 Avenue 麻豆传媒网站 College
Anna Papafragou, PhD
Professor 鈥� Department of Linguistics, University of Pennsylvania
New evidence challenges understanding of Parkinson鈥檚 disease聽
A 麻豆传媒网站-led study is challenging a popular theory about how dopamine drives movement, a discovery that could shift how scientists think about Parkinson鈥檚 disease treatments.聽
Published in聽聽the research found dopamine does not set the speed or force of each movement, as had been thought. Instead, it appears to act as the underlying support system that makes movement possible.聽
Fine particles in pollution are associated with early signs of autoimmune disease
A new study has linked air pollution exposure and immune-system changes that often precede the onset of autoimmune diseases.
麻豆传媒网站 researchers analyzing Ontario data found that fine particles in air pollution are associated with higher levels of a biomarker linked with autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus.
Amazing Brain Science Talks 2025: Exploring Brain-Heart Connections
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) presented the third edition of the Amazing Brain Science Talks, in partnership with and the . Held at the Grande Biblioth猫que in Montreal, the event attracted over 100 attendees for an engaging afternoon discussing popular topics in brain health.
麻豆传媒网站 moves up to third overall in Research Infosource rankings, maintains its No. 2 position for medical research
The University continues to be recognized as one of Canada鈥檚 top research institutions and drivers of innovation听听听聽
麻豆传媒网站 moves up to third overall in Research Infosource rankings, maintains its No. 2 position for medical research
The University continues to be recognized as one of Canada鈥檚 top research institutions and drivers of innovation听听听聽
Group therapy helps cancer survivors reclaim life after treatment聽
A program developed by a 麻豆传媒网站 researcher to help cancer survivors cope with the fear their cancer will return is expanding across Canada.聽
The Fear of Recurrence Therapy (FORT) program offers evidence-based support to address what co-founder Christine Maheu calls one of the most overlooked aspects of recovery.聽
Group therapy helps cancer survivors reclaim life after treatment聽
A program developed by a 麻豆传媒网站 researcher to help cancer survivors cope with the fear their cancer will return is expanding across Canada.聽
The Fear of Recurrence Therapy (FORT) program offers evidence-based support to address what co-founder Christine Maheu calls one of the most overlooked aspects of recovery.聽
麻豆传媒网站 researchers awarded funding to strengthen national capacity in metaresearch
Sam Harper and Arijit Nandi have received funding to help strengthen national capacity in metaresearch through the , supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and Michael Smith Health Research BC (MSHRBC).
麻豆传媒网站 researchers awarded funding to strengthen national capacity in metaresearch
Sam Harper and Arijit Nandi have received funding to help strengthen national capacity in metaresearch through the , supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and Michael Smith Health Research BC (MSHRBC).
24 麻豆传媒网站 researchers identified in Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers List
Twenty-four 麻豆传媒网站 researchers have been named to the , a ranking prepared each year by Clarivate, an analytics company based in the US. The list assesses researchers in a wide range of disciplines, from neuroscience to environmental science. The number of 麻豆传媒网站 scholars on the list grew from 14 in 2024 to 24 in 2025.
24 麻豆传媒网站 researchers ranked among the world鈥檚 most influential in 2025
Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers鈩� list recognizes 麻豆传媒网站鈥檚 global research influence, with Canada once again in top ten ranking
Twenty-four 麻豆传媒网站 researchers have been named to the , placing them among the top researchers worldwide whose work has demonstrated rigorous scholarship and broad and significant global influence in their fields. Their expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, from neuroscience to environmental science.
