/channels/taxonomy/term/24156/all en /channels/channels/news/parenting-programs-help-kids-provide-insufficient-support-parents-study-finds-360264 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>Parenting programs that address both mental health and parenting skills can improve children’s development, but often fall short when it comes to offering effective mental-health support for parents, new research suggests.</p> <p>“It’s a surprising contradiction,” said the study’s lead author,<a href="/newsroom/marilyn-ahun"> Marilyn Ahun</a>, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at ���ϲ����� University. “Our findings show the potential of multi-component programs, while revealing gaps that need to be addressed.”</p> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:36:01 +0000 webfull 203350 at /channels /channels/channels/news/help-chronic-hives-new-app-and-north-americas-first-patient-registry-360119 <p>Tuesday, Oct. 1 is <a href="https://urticariaday.org/about-urticaria/">Urticaria Day</a>, raising awareness of a condition more commonly known as hives.</p> <p>This year, Canadians living with chronic hives have two new resources, developed in part by a ���ϲ����� University researcher: North America’s first chronic urticaria patient registry and a new app for patient care.</p> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:09:03 +0000 webfull 203157 at /channels /channels/channels/news/new-drug-molecule-could-lead-new-treatments-parkinsons-disease-younger-patients-359804 <p>A novel drug molecule could potentially lead to new treatments to prevent Parkinson’s disease in younger patients, according to new research.</p> <p>“We are excited about this drug compound because we might have the possibility to develop the first cure for Parkinson’s disease, at least for a subset of patients,” said lead author <a href="/newsroom/kalle-gehring">Kalle Gehring</a>, a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at ���ϲ����� University and Canada Research Chair in Structural Studies of Neurodegenerative Diseases.</p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:37:22 +0000 webfull 202819 at /channels /channels/channels/event/understanding-and-navigating-dementia-claire-webster-community-workshop-mistissini-359655 <p>A workshop to raise awareness and provide basic information about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.</p> <p>Everyone is invited to listen, ask questions and share stories. Refreshments will be served.</p> <p> </p> <p>Date:</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:58:17 +0000 webfull 202646 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-55-million-cfi-funding-359622 <div><em>Infrastructure funding from the CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund, matched by Quebec, propels research innovation at ���ϲ����� </em></div> <div><br /> <span>Twenty ���ϲ����� researchers have received infrastructure awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $5.5 million. <span> </span></span></div> <div> <p style="text-align:left"><span>These grants will be matched by the Quebec government, doubling their value. <span> </span></span></p></div> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:35:17 +0000 webfull 202614 at /channels /channels/channels/news/twelve-mcgill-professors-honoured-royal-society-canada-359274 <p><em>Newest Fellows and Members to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists recognized for scholarly, research and artistic excellence</em></p> <p>Ten ���ϲ����� professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) newest Fellows. Another two early-career professors at the University have been named Members of the RSC’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.</p> <p>They are among 104 new Fellows and 56 Members from across the country announced by the RSC on September 3, 2024.</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:01:19 +0000 webfull 202221 at /channels /channels/channels/news/brains-balancing-system-358549 <p>A finding by a ���ϲ�����-led team of neuroscientists could open doors to new treatments for a range of psychiatric and neurological disorders attributed to dysfunctions in specific dopamine pathways.<br /> <br /></p> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:09:31 +0000 webfull 201715 at /channels /channels/channels/event/md-phd-program-open-house-2024-358338 <p>���ϲ����� MD PhD Program is hosting an Open House via Zoom on September 26th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST, and we would like to extend a warm invitation to all of you.</p> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:34:12 +0000 webfull 201206 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-sshrc-grants-foster-collaboration-community-partners-357802 <p><em>Two ���ϲ����� faculty members and their collaborators received Partnership Development Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council</em></p> <p>The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has announced the recipients of its latest Partnership Development Grants competition, including $400,000 awarded to two ���ϲ����� researchers.</p> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:01:15 +0000 webfull 200613 at /channels /channels/channels/news/17-mcgill-researchers-honoured-prestigious-canada-research-chairs-357763 <p style="text-align:center"><em>���ϲ����� awarded $10.9 million in federal funding through Canada Research Chairs Program</em></p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:48:28 +0000 webfull 200592 at /channels /channels/channels/news/nada-jabado-named-2024-loreal-unesco-women-science-laureate-north-america-357325 <p><em>Prestigious award honours ���ϲ����� and RI-MUHC pioneer in the field of pediatric brain tumours</em></p> <p>���ϲ����� Professor and Canada Research Chair in Pediatric Oncology, Nada Jabado, has been named the 2024 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Laureate for North America. Dr. Jabado is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, a Senior Scientist in the Child Health and Human Development Program at the Research Institute of the ���ϲ����� University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and a Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the MUHC.</p> Tue, 14 May 2024 14:06:34 +0000 webfull 200046 at /channels /channels/channels/event/2024-fmhs-lunch-and-learn-serie-4sustainability-practices-356740 <h3>Sustainability Practices for Graduate Students</h3> <hr /> <p><b>Date</b>: April 25, 2024</p> <p><b>Time</b>: 12pm-1pm EST</p> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:17:49 +0000 webfull 199372 at /channels /channels/channels/news/call-applications-banting-fellowship-2024-356664 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:10:27 +0000 webfull 199289 at /channels /channels/channels/news/more-2m-quebecers-dont-have-access-primary-care-ourcare-report-356254 <p>More than two million people in Quebec don’t have access to primary care, the front door to the healthcare system, according to the newly released <a href="https://www.ourcare.ca/reports">OurCare report on Canada</a>. This is among the worst rates in the country, the report states.</p> <p>To address a medical system that’s facing an aging and growing population, the OurCare report – developed in collaboration with ���ϲ����� University researchers – focuses on the public’s expectations when it comes to defining good primary care and what policy changes they recommend to shape the system.</p> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:28:58 +0000 webfull 198836 at /channels /channels/channels/news/seventeen-mcgill-researchers-announced-canada-research-chairs-356022 <p><em>From health and disability law to the emerging field of regenerative medicine, seventeen ���ϲ����� scholars named to new or renewed Canada Research Chairs positions across diverse fields </em></p> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:40:23 +0000 webfull 198548 at /channels