/newsroom/taxonomy/term/3719/all en /newsroom/channels/news/fighting-brain-cancer-its-root-332868 <p>ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University researchers identify proteins that drive cancer stem cells. Targeting and supressing a particular protein called galectin1 could provide a more effective treatment for glioblastoma, in combination with radiation therapy.</p> <p>Due to its resistance to therapy, glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive cancerous brain tumour in adults. It grows fast and spreads quickly. While treatments such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy can help ease symptoms for a few months, in most cases tumour cells regrow after treatment and the cancer recurs.</p> Fri, 27 Aug 2021 18:25:55 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 273519 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/housing-first-strategy-proves-cost-effective-especially-most-vulnerable-homeless-group-323879 <p>Canadians spend big money dealing with the consequences of homelessness, but the money spent could be far more effective. According to a new ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ-led analysis, housing homeless people with severe mental illness is even more cost-effective than housing homeless people with moderate needs. A Housing-First strategy aimed at helping these individuals regain and keep permanent housing generates savings equal to about two-thirds of its cost.</p> Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:14:06 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 236216 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/ctv-news-mcgill-university-researchers-discover-way-fight-brain-tumours-resistance-therapy-323829 <p>New findings out of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University in Montreal have revealed a potential way to overcome aggressive brain tumours' resistance to therapy: by deleting a specific gene. Researchers have long been searching for ways to treat Glioblastomas – the most stubborn type of brain tumour – as they’re well known for their resistance to treatment. A few years back, they were able to confirm the key role a gene called the OSMR gene plays in the process of brain cancer growth.</p> Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:41:20 +0000 amelia.souffrant@mail.mcgill.ca 235356 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/goodman-cancer-research-gala-raises-21-million-261149 <p><a href="/newsroom"><em><strong>ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Newsroom</strong></em></a></p> <p><em>Pioneering research at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s Goodman Cancer Research Centre gets boost</em></p> <p>The 4th Goodman Cancer Research Gala has raised more than $2.1 million to fund foundational research, more effective diagnostic tools and the development of new treatments and therapies for cancer patients.  The Gala was held on Sunday, June 5 in Montreal, bringing together more than 800 guests in support of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University’s Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Research Centre.</p> Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:32:04 +0000 nima.adibpour@mail.mcgill.ca 25942 at /newsroom /newsroom/constantin-polychronakos Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:59:44 +0000 Anonymous 23994 at /newsroom /newsroom/nicole-li-jessen Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:23:10 +0000 laurie.devine@mcgill.ca 24135 at /newsroom /newsroom/philippe-seguela Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:59:44 +0000 Anonymous 23100 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/parkinsons-disease-new-tool-diagnosis-256723 <p><span>The results of their study, published in the journal </span><em>Movement Disorders</em><span>, could also have a major impact on the quality of research on Parkinson’s disease.</span></p> Fri, 13 Nov 2015 15:34:15 +0000 nima.adibpour@mail.mcgill.ca 24722 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/cystic-fibrosis-questions-new-drug-vertex-237610 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:23:33 +0000 raphael.larocque-cyr@mcgill.ca 20986 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/prostate-cancer-treatment-more-effective-approach-235499 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 18:56:29 +0000 raphael.larocque-cyr@mcgill.ca 20661 at /newsroom