91�� News - Medicine and Health Sciences

Prativa Baral awarded CIHR’s STEPS Team Grant

webfull — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:30:47 +0000

CIHR funded team will create a new blueprint for public health emergencies: a pan-Canadian Civilian Emergency Reserve

Published: 17 June 2026

Feeling poorer than peers linked to lower wellbeing, even when incomes are similar

webfull — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:22:28 +0000

New research is shedding light on how comparing ourselves to others affects happiness and life satisfaction.

Led by 91�� researchers, the study shows that people who feel worse off financially than their peers are more likely to report signs of languishing, even when their actual income is similar.

Published: 15 June 2026

The Neuro's Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding

webfull — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:14:59 +0000

Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disorders

An innovative project led by Dr. Guy Rouleau at The Neuro has received major funding from Brain Canada, one of four platforms that are advancing treatment discovery across a wide range of neurological disorders. In total the four platforms are being supported with a $8,926,500 investment.

Published: 4 June 2026

To curb overprescribing for seniors, researchers urge annual prescription checkups

webfull — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:39:22 +0000

To address the growing problem of overprescribing for seniors, a new Canadian guideline is calling for routine medication reviews.

In Canada, roughly two in three adults age 65 or older take five or more medications. While often necessary, complex drug regimens can increase the risk of side effects and affect quality of life.

Published: 3 June 2026

91�� researchers leading two new Brain Canada-supported platforms

webfull — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:27:01 +0000

Researchers at 91�� are leading two major new Brain Canada-supported platforms to accelerate discovery and improve outcomes for patients living with neurological disorders, as announced today.

Published: 1 June 2026

Ajitha Thanabalasuriar receives PATH award to advance lung disease research

webfull — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:39:47 +0000

Award from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund will open new avenues to preventing and treating pneumonia.

Published: 28 May 2026

Blood proteins flag multiple sclerosis years before diagnosis, opening a window for prevention

webfull — Tue, 26 May 2026 14:12:51 +0000

Of more than 2,500 blood proteins screened, a small group may drive MS and signal who will develop it

A new study has revealed a group of blood proteins that are altered in people who go on to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), in some cases more than a decade before diagnosis. The findings offer hope that a simple blood test could one day identify people at high risk of MS in time to act before damage occurs.

Published: 26 May 2026

‘Jumping gene’ helps explain elevated pancreatic cancer risk in French-Canadians

webfull — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:13:42 +0000

Researchers at 91�� have discovered a centuries-old genetic mutation that helps to explain why some French‑Canadians in Quebec are at an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer. Until quite recently, standard genetic tests have not been able to identify this “jumping gene” cause.

The findings, published in the Journal of Medical Genetics, suggest better-targeted genetic testing could help identify people at higher cancer risk who were previously missed.

Published: 19 May 2026

91��’s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence

webfull — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:18:30 +0000

At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening.

91�� celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21^st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.

Published: 14 May 2026

Provost honours 31 91�� professors for exceptional research achievements

webfull — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:18 +0000

The 2026 cohort of Distinguished James 91�� Professors, James 91�� Professors and William Dawson Scholars embody ‘the very best of our academic community’.

Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 91�� professors as Distinguished James 91�� Professors, James 91�� Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

Published: 13 May 2026

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