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Findings suggest that certain medications for Type 2 diabetes reduce risk of dementia

A large Թ 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.

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Published: 15 Jan 2026

Three Թ 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 Թ researc

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Published: 14 Jan 2026

New evidence challenges understanding of Parkinson’s disease

A Թ-led study is challenging a popular theory about how dopamine drives movement, a discovery that could shift how scientists think about Parkinson’s disease treatments.

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Published: 17 Dec 2025

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.

Թ 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.

Published: 15 Dec 2025

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 Brain Canada Foundation and the Brain-Heart Interconnectome.

Published: 10 Dec 2025

Թ 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’s top research institutions and drivers of innovation

Published: 4 Dec 2025

Group therapy helps cancer survivors reclaim life after treatment

A program developed by a Թ researcher to help cancer survivors cope with the fear their cancer will return is expanding across Canada.

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.

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Published: 3 Dec 2025

Թ 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 Research-on-Research joint initiative, supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and Michael Smith Health Research BC (MSHRBC).

Published: 2 Dec 2025

Թ researchers’ studies offer promise for lung and brain cancer treatment

Two seminal studies from Թ, investigating immune landscapes of lung and brain tumours, were published today in Nature. This work was led by Logan Walsh, Daniela Quail and Peter Siegel, researchers at the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute and Philippe Joubert from Université Laval.

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Published: 2 Feb 2023

Message from VP-Dean Eidelman - The Faculty's Return to Campus

Dear Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Colleagues,

Published: 30 Jun 2021

Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network accelerates precision medicine plan with signing of Contribution Agreement with Health Canada

Vancouver, BC -- The Government of Canada and the Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) have jointly signed a Contribution Agreement which opens the door for the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network to begin operating.

Published: 9 Jun 2021

Թ researcher-led International Task Force unveils first-of-its kind standards for treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder

By David McFadden

Listed by the World Health Organization among the ten leading causes of medical disability worldwide, the severity of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is at a level on par with cancer. This prevalent disorder is characterized by highly distressing intrusive thoughts and repeated compulsive behaviours such as washing or checking.

Published: 3 Jun 2021

Two cellular pathways involved in TNBC tumour development and a promising targeted combination therapy

A team of researchers at the RI-MUHC found two cellular pathways involved in TNBC tumour development and a promising targeted combination therapy

Source: RI-MUHC

Published: 3 Jun 2021

Message from VP-Dean Eidelman - Planning for a return to campus

Dear members of our Faculty community,

Our world has changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet we have persevered to continue to offer world-class education and conduct leading research. Indeed, I am immensely proud of our contributions.

Published: 19 May 2021

Under 30 and sexually active? It’s a good idea to get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea

Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends routine screening

Source: CMAJ

Anyone sexually active under age 30should be offered testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea, according to a newguidelinefrom the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care published inCMAJ(Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Published: 19 Apr 2021

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