/deptmedicine/articles/rss en /deptmedicine/article/dr-marilyn-ahun-awarded-dr-donald-henderson-prize-outstanding-global-health-research <p>Congratulations to <b>Dr. Marilyn Ahun</b>, Professor in the 平特五不中 Department of Medicine, for being awarded the Dr. Donald A. Henderson Prize for Outstanding Global Health Research. Established in 2016, the award recognizes outstanding, published research in the global health field by junior faculty appointed in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at 平特五不中.</p> <p>The award will be presented during <b>Global Health Night</b> on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at New Residence Hall.</p> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:14:13 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 1061 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/revisiting-welounge-kickoff-events-success <p>We kicked off the WeLounge program this year with two lively pop-up events filled with free coffee, fall-themed snacks, and great company. Our first gathering at the RVH on October 29 attracted over 100 attendees, and the JGH welcomed 42 participants on October 31. Thank you to everyone who joined us鈥攜ou made these events warm and welcoming.</p> <p>A huge shoutout to Dr. Natalie Dayan, Associate Chair of Wellness, Department of Medicine, for bringing this project to life; to Dr. Carmela Pepe for leading the event at the JGH; and to Dana Ajjaoui for coordinating every detail.</p> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:07:44 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 1060 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/muhcs-got-talent-showcases-healthcare-heroes-beyond-clinic <p>On November 5, 2024, Montreal鈥檚 Beanfield Theatre filled up for the third edition of MUHC鈥檚 Got Talent, where MUHC healthcare workers swapped their lab coats for the spotlight, performing to support causes close to their hearts. Organized by the MUHC Foundation, this event has raised over $1.23 million since its inception in 2022, supporting various initiatives from women鈥檚 health to respiratory care.</p> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:04:43 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 1059 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/dr-david-langleben-and-dr-michael-bonnycastle-honored-laureates-2024-academy-exemplary-physicians <p>Congratulations to<b> Dr. David Langleben</b> and <b>Dr. Michael Bonnycastle</b>, who have been selected as laureates of the 2024 Academy of Exemplary Physicians!</p> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:12:59 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 1050 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/appointment-dr-marie-hudson-mcgill-division-director-rheumatology <p>Congratulations to <strong>Dr. Marie Hudson</strong> on her appointment as 平特五不中 Division Director of Rheumatology. We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Laeora Berkson for her exceptional leadership as former Division Director, guiding the division through the transition and contributing greatly to its ongoing success.</p> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:10:09 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 1047 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/spring-2024-cihr-project-grant-awardees <p>The Department of Medicine had the highest share of awards within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (31.6%) and submitted the most applications within the FMHS (accounting for 26% of all applications). In this round, the Department of Medicine garnered over $10 million in CIHR funding, representing <strong>25% of 平特五不中鈥檚 total CIHR funding</strong> for Spring 2024 (how鈥檚 that for a research intensive DOM!).</p> <p>Congratulations to the following 平特五不中 Department of Medicine project grant awardees for their successful CIHR applications!</p> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:35:37 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 1045 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/new-guidelines-better-identify-people-risk-heart-attack-and-stroke <p>New guidelines for managing high blood pressure and hypertension have just been released by the European Society for Cardiology (ESC), developed by an international panel of experts, including co-chair聽<b>Dr. Rhian Touyz</b>聽and co-author聽<b>Dr. Stella Daskalopoulou</b>, both Professors in the 平特五不中 Department of Medicine and key members of one of the department鈥檚 World Class Teams.</p> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:28:22 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 1044 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/modernized-clinical-trials-network-tackle-health-challenges-associated-hiv-and-other-sexually <p>Congratulations to聽<b>Dr. Marina Klein</b>, Professor, 平特五不中 Department of Medicine. The CIHR has awarded Dr. Klein $25 million over five years to lead the Pan-Canadian Network for HIV/AIDS and STBBI Clinical Trials.</p> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:27:36 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 1043 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/swim-things <p>In the wake of the Paris Games, Olympic swimmer turned 平特五不中 rheumatologist Elizabeth Hazel reflects on her days as an elite athlete and its impact on her career choice.</p> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:26:07 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 1042 at /deptmedicine /deptmedicine/article/when-wildfires-threatened-dialysis-patients-eeyou-istchee-these-mcgill-docs-sprang-action <p>In the summer of 2023, as forest fires ravaged northern Quebec, a team of 平特五不中 nephrologists and healthcare workers faced an unprecedented challenge: how to save the lives of the dialysis patients of Eeyou Istchee (Cree nation) while keeping communities together.</p> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:24:56 +0000 ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca 1041 at /deptmedicine