Reducing vehicle emissions could prevent thousands of deaths in Canada 🚙 ~FMHS researchers identify policy mix that could help cut ultrafine particle pollution in cities. 🔗https://ow.ly/cyZ650Zom8Q

McGill No. 1 in Canada in QS ranking 🙌 For the 2nd consecutive year, McGill is Canada’s top university, according to the 2027 QS World University Rankings. Worldwide, McGill placed 30th out of 1,500 universities ranked, putting it in the top 2% of institutions globally. 🔗https://ow.ly/60th50Zon7u

We mourn the passing of Apostolos Papageorgiou, who served as Chief of Neonatology and Chief of the Dept. of Pediatrics at the Jewish General Hospital. A visionary builder, he played a defining role in the evolution of neonatal care within the hospital and across Quebec. https://ow.ly/HuH050ZomQK

Jewish General Hospital gains Centre hospitalier universitaire designation ~ The announcement was made by Sonia Bélanger, Minister of Health and Social Services, in acknowledgement and confirmation of its role as one of Quebec’s respected and busiest teaching hospitals. 🔗https://ow.ly/WvjQ50ZokjZ

Interested in a PhD in Cancer Research? Join Dr. Josie Ursini-Siegel, Graduate Program Director, for a virtual Information Session on the PhD in Interdisciplinary Cancer Sciences (ICSP) at McGill University. 🗓️ July 28, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EST Details and registation ➡️ https://ow.ly/kIkO50ZoxHY

Morag Park appointed President and Scientific Director of the Gairdner Foundation ~ The renowned cancer scientist and global research leader will succeed Janet Rossant in leading one of the world’s most prestigious biomedical prize foundations. 🔗https://ow.ly/KRPt50Zokbl

122 McGill research projects—37 in the FMHS—awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding. Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering.🔗https://ow.ly/ujvE50ZonpF

New findings could advance diabetes therapies ~ McGill-led Nature Communications study identifies key molecular mechanisms controlling stem cell fate decisions in pancreatic tissue. 🔗https://ow.ly/Af1350Zm4Bf

Surprescription chez les personnes âgées : vivement un bilan annuel des médicaments ~ Une étude codirigée par Emily McDonald vient étayer de nouvelles recommandations visant à lutter contre ce problème croissant. 🔗https://ow.ly/KVBu50Zm4sP

Du financement fédéral pour attirer la crème de la relève en recherche à McGill ~ Grâce à un financement du gouvernement du Canada, 37 nouveaux postes de doctorat et de postdoctorat sont créés à McGill. 🔗https://ow.ly/s8sJ50Zm4Wx

McGill competition helps propel eight health tech startups ~ CLIC winners include non-invasive test for infectious diseases (AnemoSwab members David Juncker (centre) and Yonatan Morocz (right) are pictured with Marcel Behr), among other exciting healthcare innovations. 🔗https://ow.ly/WfPr50Zm41k

Congrats to the seven FMHS members – Prof. Lia Sanzone, Molly L. Shen, Adam Mouncef, Mauricio Ayala, Daniel Mendelson, Alia Osman and Ansley Gnanapragasam, PhD – who were honoured at the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) congress last month in Ottawa. https://ow.ly/H0ak50Z8f5p

🎓 Congratulations to all the FMHS graduates who received prizes during Spring Convowcation 2026! 🎖️Bravo aux diplômées et diplômés de la FMSS qui ont reçu les prix de la collation des grades du printemps 2026! #classof2026 #McGillGrad https://ow.ly/b8wM50Z8cxZ

Meet the grads: Class of 2026 Q&A edition, including Valedictorian and Physical & Occupational Therapy, McGill University graduate Aviva Wiseman (pictured).https://ow.ly/lRxs50Z7Lzj McGill School of Population and Global Health

Aviva Wiseman, diplômée de la maîtrise en physiothérapie à l’École de Physical & Occupational Therapy, McGill University , a prononcé le discours d’adieu à la collation des grades en sciences de la santé, groupe B. https://ow.ly/ic2250Z4Xci Physical & Occupational Therapy, McGill University

Congratulations to beloved educator Nancy Mayo, PT, PhD, from the School of Physical & Occupational Therapy, McGill University , who was recognized by her students and peers with the David Thomson Award for Graduate Supervision and Teaching during Spring Convocation. https://ow.ly/ObgF50Z4X40

🎉 Bravo to Caroline Massicotte, MD, Faculty Lecturer in the McGill Department of Family Medicine, chosen by her students for the Osler Award for Outstanding Teaching - Campus Outaouais during Spring Convocation! 🏆 Your dedication to our learners is truly inspiring. 🌟 https://ow.ly/UmOz50Z4HPO

Laurie N. Gottlieb, Professor Emerita, Ingram School of Nursing, gave the Convocation Address at Health Sciences “B” ceremony on May 26, sharing her insights and wisdom with our nursing, PT and OT grads. “Carpet diem!” https://ow.ly/RFP950Z4tpx. Physical & Occupational Therapy, McGill University

🌟 Bravo à Tiina Podymow, M.D., professeure agrégée au Département de médecine, qui a reçu le Prix d’excellence en enseignement Osler – Campus Montréal, conféré par ses étudiants et étudiantes, à la collation des grades le 26 mai! 🏆👏 https://ow.ly/tR7h50Z4rNY

Bravo à toutes les cohortes finissantes de la Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé! La cérémonie de collation des grades des sciences de la santé, groupe B, est diffusée EN DIRECT à 15 h : https://ow.ly/ursv50Z4tix Programme : https://ow.ly/94pS50Z4tiy

Ne manquez pas la webdiffusion EN DIRECT de la cérémonie de collation des grades des sciences de la santé, groupe B, à 15 h : https://ow.ly/zIBA50Z4nlq Programme : https://ow.ly/JB7V50Z4nlr #McGillGrad Physical & Occupational Therapy, McGill University

Bravo à toutes les cohortes finissantes de la Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé! La cérémonie de collation des grades des sciences de la santé, groupe A, est diffusée EN DIRECT à 10 h : https://ow.ly/a5Vw50Z4jPu Programme : https://ow.ly/BG5S50Z4jPv #McGillGrad

Thomas Hudson, M.D., pionnier en génomique et fondateur du Centre d’innovation Génome Québec et Université McGill, a reçu un doctorat honorifique à la collation des grades des sciences de la santé, groupe A, le 26 mai à 10 h. Écoutez son allocution inspirante : https://ow.ly/cbBe50Z4g6w

New cervical cancer screening: public education is critical ~ A McGill University-led study suggests most women do not yet understand or trust the shift from the Pap test to HPV-based screening. https://ow.ly/W0of50YZbFV

Unleashing natural killer cells against cancer ~ New approach could lead to safer, more accessible immunotherapies for hard-to-treat tumour types, explain McGill University researchers Michel L. Tremblay (left) and Chu-Han Feng. https://ow.ly/11GZ50YZc0j

📣 Trois fois bravo aux médecins mcgilloises qui ont brillé à la dernière édition des Distinctions du Collège des médecins du Québec : la lauréate du prix Relève, Alexandra Massicotte, et les finalistes Julia Chabot et Geneviève Richer!👏 https://ow.ly/W2tN50YWK8f

🏆Eight outstanding FMHS professors named to Faculty Honour List 👏 Congrats to (top row) Ananya Tina Banerjee, Bastien Castagner Amanda Cervantes, Katherine Logue; (bottom row) Julie Massé, Maureen McKeague, Judith Soicher, Leon Tourian. ➡️ https://ow.ly/xmCB50YWKxf

📣Découvrez les cinq projets d'innovation pédagogique sélectionnés pour les nouveaux prix Impact en enseignement de la Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé. Bravo à toutes les équipes!👏 https://ow.ly/nlXu50YWIWA

Welcome to the seven talented McCall MacBain Scholars who will be joining the FMHS! (Top row / rangée du haut ) Zohra Hamidi, Olha Shnyt, Naima Noor, Lama Albaba; (Bottom row / rangée du bas) Kayla Burton, Ellie Harrison, Aditya Baishnob https://ow.ly/fgFn50YWJNv

Beige fat's unexpected vasoprotective role in BP ~ McGill researchers contributed to Science Magazine study showing the fat tissue's direct influence on blood vessel function and blood pressure, revealing new mechanisms beyond obesity. https://ow.ly/VBV350YTEh1