The Meakins-Christie Laboratories is a leading pulmonary research centre located in Montreal (Canada) and affiliated with McGill University, one of the top ranked universities in the world. Our overall mission is to better understand the pathobiology of respiratory disorders across the lifespan. The ultimate goal of our efforts is to drive innovations in respiratory disease prevention, diagnosis, and therapy. Research is focused around five primary themes: Chronic Airways Disease, Lung Injury and Infection, Neuromuscular Dysfunction in Respiratory Diseases, Sleep-disordered Breathing, and Lung Cancer. Our faculty of world-class researchers work within the Translational Research in Respiratory Diseases Program at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre.
Meakins 50th Anniversary
May 2023
Details on a 50th Anniversary Symposium to be announced
In the News
INQ-McGill Northern Research Chair in Respiratory Health & Health Services
Faiz Ahmad Khan has been awarded the McGill-Institut nordique du Québec Northern Research Chair in Respiratory Health & Health Services
MUHC Foundation RESP Campaign Innovation Grants Competition
Launch of the MUHC Foundation RESP Campaign Innovation Grants Competition. Deadline is January 9, 2023.
James G. Martin, MD, named Editor in Chief of the CJRCCSM
James G. Martin, MD, has been named the new Editor in Chief of the Canadian Journal of Respiratory, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, effective January 2023.
MUHC’s Got Talent with J and the Heartbeats
Jason Shahin and his bandmates Dean, Graham and Patrick. J and the Heartbeats perform at the inaugural MUHC’s Got Talent
Simon Rousseau named new Director of the CRRN
Simon Rousseau named new director of the Canadian Respiratory Research Network
2022-2023 Dr. Margaret Becklake Fellowship
Everglad Mugutso is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Dr. Margaret Becklake Fellowship in Respiratory Research
Raising awareness for pulmonary fibrosis
Deborah Assayag speaks with CTV News Montreal and raises awareness about the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis
2022-2023 Dr. Margaret Becklake Fellowship
Kriti Agarwal is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Dr. Margaret Becklake Fellowship in Respiratory Research
Linda Kachmar awarded the Priyabrata “PB” Mukhopadhyay Award
Congratulations Linda Kachmar, Research Technician with the Lauzon Lab – winner of the Priyabrata “PB” Mukhopadhyay Award
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Upcoming Events
Meakins & SPiRE Holiday Lunch Box
On December 15th, enjoy a Holiday Lunch Box. Compliments of Meakins & SPiRE. RSVP by Dec 5 @ 4:00 pm.
Michael Zhou – December 5, 2022
Michael Zhou, Grad MSc student in the lab of James Martin, MD, will present on December 5, 2022, at 9:00 am, part of the Meakins-Christie Work-in-Progress Seminars.
Emily Wilson – December 12, 2022
Emily Wilson, Grad PhD student in the lab of Carolyn Baglole, PhD, will present on December 12, 2022 at 9:00 am, part of the Work-in-Progress Seminars.