Rapid Diagnostic Test Will Dramatically Change How Antibiotics are Prescribed
Dao Nguyen co-develop a 36-minute diagnostic test to rapidly identify bacteria and antibiotic susceptibility.
Faculty
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CIHR Project Grant Results – Fall 2025
Congratulations to all RESP members who were funded in the Fall 2025 CIHR Project Grant Competition!
A Hidden Clue to Lifelong Health: The Height-GaP
Study by Ben Smith introduces height-GaP, a simple measure linking early-life growth adversity to adult mortality risk, revealing how childhood conditions shape lifelong health.
3D-Printed Lung Tissue: Advancing Personalized Respiratory Care
Darcy Wagner is pioneering 3D-printed lung tissue to repair damaged airways, paving the way for personalized respiratory treatments
Cannabis Vaping: Regulated Does Not Mean Safe
Carolyn Baglole discuss the SQDC’s decision to sell cannabis vape products and why “regulated” should not be confused with “safe”
β-glucan and Dietary Supplements
Maziar Divangahi discusses his research on β-glucan and lung inflammation with Radio-Canada
A New mRNA-Based Approach to Treat Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Larry Lands and Darcy Wagner and team are developing an mRNA therapy to correct genetic errors in primary ciliary dyskinesia, opening new paths for treatment
Decade of Discovery in Trained Immunity: A Landmark eLife Focus Issue
A major eLife Focus Issue highlights 10+ years of trained immunity research, featuring key contributions from Meakins scientists
New MI4 Microbiomes and Rheumatic Diseases Grant to Irah King
Irah King receives MI4 funding to explore how alterations in the gut microbiome may drive the development of fibromyalgia
Philanthropy Fuels Innovation: 2025 MGH Research Awards
Several RESP Program researchers are among the recipients of the Montreal General Hospital Foundation’s 2025 Research Awards