Meakins Alumnus Receives ATS Award
Dr. Bates won the 2020 ATS Assembly on Respiratory Structure and Function Solbert Permutt Trailblazer Award.
News
Respiratory Research News from the Meakins-Christie Laboratories and the RESP program of the RI-MUHC. View our latest funding results, faculty and trainee awards, and our research featured in the media.
2020-2021 Dr. Margaret Becklake Fellowship
Dr. Mikashmi Kohli is the recipient of the inaugural Dr. Margaret Becklake Fellowship in Respiratory Research.
Rifampin for Latent TB: A Better Choice
Dr. Menzies’ study found that 4-months of rifampin is a better course of treatment and more cost-effective for latent TB.
‘Contain COVID-19’ – in its earliest phases
A new clinical trial, designed by Drs. Ezer, Martin, Benedetti & Smith, will test ciclesonide in the early stages of COVID-19.
COVID-19 and COPD
Dr. Jean Bourbeau receives funding from the CIHR COVID-19 Rapid Research Funding Opportunity.
Dysanapsis and COPD risk
Publication by Dr. Benjamin Smith in JAMA highlights a new risk factor for COPD related to lung development
COVID-19: Change our Testing Tactics!
Read an opinion piece by Dr. Dick Menzies: How to focus testing and help eliminate the spread of COVID-19.
Spring 2020 Student Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the Spring 2020 student awards! We wish you much success in your research endeavors.
Revising our COVID-19 Testing Strategy
Dr. Dick Menzies calls for a more extensive and ultimately less expensive approach to COVID-19 testing for all Canadians.
Warriors at the MUHC
MUHC staff have taken on new responsibilities to meet the demands brought on by COVID-19.