Vaping Cannabis Could Harm Your Lungs
Research by Carolyn Baglole shows that cannabis vapour may contain harmful chemicals and affect lung cell function
Lung Injury and Infection
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Discovery Reveals How the Immune System Protects the Gut Without Killing the Infection
New study by Irah King reveals how our immune system protect the gut during helminth infection.
New AI Tool Reveals Hidden Clues to Disease Outcomes
RAMEN is a novel AI tool that uncovers hidden links between symptoms and outcomes in diseases like COVID-19, COPD, and sepsis – advancing precision medicine.
Two Tuberculosis Cases Confirmed in Montreal Borough
Dr. Kevin Schwartzman discusses two new tuberculosis diagnoses in the Montreal borough of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve since October 2024.
McGill TB Experts Publish Major Lancet Article on Tuberculosis
McGill TB researchers publish in The Lancet, highlighting advances in tuberculosis diagnosis, treatment, and global health leadership
Nunavik TB Outreach and Training
A new program in Nunavik is helping the community take a more active role in the fight against TB
Beta-glucan can ‘Reprogram’ Immune Cells With Promising Results
A study by Maziar Divangahi found that beta-glucan, a component in all fungi, can protect against flu-related lung damage.
CIHR Project Grant Results – Fall 2024
Congratulations to all RESP members who were funded in the Fall 2024 CIHR Project Grant Competition!
Promising New Treatment to Prevent Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Dick Menzies, Andrea Benedetti, and colleagues show that the antibiotic levofloxacin could significantly reduce the risk of MDR-TB.
Maha Farhat, MD, MSc – July 8, 2025
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 12:00 pm RESP/TB Centre Special Seminar presented by Maha Farhat, MD, MSc. Title: Fleming an artificial intelligence agent for antibiotic design for mycobacterium tuberculosis.