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”
Lung Injury and Infection
View posts, news, and publications related to our lung injury and infection research theme below.
β-glucan and Dietary Supplements
Maziar Divangahi discusses his research on β-glucan and lung inflammation with Radio-Canada
Expanding TB Prevention Could Save Millions of Lives
Study by Jonathon Campbell shows that scaling up existing TB screening and preventive treatments will save lives and costs
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
Vaping, Smoking, and the Myth of a Safer Choice
Carolyn Baglole warns of rising youth smoking, stressing that neither cigarettes nor vaping are safe choices for health
Dr. Eva Kaufmann Joins the Meakins-Christie
The Meakins-Christie Laboratories welcomes Dr. Eva Kaufmann to the group!
AI and Wearables can Spot Infections Before Symptoms Start
Dennis Jensen developed the first wearable system to can predict early inflammation from infections
CIHR Project Grant Results – Spring 2025
Congratulations to all RESP members who were funded in the Spring 2025 CIHR Project Grant Competition!
Trained Immunity May Cause Lung Damage
New study by Maziar Divangahi reveals that trained immunity may worsen lung inflammation during severe inflammation caused by viral or bacterial products
Breakthrough to Boost Bladder Cancer Treatment
Research led by Maziar Divangahi reveals how B-glucan can boost the effectiveness of BCG therapy for bladder cancer