Simon Rousseau Named New Director of the CRRN
Simon Rousseau named new director of the Canadian Respiratory Research Network
Research Themes
Pulmonary Research Themes
According to the WHO, respiratory disorders are leading causes of death world-wide (second only to heart attack & stroke). These include diseases such as obstructive lung diseases and pulmonary infections. As a result, our research is focused around four main pulmonary research themes. These include: chronic airways disease, lung injury and infection, neuromuscular dysfunction in respiratory diseases, and sleep-disordered breathing.
Above all, a multidisciplinary approach is used to study the basic mechanisms of a number of diseases. These include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary infections, cystic fibrosis, sleep apnea, respiratory muscle disorders, pulmonary fibrosis, lung injury, and rare respiratory diseases. Research at the Meakins also involves the study of human physiology and tissues in parallel with relevant animal and cell culture models. Furthermore, research is facilitated by the availability of a variety of core facilities for both clinical and fundamental studies.
Learn more about our research themes here.
Below you will see posts and news items related to our research themes.
2022 CODE LiFE Research Awards: Celebrating Innovation Through Philanthropy
Maziar Divangahi is a recipient of the Montreal General Hospital Foundation’s 2022 Code Life Research Awards
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
Linda Kachmar Awarded the Priyabrata “PB” Mukhopadhyay Award
Congratulations Linda Kachmar, Research Technician with the Lauzon Lab – winner of the Priyabrata “PB” Mukhopadhyay Award
Fundraising for AMR Centre
Large donation to support antimicrobial research at McGill and the RI-MUHC to develop innovative ways to treat resistant infections.
Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic at the MUHC
Ilan Azuelos and Deborah Assayag are interviewed by the Montrealer for their Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic at the MUHC
Health Matters: What You Need to Know Before Cold and Flu Season
MUHC Foundation Health Matters interview with Bruce Mazer on the upcoming cold and flu season, and an update on the Raymond James Charity softball tournament
Health Matters: New Research on Helminths Infections
MUHC Foundation Health Matters interview with Irah King discusses new research on Helminths infections
Health Matters: Sleep Apnea and Wearable Technology
MUHC Foundation Health Matters interview with John Kimoff on a new clinic that is helping patients sleep and breathe easier using wearable technology