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
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.
How AI Can Support Parents in Food Allergy Treatment
Study by Bruce Mazer suggests ChatGPT shows potential to support sarents in food allergy treatment, but not without caution
UNAGI: Simulating Disease to Discover New Treatments with AI
Jun Ding and his team develop UNAGI, a deep generative AI tool to decode cellular dynamics and model disease
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
RESP Researchers Celebrate World Scleroderma Day
James Martin and Deborah Assayag join Ines Colmegna during World Scleroderma Day at the Institute
Sustaining Excellence: Supporting Breakthrough Research
Larry Lands, Arnold Kristof, Salman Qureshi, and Maziar Divagnahi receive funding from the Sustaining Excellence Grants Competition.
Quebec Facing a Growing TB Crisis in Nunavik
Faiz Ahmad Khan highlights medical resource shortages and supports calls for a public health emergency to prevent TB
New MUHC Respiratory Division Director Appointed
Dr. Marta Kaminska was appointed MUHC Division Director of Respiratory Medicine
Many COPD Patients May be Using the Wrong Inhaler – Especially Women
Study by Bryan Ross finds many COPD patients are using the wrong inhaler. A simple test could lead to more personalized treatment.
Breakthrough Discovery in Gut Health
Publication in Cell by Irah King reveals how immune signals protect the gut during infection