Invest in Breathtaking Research. And Breath-Giving Care.
Now that the Montreal Chest Institute Foundation and the MUHC Foundation have joined forces, they launched a $10 million dollar respiratory campaign. The Dream Big: Breathe Easier campaign will invest in both Breathtaking Research and Breath-Giving Care.
Did you know that we take more than 500 million breaths in our lifetime? When our lungs are healthy, we don’t think twice abut our breathing and often take it for granted. However, for someone who is living with a respiratory disease, they are constantly faced with breathing difficulties and every breath can be a struggle. Respiratory diseases are on the rise globally. Over 3 million people die from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) annually, an estimated 6% of all deaths worldwide. 235 million people suffer from asthma. And outdoor air pollution causes over 4 million premature deaths each year.
Both foundations are working tirelessly to ensure their patients can breath easier. Together, they will continue to provide highly specialized patient care. Conduct cutting-edge medical research. And train the next generation of respiratory specialists and leaders.
MUHC Respiratory Campaign and Meakins Faculty in the News

Run for a Reason 2022
Meet the MONTREAL CHEST HOSPITAL (MCI) team at the 2022 MUHC Foundation’s “Run for a Reason” charity challenge

Health Matters: Microbiome and TB Elimination in Quebec
MUHC Foundation Health Matters interview Irah King about our microbiome and Kevin Schwartzman about eliminating TB

Health Matters: Excellence in respiratory care and research
MUHC Foundation’s Health Matters discusses excellence in respiratory research and care with respiratory specialists at the Montreal Chest Institute

Health Matters: Bringing awareness to rare diseases
Arnold Kristof, MD, speaks with Tarah Schwartz on an MUHC Foundation’s Health Matters podcast, discussing LAM and other rare diseases, and his hopes for future research in this area.

Breathing Easier after COVID
Read how one patient’s journey post-COVID has led him to co-chair the the Dream Big: Breathe Easier campaign.

Health Matters: Ensuring at-home rapid COVID tests are accurate
Dr. Jonathon Campbell discusses how to ensure your at-home rapid COVID test is accurate on the MUHC Health Matters podcast

Health Matters: Early Lung Cancer Screening
Dr. Nicole Ezer discussion an early lung cancer screening program available for former or current smokers.

Health Matters: Best of Health Matters: Excellence in research and innovation
Irah King and Ben Smith talk about the microbiome and resilient lungs, respectively on the MUHC Health Matters Podcast

Health Matters: What are we learning about cannabis use?
Carolyn Baglole speaks on what researchers are learning about cannabis on Health Matters with the MUHC Foundation

Health Matters: A game changer for families
Bruce Mazer speak about the new Omicron variant and vaccinating our children against COVID-19 on the Health Matters Podcast

Health Matters: Lung Cancer: How Much Do You Really Know?
Drs. Nicole Ezer and Anne Gonzalez speak with Tarah Schwartz of Health Matters, on the benefits of screening for lung cancer.

Launch of the McGill Antimicrobial Centre!
Dr. Dao Nguyen is the Director of the newly launched McGill Antimicrobial Centre. Its goal is to address AMR challenges through research and education.

2021-2022 Dr. Margaret Becklake Fellowship
Dr. Ben Geboe is the recipient of the 2021-2022 Dr. Margaret Becklake Fellowship in Respiratory Research.

Superbugs and Antimicrobial Resistance
Dr. Dao Nguyen and colleagues discuss antimicrobial resistance and the new McGill AMR Centre

MUHC Foundation Annual Report: Respiratory Campaign
Read about the Respiratory Breathe Easier Campaign in the 2020 MUHC Foundation Annual Report

Health Matters: Our Microbiome Is Key
Dr. Irah King describes the role our microbiome plays in our overall health on the MUHC Foundation’s Health Matters.

The Historic Montreal Chest Institute
Dr. Basil Petrof is interviewed about the Montreal Chest Institute on Health Matters, February 28, 2021

Dream Big. Breathe Easier
Launch of the Dream Big. Breath Easier. respiratory campaign that will invest in research and patient care.

Decoding Immunity to COVID-19
Dr. Bruce Mazer discusses findings and unanswered questions about decoding immunity to COVID-19.

The M[i]4 Initiative
Dr. Nguyen on the value of the M[i]4 Initiative, where knowledge is shared and funding is available.

The Future of Cannabis Research
Dr. Carolyn Baglole on how legalization of cannabis had a positive impact on research.

COVID-19 Testing Shortens Isolation Time
Dr. Benjamin Smith is examining the ideal COVID-19 testing strategy to shorten isolation time for health care workers

2020-2021 Dr. Margaret Becklake Fellowship
Dr. Mikashmi Kohli is the recipient of the inaugural Dr. Margaret Becklake Fellowship in Respiratory Research.