Congratulations to our CIHR Project Grant Recipients!

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research have released the results of the Fall 2025 Project Grant Competition, published on January 29, 2026. We are pleased to congratulate the funded investigators across our sites. This year’s successful recipients include Dr. Gabriella Gobbi (RI MUHC), Drs.

RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus

For the first time, drug targeting genetic mutation shown to have positive impact in mice models

Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs.

Dr. Simon Ducharme, CJAD 800

What’s happening at the Douglas. Listen here

Dr. Jai Shah, CBC

This woman was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder. It turns out she has a rare autoimmune disease instead. Read more

Dr. Manuella Ferrari, CTV News

Montreal hospital hopes to prevent suicides in young people with video game’s help. Watch here

Dr. Cecilia Flores, McGill News

Finding potential danger signs in young brains. Read more

Professor Signy Sheldon Featured on CNN with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

We’re excited to share that Professor Signy Sheldon appeared on CNN’s “Chasing Life” with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, where she discussed her research on memory, the brain, and how our past experiences shape who we are. In this engaging interview, Professor Sheldon offers insights into the science of autobiographical memory and why we remember certain moments more vividly than others.  

Dr. Gabriella Gobbi, McGill University Health Centre RI News

International ERDERA funding awarded for novel autism treatment research. Read more

Dr Simon Ducharme, TVA Nouvelles

« Les lieux riment avec dépression » : des voix s’élèvent pour dénoncer la vétusté de l’hôpital Douglas. Lire ici

Dr. Richard Montoro Appointed Psychiatrist-in-Chief at the MUHC

*/ We are pleased to announce that Dr. Richard Montoro has been appointed Psychiatrist-in-Chief at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and Medical Co-Lead of the MUHC Mental Health Mission, effective January 1, 2026.

Department Research Featured Among Quebec’s Top Discoveries

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We’re proud to share that a paper on pain research, featuring Professor Caroline Palmer, Professor Roy, and PhD student Wenbo Yi, has been recognized as one of Quebec Science’s Top 10 Discoveries of the Year. This achievement highlights the innovative work being done in our department to advance understanding of pain mechanisms and perception.

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Dr. Nicolas Tritsch, Education News Canada

New evidence challenges understanding of Parkinson's disease. Read more

Dre Cécile Rousseau, Le Devoir

Pourquoi certains agissent-ils en héros et d’autres non? Lire ici

Dr. Patricia Pelufo Silveira, McGill Newsroom

Brain discovery opens door to earlier detection of metabolic syndrome in women. Lire ici

Dr Vincent Paquin, Le Devoir, Radio-Canada

Le Canada devrait-il interdire les réseaux sociaux aux jeunes comme le fait l’Australie? Lire ici

Australie : interdire les réseaux sociaux aux moins de 16 ans, une solution? Écoutez ici