What are the McGill DOM Grants for Scholarship in Medical Education?
These grants are available to DOM faculty and trainees through a selection process to support research and innovation projects in medical education. Below are some examples of projects funded by this initiative. Any contributions/gifts to the Department of Medicine Grants for Scholarship in Medical Education go fully to our researchers.
Findings of McGill study could lead to new longevity therapies and improved fall prevention
A new McGill University study has found a direct link between age‑related declines in neuron activity in the cerebellum and worsening motor skills, including gait, balance and agility. While it is well known that these abilities diminish with age, this is the first research to pinpoint how changes in Purkinje cells – a key type of cerebellar neuron – drive this decline and translate into measurable changes in behaviour and physical function.
Montreal's Shriners Hospitals offers injured youth comprehensive sports medicine
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