Department of Medicine - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

New immunotherapy shows promise for long-term HIV control without daily medication

ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:25:05 +0000

Encouraging results from a Nature Medicine study led by Dr. Jean-Pierre Routy mark an important milestone in HIV research. The first-in-human clinical trial tested budigalimab, an anti-PD-1 antibody commonly used in cancer therapy, to see if it could safely help people with HIV control the virus without daily antiretroviral medication (ART).

Dr. Michael Fein Appointed �� and MUHC Division Director of Allergy and Immunology

ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:40:40 +0000

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Fein, MD, MSc, FRCPC, as the new �� and MUHC Division Director of Allergy and Immunology in the Department of Medicine at ��.

CT Scans Before Pregnancy May Carry Small Reproductive Risks, New Study Finds

Ada Prunescu — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:33:40 +0000

Over the past few decades, CT scans have become a mainstay of modern medicine, providing fast, detailed images that can be critical for diagnosis and treatment. Because these scans use low doses of ionizing radiation, their increasing use has prompted researchers to look more closely at their long-term effects, including on reproductive health.

Dr. Louise Pilote Receives the Margolese National Heart Disorders Prize

ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:18:48 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Louise Pilote who was awarded the 2025 Margolese National Heart Disorders Prize for her transformative work on evaluating the impact of gender on health outcomes, and in particular cardiovascular disease — advancing equity-focused cardiac care globally. The Margolese National Heart Disorders Prize is awarded annually to a Canadian physician or scientist who makes outstanding contributions to the treatment, amelioration, or cure of heart disorders.

In Memoriam: Dr. Charles Frenette

Dr. Marcel Behr — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:17:47 +0000

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Charles Frenette on September 23, 2025. Charles left us in the company of his family, in Sainte-Adèle, surrounded by the nature where he grew up.

Thank You for Joining Us at the 2025 DOM Awards Soirée

Ada Prunescu — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:33:14 +0000

On September 18, nearly 200 colleagues came together at the Passerelle–Perspective in Montréal’s Old Port for our Annual Awards Soirée, this year centered on the theme “Moments That Matter.”

New Program Director Appointments

ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:28:54 +0000

Please join us in offering a warm welcome and best wishes for success to the new education leads within our Department, as of July 1st:

Dr. Michael Stein has been appointed to the position of Program Director for the Rheumatology Residency Training Program, effective July 1, 2025.

Dr. Suzanne Morin Leads Comprehensive Osteoporosis Review in JAMA

ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:58:25 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Suzanne Morin, MUHC Division Director of General Internal Medicine, on leading the publication of “Osteoporosis: A Review” in JAMA (one of the Top 10 medical journals worldwide).

Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta Awarded $3.6M CIHR Grant for National Trial

ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:38:43 +0000

We would like to congratulate Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta, Professor of Medicine and �� Division Director of General Internal Medicine, on securing $3.6 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to lead a major national clinical trial.

In Memory of Dr. Maurice McGregor (1920–2025)

Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:17:00 +0000

On August 24, 2025, family, friends, and colleagues gathered at the Mount Royal Funeral Complex to celebrate the life of Dr. Maurice McGregor, a �� treasure who passed away last month at the age of 105.