Dr. Anita Koushik Receives CIHR Funding for Two Cancer Research Initiatives
Dr. Anita Koushik Receives CIHR Funding for Two Cancer Research Initiatives
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2026
3 articles
Dr. Harmehr Sekhon receives the FRQ Distinguished Researcher-Scholar Award
Dr. Harmehr Sekhon receives the FRQ Distinguished Researcher-Scholar Award
2025
8 articles
Dr. Ari Meguerditchian awarded 2025 McGill UGME Teaching Excellence Award
SMRC's Scientific Director Dr. Ari Meguerditchian was awarded the 2025 McGill University Undergraduate Medical Education Teaching Excellence Award.
First Canadian Symposium on Managing Toxicities of Emerging Cancer Therapies
SMRC held the first Canadian Symposium on Managing Toxicities of Emerging Cancer Therapies, CAN-TOX, with Dr. Khashayar Esfahani as scientific program chair.
SMRC scientist Dr. Ivan Litvinov awarded FRQS Chercheur-boursier clinicien – Senior
St. Mary's Research Centre is delighted to announce that Dr. Ivan Litvinov was recently selected for the "Chercheurs-boursiers cliniciens - Senior" award from the Fonds de Recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).
Dr. Ivan Litvinov leads Canadian research study on UV exposure and skin cancer prevention behaviours in Canada
In honour of Melanoma Monday (May 5), St. Mary's Research Centre would like to spotlight a recently published paper by Dr. Ivan Litvinov and team in BMJ Public Health: "Evaluating UV exposure and skin cancer prevention behaviours in Canada: a national population-based cross-sectional study".
Dr. Harmehr Sekhon presents her research in new video
In a new video, SMRC's Dr. Harmehr Sekhon discusses her research on novel technology-based interventions to support healthy aging, including artificial intelligence and virtual reality tools.
Dr. Jeannie Haggerty conducts workshop for the McGill PBRN
SMRC scientist Dr. Jeannie Haggerty led an engaging workshop at the McGill Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network Workshop Day, guiding clinicians and researchers in transforming real-world clinical questions into meaningful research projects.
Dr. Lyndia Dernis shares expertise on PFAS chemicals on CBC's The National
SMRC's Dr. Lyndia Dernis represented the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and its Quebec committee as Canada's government makes strides towards classifying PFAS as toxic.
Dr. Sylvie Lambert conducts CIUSSS survey for care users and loved ones
Working in tandem with the CIUSSS-ODIM's Quality, Assessment, Performance and Ethics Directorate, Dr. Sylvie Lambert is playing a key role in the implementation of the Government of Quebec's Plan pour mettre en œuvre les changements nécessaires en santé.
2024
22 articles
Dr. Mark Yaffe receives McGill Lifetime Achievement Award
St. Mary's Research Centre is delighted to announce that Dr. Mark Yaffe was recently awarded the McGill University Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated sustained excellence in academic leadership, with a meaningful impact on both McGill's communi
Dr. Anita Koushik serves as external expert for Université Laval's graduate programs in epidemiology
SMRC's Dr. Anita Koushik participated as one of two external experts in the periodic evaluation of the Master's and PhD programs in epidemiology offered at Université Laval.
Dr. Harmehr Sekhon presents research at the United Nations General Assembly
SMRC's Dr. Harmehr Sekhon was invited to present her research on virtual reality at the 4th Digital Health Symposium, held by the United Nations General Assembly.
Dr. Isabelle Leblanc awarded the McGill University Family Medicine Hero Award
St. Mary's Research Centre congratulates Dr. Isabelle Leblanc on receiving the McGill University Family Medicine Hero Award in Transcultural Medical Care, for her outstanding work in global health and primary care.
Dr. Jeannie Haggerty leads Family Medicine seminar
SMRC's Dr. Jeannie Haggerty gave a seminar lecture titled “Bridging Clinical and Research Worlds in Family Medicine”, providing an overview of her work in the field, and insight as to why family medicine creates unique strengths within both clinical and research spheres.
Dr. Sylvie Lambert leads MSSS workshop on caregiving
SMRC's Dr. Sylvie Lambert led a workshop as part of the Ministry of Health and Social Services' Journée nationale de concertation en proche aidance (National Day of Consultation on Caregiving).
St. Mary's Research Centre launches partnership with the CORE RI-MUHC
SMRC is proud to announce a new partnership with the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) at the RI-MUHC.
SMRC consults with older adults to improve care
As part of the development of its new research strategy to improve elder care, SMRC consulted with community organizations working for the health and well-being of seniors in Côte-des-Neiges.
SMRC makes a difference for Movember 2024
SMRC joined St. Mary's Hospital Foundation's Movember fundraiser to support the oncology department of St. Mary's Hospital Centre. Staff enthusiastically backed Jean-Daniel Beauchesne, SMRC's Associate Director, as he grew his moustache for the cause.
SMRC participates in research seminar FMED506
As part of the FMED506 course, “Indigenous perspectives – decolonizing health research,” Christina Raneburger and Lisandra Lannes presented SMRC's vision on how to approach research with Indigenous communities, including by encouraging co-creation and the development of collaborative partnerships.
Dr. Ari Meguerditchian appointed President-Elect of the Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology
Dr. Ari Meguerditchian, SMRC's Scientific Director, has been appointed President-Elect of the Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology (CSSO). He will serve in this role for the 2024-2026 term, and will subsequently become President of the CSSO.
Nina Morena accepted for Weizenbaum Institute's Open Fellowship program
SMRC PhD student Nina Morena was accepted for a one-month fellowship as part of the Open Fellowship program at the Weizenbaum Institute.
Dr. Jeannie Haggerty awarded prestigious Médaille de la députée by the National Assembly of Quebec
St. Mary’s Research Centre is proud to announce that Dr. Jeannie Haggerty has been awarded the Médaille de la députée by the National Assembly of Quebec. This prestigious award recognizes her outstanding contributions to advancing patient-centered primary healthcare services across Quebec.
Jennifer Ritonja awarded the Cancer Research Society Next Generation of Scientists Award
SMRC student Jennifer Ritonja received the Cancer Research Society Next Generation of Scientists award, which aims to support the most promising postdoctoral fellows in becoming next generation's leading researchers.
Dr. Anita Koushik appointed Director of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology at McGill University
Dr. Anita Koushik, SMRC Principal Scientist, has been appointed as the Director of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology (DCE) in the Department of Oncology at McGill University.
Dr. Talía Malagón featured in new research video
SMRC's Dr. Talía Malagón collaborated with the Canadian Cancer Society to create a video highlighting her research on interactions between partner genital microbiomes and HPV infections.
Nina Morena presented abstract at the EONS17 conference at ESMO 2024
SMRC student Nina Morena presented her research abstract, “Descriptive and content analysis of breast cancer vlogs on YouTube”, at the European Oncology Nursing Society's 17th conference.
Sarah Botting-Provost awarded a Canadian Cancer Society Research Training Award
SMRC student Sarah Botting-Provost has been awarded a Canadian Cancer Society Research Training Award. The intent of this award is to foster growth and innovation within the next generation of cancer researchers.
SMRC’s Dr. Sylvie Lambert receives Canada Research Chair for 2024-2029 term
St. Mary’s Research Centre is pleased to announce that Dr. Sylvie Lambert, Scientist at SMRC and Associate Professor and Associate Director, Research at McGill University’s Ingram School of Nursing, has had her Tier-2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) renewed until 2029. Dr. Lambert holds the CRC in Illness Self-Management S
Community Conference: Wellness and Behavioural Interventions
On May 8, 2024, St. Mary's Research Centre welcomed numerous members of the Cote-des-Neiges community for our very first Community Conference held externally of our research centre facilities. Our theme for this conference was Wellness and Behavioural Interventions.
SMRC recruits Dr. Harmehr Sekhon as newest Associate Scientist within Older Adult Care domain
St. Mary’s Research Centre is pleased to announce our recent recruitment of Dr. Harmehr Sekhon, Associate Professor within the Division of Geriatrics at McGill University’s Department of Medicine. She will be joining the SMRC team as an Associate Scientist within the Older Adult Care research domain on May 1st, 2024.
SMRC scientist Dr. Talía Malagón receives FRQS Junior 1 award
St. Mary’s Research Centre, affiliated with McGill University, is pleased to announce that Dr. Talía Malagón, Associate Scientist at SMRC and Assistant Professor in the Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology at McGill University has been selected for the “chercheuses-boursières Junior 1” award from the Fonds de Recherc
2023
14 articles
The Groupe McPeak-Sirois and the CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal - St. Mary's Hospital unveil plaque at ceremony
On November 20, the McPeak-Sirois Group acknowledged the commitment of CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal - Hôpital de St-Mary as an affiliate member of the Group at a plaque unveiling ceremony.
Appointment - Research Chair in Community Oncology
St. Mary’s Hospital Centre (CIUSSS-ODIM) and McGill University are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Anita Koushik as the inaugural holder of the Research Chair in Community Oncology.
Welcome to Tracy Jean Brice !
Welcome to Tracy Jean Brice, the new Executive Assistant of the St. Mary's Research Centre. Tracy is responsible for the administrative operations and internal and external relations of the centre. She will also be responsible for assisting management in strategic matters. Tracy graduated from UQAM with a B.A. in Publi
FRQs doctoral scholarship
Congratulations to Antoine Przybylak-Brouillard on receiving a three year scholarship through FRQs for his research with the eIMPAQc program. Antoine is a PhD student in the McGill Institute of Health Sciences Education and is supervised by Drs. Peter Nugus and Sylvie Lambert. His thesis title is: Learning to implement
Wolfe Chair Graduate Fellowship 2023-2024
Congratulations To Nina Morena on being selected for a Wolfe Chair Graduate Fellowship 2023-2024 in the amount of $8,570. Nina Morena is a PhD student in Communication Studies. She holds an MA in Media Studies from Concordia University and a BA in English Literature from McGill University. Her doctoral research explore
Welcoming Théra Kankonde
Welcome to Théra Kankonde. Théra is site coordinator (St Mary Hospital) for the e-IMPAQC project. She responsible for recruiting and harvesting patient data. Théra previously worked as a regional coordinator for LoveMatters Congo. She is presently enrolled in public health studies at the Université de Montréal. LinkedI
Welcome Dr. Talía Malagón
Dr. Talía Malagón will be joining St. Mary’s Research Centre as an Associate Scientist as of May 1st, 2023. Dr. Malagón is an epidemiologist and mathematical modeller who will be sharing her time between the Research Centre and the Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology at McGill University where she is an assistant pr
McGill institutional Research Data Management strategy and the SMRC
The Digital Research Services (DRS) team at McGill University has notified the Tri-Agency (Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)), about the completion of the McGil
Welcoming Shant Donabedian!
Shant Donabedian is a site coordinator at Lakeshore Hospital for the e-IMPAQc Program under the supervision of Dr. Sylvie Lambert. His job involves recruiting and guiding patients through the e-IMPAQc study program. Shant graduated from McGill with a B.A. in Psychology, and has worked as a study coordinator for the SCN
TEMPO Project continues!
Congratulations to Dr. Sylvie Lambert and her team who received funding of $100,000 for 1 year from the Canadian Institutes Health Research (CIHR) to continue the TEMPO project. Follow TEMPO on Facebook.
Welcoming Helen Adler!
We are welcoming Helen Alder, new research assistant in the e-IMPAQc team under the supervision of Mona Magalhaes & Dr. Sylvie Lambert. Helen is responsible for tasks in Health Equity documents & Education factsheets progress. She will be graduating from McGill University in Psychology in the Spring of 2023.
Dr. Mark Yaffe, co-author of the Société québécoise de gériatrie report on Elder Abuse.
This report presents the latest information on elder abuse and its various forms and types and highlights the importance of its members adopting it in their practice. Read the report (in French)
Dr Isabelle Leblanc is awarded CARE grant 2022
We are delighted to announce Dr. Isabelle Leblanc, family physician, was awarded a Competition Attracting Research Excellence (CARE) grant for the project “Too much pain doctor!": Training clinicians to detect expressions of psychological distress in patients of diverse ethnocultural groups”.
Evaluation of quality, readability, suitability, and usefulness of online resources available to cancer survivors
A study to which researchers of St Mary's Research Centre contributed assessed publicly available resources for older cancer survivors. Results have been published in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship. Resechers found that quality and suitability are fair, whereas readability exceeds recommended levels. The most press