CIHR across Canada

We have collected stories about CIHR-funded research below. These stories are published by research institutions (not CIHR) and may only be available in one official language.

We will refresh this list every month, so check back regularly and help us celebrate health research from coast to coast to coast.

March

01-03-24	Unlocking Cardiac Repair Researchers explore the role of a protein in repairing tissue after a heart attack University Health Network
04-03-24	Immune response: SLAM receptors confirm their protective role against several serious diseases NK (natural killer) cells are capable of memory and can help protect against viruses. Montreal Clinical Research Institute — University of Montreal
04-03-24	The Messages in Your Cells Study reveals how blood vessel cells directionally communicate with surrounding cells. University Health Network
04-03-24	Furthering research on late-onset Alzheimer’s in women Researchers explore how estrogen levels are connected to developing late-onset Alzheimer’s. Brock University
04-03-24	University of Alberta researcher advancing HIV research Postdoctoral fellow Shima Shahbaz’s research studies natural protective immunity against HIV infection The University of Alberta
06-03-24	Fast-tracking pediatric cancer classification Researchers develop a way to quickly identify and classify some pediatric cancers, giving doctors the information needed to offer timely treatment options. University Health Network
07-03-24	Resolving inflammation Researchers uncover potential targets for treating neurodegenerative inflammation. University Health Network
07-03-24	Research discovery improves our understanding of the brain Researchers uncover how specific neurons in the brain trigger movements during defensive behaviours to protect against a perceived threat. The University of Calgary
07-03-24	Clinical trial results could redefine cervical cancer treatment Research shows that simple hysterectomies are a less invasive treatment option for people with early-stage cervical cancer. The University of British Columbia
08-03-24	Walking well for active aging Study reveals how neighbourhood walkability and outdoor walking habits promotes health and well-being among older adults. University Health Network
08-03-24	Targeting post-cancer treatment and rehabilitation Researchers explore movement and functional abilities for post surgical treatment of breast cancer patients. The University of Saskatchewan
11-03-24	Blueprinting Lupus flares Researchers uncover different ways that Lupus can manifest. University Health Network
11-03-24	Hamilton Health Sciences researcher leads uniquely Canadian blood cancer study Researchers launch a national clinical trial to determine better and cost-effective treatments for older adults with multiple myeloma. Hamilton Health Sciences
11-03-24	Concussion research focused on brain injuries from intimate partner violence Brain injury is a significant challenge that many intimate partner violence survivors face. The University of Victoria
11-03-24	Lessons from COVID-19 Research suggests that a vaccination approach that combines vaccines administered through the nose and injection can improve immune response. CHU Sainte-Justine
13-03-24	Financial strain is bad for our health Canada Research Chair Candace Nykiforuk's study reveals the impact that financial strain has on people's health and how we can address these concerns. The University of Alberta
14-03-24	A multi-disciplinary approach to researching deafness Researchers launch an international study to further understand sensory experiences with cochlear implants. Université Laval & New York University
14-03-24	New research highlights health risks for pregnant teenagers Study finds that pregnant Ontario teens are at a higher risk of premature death. Unity Health Toronto
14-03-24	Providing support for pregnant and parenting teens Programs provide support and resources for future and current teen parents to help address a recent study that found pregnant teens are at a greater risk of premature death. The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
14-03-24	Nicotine use in adolescents and the mental health impacts Study finds that adolescents that regularly use nicotine have an increased risk of developing mood and anxiety disorders later in life. Western University
15-03-24	Disparities in end-of-life care Research shows how COVID-19 impacted palliative care and amplified socioeconomic disparities. University Health Network
15-03-24	Decoding sleep to reveal our state of health How does the amount of sleep we get affect our health? Université de Montréal
15-03-24	New research pinpoints an issue with a common chemotherapy drug Researchers discover two enzymes that work against the drug and allow cancer cells to grow. The University of Toronto Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research
18-03-24	Advancing research of a rare brain disease in children Researchers uncover how gene mutations lead to the ultra-rare Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann Syndrome. The University of Ottawa
18-03-24	New tool predicts premature menopause in childhood cancer survivors The modelling tool helps predict risk so that health professionals can provide personalize care options. The University of Alberta
18-03-24	Research discovery redefining rare disease Discovery has potential to change how patients are tested for Zellweger Spectrum Syndrome. IWK Health
19-03-24	Decoding diabetic kidney disease Uncovering the different ways that diabetic kidney disease develops in males and females. University Health Network
19-03-24	Lésion de la moelle épinière : stimuler la plasticité des neurones pour améliorer la marche (story available in French only) [Spinal cord injury : Stimulating the brain to improve walking] Une nouvelle région cérébrale a été identifiée comme cible thérapeutique pour permettre la récupération spontanée de la marche après une lésion de la moelle épinière. [Researchers identify a new region of the brain to target with therapies to help patients walk after a spinal cord injury.] Université Laval
19-03-24	Improving newcomer access to diabetes screening Researcher aims to improve newcomers' access to programs that screen for and treat Type 2 diabetes. Brock University
20-03-24	Students develop app to support aging Canadians Alberta students win the Healthcare for Aging Canadians Challenge with app that matches seniors with technology and students to help them learn how to use it. NorQuest College
20-03-24	Promoting healthy eating for young Canadians Study on creating a healthy eating environment calls for a ban on junk food marketing to children. Université Laval
21-03-24	The science of psilocybin-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder Exploring how psychedelics combined with therapy can help someone reduce or stop drinking. The University of Calgary
22-03-24	How fat in the brain could be the key to better understanding Parkinson’s disease Researcher looks at how changes to lipids play a role in the neurodegenerative disease. The University of Alberta
22-03-24	Exploring an unrealized treatment approach for disease Researchers develop a new platform to find proteins that can be used to help treat different diseases. The University of Toronto
22-03-24	Research finds a direct communication path between the lungs and the brain Findings show that communication can affect the way the brain functions and the way someone behaves. The University of Calgary
22-03-24	AI model used to design superbug-fighting antibiotics A new AI model called SynthMol can create new antibiotics that stop the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. McMaster University
22-03-24	Researcher recognized for her contributions in the field of chronic pain management Dr. Jennifer Stinson earns prize for her iCanCope project, a mobile app for young people that live with Sickle Cell Disease. The University of Toronto
22-03-24	Une avancée majeure pour contrer les infections respiratoires (story available in French only) [A major step forward in the fight against respiratory infections]. Chercheurs publient une étude sur un nouveau nanovaccin [Researchers publish study on new nanvaccine.] Université du Québec à Montréal
26-03-24	Researchers a step closer to HIV cure New study shows virus-like particle can ‘shock and kill’ latent HIV reservoir in those living with chronic HIV. Western University
26-03-24	Study reveals how worrying about the return of mental health episodes impacts people’s lives Fear of illness recurrence (FIR) is a reality for many people in remission from depression, but how they cope varies. Concordia University
27-03-24	How some heart medications impact gut health Study finds that certain medications affect micro-organisms in the gut, which impacts overall health. The University of Calgary
27-03-24	Tailored approach to stroke recovery Post-stroke depressive symptoms disproportionately impact women and rehabilitation programs should be tailored to meet different needs. University Health Network
29-03-24	Research reveals that Cerebral Palsy in children may be caused by both genetic and environmental factors Until recently, genetic contributors to Cerebral Palsy were largely unknown. The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
29-03-24	Research identifies genes that may be partially responsible for the development of Cerebral Palsy One in ten children with Cerebral Palsy have a genetic variant associated with their condition. The McGill University Health Centre

February

01-02-24	Surgeons’ choice of skin disinfectant impacts infection risk Canadian-American study shows that using a certain cleaning agent could prevent surgical site infection. McMaster University and Maryland School of Medicine
01-02-24	NeuroVISION-2 Biobank Initiative: Age-related cognitive impairment research The initiative explores risks and how to detect or predict brain injury throughout a patient’s surgical journey. Population Health Research Institute – McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences
01-02-24	University of British Columbia study offers new hope for treating relapsed childhood leukemia Research uncovers how pediatric leukemia changes in cases where it returns. University of British Columbia
01-02-24	Dr. Humphry Fonge is making a difference at the University of Saskatchewan His research is improving imaging tools to better diagnose deadly cancers. University of Saskatchewan
02-02-24	University Health Network KITE researchers create a specialized toolkit to help long-term care teams navigate challenges. Toolkit fosters communication, collaboration and staff engagement. The University Health Network
05-02-24	Immune response can cause neurological damage following an infection, McMaster researchers discover How our immune system responds to viral infections like Zika or Covid-19 is responsible for neurological diseases, not the infections themselves. McMaster University
05-02-24	PhD student aims to raise awareness of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy among Black Canadian women The impact of race and ethnicity on women’s cardiovascular health is at the heart of Deborah Baiden’s ;doctoral research. The University of Toronto
07-02-24	Targeting a cancer driver Researchers discover how a protein can help treat cancers. University Health Network
07-02-24	New ‘spatial’ biomarkers could better predict treatment outcomes for Hodgkin lymphoma Discovery helps researchers better understand how cancer cells and nearby tissue interact. The University of British Columbia
07-02-24	University of Calgary researcher develops new tool to diagnose genetic mutations Device helps to receive genetic analysis faster and easier than current methods. The University of Calgary
08-02-24	The sickest long COVID patients face symptoms identical to chronic fatigue syndrome Researchers uncover that amino acid deficiencies may be causing long covid symptoms. The University of Alberta
08-02-24	Sinai Health team enlists AI to untangle cellular diversity Researchers develop a way to streamline identifying cell types, which could help drive personalized medicine and disease research. Mount Sinai Hospital
08-02-24	Researchers discover one million new components of the human genome A method called ‘exon trapping’ helped identify the previously unknown stretches of DNA. The University of Toronto
08-02-24	Revolutionizing pediatric pneumonia care Researchers aim to reduce antibiotic overuse in Canadian emergency departments. McMaster University
08-02-24	Unravelling the mystery of weight regain in youth Researchers launch study that explores how kids burn calories after weight loss. McMaster University
08-02-24	Breathing new life into premature baby care Research strives to enhance respiratory support without tubes. McMaster University
09-02-24	National study seeks to close research gaps for kids with chronic gastrointestinal inflammation Researchers compare two treatment options for paediatric Crohn’s disease. The University of Calgary
09-02-24	COVID-19 rapid tests: how good are they? Researchers find that COVID-19 self-tests are effective at preventing transmission. The McGill University Health Centre
09-02-24	Humber College research leads to a health-care clinic for underserved communities Innovative model offered in Guatemala comes to Toronto. Humber College
09-02-24	It’s never too late to quit smoking Study reveals that quitting smoking at any age brings major long-term health benefits. The University of Toronto
13-02-24	Researchers mark new chapter in fight against muscular dystrophy The research project will help advance understanding and treatment for muscle diseases. University of Toronto – Mississauga
14-02-24	A drug used to treat multiple sclerosis boosts cancer-fighting virus in lab models Immune-based therapies show promise as potential cancer treatments. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
15-02-24	Treating liver cancer with microrobots piloted by a magnetic field Research develop treatment for liver cancer using magnet-guided microrobots in an MRI device. Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
15-02-24	When hormones hurt the heart Study unveils connection between hormone disorder and possible negative cardiovascular outcomes. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
16-02-24	Researchers seek clues to how monkeypox virus may infiltrate brain cells Study is the first to examine how the virus may be causing neurological symptoms. The University of Alberta
16-02-24	Using cannabis can ease cravings for street-level drugs Study shows cannabis could be a harm reduction strategy to address the opioid overdose crisis. The University of British Columbia
16-02-24	Viagra to treat oxygen-deprived newborns Currently, there are limited options for treating babies who run out of oxygen during pregnancy or birth. The McGill University Health Centre
21-02-24	Beyond treatment: Online wellness program ‘a game-changer,’ say patients EMPOWER program helps patients living with chronic conditions adopt daily coping and movement habits. University of Alberta
22-02-24	New class of antivirals works against broad range of RNA viruses including the virus that causes COVID-19 The new class of drugs have the potential to prevent or treat infections. The University of Alberta
27-02-24	Cardiac-resynchronization defibrillators still saving lives after 14 years Long-term follow-up study shows that devices known as ‘biventricular pacemakers’ continue to save the lives of many people facing heart failure. University of Alberta
27-02-24	Exploring cannabidiol (CBD) as treatment for mental health First of its kind clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of CBD for bipolar depression. The University of British Columbia
27-02-24	Recherche pour aider à développer de nouveaux traitements pour le cancer pédiatrique (article available in French only) [Research to help develop new treatments for pediatric cancer] Des chercheurs étudient les extrémités des chromosomes pour développer de nouveaux traitements. [Researchers are exploring the ends of chromosomes to develop new treatments.] Université de Sherbrooke
27-02-24	New study links placental oxygen levels to fetal brain development Researchers use MRI to show how health of placenta may influence childhood cognition, behaviour. Western University
28-02-24	Liver health and brain function Researchers have discovered that molecules secreted by the liver play a significant role in brain function. University Health Network
28-02-24	Whole genome sequencing reveals new genetic marker for cardiomyopathy Using methods developed at SickKids, researchers lay the groundwork for early detection and future precision medicine. The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
29-02-24	Building an inclusive clinical trial community An innovative new unit supports health researchers in launching and conducting impactful clinical trials. The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
29-02-24	University of Saskatchewan researchers seek to develop new breast cancer treatments Research to focus on improving treatments and reducing side effects. The University of Saskatchewan
29-02-24	Clinical trial results could transform cervical cancer treatment Study shows that a simple hysterectomy is effective when treating low-risk, early-stage cervical cancer. Queen’s University
29-02-24	Researchers revolutionizing understanding of nicotine’s effect on adolescent brain Study to explore nicotine’s link to mood and anxiety disorders in youth. Western University

January

05-01-24	Researchers explore changes to microbiome following weight-loss surgery Study suggests that microbiome-based therapies such as probiotics and fecal matter transplants have the potential to improve metabolic health. The University of Toronto
08-01-24	University of Alberta team uncovers new biological marker for scleroderma Simple blood test can predict who will get severe disease and could also point the way to future treatments. The University of Alberta
08-01-24	Study finds new role for gut hormone GLP-1 in the brain A University of Toronto researcher has discovered a gut-brain immune network that controls inflammation across the body and affects organ health. The University of Toronto
08-01-24	Brock-led research uncovers breakthrough in age-related disease Research paves the way for possible treatments for diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and dementia. Brock University
09-01-24	University Health Network (UHN) decoding rare liver disease Research led by UHN accelerates the potential for new drug therapies. The University Health Network
09-01-24	COVID-19 affected Canadians with noncommunicable diseases more than those without, according to a new report Latest iCARE study reveals how mental health declined for many people who live with chronic ailments. Concordia University
10-01-24	Machine learning used to predict future health as Canadians age Data crunching programs can detect patterns to inform your medical care as you get older. The University of Alberta
10-01-24	New Toronto Dementia Research Alliance collaboration Helping women with diabetes quit smoking. The University of Toronto
11-01-24	Joint efforts by University of Saskatchewan research team simulate Canada's cannabis consumption Researchers are developing models to determine the effects of cannabis more accurately. The University of Saskatchewan
11-01-24	With heart-on-a-chip, researchers study genetic mutation underlying cardiac muscle disease Device helps study a heart muscle disease that impairs blood flow throughout the body. The University of Toronto
16-01-24	Setting the agenda for climate science University of Alberta climate and health scientist represents Canada at United Nations panel. The University of Alberta
16-01-24	Wastewater monitoring Research aims to enhance tuberculosis prevention and detection in Nunavut. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
17-01-24	University Health Network empowering women in heart health KITE researchers address gaps in educational resources for cardiac rehabilitation for women. The University Health Network
19-01-24	Liver can generate palmitic acid to maintain brain health, study suggests When we don't get enough palmitic acid in our diets, the liver can step in to generate it. The University of Toronto
19-01-24	Tiny trailblazer: First-baby treated in world-first trial for chronic lung disease Treatment aims to prevent or lesson the effects of the disease because there is no cure. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
22-01-24	Classifying Parkinson's Disease Scientists propose new, biologically-based classification system for Parkinson's Disease. The University Health Network
23-04-24	How does a tuberculosis vaccine provide protection against lung viral infections? Research team provides new insights on cross-protection from the 100-year-old vaccine. The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
23-01-24	Immune response to gut bacteria linked to onset of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Research provides deeper understanding of the role the gut microbiome plays in the immune system of children at risk for T1D. The Hospital for Sick Kids
24-01-24	New research suggests chronic pain is different for males and females Understanding sex differences in how pain develops and resolves in mice could one day lead to new, targeted treatments in humans, says researcher. The University of Alberta
24-01-24	Research seeks to help children with chronic kidney disease Study makes a breakthrough discovery into the role of the immune system in childhood idiopathic nephrotic syndrome. The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
25-01-24	Dr. Catherine Mah is taking aim at social impacts on food purchasing and diet Research looks at the role of the consumer food environment in food availability and affordability, social equity, and population diet. Dalhousie University
29-01-24	The University of Calgary research boosts understanding of common heart rhythm disorder Team identifies receptor with important role in preventing atrial fibrillation. The University of Calgary
29-01-24	University of Toronto researchers' Artificial Intelligence model designs proteins to deliver gene therapy Study shows how this work improves the efficacy of gene therapy and reduces side effects. The University of Toronto
29-01-24	McMaster study at the intersection of aging and infectious disease Multi-year study looks at the connection between respiratory infections and brain aging McMaster University
29-01-24	Treatment-resistant depression: mouse study reveals surprising new insights Research suggests possible treatment option to further explore The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
29-01-24	Investigating brain resilience in aging and dementia Research builds upon data from British Columbia's largest-ever health study Simon Fraser University
31-01-24	Clinical trial to test new treatment in patients with a genetic heart condition Known as the TaRGET trial, it will test an oral treatment for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy The Population Health Research Institute (McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences)

Date modified:: 2024-04-24

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