The Meakins-Christie Laboratories is a leading pulmonary research centre located in Montreal (Canada) and affiliated with McGill University, one of the top ranked universities in the world. Our overall mission is to better understand the pathobiology of respiratory disorders across the lifespan. The ultimate goal of our efforts is to drive innovations in respiratory disease prevention, diagnosis, and therapy. Research is focused around five primary themes: Chronic Airways Disease, Lung Injury and Infection, Neuromuscular Dysfunction in Respiratory Diseases, Sleep-disordered Breathing, and Lung Cancer. Our faculty of world-class researchers work within the Translational Research in Respiratory Diseases Program at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre.
In the News
CIHR Project Grant Results – Fall 2023
Congratulations to Carolyn Baglole and Andrea Benedetti, who were funded in the Fall 2023 CIHR Project Grant Competition!
RI-MUHC Accelerating Clinical Trials – Clinical Trial Unit (ACT-CTU)
The Accelerating Clinical Trials – Clinical Trial Unit (ACT-CTU) at the RI-MUHC, led by Dr. Sushmita Pamidi, is dedicated to establishing a model clinical trial community.
Disparity in Lung Cancer Survival Rates
Publication by Faiz Ahmad Khan highlights disparities in lung cancer survival rates faced by residents of Nunavik.
BCG Vaccine Offers Cross-protection Against Influenza
Publication by Maziar Divangahi shows how BCG vaccination provides protection against influenza A viral infection
2024 CIHR-CTS Mid-Career Lecturer in Respiratory Sciences
Congratulations to Dr. Maziar Divangahi, who has been named the 2024 CIHR-CTS Mid-Career Lecturer in Respiratory Sciences for 2024.
Meakins Plaque Unveiling
The Meakins-Christie Laboratories unveiled two new plaques in honor of its 50th Anniversary.
Focused screening of new residents, key to fight TB in Canada
Dr. Kevin Schwartzman published a study on an efficient and cost-effective way to reduce the prevalence of TB in Canada.
Canada Excellence Research Chair Program Brings Darcy Wagner to the Meakins
Darcy Wagner awarded Canada Excellence Research Chair in Lung Regenerative Medicine
Winner of RSRQ prizes and lauréat des journées de la relève en Recherche
Congratulations Matheus Schultz, PhD student in the lab of Anne-Marie Lauzon, winner of three RSRQ prizes:
Upcoming Events
March 18, 2024: Kristina Nikolaou & Matthew Marabella
March 18, 2024 Work in Progress: Kristina Nikolaou (MSc with Maziar Divangahi) and Matthew Marabella (MSc with Simon Rousseau)
March 25, 2024: Teresa Gomes & Willem Rijnbout St. James
March 25, 2024 Work in Progress: Teresa Gomes (PhD with Marta Kaminska & John Kimoff) and Willem Rijnbout St. James (PhD with Carolyn Baglole)
Simon Couillard, MD, PhD – April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024, at 9:00am. MCL Seminar Series presented by Simon Couillard, MD, PhD. Title: Blood eosinophils and FeNO are complementary biomarkers of the modifiable risk of asthma attacks.
Miguel Soares, PhD – April 15, 2024
April 15, 2024 at 9:00 am. MCL Seminar Series presented by Miguel Soares, PhD. Title: Why do we survive or die from infectious diseases?
April 22, 2024: Maddison Arlen & Gabriel Gosselin
April 22, 2024 Work in Progress: Maddison Arlen (MSc with Carolyn Baglole) and Gabriel Gosselin (MSc with Larry Lands)
2024 Respiratory Research Day
SAVE THE DATE! 2024 Annual Respiratory Research Day – Monday, April 29, 2024
May 6, 2024: Ryann Lang & Rafael Intrevado
May 6, 2024 Work in Progress: Ryann Lang, (PhD with Basil Petrof) and Rafael Intrevado (MSc with Anne-Marie Lauzon)
May 13, 2024: Mikal El-Hajjar & Lyvia Fourcade
May 13, 2024 Work-in-Progress: Mikal El-Hajjar (PhD with Gregory Fonseca) and Lyvia Fourcade (PDF with Simon Rousseau)
May 27, 2024: Tomotaka Nishizawa & Kailu Song
May 27, 2024 Work in Progress: Tomotaka Nishizawa (PDF with James Martin) and Kailu Song (PhD with Jun Ding).
Annual Doctor Dorothy Wiselberg Seminar
SAVE THE DATE! Annual Doctor Dorothy Wiselberg Seminar – Friday, May 31, 2024
June 3, 2024: Paola Rojas Gutierrez & Orsolya Lapohos
June 3, 2024 Work in Progress: Paola Rojas Gutierrez (PDF with Larry Lands) and Orsolya Lapohos (PhD with Amin Emad and Gregory Fonseca)
8th Annual Montreal Oscillometry Seminar – July 18 & 19, 2024
SAVE THE DATE! 8th Annual Montreal Oscillometry Summer Seminar – July 18 & 19, 2024