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
Dream Big. Breathe Easier
Launch of the Dream Big. Breath Easier. respiratory campaign that will invest in research and patient care.
Merger to Benefit Respiratory Health
The MCI and MUHC Foundations join forces to benefit respiratory health and research.
Flu Vaccines and COVID-19
Dr. Maziar Divangahi on how flu vaccines can help train our body’s immunity to fight the COVID-19 virus.
COVID-19 situation in the ICU is critical
Dr. Peter Goldberg speaks of Montreal area hospitals that are almost at their breaking point
Saliva Swabs are Just as Effective
Dr. Dick Menzies’ recent study revealed that saliva swabs are effective in detecting COVID-19.
Olfactory training after COVID-19
Dr. Marc Tewfik explains olfactory training if you lose your sense of smell or taste after COVID-19
Upcoming Events
2020 Holiday E-Card Contest and Food Drive!!!!
2020 SpIrE Holiday E-Card Activity and Food Drive for the Welcome Hall Mission!!!!
ATS Mini-Symposium – Intrapulmonary Airway Smooth Muscle
Dr. Gijs Ijpma (Lauzon lab) will present on intrapulmonary airway smooth muscle during the Oct 14 ATS mini-symposium
WIP, Seminars and Journal Club
Our 2020-2021 activities are starting this September, including our WIP, Seminar Series, and a new Journal Club