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
Meakins Alumnus Receives ERS Award
Congratulations to Dr. Stefano Nava, a Meakins-Christie alumnus who received the 2021 ERS Presidential Award.
5 CIHR Project Grants Awarded!
Congratulations to Dao Nguyen, Irah King, Nicole Ezer, Andrea Benedetti and Dennis Jensen on their CIHR Project Grants!
CDTRP Research Innovation Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Tania Janaudis-Ferreira on successfully receiving a grant from the 2021 CDTRP Research Innovation Grant Competition.
MUHC Foundation Annual Report: Respiratory Campaign
Read about the Respiratory Breathe Easier Campaign in the 2020 MUHC Foundation Annual Report
Phase III COVID-19 Clinical Trial Begins
Dr. Jean Bourbeau begins a Phase III clinical trial to test a well known and affordable drug as a treatment for COVID-19.
2021-2022 FRQS Salary Awards
Congratulations to Faiz Ahmad Khan who received a 2021-2022 FRQS salary award!
Spring 2021 Student Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of FRQS and CIHR studentship and fellowship awards! We wish you much success!
Our Microbiome Is Key
Dr. Irah King describes the role our microbiome plays in our overall health on the MUHC Foundation’s Health Matters.
Gordon A. Maclachlan Convocation Prize
Congratulations to Jeffrey Downey, PhD student of Dr. Divangahi, recipient of the Gordon A. Maclachlan Convocation Prize.
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Upcoming Events
Dr. Ajitha Thanabalasuriar – September 27, 2021
Dr. Ajitha Thanabalasuriar of McGill University will talk on September 20, 2021 @ 9 am.
Shao Tao – October 4, 2021
Shao Tao, Grad PhD student in the lab of Dr. Bruce Mazer, will present on October 4, 2021 @ 9 am, a Work-in-Progress Seminar.
WIP, Seminars and Journal Club
Our 2021-2022 activities are starting this September, including our WIP, Seminar Series, and the Journal Club