In the News
August 27, 2010
Michel Bouvier Receives the Prestigious Michel-Sarrazin Award
His contributions to biomedical research are honored by the Club de Recherches Cliniques du Québec. >>>
July 26, 2010
Success at the First Edition of the Outaouais Golf Tournament Benefitting IRIC IRIC volunteer Pierre Blais celebrates his five years of remission by raising $20,000 for the Institute. >>>
July 8, 2010
Vitamin B3 as a Novel Approach to Treat Fungal Infections
Scientists demonstrate antifungal properties of vitamin B3. >>>
July 6, 2010
Blood-Producing Stem Cells Explained
Researchers identify potential therapeutic targets to treat a variety of diseases
including leukemia. >>>
June 23, 2010
The Molecular Biology Program Deemed Excellent
The Faculty of Medicine of the Université de Montréal recognizes the innovation of the Systems Biology option. >>>
June 16, 2010
IRIC Honours its Donors and Partners
Celebrating the success of its fundraising campaign. >>>
June 16, 2010
IRIC Researchers Shed Light on Common Cancer in Children
Findings could lead to less invasive treatments for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. >>>
June 8, 2010
New Shortcut to Cell Growth
Harvard and IRIC researchers challenge views on how cells respond to stimuli. >>>
June 7, 2010
B2Discovery: Entrepreneurs and Researchers Join Forces to Conquer Cancer
Based on the B2ten model that achieved Canadian Olympic success,
B2Discovery rallies business leaders in support of excellence in cancer research. >>>
May 21, 2010
IRIC Hosts an International Symposium on Vesicular Trafficking and Cellular Signalling
The latest findings will be presented. >>>
May 21, 2010
Students from IRIC Recognized at the Cole Foundation Research
Celebration Day
The quality of their presentations is rewarded. >>>
May 20, 2010
IRIC Student Selected as Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar
Christina Bell is the recipient of Canada’s most prestigious scholarship for doctoral students. >>>
May 18, 2010
The Cole Foundation Pursues its Commitment Toward Leukemia Research
Four IRIC students are awarded fellowships. >>>
May 17, 2010
IRIC Launches the 2010 Edition of its Summer School in Systems Biology
As of May 17, the school will host twenty graduate students. >>>
May 13, 2010
Five Students from IRIC Rewarded for their Presentations at the 16th Scientific Day of the Molecular Biology Programs
Laureates for best poster and oral presentations are announced. >>>
May 12, 2010
Students from IRIC Distinguish Themselves at this Year’s Acfas Convention
They earn the three prizes awarded to students for the quality of their presentations. >>>
April 29, 2010
Cells Programmed to Cure and Even Prevent Cancer
IRIC’s Brand-New RNA Engineering Laboratory is working on the Next Generation of Personalized Cancer Therapeutics. >>>
March 24, 2010
IRIC Under the Spotlight
Canal Savoir will broadcast a report on IRIC, its mission to conquer cancer and its stem cell research. >>>
March 22, 2010
Colleagues Recognize Katherine Borden and Marc Therrien
for their Contribution to IRIC’s Scientific Advancement
2009 IRIC Paper of the Year Honours are Announced. >>>
March 15, 2010
The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal chooses IRIC as a symbol of innovation and creativity
An IRIC breakthrough is honoured. >>>
December 16, 2009
A Postdoctoral Fellow from IRIC is Honoured at the American Society of Hematology’s Annual Meeting
Stéphane Barakat receives prize for best abstract. >>>
December 9, 2009
Fifteen Students from IRIC Receive Support from Generous Donors
Donors to Perseverance Campaign Honoured. >>>
November 12, 2009
Guy Sauvageau’s Leadership is Recognized by his Peers in Canada and
in the US
His expertise is acknowledged by the Stem Cell Network and the American Society of Hematology. >>>
November 6, 2009
IRIC Will Participate in the Université de Montréal’s 2009 School Fair
The event will take place on campus next November 15. >>>
October 30, 2009
Researchers at IRIC Make Headway in Understanding Hematopoietic Stem Cells
The recent findings are published in the online early edition of Blood. >>>
October 29, 2009
Students from IRIC Distinguish Themselves at the 26th Scientific Day of the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology
They earn six prizes awarded by the Université de Montréal. >>>
October 23, 2009
Claude Perreault Honoured by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
IRIC Investigator Receives the Murray Margarit Memorial Award in Recognition of his Research in the Treatment of Leukemia. >>>
October 14, 2009
IRIC awarded $8.72 million for the development of a medicinal chemistry facility
The investment by the Canadian and Québec governments will accelerate the development and the commercialization of innovative drugs. >>>
October 7, 2009
IRIC Investigator is Awarded a Research Grant from the CIHR
Vincent Archambault is the recipient of the 2009 IG Maud Menten New Principal Investigator Prize. >>>
September 23, 2009
Canada Research Chair Renewed
Marc Therrien has his research chair in Intracellular Signaling renewed. >>>
September 15, 2009
Scientists at IRIC Uncover a New Mechanism Regulating Fetal Growth and Neonatal Survival
The Protein Kinase Erk3 Plays a Critical Role in Intrauterine Growth and Lung Maturation. >>>
September 11, 2009
Thirteen Internationally-Recognized Investigators
Will Present their Most Recent Findings in Cancer Research at IRIC this Fall
IRIC hosts the eighth edition of its "Distinguished Scientist Lecture Series". >>>
September 2, 2009
Nature Magazine Publishes Groundbreaking Findings by Marc Therrien et al.
Elucidation of RAF dimerization mechanism holds promise for development of target-based cancer therapies. >>>
September 1, 2009
Promising Clinical Study Proposed by Kathy Borden to be Funded by The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (USA)
Novel treatment may prove effective in treatment of 30% of cancers. >>>
July 2, 2009
Victory for Robert Patenaude and Cancer Research
Dr. Patenaude is the first Canadian to win the world-renowned Bermuda One-Two sailing event. >>>
June 29, 2009
The Université de Montréal responds to La Presse's article on funding issues
IRIC features prominently in the Chancellor's response. >>>
June 12, 2009
The Marcelle and Jean Coutu Foundation gives $5 Million to IRIC
The donation kicks off IRIC’s fundraising campaign. >>>
June 9, 2009
IRIC researcher receives grant from the Québec Consortium for Drug Discovery
Michel Bouvier is awarded $1.8M. >>>
June 8, 2009
Guy Sauvageau is appointed member of the Québec research and innovation strategy advisory group
The group was created on June 1 by the Ministère du Développement Économique, de l'Innovation et de l'Exportation du Québec. >>>
June 2, 2009
Damien D’Amours and his team uncover mode of action of an enzyme linked to certain cancers
The study, published in Molecular Cell, is qualified as a "tour de force" by recognized expert in chromosome dynamics, Tatsuya Hirano. >>>
May 29, 2009
Two researchers from IRIC receive Canadian Cancer Society
research grants
Over $1.3M awarded to Damien D'Amours and Marc Therrien. >>>
May 28, 2009
Students from IRIC receive eight of the thirteen fellowships awarded by the Cole Foundation
Fellowships are awarded to support of up-and-coming students in pediatric leukemia research. >>>
May 15, 2009
Two researchers from IRIC receive the Biotechnology of Tomorrow Award presented by Génome Québec
Sylvain Meloche and Daniel Lamarre honoured. >>>
May 13, 2009
Novel therapy may prove effective in treatment of 30% of cancers
Ground-breaking Canada-wide clinical trial led by IRIC researcher deemed very successful. >>>
May 1st, 2009
A researcher from IRIC honoured as one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40
Julie Lessard, expert in stem cell research, has been named a recipient of this prestigious award. >>>
April 17, 2009
World premiere in stem cell research in Montreal
Researchers at IRIC succeed in multiplying blood cells in the lab, accelerating the development of novel treatments for patients waiting for a bone marrow transplant. >>>
March 19, 2009
Michel Bouvier obtains the renewal of his Canada Research Chair in Cellular Signaling and Molecular Pharmacology. >>>
January 26, 2009
IRIC researchers dissect initial steps of immune response
Dr. Pierre Thibault and his collaborators describe the ingestion of microbes at the molecular level. >>>
January 15, 2009
Six Business Leaders Unite with IRIC
IRIC announces new members on its Board of Directors. >>>
September 10, 2008
RSK connects MAPK to mTORC1 via RAPTOR
Dr. Philippe Roux and his collaborators find molecular link between signaling pathways involved in cancer. >>>
July 18, 2008
IRIC team reports discovery that could aid fight age-related decline in immune response
Dr. Claude Perreault and his collaborators identify a protein able to stimulate the production of cells of the immune system. >>>
April 2, 2008
IRIC establishes a new research unit
The Cell Biology of Cell Division Laboratory will be led by Sébastien Carréno. >>>
March 6, 2008
IRIC team discovers the structural alphabet of RNA
Results are published in top journal. >>>
February 27, 2008
A first in North America: IRIC creates university-based drug discovery unit
75 research teams join forces in the fight against cancer . >>>
February 15, 2008
IRIC and partners are awarded $14.95 million to accelerate the commercialization of novel cancer therapies
IRICoR, a new Centre of Excellence in Commercialization and Research funded by the Networks of Centres of Excellence of Canada, brings together IRIC, the University Research Group on Drug Discovery and Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital. >>>
