Improving literacy to reduce social disparities in health
The goal of the CHUM’s transformative library project is to improve health literacy—people’s ability to[…];
Category: Projects
Investing in education to reshape the health sector
The health sector is facing a multitude of complex challenges, including major labour shortages, rapid[…];
Pushing the boundaries of surgery with robotics
Robot-assisted surgery allows complex operations to be carried out in ways that are less physically[…];
The CHUM SERVO: AI to end neurological diseases
Epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease all fall into the category of neurological[…];
Centre d’expertise en diabète : une référence au Québec
Le diabète est l’une des maladies chroniques les plus courantes chez les personnes vivant au[…];
Bacterial DNA and genes: The key to outpacing tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is still the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Despite being an adequately diagnosable, preventable and[…];
Making Montréal the first HCV-free city in North America
Although hepatitis C virus (HCV) is relatively easy to treat, the statistics are still concerning.[…];
The SANGRE program: Better treatments for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders generally characterized by chronic anemia,[…];
Eradicating HIV using a new, innovative cocktail
Eradicating HIV using a new, innovative cocktail Studies show that people living with HIV potentially[…];
Improving healthcare to better serve Indigenous communities
Access to healthcare is a key determinant of health. It ensures earlier diagnosis of diseases,[…];