McGill University Health Centre - MUHC
Birth asphyxia and resulting neonatal encephalopathy (NE) in full-term babies is a major cause of death and severe neurodevelopmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy and intellectual disability.
Principal investigator
- Professor Marie Brossard-Racine, Canada Research Chair in Brain and Child Development / Associate Professor at McGill University
Neurodevelopment and mental health Perinatal, neonatal and obstetrics
This project involves an innovative approach using state-of-the-art techniques, including high-dimensional immunophenotyping combined with single-cell transcriptome analysis (CITE-seq), which allows for the simultaneous study of RNA and proteins from a single cell.
Principal investigator
- Dr Laurence Chapuy, Researcher, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Assistant Professor, McGill University Health Centre, McGill University
Cancer Inflammations and infections
Accountability
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A March 2020 review in The Lancet synthesizes previous literature examining the psychological impacts of lockdowns, including elevated levels of stress, anxiety, mood, and posttraumatic stress symptoms. Despite these findings in individuals, no studies to our knowledge have examined the psychological effects of lockdowns on children, families, and family functioning, the factors affecting positive and […]
Principal investigator
- Dr. Lily Hechtman, Psychiatrist, Full Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University
Neurodevelopment and mental health
Accountability
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In October 2020, the Association des pédiatres du Québec (APQ) sounded the alarm about the current and future impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of children and adolescents. At CHU Sainte-Justine, the number of cases has doubled over the past year.
Principal investigator
- Dr. Nicholas Chadi, pediatrician and clinical scientist specializing in adolescent medicine with degrees from McGill University, Université de Montréal, University of Toronto and Harvard University
Metabolic and cardiovascular health