Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning - News /medsimcentre/channels_item/3 en Study offers new insights into why ex-smokers remain at elevated risk of lung disease /medsimcentre/node/11954 <p>A new study by a team of 涩里番 researchers could help explain why people who have quit smoking remain at elevated risk of lung disease long after their last cigarette.</p> <p>Their paper, published in <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1931524426001234"><i>Translational Research</i></a>, provides one of the most detailed pictures to date of how quitting smoking affects the human lung at the cellular level.</p> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:53:24 +0000 涩里番 涩里番 researchers receive $14 million in SSHRC funding for 62 projects focusing on societal challenges /medsimcentre/node/11951 <p><strong>Topics include youth agency through video games and entrepreneurship education in India.</strong></p> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:08:07 +0000 涩里番 Reducing vehicle emissions could prevent thousands of deaths in Canada /medsimcentre/node/11942 <p>A shift to cleaner transportation could prevent more than 3,600 premature deaths in Montreal and Toronto by reducing ultrafine particle pollution, finds a new study led by 涩里番 researchers.</p> <p>Ultrafine particles (UFPs) are microscopic pollutants produced in large quantities by vehicle exhaust. Because of their small size, they can penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream and may contribute to serious health problems such as heart and lung disease.</p> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:25:55 +0000 涩里番 122 涩里番 research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding /medsimcentre/node/11936 <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p><strong>Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at 涩里番, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering.</strong><br /> <br /> The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 涩里番 research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million.聽聽</p></div></div></div></div></div> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:43:39 +0000 涩里番 Gambling addiction treatment underused in Quebec, study finds /medsimcentre/node/11935 <p>A new study finds public specialized gambling addiction treatment services are underused in Quebec, pointing to a need to better reach people with gambling disorder.</p> <p>Researchers at 涩里番 and the Douglas Research Centre followed more than 2,300 people with a gambling disorder over 13 years. Despite free access, patients averaged fewer than two treatments during that period.</p> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:08:40 +0000 涩里番 Bike infrastructure is expanding in Canada, but access remains uneven /medsimcentre/node/11933 <p>Children and older adults are consistently less likely to live near bike lanes, finds a new study that mapped cycling infrastructure in three Canadian cities over a decade.</p> <p>The 涩里番-led research analyzed census data for Montreal, Vancouver and Victoria. Across all three cities, neighbourhoods with a higher proportion of children (under 15) and older adults (65+) were located farther from cycling infrastructure.</p> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:57:39 +0000 涩里番 Prativa Baral awarded CIHR鈥檚 STEPS Team Grant /medsimcentre/node/11928 <p><strong><i>CIHR funded team will create a new blueprint for public health emergencies: a pan-Canadian Civilian Emergency Reserve </i></strong></p> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:30:47 +0000 涩里番 Feeling poorer than peers linked to lower wellbeing, even when incomes are similar /medsimcentre/node/11927 <p>New research is shedding light on how comparing ourselves to others affects happiness and life satisfaction.</p> <p>Led by 涩里番 researchers, the study shows that people who feel worse off financially than their peers are more likely to report signs of languishing, even when their actual income is similar.</p> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:22:28 +0000 涩里番 The Neuro's Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding /medsimcentre/node/11922 <h2><b>Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disorders</b></h2> <p>An innovative project led by Dr. Guy Rouleau at The Neuro has received major funding from Brain Canada, one of four platforms that are advancing treatment discovery across a wide range of neurological disorders. In total the four platforms are being supported with a $8,926,500 investment.</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:14:59 +0000 涩里番 To curb overprescribing for seniors, researchers urge annual prescription checkups /medsimcentre/node/11920 <p>To address the growing problem of overprescribing for seniors, a new Canadian guideline is calling for routine medication reviews.</p> <p>In Canada, roughly two in three adults age 65 or older <a href="https://www.cda-amc.ca/sites/default/files/corporate/corp_committees/Expert_Panel-Appropriate_Use/Infographic_25April2025_ENGLISH.pdf" target="_blank">take five or more medications</a>. While often necessary, complex drug regimens can increase the risk of side effects and affect quality of life.</p> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:39:22 +0000 涩里番 涩里番 researchers leading two new Brain Canada-supported platforms /medsimcentre/node/11917 <p>Researchers at 涩里番 are leading two major new Brain Canada-supported platforms to accelerate discovery and improve outcomes for patients living with neurological disorders, as聽<a href="https://braincanada.ca/about/news-updates/brain-research-platforms-advance-in-montreal">announced today</a>.</p> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:27:01 +0000 涩里番 Ajitha Thanabalasuriar receives PATH award to advance lung disease research /medsimcentre/node/11914 <div> <p><em><strong><span><span>Award from the <span>Burroughs <span>Wellcome<span> Fund will open new avenues to <span>preventing<span> and <span>treating<span> pneumonia.<span>聽</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></em><br /> <br /></p></div> Thu, 28 May 2026 20:39:47 +0000 涩里番 Blood proteins flag multiple sclerosis years before diagnosis, opening a window for prevention /medsimcentre/node/11909 <h2><b>Of more than 2,500 blood proteins screened, a small group may drive MS and signal who will develop it</b></h2> <p>A new study has revealed a group of blood proteins that are altered in people who go on to develop multiple sclerosis (MS), in some cases more than a decade before diagnosis. The findings offer hope that a simple blood test could one day identify people at high risk of MS in time to act before damage occurs.</p> Tue, 26 May 2026 14:12:51 +0000 涩里番 鈥楯umping gene鈥 helps explain elevated pancreatic cancer risk in French-Canadians /medsimcentre/node/11904 <p>Researchers at 涩里番 have discovered a centuries-old genetic mutation that helps to explain why some French鈥慍anadians in Quebec are at an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer. Until quite recently, standard genetic tests have not been able to identify this 鈥渏umping gene鈥 cause.</p> <p>The findings, published in the <i>Journal of Medical Genetics</i>, suggest better-targeted genetic testing could help identify people at higher cancer risk who were previously missed.</p> Tue, 19 May 2026 14:13:42 +0000 涩里番 涩里番鈥檚 Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence /medsimcentre/node/11897 <p><strong>At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening. </strong><br /> <br /> 涩里番 celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21<sup>st</sup> edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.</p> Thu, 14 May 2026 16:18:30 +0000 涩里番 Provost honours 31 涩里番 professors for exceptional research achievements /medsimcentre/node/11892 <p><strong>The 2026 cohort of Distinguished James 涩里番 Professors, James 涩里番 Professors and William Dawson Scholars embody 鈥榯he very best of our academic community鈥.</strong></p> <p>Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 涩里番 professors as Distinguished James 涩里番 Professors, James 涩里番 Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:18 +0000 涩里番 涩里番 awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs /medsimcentre/node/11893 <p><strong>From fundamental physics to child well-being, 涩里番 researchers advance discovery across disciplines聽</strong><br /> <br /> 涩里番 has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs 鈥 six new and 10 renewed.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 17:51:34 +0000 涩里番 $1.25 million for 涩里番 research from the New Frontiers in Research Fund /medsimcentre/node/11894 <p><em><strong>Federal fund will support transformative high risk, high reward research across engineering, science, and medicine at 涩里番.</strong></em></p> Wed, 13 May 2026 17:34:01 +0000 涩里番 Icing injuries may slow recovery and prolong pain, study finds /medsimcentre/node/11891 <p>Icing a sprained ankle or sore muscle, long used to reduce pain and swelling, may in the longer run delay recovery and prolong pain, new research suggests.</p> <p>In a preclinical study published in <i>Anesthesiology</i>, 涩里番 researchers found that even though cryotherapy (icing) eased pain in the short term, recovery time was more than doubled in some cases.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 13:42:56 +0000 涩里番 Discovery of fat-burning 鈥榮witch鈥 could lead to advances in bone disease treatments /medsimcentre/node/11888 <p>Scientists鈥 discovery of a molecular 鈥渟witch鈥 that activates an energy鈥慴urning pathway in mice has the potential to lead to new treatments for bone disease.</p> <p>The study, published in <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10396-9"><i>Nature</i></a>, sheds new light on brown fat. Unlike white fat, which stores energy, brown fat cells burn calories, producing heat as a byproduct. For years, it was believed this process relied on a single pathway. More recently, researchers discovered a parallel pathway, but how it became activated remained a mystery.</p> Tue, 12 May 2026 13:38:51 +0000 涩里番 Public education will be critical as provinces roll out new cervical cancer screening method, researchers say /medsimcentre/node/11884 <p>As Canada moves to modernize cervical cancer screening, a new study suggests most women do not yet understand or trust the shift from the Pap test to human papillomavirus (HPV) based screening.</p> <p>The national survey, published in <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12939021/"><i>Current Oncology</i></a>, examined women鈥檚 preferences for cervical screening 鈥 including how they want to be screened and how they want information communicated 鈥 as Canada transitions from Pap tests to HPV testing.</p> Thu, 07 May 2026 13:37:38 +0000 涩里番 Unleashing natural killer cells against cancer /medsimcentre/node/11876 <p>Scientists have developed a strategy to boost the cancer-fighting power of natural killer (NK) cells, part of the immune system鈥檚 first line of defence. NK cells can detect and destroy cancer cells, but tumours often create a protective barrier that blocks them, allowing cancer to grow.</p> <p>Researchers at 涩里番鈥檚 Rosalind &amp; Morris Goodman Cancer Institute, in collaboration with the Research Institute of the 涩里番 Health Centre, found that suppressing two specific proteins helps NK cells overcome this blockage, turning them into more potent cancer killers.</p> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:50:22 +0000 涩里番 NSERC awards two 涩里番 professors $1.65 million each to prepare the next generation of researchers /medsimcentre/node/11869 <p><strong>Projects focusing on MedTech and genomics cut across disciplines while mobilizing expertise at 涩里番 and other Quebec institutions to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow 聽</strong></p> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:07:07 +0000 涩里番 AI tool pinpoints cells driving aggressive cancers /medsimcentre/node/11861 <p>涩里番 researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can identify small groups of cells most responsible for driving aggressive cancers.</p> <p>The tool, called SIDISH, offers scientists a clearer path to designing targeted therapies by showing which cells inside a tumour are most strongly linked with poor patient outcomes, rather than treating all cancer cells as if they behave the same way.</p> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:47:49 +0000 涩里番 Weston Family Foundation awards two 涩里番 researchers for human microbiome research /medsimcentre/node/11856 <p><strong><span><span><span><span>New funding fuels 涩里番-led breakthroughs <span>on <span>how gut viruses influence childhood health and how engineered proteins can prevent damaging oral bacterial biofilms.<span><span>聽</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></p> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:52:06 +0000 涩里番 Largest-ever study of psychedelics could help advance their use in treating mental health disorders /medsimcentre/node/11851 <p>Scientists have demonstrated, for the first time, that several psychedelic drugs 鈥 including psilocybin, LSD, mescaline, DMT and ayahuasca 鈥 produce a common pattern of brain activity despite their distinct chemistries.</p> <p>An international consortium led by a 涩里番 researcher pooled brain imaging data from labs across five countries, creating the largest study of its kind to date.</p> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:39:31 +0000 涩里番 涩里番 launches initiative to strengthen Canada鈥檚 healthcare system /medsimcentre/node/11844 <p>涩里番 has launched the Initiative for Transforming Healthcare (ITH) to apply a systems-based approach and advance technology-enabled solutions to drive change in Canadian healthcare.</p> <p>Mounting pressures 鈥 from limited access to family doctors to surgical backlogs and emergency room crowding 鈥 are straining Canada鈥檚 health system. The Initiative will explore ways to resolve these growing challenges through cross-sector partnerships.</p> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:38:22 +0000 涩里番 Neuro researchers lead projects awarded $14.5 million /medsimcentre/node/11817 <h2><b>Funds will help acquire and develop cutting-edge infrastructure to advance research capacity </b></h2> <p>Five researchers from The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) are leading innovative new projects that have received major funding from Canada Foundation for Innovation鈥檚 Innovation Fund. They will be funded for a total of $14.5 million, part of $42 million going to 涩里番 scientists.</p> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:31:29 +0000 涩里番 New injectable gel could help repair damaged swallowing muscles /medsimcentre/node/11812 <p>A new injectable gel developed by researchers at 涩里番 and Kyoto University could enable stem cell-based treatments for swallowing disorders.</p> <p>While stem cells have the potential to repair damaged swallowing muscles, ensuring their survival after injection has been a major challenge. In a preclinical study published in <i>Biomaterials,</i> the new approach improved stem-cell survival by more than five times compared with traditional methods.</p> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:15:32 +0000 涩里番 Two 涩里番 professors awarded 2026 Dorothy Killiam Fellowships /medsimcentre/node/11808 <div> <p><em><strong><span><span>P<span>rofessors Wendell Nii Laryea <span>Adjetey<span> and Jill Baumgartner <span>will lead<span> innovative <span>research<span> <span>focusing on <span>anti-Black carceral systems <span>and <span>climate-related health risks<span> respectively<span>聽</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></em></p></div> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:40:28 +0000 涩里番 Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help /medsimcentre/node/11798 <p>Pre-teens who struggle to control their video gaming habits are more likely to have psychotic-like experiences a year later, a new study has found.</p> <p>涩里番 researchers and colleagues at Maastricht University found that 12-year-olds who showed signs of problematic gaming were more likely to experience mild paranoia, unusual beliefs or disturbed perceptions at age 13.</p> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:16:18 +0000 涩里番 CIHR and partners invest $7.9 million in cancer prevention research at 涩里番 /medsimcentre/node/11794 <div> <p><em><strong><span><span>Part of the largest CIHR-led cancer prevention investment, 涩里番 researchers will develop approaches to reduce cancer risk and improve early detection<span>聽</span></span></span></strong></em></p></div> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:05:07 +0000 涩里番 How stepping into nature affects the brain /medsimcentre/node/11790 <p>Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found.</p> <p>Researchers at 涩里番 and colleagues at Adolfo Ib谩帽ez University in Chile have examined more than 100 brain-imaging studies from various disciplines. The result is one of the most comprehensive reviews to date of how the brain responds to nature.</p> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:02:16 +0000 涩里番 Engineered nanoparticles could deliver better targeted cancer treatment /medsimcentre/node/11776 <p>Scientists at 涩里番 and the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute have developed a new way to deliver cancer immunotherapy that caused fewer side effects compared to standard treatment in <a href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2519625123" target="_blank">a preclinical study.</a></p> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:42:37 +0000 涩里番 Which childhood abuse survivors are at elevated risk of depression? New study provides important clues /medsimcentre/node/11765 <p>Scientists have identified a pattern of gene activity present in some female survivors of childhood abuse that is associated with an elevated risk of depression.</p> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:53:23 +0000 涩里番 2026 SCSD Research Day /medsimcentre/node/11752 <p><em>Friday February 13 2026 鈥 3pm to 5pm</em><br /> <em>McIntyre Building, room 330, 3655 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal QC, H3A 1A3</em></p> <p>聽</p> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:51:35 +0000 涩里番 CIHR grants $55.9M to 涩里番 health research /medsimcentre/node/11750 <div> <div> <p><em><strong><span><span>56 涩里番 research projects were awarded funding through CIHR鈥檚 Fall 2025 Project Grant competition, to support high-potential health research across all areas and career stages.聽<span>聽</span></span></span></strong></em></p></div></div> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:35:40 +0000 涩里番 Night owl or early bird? Study finds sleep categories aren鈥檛 that simple /medsimcentre/node/11749 <p>The familiar labels 鈥渘ight owl鈥 and 鈥渆arly bird,鈥 long used in sleep research, don鈥檛 fully capture the diversity of human internal clocks, a new study has found.</p> <p>The 涩里番-led study published in <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-66784-8"><i>Nature Communications</i></a> found the two sleep-wake patterns, called chronotypes, contain a total of five distinct biological subtypes, each associated with different patterns of behaviour and health.</p> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:05:32 +0000 涩里番 RNA therapy may be a solution for infant hydrocephalus /medsimcentre/node/11780 <h2><b>For the first time, drug targeting genetic mutation shown to have positive impact in mice models </b></h2> <p>Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope of preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs.</p> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:57:57 +0000 涩里番 Hippocampus does more than store memories: it predicts rewards, study finds /medsimcentre/node/11674 <p>A preclinical study published in <i>Nature</i> has found evidence that the hippocampus, the brain region that stores memory, also reorganizes memories to anticipate future outcomes.</p> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:58:01 +0000 涩里番 Student simulation education ambassadors for community outreach: Participate, create and lead by joining the SCSIL Student Interprofessional Learners Committee /medsimcentre/node/4027 <p><b>What is the Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning (SCSIL)?</b></p> <p>We are an interprofessional centre of excellence that uses the latest medical simulation technology to enhance the skills of health care professionals. Fully integrated into 涩里番's medical and health sciences programs, we provide the next generation of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and more with hands-on training in difficult and potentially dangerous procedures without risk to patients.</p> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:39:00 +0000 涩里番 September is World Alzheimer鈥檚 Month, an opportunity to raise awareness and demystify dementia /medsimcentre/node/3692 <p>The 涩里番 Dementia Education Program is excited to unveil its new website design this month. Please visit聽<a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia">www.mcgill.ca/dementia</a>聽to access free resources created by a team of multidisciplinary health care leaders to educate and support people living with dementia (PLWD) and their care partners. Here are a few examples of what you can find online!</p> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:52:05 +0000 涩里番 The Amelia and Lino Saputo Foundation to donate $1.5M to support health sciences education at 涩里番 /medsimcentre/node/3579 <p><b><i>This visionary support will enable the new Office of Ed-TECH to expand opportunities for online learning in dementia education and other community-based and professional training initiatives </i></b></p> <p>A generous commitment of $1.5 million from the Amelia and Lino Saputo Foundation will support innovative teaching at the new Office of Ed-TECH (Education Technology and E-Learning Collaboration for Health) at the 涩里番 Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) under the umbrella of the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.</p> Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:56:04 +0000 涩里番 New TOTAL eLearning initiative from the 涩里番 Dementia Education Program will benefit from funding /medsimcentre/node/3469 <h4>聽</h4> <p><strong>MONTREAL January 31, 2022</strong> 鈥 A new initiative by 涩里番鈥檚 Dementia Education Program is among the 15 projects that will receive funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada to raise awareness of dementia and promote dementia-inclusive communities, <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2022/01/government-of-canada-invests-in-projects-that-raise-awareness-of-dementia-and-promote-dementia-inclusive-communities0.html">announced</a> the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos today.</p> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:11:52 +0000 涩里番 涩里番 launches a free new educational guide for people living with dementia and their care partners, thanks to a generous donation of $250,000 from the Grace Dart Foundation /medsimcentre/node/3350 <p>Montreal, October 20, 2021 - A person who receives a life-changing diagnosis of dementia has many questions. What changes can I expect to my daily routine? How long can I remain independent? How will this affect my relationship with my loved ones?</p> Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:33:35 +0000 涩里番 Over 41 million cases of dementia go undiagnosed across the globe 鈥 World Alzheimer Report reveals /medsimcentre/node/3276 <p><strong>涩里番 co-editors聽Drs. Serge Gauthier, Pedro Rosa-Neto, Jos茅 A. Morais聽and Ms. Claire Webster deliver the World Alzheimer Report 2021, '<em>Journey through the diagnosis of dementia'.</em></strong></p> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:30:10 +0000 涩里番 Extended closure of the Steinberg Simulation Centre until June 5, 2020 /medsimcentre/node/2238 <p>Dear colleagues,</p> <p>In keeping with 涩里番鈥檚 directives to cancel all in-person events, please note that the Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning <b>will be closed until June 5, 2020 inclusively</b> and that all workshops and activities scheduled up to that date will be cancelled.</p> <p>It is crucial that we respect the government鈥檚 ban on in-person gatherings and continue to take key hygiene precautions. These measures are the only ways we can 鈥渇latten the curve鈥 鈥 and the sooner we do that, the sooner we can get back together.</p> Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:41:44 +0000 涩里番 Closure of the Steinberg Simulation Centre /medsimcentre/node/2229 <p>Dear colleagues,</p> <p>As you know, 涩里番 is committed to helping contain the propagation of COVID-19 and fully supports the Quebec government鈥檚 decision to close all schools and universities for the two-week period ending March 29. We all must do our part to 鈥渇latten the curve鈥 so that health services are not overwhelmed by the resulting patient load.鈥</p> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 17:44:00 +0000 涩里番 Dr. Farhan Bhanji appointed Director of Education for the Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning /medsimcentre/node/1597 <p>We are delighted to announce the appointment of Farhan Bhanji, MD, M.Sc. (Ed), FRCPC to the position of Director of Education for the Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning (SCSIL), Faculty of Medicine at 涩里番.聽</p> Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:45:55 +0000 涩里番 Eye to Eye with Ophthalmology Residents /medsimcentre/node/1555 <p><span>Fourth-year surgical residents from the聽涩里番聽Ophthalmology Program were at the聽Steinberg Centre for Simulation &amp; Interactive Learning聽to take part in the advanced wet lab workshop this week.</span></p> <p><span>Working with high-tech equipment including Leica microscopes and the WHITESTAR Signature庐 System, learners were able to perform different types of eye surgery and procedures. With a one-to-one teacher-to-student ratio, these workshops offer a valuable opportunity to get hands-on practice in a safe environment.</span></p> Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:20:52 +0000 涩里番 Safe and Painless Sedation for Children /medsimcentre/node/1554 <p>The increased demand for services to provide sedation for children undergoing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures led to the creation of an interprofessional sedation course by Dr. Teresa Valois, anesthesiologist at the Montreal Children鈥檚 Hospital, and her team.</p> Fri, 19 Jan 2018 14:11:46 +0000 涩里番 Collaborating with the Canadian Armed Forces to help save lives /medsimcentre/node/1545 <p>Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) conduct operational, peacekeeping or humanitarian missions. A key-support element, CAF medical personnel must be ready to triage and manage mass casualty incidents, working together to save lives.</p> Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:56:04 +0000 涩里番 Appointment of Dr. Kevin Lachapelle as Interim Director of the Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning /medsimcentre/node/1525 <p>Dr. Kevin Lachapelle has been appointed Interim Director of the Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning, Faculty of Medicine, 涩里番, effective July 1, 2017.聽 He succeeds Dr.聽Rajesh Aggarwal, whose leadership was instrumental in propelling the Centre to new heights over the past three years, during which time he led the strategic rebranding and expansion of the Centre thanks to a generous gift from The Blema and Arnold Steinberg Family Foundation. 聽</p> Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:22:19 +0000 涩里番 Exploring career options at the Faculty of Medicine /medsimcentre/node/1524 <p>鈥淚n the future, I want to become a nurse. I feel that going to this camp will help me develop my understanding of the field and prepare me for the future,鈥 explains Kathleen Fab颅ella, a student at 脡cole secondaire La Voie.聽 Kathleen is one of 44 high school students who participated in the 2017 edition of the <em>Explore! Careers in Health</em> camp held on June 26-28 at 涩里番.</p> Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:48:48 +0000 涩里番 Inspiring Indigenous youth leaders to pursue careers in health care /medsimcentre/node/1520 <p>On May 19<sup>th</sup>, the Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning (SCSIL) welcomed Indigenous youth leaders (First Nation, Inuit, M茅tis, and Native American) from the Eagle Spirit Camp for a half-day of hands-on workshops and activities organized by Dr. Kent Saylor of the 涩里番 Faculty of Medicine.聽 During the morning lecture, a group of 25 students aged 13 to 17 years old attended a lecture by health care professionals to learn about careers in nursing and medicine.</p> Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:27:31 +0000 涩里番 Making the birthing process as safe as can be /medsimcentre/node/1527 <p><em>World-renowned expert Dr. Tim Draycott inspires maternity teams with PROMPT training methods </em></p> <p>The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada provides support for a distinguished educator to visit a Royal-College accredited simulation centre in Canada each year via the John. G. Wade Visiting Professorship in Patient Safety and Simulation-Based Medical Education.</p> Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:54:24 +0000 涩里番 Teaching Home Care in the Simulated Apartment /medsimcentre/node/1518 <p><strong>Teaching Home Care in the Simulated Apartment</strong></p> <p>As the average age of the population rises, care is moving out of the hospitals and into the homes. Home care may be an option for patients who are recovering after a hospital stay, or for individuals who are dealing with an illness and want to remain at home for as long as safely possible to maintain their existing lifestyle and independence.</p> Fri, 16 Jun 2017 18:00:40 +0000 涩里番 鈥淪imnovators鈥 gather in Montreal to launch special British Medical Journal supplement on improving health care /medsimcentre/node/1509 <p>On March 29, 涩里番鈥檚 Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning launched a special Simnovate supplement of the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning.聽 The event, held at the Omni Hotel in Montreal, featured an academic symposium as a sequel to last May鈥檚 highly successful Simnovate International Summit, which drew 150 鈥渟imnovators鈥 from around the world.</p> Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:16:41 +0000 涩里番 Simulation Summit 2017 /medsimcentre/node/1508 <p>Further details on the upcoming Simulation Summit can be found here: <a href="http://www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/events/simulation-summit-e" target="_blank">www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/events/simulation-summit-e</a></p> Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:07:56 +0000 涩里番 Transforming Health Care Systems 鈥 Let's Simulate /medsimcentre/node/1506 <p><strong>Transforming Health Care Systems 鈥 Let's Simulate</strong></p> <p>The majority role of simulation in health care has been focused upon education of clinicians, with respect to procedural, team-based and communications skills. Simulation centres now abound across the US, Canada and Europe, many of which comprise full scale facilities such as an emergency room, operating suites, outpatient clinic areas, hospital wards, and even patient homes.聽</p> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 15:15:47 +0000 涩里番 Eagle Spirit: An inspiration to Indigenous youth pursuing careers in health /medsimcentre/node/1503 <p><strong>Eagle Spirit: An inspiration to Indigenous youth pursuing careers in health</strong></p> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 15:08:02 +0000 涩里番 Dr. Rajesh Aggarwal on sim-based education鈥檚 impact on patient care /medsimcentre/node/1504 <p><strong>Dr. Rajesh Aggarwal on sim-based education鈥檚 impact on patient care</strong></p> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 15:10:31 +0000 涩里番 Open House Event at the Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning /medsimcentre/node/1505 <p><strong>Open House Event at the Steinberg Centre for Simulation and Interactive Learning</strong></p> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 15:11:48 +0000 涩里番 Flanders Family Visiting Professor in Medical Simulation /medsimcentre/node/1443 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:12:09 +0000 涩里番