Department of Pathology - A leader in pathology education and research

Studying the melanomas most often overlooked

Rosalind & Morris Goodman Cancer Institute — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:06:39 +0000

For decades, melanoma research has largely focused on ultraviolet-driven tumours arising in sun-exposed skin, which predominate in light-skinned populations. As a result, acral melanoma—a subtype considered rare overall but amongst the most common forms of melanoma in patients with skin of color—has remained critically understudied. Acral melanoma has also gained public attention through high-profile cases, including that of musician Bob Marley, who died from the disease in 1981.

Dr. Carolyn Baglole Awarded Sustaining Excellence Grant

Pathology Communications — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:04:07 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Carolyn Baglole, who received a Sustaining Excellence Grant for her research project, "Vaping-induced impairment of innate defense mechanisms underlies lung disease pathogenesis."

Dr. René P. Michel receives the Undergraduate Medical Education Teaching Excellence Award for Fundamentals of Medicine and Dentistry

Pathology Communications — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:41:11 +0000

The Department of Pathology is proud to announce that Dr. René P. Michel has been named the 2024-2025 Laureate of the Undergraduate Medical Education Teaching Excellence Award for Fundamentals of Medicine and Dentistry. This award was presented at the ɬ�﷬ Undergraduate Medical Education Teaching Excellence Awards Ceremony on March 17, 2026.

Dr. Alex Gregorieff awarded CIHR Project Grant Award

Pathology Communications — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:51:26 +0000

Dr. Alex Gregorieff is the recipient of a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant for his research project, "Defining tumor suppressive actions of Yap/Taz during metaplastic regeneration in the stomach". The CIHR Project Grant Award is a multi‑year grant, funded from April 2026 to March 2031, and will provide a total of $940,950 to support Dr. Gregorieff’s innovative research.

Spotlight on Inclusive Cancer Research Communication, a Call to Action!

Pathology Communications — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:13:39 +0000

Dr. Julia Burnier and her team have published a distinguished commentary in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (Impact Factor 42), co-authored with individuals who have lived an experience with cancer.

Dr. Simon Roy wins Marathon of Hope Clinician-Scientist Award for melanoma research

Pathology Communications — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:19:14 +0000

Simon Roy, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology, is one of four early-career clinician-scientists across Canada to receive the 2025 Clinician-Scientist Award from the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN).

The Award supports outstanding young clinician-investigators pursuing high-quality precision oncology research in collaboration with and under the mentorship of established MOHCCN-funded teams. Each will receive $450,000 ($225,000 from the Network and $225,000 in matching funds).

Dr. Julia Burnier Awarded Funding from MUHC-RI Inaugural Networks Competition

Pathology Communications — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:15:25 +0000

Dr. Julia Burnier, an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Pathology and Oncology, and researcher at the Research Institute of the ɬ�﷬ Health Centre (RI-MUHC), was among the three teams to be awarded funding from the inaugural Networks competition for her research program "Circulating Biomarkers of Health and Disease (liquid biopsy and cfDNA)". Dr. Burnier's team received $200,000.

Congratulations Dr. Burnier!

Dr. Julia Burnier promoted to Associate Professor

Pathology Communications — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:36:29 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Julia Burnier for her well-deserved promotion to Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology. This accomplishment is testament to Dr. Burnier’s dedication and contributions to our department.

Well done Dr. Burnier!

Prof. Baglole's research on vaping featured in CTV News

Pathology Communications — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:57:56 +0000

Collaborative research from Prof. Carolyn Baglole's group has demonstrated sex-specific differences in how the lungs and heart respond to e-cigarette exposure. Given the prevalence of vaping in youth populations, these important findings have made their way into mainstream news.

Monyse de Nobrega Receives Research Training Award from the Canadian Cancer Society

Pathology Communications — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:00:19 +0000

Monyse de Nobrega, a postdoctoral fellow in Julia Burnier's group, was awarded prestigious competitive research funding ($139,666 for 2024-2027) from the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) to carry out a project entitled, "Using liquid biopsies to monitor treatment responses".

The text below was published by the CCS in their award recipients announcement: