New MUHC Foundation award program recognizes the MUHC’s rising stars
The Rising Star Program is designed to help top early-career scientists accelerate their careers
New MUHC Foundation award program recognizes the MUHC’s rising stars
MONTREAL. Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE WIRE) — It is vital that the McGill University Health Centre attracts the best minds to keep medicine moving forward. The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation and McGill’s Department of Medicine recently launched its new Rising Star Program to provide transformative funding to promising early-career physician-scientists. The program will attract world-class talent to Montreal and help shape the MUHC as a globally recognized institution.
The Rising Star Program was created to give brilliant people the tools they need to succeed in their careers. Recipients are awarded funding to kick-start their research, as well as training and mentorship from Montreal’s top physician-scientists. The MUHC Foundation actively seeks to raise $300,000. Each 2 years, a Rising Star will be renamed.
“Early-career funding is incredibly important to the development of the MUHC’s talent. It is hard to find funding for innovative ideas that our new recruits have. The Rising Star Program provides everything they need to shine.”
—Marc Rodger, Physician-in-Chief, MUHC
McGill Department of Medicine is proud to announce Dr. Patrick Lawler, the first Rising Star. Dr. Lawler is an eminent cardiologist who was recruited recently from the University Health Network in Toronto. He attended medical school at McGill University followed by training at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health, and returns to Montreal to lead innovative clinical research within the MUHC’s cardiology department. His research focuses on the link between severe infection, heart attack and long-term outcomes following critical illness. Publised in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Dr. Lawler and a global team of researchers reported the impact of ICU treatments’ on long-term outcomes among 4869 patients with COVID-19.
“I am honoured to have been selected as the MUHC’s first Rising Star. The MUHC boasts a rare group of highly qualified clinicians and talented researchers. I look forward to working alongside its outstanding personnel.”
—Dr. Patrick Lawler Cardiologist, MUHC
Not only does the Rising Star Program help advance medicine, it’s an excellent tool for recruitment of world-class physician-scientists. This program will make the MUHC more competitive with medical powerhouses such as Harvard University and UHN.
“When our loved ones get sick, we want the very best physicians to care for them. The Rising Star Program is attracting new experts to our city to ensure everyone receives the best possible care.”
—Julie Quenneville, President and CEO, MUHC foundation
The MUHC Foundation seeks support to continue this prestigious program that ensures exceptional care for all Quebecers. Support the MUHC’s Rising Stars and learn how their research will change the course of lives and medicine: https://muhcfoundation.com/?form=FUNXXSNNRGJ
About McGill University Health Centre Foundation
McGill University Health Centre Foundation raises funds for excellence in patient care, research, and teaching at McGill University Health Centre. This is Canada’s most prestigious university hospital. Our Dream Big Campaign to change the course of lives and medicine is raising millions of dollars to solve humanity’s deadliest puzzles: infectious diseases; end cancer as a life-threatening illness; fix broken hearts through innovative cardiac care; detect the silent killers—ovarian and endometrial cancers—early; create the best skilled health care teams in Canada; and much more. We are rallying our entire community to solve the world’s most complex health care challenges. https://muhcfoundation.com
About McGill University Health Centre (MUHC).
The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is one of the world’s foremost academic health facilities. The MUHC continues the legacy of the founding hospitals’ medical leadership and provides outstanding multidisciplinary, patient-centric care. The MUHC is affiliated with McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine. It continues to influence the future of pediatric and adult medicine by attracting international clinical and research expertise, assessing medical technology and training the next generation of medical practitioners. We are creating a better future together with our network partners. This includes our patients and their families, our professionals, students, and our community. And, most importantly, for all of life. www.muhc.ca
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McGill University Health Centre Foundation
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