Department of Medicine - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Department of Medicine Members Awarded New CIHR Project Grants

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:14:43 +0000

The DOM is delighted to share our colleagues’ successes at the Fall 2025 CIHR Project Grant competition. Results just announced by CIHR include new multi-year project grants to nominated principal investigators Drs. Amine Benmassaoud, Jonathon Campbell, Maziar Divangahi, Emily McDonald, Sushmita Pamidi, Marc Rodger, Bryan Ross, Erwin Schurr, and Peter Siegel. Their projects represent a total of $10.5 million in new CIHR funding. They highlight the diverse research strengths of our department, and the promise of our newest investigators. Congratulations to all!

In Memoriam: Dr. Stephen Caplan

Paperman & Sons — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:15:46 +0000

Dr. Stephen Caplan passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Steve will be deeply missed by his extended family, friends, colleagues, and all whose lives he touched.

Steve served with distinction as Chief of Hematology at the Jewish General Hospital for many years, where his dedication to his work and compassion for others defined his career. A kind and generous soul, he also found joy in running marathons, playing bridge, and making music. Above all else, he cherished time spent with his family.

Dr. Ana-Maria Copaescu Appointed Early Career Representative

ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:58:48 +0000

Dr. Ana-Maria Copaescu has been appointed as the Department of Medicine’s Early Career Representative. Dr. Copaescu is an Assistant Professor (Clinical) at ��ɫֱ�� and a clinician-scientist specializing in drug allergy and immunology. She completed her PhD in drug allergy and has contributed to international guidelines on the management of drug allergy. Her research focuses on advancing personalized approaches in allergy care.

In Memoriam: Dr. Qutayba Hamid

Dr. Basil Petrof — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:02:14 +0000

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing last week of our dear friend and colleague, Dr. Qutayba Hamid. Dr. Hamid served as Director of the Meakins-Christie Labs from 2008 to 2017. During that period his laboratory served as a globally recognized centre of excellence and training ground in the field of obstructive airways disease, attracting countless students, fellows and clinicians from all over the world.

Dr. Emilie Trinh Appointed MGH Site Program Director for Core Internal Medicine

ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:14:39 +0000

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Emilie Trinh as the new MGH site program director for the Core Internal Medicine residency program, replacing Dr. Sana Swaleh, effective January 1st. Dr.

Dr. Matthew Ades Appointed Thrombosis Training Program Director

ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:06:05 +0000

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Matthew Ades as Program Director of the AFC Thrombosis Training Program at ��ɫֱ��. Dr. Ades is a general internist with fellowship training in vascular medicine and thrombosis at McMaster University and holds a Master’s degree in Health Professions Education from University of Ottawa, bringing strong expertise in curriculum design, learner assessment, and program evaluation.

Dr. Dana Baran Receives the 2025 Canadian Society of Transplantation Clinician Recognition Award

ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:05:48 +0000

Dr. Dana Baran has been recognized for her exemplary commitment to the Canadian Society of Transplantation (CST) mission. This recognition highlights her excellence in front-line clinical innovation and program development, as well as her dedication to humanitarianism and education in the direct care of Canadian organ transplant patients.

Dr. Ana Copaescu Receives the Early Career Award from the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI)

The Research Institute of the ��ɫֱ�� Health Centre (The Institute) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:22:58 +0000

Dr. Ana Copaescu received the Early Career Award from the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI). Presented to a CSACI Fellow within five years of completing fellowship training, the award recognizes exceptional dedication to advancing the specialty through clinical care, education and research. Based at The Institute and the ��ɫֱ�� Health Centre, Dr. Copaescu focuses on developing personalized medicine approaches in allergy and immunology to improve patient safety and treatment outcomes.

Dr. Doreen Wan-Chow-Wah Appointed MUHC Division Director of Geriatric Medicine

ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:36:27 +0000

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Doreen Wan-Chow-Wah as the new ��ɫֱ�� Health Centre (MUHC) Division Director of Geriatric Medicine in the Department of Medicine.

A Love Letter to Medicine

ada.prunescu@mcgill.ca — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:21:26 +0000

After more than five decades devoted to caring for patients, mentoring learners, and shaping the field of whole person care, Dr. Tom Hutchinson is preparing for a milestone that marks both an ending and a beginning. He will officially launch his new book, The Craft of Medicine, on Friday, December 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Word Bookstore.