Courtois CMR Research Group of the RI-MUHC

💥 The Update in OS-CMR Speed Symposium 2025 is almost here!

Join leading researchers from around the world as they share breakthroughs in oxygenation-sensitive cardiac MRI — from machine learning to metabolic imaging.

🗓️ Friday, November 14, 2025
🕤 09:30–11:30 EST | 15:30–17:30 CET
📍 Hosted by the CMR Group @ RI-MUHC

🌍 Speakers from Montréal, London, Beirut, Amsterdam, Belgrade, and Leicester will explore:
✨ Breathing-enhanced OS-CMR
✨ AI-based image analysis
✨ Novel biomarkers and prevention insights

🔗 Join live (https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NdkaLIc5SoiDPilChWx9fA)

🏃‍♀️ Our team is hitting the pavement at the Marathon Beneva de Montréal—not just for the run, but for women’s heart health!
💖 We’re raising funds to support cardiac MRI research and help women everywhere access better heart care.
🙌 Every step counts. Every donation fuels research.
💳 Please consider supporting us here: [https://raceroster.com/.../marathon.../pledge/team/794050]

🏃‍♀️ Our team is hitting the pavement at the Marathon Beneva de Montréal—not just for the run, but for women’s heart health!

💖 We’re raising funds to support cardiac MRI research and help women everywhere access better heart care.

🙌 Every step counts. Every donation fuels research.

💳 Please consider supporting us here: [https://raceroster.com/events/2025/94484/marathon-beneva-de-montreal-edition-2025/pledge/team/794050]

🏃‍♀️💥 Team The Magnetics is hitting the pavement for the Beneva Marathon — and we’re running with heart! ❤️ We’re 5 women strong (Daniela, Jessica, Bersi, Kori, Mahya & Kristina) from the CMR research group, racing to raise money for our cardiac MRI work.
Help us go the distance by donating to our cause! Every dollar supports cutting-edge heart research.
🔗 https://raceroster.com/events/2025/94484/marathon-beneva-de-montreal-edition-2025/pledge/team/794050

Pioneering the Future of Cardiac Imaging: A Decade of Discovery

For nearly ten years, the Cardiovascular MR Research Group at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre has been revolutionizing heart care. Founded in 2015 under the leadership of Dr. Matthias Friedrich, this dynamic team has introduced groundbreaking CMR (cardiovascular magnetic resonance) techniques—most notably, oxygenation-sensitive CMR (OS-CMR)—to transform cardiac diagnostics.

Key contributors include Dr. Judy Luu, whose breathing-enhanced OS-CMR research is shedding new light on blood vessel function in both the brain and heart, and Dr. Michael Chetrit, who’s leveraging AI-driven algorithms for more accurate myocardial tissue analysis.

By partnering with national and international institutions, the group ensures that these innovative methods reach patients everywhere—furthering their mission to make advanced imaging accessible, even in low- and middle-income settings. Their work is also supported by the multidisciplinary Cardiovascular Health Across the Lifespan Program, bridging research from basic science to global health solutions.

Join us in celebrating nearly a decade of discovery as we look forward to the next era of breakthroughs in cardiovascular imaging!

Learn more about this exciting research and The Institute’s commitment to improving cardiovascular health: [https://rimuhc.ca/-/pioneering-the-future-of-cardiac-imaging-a-decade-of-discovery]

🫀 Breaking New Ground in Cardiac Imaging Research

Our team is working on revolutionary ways to detect Chagas disease - a condition that starts with a bug bite but can lead to serious heart complications decades later. Using advanced Cardiac MRI techniques, we're developing new markers to identify this condition earlier and improve patient outcomes.

Did you know?
- 6-8 million people worldwide are affected
- The disease can remain "silent" for up to 20 years
- 30-40% of patients develop cardiac complications
- Early detection is crucial for better outcomes

Follow our page for more updates on our research and breakthroughs in cardiac imaging!

🎤✨ Get ready for an unforgettable night! ✨🎤

Join us at MUHC’s Got Talent on November 5th at the stunning Théâtre Beanfield! 🎶🌟 Dr. Judy Luu, along with other incredible talents, will be performing to raise money for the Power Hub.

Catch the excitement, support an amazing cause, and enjoy a night of heartwarming performances! ❤️🎶

🗓️ November 5th, 2024
📍 Théâtre Beanfield
🎟️ Don’t miss out—grab your tickets today!

https://globalnews.ca/video/10811831/muhcs-got-talent-2/

🎤✨ Rejoignez-nous pour Le CUSM a du talent le 5 novembre 2024 à 19h au Théâtre Beanfield ! 🌟

Votez pour Dre Judy Luu et l’incroyable équipe POWER Hub qui se produiront pour soutenir les soins cardiaques personnalisés pour les femmes. ❤️ Chaque vote compte—1 $ = 1 vote—et chaque dollar contribue à sensibiliser et à collecter des fonds pour la santé cardiaque des femmes. Faisons une différence ensemble !

📍 Lieu : Théâtre Beanfield, 2490 rue Notre-Dame Ouest
🗓️ Date et heure : 5 novembre 2024 à 19h
💻 Votez ici : talent.muhcfoundation.com
👉 Scannez le code QR pour voter maintenant !

Présenté par HeritageMD, en soutien à la Fondation du Centre universitaire de santé McGill.

🎤✨ Join us for MUHC’s Got Talent on November 5, 2024, at 7 PM at the Théâtre Beanfield! 🌟

Vote for Dr. Judy Luu and the amazing POWER Hub team as they perform in support of personalized heart care for women. ❤️ Every vote counts—$1 = 1 Vote—and every dollar helps raise awareness and funds for women’s heart health. Let’s make a difference together!

📍 Location: Théâtre Beanfield, 2490 Notre-Dame St W
🗓️ Date & Time: November 5, 2024, at 7 PM
💻 Vote here: talent.muhcfoundation.com
👉 Scan the QR code to vote now!

Presented by HeritageMD, in support of the McGill University Health Centre Foundation.

🎉 CMR Research Team Potluck Success! 🎉

We kicked off the new school year in the best way possible— with a fantastic potluck! 🍽️✨ Huge thanks to everyone who brought delicious dishes and shared some great moments together. It was wonderful to reconnect, meet new faces, and enjoy the start of another exciting year in CMR research.

Swipe through for some highlights from the event! 📸😋

Here’s to more team bonding and continued success in our research journey! 💪❤️