Over 745 runners and walkers braved Mount Royal on May 13 for one great cause: the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) / Montreal Clinical Research Institute. For its 8th edition, the IRCM Challenge, a race and walk on Mount Royal, has indeed raised a record of $113,000 for the IRCM Foundation. The funds will support the Institute's students and contribute to the IRCM's Research Centre on Rare and Genetic Diseases in Adults, a unique centre in Canada.
“I would like to extend my warmest thanks to all the participants, supporters, sponsors and volunteers who once again made the IRCM Challenge a great success,” said André Couillard, President of the IRCM Foundation. “The IRCM and its Foundation are celebrating 50 years of existence and excellence this year. This anniversary highlights the sustained commitment of our community over the years. With the support of its many volunteers, patients, students and employees, the Institute has established itself as a leading biomedical and clinical research centre in Canada.”
“The funds raised will support the Institute’s Research Centre on Rare and Genetic Diseases in Adults,” said Tarik Möröy, President and Scientific Director of the Institute. “The centre, which was inaugurated last fall, aims to understand the molecular mechanisms that are inherent in rare and genetic diseases, develop diagnostic tools and design reference models for clinical monitoring to improve treatment approaches for patients who must leave the pediatric environment when they reach adulthood. “
“Every year, the IRCM trains highly skilled masters and doctoral students,” said Louise Lambert-Lagacé, Chair of the IRCM's Board of Directors. “To celebrate the IRCM’s 50th anniversary, $50,000 will be allocated to create scholarships for our student community to encourage this next generation of researchers who will meet tomorrow’s challenges in biomedical research.”
The organizing committee of the IRCM Challenge would like to thank the event's elite partner, New Balance’s Montreal shop, who offered a shirt to all participants, as well as Fiera Capital, who sponsored the 5-km course.
The community will be meeting on May 12, 2018 for the IRCM Challenge’s 9th edition.
About the IRCM Foundation
The Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) / Montreal Clinical Research Institute Foundation is one of the Institute’s key partners. Through the tremendous efforts of people committed to IRCM's present and future, the Foundation can fulfill its mission of supporting IRCM's research, technological development and training activities, promoting its growth.
About the IRCM
Founded in 1967, the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) / Montreal Clinical Research Institute is a non-profit organization that conducts fundamental and clinical biomedical research in addition to training high-level young scientists. With its cutting-edge technology facilities, the institute brings together 33 research teams, which work in cancer, immunology, neuroscience, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, systems biology and medicinal chemistry. The IRCM also operates a research clinic specialized in hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes and cystic fibrosis, as well as a research centre on rare and genetic diseases in adults. The IRCM is affiliated with the Université de Montréal and associated with McGill University. Its clinic is affiliated with the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM). The IRCM is supported by the Ministère de l’Économie, de la Science et de l’Innovation (Quebec ministry of Economy, Science and Innovation). The Institute is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017.
Source:
Anne-Marie Beauregard, Communication Advisor, IRCM
514 987-5555 | anne-marie.beauregard@ircm.qc.ca
