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📢 We just launched @UHN’s new Research Strategic Action Plan: Bold Resolve—Science for Society! This bold vision will drive discovery, innovation & real-world impact in health care. Learn more 🔗 uhn.ca/corporate/Abou… #UHNResearch #ScienceForSociety #BoldResolve
#TeamUHN showed up at the @AACR Special Conference in Cancer Research! 🙌 Check out highlights from the @PM_CDI team ⬇️
1/4 Last week was an exciting one for @pmcancercentre CDI program at the @AACR conference! This year’s focus: The transformative role of AI in oncology—from imaging innovations to foundation models shaping the future of #precisiononcology 👇 Check out our team’s highlights:
Thank you for highlighting this story of hope for those affected by #LongCOVID. Dr.@AngelaMCheung's research at @TGHRI_UHN is helping transform how we understand and treat this complex condition. ➡️ Learn more about the Long COVID Web here: uhnresearch.ca/news/funding-l… @UHN
My story today: Researchers working on treatments and cures for long #COVID are closely watching newly signed @NHLJets forward Jonathan Toews's healing journey — and his return to the #NHL after two years away. cbc.ca/news/canada/ma… @AngelaMCheung @kieranlquinn
With age, multitasking while driving becomes increasingly challenging. New @KITE_UHN research shows how older adults have more difficulty driving while listening to speech—highlighting the need for better strategies to support driving safety. 🔗: uhnresearch.ca/news/driving-c…
New research from @UHN shows that activating a brain receptor called TGR5 reduces food intake and restores leptin sensitivity—revealing a promising new target for treating #obesity. 🔗 Read more: uhnresearch.ca/news/activatin…
Congratulations to Dr. @AlexM_UT @KITE_UHN, who was named a Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre des Palmes académiques! 🏅 This honour recognizes significant contributions to the advancement of education and academia. @AmopaContact @UHN
Prof. Alex Mihailidis (@bme_uoft) has been appointed Knight of the Ordre des Palmes académiques, one of France’s highest civilian honours — recognizing his distinguished contributions to education, science & international collaboration. 👏 🔗 Read more: uofteng.ca/sfm0Lm
Clinicians often face tough care conversations, yet few have been trained in these skills. New research from @TIER_UHN shows that serious illness communication training builds clinician confidence in teaching these skills across care teams. 🔗 Read more: uhnresearch.ca/news/training-…
Results of the Spring 2025 @CIHR_IRSC Project Grant competition are here, and @UHN won big! 🎉 31 research teams were awarded over $27M for projects that promise to transform the landscape of #HealthResearch. 🔗: uhnresearch.ca/news/funding-p… Congratulations to all the awardees!
Congratulations to Dr. Aaron Schimmer, Director of @PMResearch_UHN, for receiving the @CSMB_SCBM 2025 Canadian Science Publishing Senior Investigator Award! 🎉 This award recognizes excellence in research, teaching, mentorship, leadership, and outreach.
Congratulations to Dr. Aaron Schimmer, winner of the 2025 Canadian Science Publishing Senior Investigator Award. Dr. Schimmer is the Director of Research, a Senior Scientist and a Staff Physician at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto.
🎉✨ Please join us in celebrating Dr. Alexandre Boutet, Clinician Investigator at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, who has been named one of four recipients of the 2025 ASNR Grant. His proposal will receive $120,000 in funding! 🔗: linktr.ee/krembil
We had a fun day with our high school summer students exploring different areas of research @UHN. They learned about labs @McEwenInstitute, @pmcancercentre, and @TGHRI_UHN as well as participated in workshops on Artificial Intelligence, Immunology and Presentation Skills. 💡
Congratulations to the Project Chrysalis Cohort 1! 🎉 This transformative initiative is building a more equitable and just research ecosystem at UHN, empowering individuals to lead with purpose and excellence. Learn more about the program➡️ projectchrysalis.ca
Celebrating the Project Chrysalis Cohort 1 Graduation! This UHN program advances and integrates equity & excellence into daily practice. Graduates presented Change Initiatives with remarks from Drs. Ng, Woods & Wouters. Email [email protected] about Cohort 2 #EquityInResearch #UHN
Three new studies from Dr. Frances Chung and her team @KBI_UHN highlight the connection between the mind and post-surgical recovery in older adults. Read more about how preoperative assessments for mental health could prevent adverse #SurgicalOutcomes➡️ uhnresearch.ca/news/better-re…
Great insights from @BoWang87 in this piece, looking at the road ahead for AI in digital pathology - opportunities, challenges, and what it'll take to get it right.
Just had the pleasure of being interviewed by @Nature on the rise of AI in digital pathology. With growing workloads and global shortages of pathologists, the field is turning to AI not as a luxury—but as a necessity. Full article: nature.com/articles/d4158… In the article, I…
A real-world study validates the LSC17 score's ability to predict AML patient outcomes and identify high-risk patients who may benefit from more aggressive treatments, led by Drs. Jean Wang @UHN @pmcancercentre, Tracy Murphy & Stanley Ng @UCIMedSchool. doi.org/10.3324/haemat…