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Congratulations Andrea on your hugely productive fellowship!
Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Gershon on completing her PSI Graham Farquharson #KnowledgeTranslation Fellowship!
Read her reflections on the journey, key highlights, & advice for current and aspiring KT Fellows: www.psifoundation.org/2022-psi-gra... @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
Read her reflections on the journey, key highlights, & advice for current and aspiring KT Fellows: www.psifoundation.org/2022-psi-gra... @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
2022 PSI Graham Farquharson KT Fellow at the Finish Line: Dr. Andrea Gershon Crosses the Endpoint - PSI Foundation
After a few years of tirelessly working towards their research program and knowledge translation (KT) activities, our PSI KT Fellows reach the finish line of their fellowship. As they cross the end po...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Congratulations Andrea on your hugely productive fellowship!
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With PSI support, Drs. Malik Farooqi & @bramrochwerg.bsky.social led the DRIVE-SAFE study to explore how measuring breathing effort & driving pressure in assisted ventilation can improve outcomes for #ICU patients.
@macdeptmed.bsky.social
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@macdeptmed.bsky.social
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Dr. Malik Farooqi: Exploring Driving Pressure in Assisted Ventilation
"PSI’s funding gave me the resources and confidence to pursue a novel research project on better understanding patient-ventilator interaction." -Dr. Malik Farooqi
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October 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
With PSI support, Drs. Malik Farooqi & @bramrochwerg.bsky.social led the DRIVE-SAFE study to explore how measuring breathing effort & driving pressure in assisted ventilation can improve outcomes for #ICU patients.
@macdeptmed.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/dr-malik-far...
@macdeptmed.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/dr-malik-far...
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📢 Grantee Shoutout: PSI is proud to support our physician researchers who recently received grant awards! 🎉 Over $2,460,000 in new grants were approved at our September meeting.
Check out the details here:
www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea...
Check out the details here:
www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea...
Funded Research - PSI Foundation
List of projects funded by PSI Foundation.
www.psifoundation.org
October 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
📢 Grantee Shoutout: PSI is proud to support our physician researchers who recently received grant awards! 🎉 Over $2,460,000 in new grants were approved at our September meeting.
Check out the details here:
www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea...
Check out the details here:
www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea...
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September is International Pain Awareness Month. We're highlighting our PSI grantees' studies who contribute to #ChronicPain and #AcutePain research. #InternationalPainAwarenessMonth @unityhealthto.bsky.social @lhsccanada.bsky.social @macdeptmed.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
September is International Pain Awareness Month. We're highlighting our PSI grantees' studies who contribute to #ChronicPain and #AcutePain research. #InternationalPainAwarenessMonth @unityhealthto.bsky.social @lhsccanada.bsky.social @macdeptmed.bsky.social
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In their PSI-funded research, Tasha Jawa & Dr. John Gordon Boyd's study is a first step in understanding how dialysis impacts brain function in ICU patients, and how to protect them from long-term decline. @jawatasha.bsky.social @jgordonboyd.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/natasha-jawa...
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Natasha Jawa: Improving ICU Care: Exploring How Dialysis Affects the Brain
"The PSI Research Trainee Fellowship Award has been instrumental in shaping my career as a clinician-scientist."-Natasha Jawa
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September 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In their PSI-funded research, Tasha Jawa & Dr. John Gordon Boyd's study is a first step in understanding how dialysis impacts brain function in ICU patients, and how to protect them from long-term decline. @jawatasha.bsky.social @jgordonboyd.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/natasha-jawa...
www.psifoundation.org/natasha-jawa...
Probably the largest and best research on this issue to date. Mums and mums-to-be, read the science yourself, or trust credible sources like recommendations from national medical societies, or just ask your doctor… don’t ever trust politicians to interpret medicine and science!
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
A 2024 study published in JAMA involving 2.4 million children in Sweden, used sibling-control analysis. When comparing siblings—one exposed to #acetaminophen in utero & one not—the researchers found NO increased risk of #autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability.
A 2024 study published in JAMA involving 2.4 million children in Sweden, used sibling-control analysis. When comparing siblings—one exposed to #acetaminophen in utero & one not—the researchers found NO increased risk of #autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability.
September 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Probably the largest and best research on this issue to date. Mums and mums-to-be, read the science yourself, or trust credible sources like recommendations from national medical societies, or just ask your doctor… don’t ever trust politicians to interpret medicine and science!
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September is #ConcussionAwarenessMonth.
We're highlighting three PSI-funded grantees who are advancing research on the psychiatric impacts of concussions, pediatric concussion assessment, and post-concussion syndrome.
See their studies:
We're highlighting three PSI-funded grantees who are advancing research on the psychiatric impacts of concussions, pediatric concussion assessment, and post-concussion syndrome.
See their studies:
September 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
September is #ConcussionAwarenessMonth.
We're highlighting three PSI-funded grantees who are advancing research on the psychiatric impacts of concussions, pediatric concussion assessment, and post-concussion syndrome.
See their studies:
We're highlighting three PSI-funded grantees who are advancing research on the psychiatric impacts of concussions, pediatric concussion assessment, and post-concussion syndrome.
See their studies:
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Dr. John Laffey's study on the determination of the therapeutic potential of human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells for #Sepsis induced ALI/ARDS: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea... @unityhealthto.bsky.social
Funded Research - PSI Foundation
List of projects funded by PSI Foundation.
www.psifoundation.org
September 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Dr. John Laffey's study on the determination of the therapeutic potential of human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells for #Sepsis induced ALI/ARDS: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea... @unityhealthto.bsky.social
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Dr. Bram Rochwerg @bramrochwerg.bsky.social study on fluids in #SepticShock: a randomized controlled trial: www.chestcc.org/article/S294... @macdeptmed.bsky.social l
Fluids in Septic Shock
This protocol and statistical analysis plan outlines the design and conduct of the
international FISSH randomized controlled trial. The FISSH trial will inform clinical
practice guidelines worldwide.
www.chestcc.org
September 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Dr. Bram Rochwerg @bramrochwerg.bsky.social study on fluids in #SepticShock: a randomized controlled trial: www.chestcc.org/article/S294... @macdeptmed.bsky.social l
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With PSI funding support, Resident Research Grantee Dr. Isabelle Létourneau and Dr. Jenna Gale studied 7,000+ patients to better guide care and counseling in #IVF. #PSIspotlight @ottawahospital.on.ca
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Dr. Isabelle Letourneau: Understanding the Impact of Cesarean Delivery on IVF Pregnancy Rates - PSI Foundation
"PSI Foundation’s support has been pivotal in advancing my research and shaping my career as a clinician-scientist in reproductive medicine." -Dr. Isabelle Létourneau
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September 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
With PSI funding support, Resident Research Grantee Dr. Isabelle Létourneau and Dr. Jenna Gale studied 7,000+ patients to better guide care and counseling in #IVF. #PSIspotlight @ottawahospital.on.ca
www.psifoundation.org/dr-isabelle-...
www.psifoundation.org/dr-isabelle-...
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Dr. Mark Sinyor's study on understanding suicides in Toronto: a comparison of suicide victims with and without a history of suicide attempts: www.psifoundation.org/dr-mark-siny... #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealthResearch @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
Dr. Mark Sinyor: Using Data to Help Fight Suicide in Toronto - PSI Foundation
“Suicide is the number one cause of death from illness from adolescence to mid-life. Unfortunately, the biggest challenge isn’t a lack of programs or services, rather it is identifying high risk group...
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September 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Dr. Mark Sinyor's study on understanding suicides in Toronto: a comparison of suicide victims with and without a history of suicide attempts: www.psifoundation.org/dr-mark-siny... #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealthResearch @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
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Drs. Alexander Simpson & Roland Jones' population study of completed #Suicide in Ontario provincial corrections from 2007-2023: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea.... #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealthResearch @camhnews.bsky.social
Funded Research - PSI Foundation
List of projects funded by PSI Foundation.
www.psifoundation.org
September 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Drs. Alexander Simpson & Roland Jones' population study of completed #Suicide in Ontario provincial corrections from 2007-2023: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea.... #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #MentalHealthResearch @camhnews.bsky.social
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How do #SexAndGender shape critical care?
With support from PSI's Mid-Career Clinical Research Award, Dr. Karen Burns used protected research time to advance #SGBA in acute care. #PSISpotlight @unityhealthto.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/dr-karen-bur...
With support from PSI's Mid-Career Clinical Research Award, Dr. Karen Burns used protected research time to advance #SGBA in acute care. #PSISpotlight @unityhealthto.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/dr-karen-bur...
Dr. Karen Burns: Advocating for Sex and Gender Research in Critical Care - PSI Foundation
"The PSI 50th Anniversary Clinical Research Award was exceedingly helpful in launching my program of research into a novel area of investigation. I am grateful for the support of the PSI Foundation."-...
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September 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
How do #SexAndGender shape critical care?
With support from PSI's Mid-Career Clinical Research Award, Dr. Karen Burns used protected research time to advance #SGBA in acute care. #PSISpotlight @unityhealthto.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/dr-karen-bur...
With support from PSI's Mid-Career Clinical Research Award, Dr. Karen Burns used protected research time to advance #SGBA in acute care. #PSISpotlight @unityhealthto.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/dr-karen-bur...
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How can we better protect healthcare workers & patients in future outbreaks?
Dr. Jorge Martinez-Cajas @queensuhealth.bsky.social assesses #COVID19 risks in Ontario healthcare workers, uncovering lessons for pandemic preparedness. #PSIspotlight
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jorge-mar...
Dr. Jorge Martinez-Cajas @queensuhealth.bsky.social assesses #COVID19 risks in Ontario healthcare workers, uncovering lessons for pandemic preparedness. #PSIspotlight
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jorge-mar...
Dr. Jorge Martinez-Cajas: Assessing COVID-19 in Health Care Workers in Ontarian Care Facilities - PSI Foundation
"We are indebted to the PSI Foundation for funding this study which is unique in Canada." -Dr. Jorge Martinez-Cajas
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August 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
How can we better protect healthcare workers & patients in future outbreaks?
Dr. Jorge Martinez-Cajas @queensuhealth.bsky.social assesses #COVID19 risks in Ontario healthcare workers, uncovering lessons for pandemic preparedness. #PSIspotlight
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jorge-mar...
Dr. Jorge Martinez-Cajas @queensuhealth.bsky.social assesses #COVID19 risks in Ontario healthcare workers, uncovering lessons for pandemic preparedness. #PSIspotlight
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jorge-mar...
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Drs. Jessica Kent Rice @jessicakentrice.bsky.social & David Juurlink @davidjuurlink.bsky.social study on trends in opioid agonist therapy retention after non-fatal #OpioidOverdose: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea... #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay #IOAD2025 @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
Funded Research - PSI Foundation
List of projects funded by PSI Foundation.
www.psifoundation.org
August 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Drs. Jessica Kent Rice @jessicakentrice.bsky.social & David Juurlink @davidjuurlink.bsky.social study on trends in opioid agonist therapy retention after non-fatal #OpioidOverdose: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea... #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay #IOAD2025 @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
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Dr. Victor Tang @camhnews.bsky.social study on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for suicidality in #OpioidUseDisorders: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea... #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay #IOAD2025
Funded Research - PSI Foundation
List of projects funded by PSI Foundation.
www.psifoundation.org
August 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Dr. Victor Tang @camhnews.bsky.social study on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for suicidality in #OpioidUseDisorders: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea... #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay #IOAD2025
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August 31 is #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay. 💊
We're highlighting PSI-funded grantees advancing research on the impacts of surgical wait times on narcotic use, therapies for opioid use disorder, and treatment after non-fatal overdose.
Check out their research:
#IOAD2025
We're highlighting PSI-funded grantees advancing research on the impacts of surgical wait times on narcotic use, therapies for opioid use disorder, and treatment after non-fatal overdose.
Check out their research:
#IOAD2025
August 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
August 31 is #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay. 💊
We're highlighting PSI-funded grantees advancing research on the impacts of surgical wait times on narcotic use, therapies for opioid use disorder, and treatment after non-fatal overdose.
Check out their research:
#IOAD2025
We're highlighting PSI-funded grantees advancing research on the impacts of surgical wait times on narcotic use, therapies for opioid use disorder, and treatment after non-fatal overdose.
Check out their research:
#IOAD2025
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Community hospitals often face barriers to research compared to academic hospitals.
With support from PSI, Dr. Jennifer Tsang (Niagara Health, Canadian Community ICU Research Network) developed a toolkit to strengthen research capacity in community ICUs.
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jennifer-...
With support from PSI, Dr. Jennifer Tsang (Niagara Health, Canadian Community ICU Research Network) developed a toolkit to strengthen research capacity in community ICUs.
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jennifer-...
Dr. Jennifer Tsang: Engaging Community ICU Researchers
"The funding we received from PSI has helped researchers in the community hospitals, like ourselves, to connect with each other, learn from each other and build research programs in our own respective...
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August 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Community hospitals often face barriers to research compared to academic hospitals.
With support from PSI, Dr. Jennifer Tsang (Niagara Health, Canadian Community ICU Research Network) developed a toolkit to strengthen research capacity in community ICUs.
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jennifer-...
With support from PSI, Dr. Jennifer Tsang (Niagara Health, Canadian Community ICU Research Network) developed a toolkit to strengthen research capacity in community ICUs.
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jennifer-...
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📢 We’re excited to relaunch the PSI Research Trainee Award - now open for applications! Updated following a comprehensive program review + stakeholder feedback.
🔗 Learn more: www.psifoundation.org/relaunch-of-...
🔗 Learn more: www.psifoundation.org/relaunch-of-...
Relaunch of the PSI Research Trainee Award
PSI is pleased to announce the relaunch of the PSI Research Trainee Award, in response to strong interest and following a comprehensive program review and stakeholder feedback.
www.psifoundation.org
July 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
📢 We’re excited to relaunch the PSI Research Trainee Award - now open for applications! Updated following a comprehensive program review + stakeholder feedback.
🔗 Learn more: www.psifoundation.org/relaunch-of-...
🔗 Learn more: www.psifoundation.org/relaunch-of-...
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🔍 We’re spotlighting the Canadian Atlas of Palliative Care: Ontario Edition, a PSI-funded initiative mapping #PalliativeCare access, gaps, and action across Ontario.
Check out the #PSISpotlight here: www.psifoundation.org/canadian-atl... @palliumcanada.bsky.social @macdeptmed.bsky.social
Check out the #PSISpotlight here: www.psifoundation.org/canadian-atl... @palliumcanada.bsky.social @macdeptmed.bsky.social
Funding Spotlight: Canadian Atlas of Palliative Care, Ontario Edition - PSI Foundation
The Canadian Atlas of Palliative Care: Ontario Edition – Mapping the Present to Meet Future Palliative Care Needs, a study funded by the PSI Foundation, has officially launched.
www.psifoundation.org
July 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
🔍 We’re spotlighting the Canadian Atlas of Palliative Care: Ontario Edition, a PSI-funded initiative mapping #PalliativeCare access, gaps, and action across Ontario.
Check out the #PSISpotlight here: www.psifoundation.org/canadian-atl... @palliumcanada.bsky.social @macdeptmed.bsky.social
Check out the #PSISpotlight here: www.psifoundation.org/canadian-atl... @palliumcanada.bsky.social @macdeptmed.bsky.social
After ~50 years in clinical practice as a pediatrician & neonatologist, I today did my last clinic at Children’s Hospital, London, Canada. Only ending patient care, though: Continuing education/research-related activities for University & provincial/national agencies… body/brain must stay active!!
June 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
After ~50 years in clinical practice as a pediatrician & neonatologist, I today did my last clinic at Children’s Hospital, London, Canada. Only ending patient care, though: Continuing education/research-related activities for University & provincial/national agencies… body/brain must stay active!!
A huge and immensely well deserved honour!!
A huge congratulations to our past PSI Grants Committee Chair, Dr. Deborah Cook, for being inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame! 🎉
www.cdnmedhall.ca/laureates/de...
www.cdnmedhall.ca/laureates/de...
Deborah Cook, MD
A pioneering researcher in critical care medicine
www.cdnmedhall.ca
June 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A huge and immensely well deserved honour!!
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Dr. Alice Cavanagh (@macdeptmed.bsky.social)'s Research Trainee Award focusing on how physicians learn about intimate partner violence (#IPV) and how that affects the support to patients: www.psifoundation.org/alice-cavana... #SexualViolencePrevention #IPVResearch
Alice Cavanagh: Understanding How Physicians Learn About Intimate Partner Violence - PSI Foundation
Alice Cavanagh led research on how physicians learn about intimate partner violence (IPV) and how that affects the support they provide to patients, and recently defended her dissertation.
www.psifoundation.org
May 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Dr. Alice Cavanagh (@macdeptmed.bsky.social)'s Research Trainee Award focusing on how physicians learn about intimate partner violence (#IPV) and how that affects the support to patients: www.psifoundation.org/alice-cavana... #SexualViolencePrevention #IPVResearch
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May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month. 💙
PSI funds research on #IPV in medical recovery, COVID’s impact on vulnerable groups, and how physicians learn to respond to #IntimatePartnerViolence.
Check out our grantees' studies:
#SexualViolencePrevention #IPVResearch
PSI funds research on #IPV in medical recovery, COVID’s impact on vulnerable groups, and how physicians learn to respond to #IntimatePartnerViolence.
Check out our grantees' studies:
#SexualViolencePrevention #IPVResearch
May 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month. 💙
PSI funds research on #IPV in medical recovery, COVID’s impact on vulnerable groups, and how physicians learn to respond to #IntimatePartnerViolence.
Check out our grantees' studies:
#SexualViolencePrevention #IPVResearch
PSI funds research on #IPV in medical recovery, COVID’s impact on vulnerable groups, and how physicians learn to respond to #IntimatePartnerViolence.
Check out our grantees' studies:
#SexualViolencePrevention #IPVResearch
Just published, this lovely book for children was written by Peter Frize, late husband of my long-time research partner Dr Monique Frize. For ages 5-13, beautifully illustrated, the story has important messages for families with a dog or thinking of one. Buy at Lulu:
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The Christmas Puppy
PERFECTION AT FIRST When Papa rescues Duke from a lonely shelter and brings him home for the Christmas holiday, the puppy is overwhelmed with love and joy.
“This is the best day of my life!”
THEN TH...
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May 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Just published, this lovely book for children was written by Peter Frize, late husband of my long-time research partner Dr Monique Frize. For ages 5-13, beautifully illustrated, the story has important messages for families with a dog or thinking of one. Buy at Lulu:
www.lulu.com/shop/amy-dap...
www.lulu.com/shop/amy-dap...