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🧠 The Krembil Brain Institute, part of the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's #1 Hospital, is dedicated to advancing research and clinical care for those living with diseases and disorders of the brain and spine.
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Celebrating our award-winning scientists whose discoveries are driving impact today and shaping the innovations of tomorrow.

➡️ Join us in honouring their remarkable achievements in health research: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep...

#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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New publication alert! 🚨 @uhn.ca trainee Anthaea-Grace and Senior Scientist Dr. Antonio Strafella, together with their team, used #MachineLearning to combine neuroimaging and biofluid data—improving #Parkinson's classification accuracy.

Read it in PLoS ONE ➡ journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Using machine learning for detection of Parkinson’s disease and mild cognitive impairment
Background Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder featuring motor symptoms and cognitive decline, which can manifest as mild cognitive impairment. The incidence of mild cognitive impairment increa...
journals.plos.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Thirteen years ago, Shilpa received a double-lung transplant at @uhn.ca—made possible by an innovation funded entirely through philanthropy.

This year, UHN Foundation raised $221M to support life-saving work at UHN.

➡️ Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep...

#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
November 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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#DYK: Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common and most preventable complications of diabetes.

Anyone with diabetes is at risk for #DiabeticRetinopathy.

Learn more about the condition, treatment options and current research >> uhn.ca/EyeInstitute

#DiabetesMonth

@uhn.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
🥼It's #TraineeTuesday!

This week, we want you to meet Liu, a PhD candidate in Dr. Donald Weaver's Lab.

For the next few hours we'll be following Liu to learn more about how information is transferred in the brain 🧠

Follow along via our IG Story! 📲
www.instagram.com/krembilresearch
November 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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#ICYMI 🔬 A @uhn.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social research team uncovered how nervous system cells activate to repair #SpinalCordInjuries.

Targeting this process could lead to new treatments.

Read their recent publication in Nature Neurology here ➡️ www.nature.com/articles/s41...
November 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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At @uhn.ca, shaping the future of health care starts with a bold plan.

This year, we launched a new Research Strategic Action Plan—shifting research to be more integrated, inclusive, and intentional.

➡️ Discover our Bold Resolve: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep...

#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
🎉✨ Please join us in celebrating Drs. Anthony Lang and Michael Fehlings, Senior Scientists at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, who have been recognized among the world’s most highly cited researchers! This distinction comes from Clarivate!

🔗: linktr.ee/krembil

#NoResearchNoCure
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Driving Discovery. Delivering Impact.🎯

A story of science that’s bold, transformative, and collaborative.

This #WorldScienceDay, explore our annual research report and discover how @uhn.ca is building #AHealthierWorld.

➡️: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep...

#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
📺✨Part 3 of Dr. Dr. Mojgan Hodaie’s CTV interview is now out!

During this interview, CTV News cameraman Kirk Neff discusses how a brain procedure, performed by Dr. Hodaie, Senior Scientist at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, helped to stabilize his tremors.

🔗: linktr.ee/krembil
November 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
📖✨Congratulations to Dr. Michael Fehlings, Senior Scientist, and Mohammad Zavvarian, PhD candidate, both from UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, on their recent publication in @nature.com!

▶️ Watch the video below, or click the link, to learn more! ⬇️

🔗: linktr.ee/krembil

#NoResearchNoCure
November 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Another Krembil Science Jam is in the books! 🔬 Last week's event brought together 130+ members of the @uhn.ca community to celebrate achievements in brain, arthritis, and vision research, bringing us closer to #AHealthierWorld.

Read more about the event ➡ www.uhnresearch.ca/news/annual-...
November 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
📺✨ Part 2 of Dr. Mojgan Hodaie’s CTV interview is out!

🔗: linktr.ee/krembil

*Stay tuned for part 3!

#NoResearchNoCure
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
🎗️🧠Nov. 5 marks #NationalStressAwarenessDay, a time to spotlight the impact of stress on brain health.

At UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, researchers are working every day to better understand how stress affects your brain, your body, and your overall well-being.

🔗: linktr.ee/krembil
November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
📺✨ Congrats to Dr. Mojgan Hodaie, Senior Scientist at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, featured in a 3-part CTV News interview!

She met CTV cameraman Kirk Neff, noticed his tremor, and said: “I can fix that.”

🔗: linktr.ee/krembil

*Parts 2 & 3 coming soon!

#NoResearchNoCure
November 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🎃 And the winner is... 🎃

Our 8th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest brought out the spookiest and ghoulish designs! 🧙‍♀️👻

✨Congratulations to the @sivaklab.bsky.social, in UHN’s @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, for winning this year’s contest!

Have a happy and safe Halloween! 🧡
October 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
🎉That’s a wrap on the 2025 Krembil Science Jam!🎉

🥼📚 On Oct 28, more than 130 guests gathered to celebrate groundbreaking research through 10 TED Talk-style presentations from UHN’s @rkrembil.bsky.social, @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social & @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social!

#KrembilScienceJam2025 #NoResearchNoCure
October 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🎙️✨ Congratulations to Dr. @karenddavis.bsky.social, Senior Scientist at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, on her recent interview on Pain Exchange, a podcast by the International Association for the Study of Pain!

▶️ Click the link below to listen to the episode! ⬇️

🔗: linktr.ee/krembil
October 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
💚🎗️💙October 16 marked #WorldSpineDay

At UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, we have researchers working every day trying to better understand, and find cures, to spinal cord injuries.

Learn more about the spine via our Instagram page: instagram.com/krembilresearch/
October 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
📺✨Congratulations to Dr. Donald Weaver, Senior Scientist at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, on his recent interview on CTV’s Your Morning show!

During the interview, Dr. Weaver discusses when memory loss is due to age vs. dementia🧠

▶️ Watch the interview on our IG page: instagram.com/krembilresearch
October 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
💚🎗️October 10 marks #WorldMentalHealthDay.

At UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, we have researchers working every day trying to better understand, and find cures, to different mental health disorders.

Meet one of those researchers, Dr. Joshua Rosenblat.

Want more clips? 🔗: linktr.ee/krembil
October 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🥼#TraineeTuesday is back!

This week we want you to meet Rima, a PhD candidate in Dr. Karen Davis’ Lab.

For the next few hours we'll be following Rima to learn more about research surrounding pain. 🤕🧠

Follow along via our IG Story! 📲 instagram.com/krembilresea...

#ScienceMatters #PainResearch
October 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Misunderstanding concussions can delay recovery and increase risks.

Dr. Carmela Tartaglia addresses some of the most common myths and shares evidence-based facts.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Next OBI Public Talk: AI in Brain Health Advances 🧠
Join us with four innovators from OBI's Centre for Analytics who are taking AI from the research lab to real-world clinical impact.

🔹 November 3, 2025
🔹 6:00–7:30 PM
🔹 BMO Centre, Toronto Western Hospital | Online

RSVP: braininstitute.ca/AI-talk
October 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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The @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social October #newsletter has been released! Read about our recent events, new stories, features, awards and publications >> bit.ly/437aG6e

@uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @uhnfoundation.bsky.social @kbi-uhn.bsky.social @utoronto.ca @uoftmedicine.bsky.social @caneyemds.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM