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New research from @uhn.ca ’s Dr. Ewan Goligher reveals that both too little and too much breathing effort while on a ventilator can harm critically ill patients.
Monitoring this could help guide safer care and improve recovery. 🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/trackin...
Monitoring this could help guide safer care and improve recovery. 🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/trackin...
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
New research from @uhn.ca ’s Dr. Ewan Goligher reveals that both too little and too much breathing effort while on a ventilator can harm critically ill patients.
Monitoring this could help guide safer care and improve recovery. 🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/trackin...
Monitoring this could help guide safer care and improve recovery. 🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/trackin...
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
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
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
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
Something big is coming...
Stay tuned as we prepare to launch our annual research report—showcasing how discovery drives impact at @uhn.ca.
#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
Stay tuned as we prepare to launch our annual research report—showcasing how discovery drives impact at @uhn.ca.
#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Something big is coming...
Stay tuned as we prepare to launch our annual research report—showcasing how discovery drives impact at @uhn.ca.
#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
Stay tuned as we prepare to launch our annual research report—showcasing how discovery drives impact at @uhn.ca.
#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
Daily fish oil supplementation cut serious heart risks by nearly 50% in hemodialysis patients, finds the PISCES trial led by @uhn.ca.
A simple, safe step with life-saving potential.
🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/reducin...
#KidneyHealth #CardioCare #PISCESStudy #ResearchImpact
A simple, safe step with life-saving potential.
🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/reducin...
#KidneyHealth #CardioCare #PISCESStudy #ResearchImpact
November 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Daily fish oil supplementation cut serious heart risks by nearly 50% in hemodialysis patients, finds the PISCES trial led by @uhn.ca.
A simple, safe step with life-saving potential.
🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/reducin...
#KidneyHealth #CardioCare #PISCESStudy #ResearchImpact
A simple, safe step with life-saving potential.
🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/reducin...
#KidneyHealth #CardioCare #PISCESStudy #ResearchImpact
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-...
Read more about the event ➡ www.uhnresearch.ca/news/annual-...
November 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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-...
Read more about the event ➡ www.uhnresearch.ca/news/annual-...
Researchers from @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social find a potential blood marker to detect ulcerative colitis in patients with axial #spondyloarthritis, offering a less invasive way to diagnose IBD and improve early detection.
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/new-clu... @jrheumatol.bsky.social @uhn.ca
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/new-clu... @jrheumatol.bsky.social @uhn.ca
November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Researchers from @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social find a potential blood marker to detect ulcerative colitis in patients with axial #spondyloarthritis, offering a less invasive way to diagnose IBD and improve early detection.
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/new-clu... @jrheumatol.bsky.social @uhn.ca
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/new-clu... @jrheumatol.bsky.social @uhn.ca
Congratulations to Dr. Cristina Nostro from @uhn.ca’s McEwen Stem Cell Institute on winning the prestigious 2025 Till & McCulloch Award! 🎉
Her impactful research in #diabetes and #RegenerativeMedicine brings us closer to #AHealthierWorld every day.
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/honouri...
Her impactful research in #diabetes and #RegenerativeMedicine brings us closer to #AHealthierWorld every day.
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/honouri...
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Cristina Nostro from @uhn.ca’s McEwen Stem Cell Institute on winning the prestigious 2025 Till & McCulloch Award! 🎉
Her impactful research in #diabetes and #RegenerativeMedicine brings us closer to #AHealthierWorld every day.
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/honouri...
Her impactful research in #diabetes and #RegenerativeMedicine brings us closer to #AHealthierWorld every day.
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/honouri...
Five @uhn.ca researchers received Canada Research Chair funding to advance research on #osteoarthritis, #tumour microenvironments, #BrainHealth, #CardiovascularDisease in cancer patients, and the development of collaborative #robots! 🍁👏
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/recogni...
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/recogni...
November 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Five @uhn.ca researchers received Canada Research Chair funding to advance research on #osteoarthritis, #tumour microenvironments, #BrainHealth, #CardiovascularDisease in cancer patients, and the development of collaborative #robots! 🍁👏
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/recogni...
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/recogni...
Health care workers face increasing discrimination from patients, including refusals of care based on identity markers like race.
A decision-making tool from @uhn.ca helps workers respond with clarity while maintaining patient-centered care.
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/navigat...
A decision-making tool from @uhn.ca helps workers respond with clarity while maintaining patient-centered care.
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/navigat...
October 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Health care workers face increasing discrimination from patients, including refusals of care based on identity markers like race.
A decision-making tool from @uhn.ca helps workers respond with clarity while maintaining patient-centered care.
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/navigat...
A decision-making tool from @uhn.ca helps workers respond with clarity while maintaining patient-centered care.
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/navigat...
Two new studies from @uhn.ca and collaborators, including the SickKids Research Institute, highlight how innovations like Ex Vivo Lung Profusion and subzero kidney preservation can expand donor organ availability and improve access to transplants.
🔗 : www.uhnresearch.ca/news/transpl...
🔗 : www.uhnresearch.ca/news/transpl...
October 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Two new studies from @uhn.ca and collaborators, including the SickKids Research Institute, highlight how innovations like Ex Vivo Lung Profusion and subzero kidney preservation can expand donor organ availability and improve access to transplants.
🔗 : www.uhnresearch.ca/news/transpl...
🔗 : www.uhnresearch.ca/news/transpl...
Equal care, equal outcomes.
New research from @kiteuhn.bsky.social finds that biological sex does not impact recovery after traumatic #SpinalCordInjury, reinforcing the importance of standardized, evidence-based treatment for all patients.
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/equal-c...
New research from @kiteuhn.bsky.social finds that biological sex does not impact recovery after traumatic #SpinalCordInjury, reinforcing the importance of standardized, evidence-based treatment for all patients.
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/equal-c...
October 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Equal care, equal outcomes.
New research from @kiteuhn.bsky.social finds that biological sex does not impact recovery after traumatic #SpinalCordInjury, reinforcing the importance of standardized, evidence-based treatment for all patients.
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/equal-c...
New research from @kiteuhn.bsky.social finds that biological sex does not impact recovery after traumatic #SpinalCordInjury, reinforcing the importance of standardized, evidence-based treatment for all patients.
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/equal-c...
Researchers at @kiteuhn.bsky.social are using #AI and wearable cameras to study hand function at home for individuals with hand impairments, offering personalized insights beyond the clinic.
🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/rehabil...
🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/rehabil...
October 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Researchers at @kiteuhn.bsky.social are using #AI and wearable cameras to study hand function at home for individuals with hand impairments, offering personalized insights beyond the clinic.
🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/rehabil...
🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/rehabil...
New research from @uhn.ca's @kbi-uhn.bsky.social reveals that inhibiting an enzyme called SKI-1 may protect the brain after #IschemicStroke by preserving blood vessel integrity. 🧠 This discovery could lead to new targeted therapies that improve recovery.
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/brain-b...
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/brain-b...
October 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
New research from @uhn.ca's @kbi-uhn.bsky.social reveals that inhibiting an enzyme called SKI-1 may protect the brain after #IschemicStroke by preserving blood vessel integrity. 🧠 This discovery could lead to new targeted therapies that improve recovery.
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/brain-b...
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/brain-b...
What if a blood test could find cancer early? Results of a multi-centre trial with UHN’s @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social as the Canadian site, show the Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) test can find cancer signals early, before symptoms, & predict tissue of origin.
Read more 🔗 bit.ly/4n91cP6
Read more 🔗 bit.ly/4n91cP6
October 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
What if a blood test could find cancer early? Results of a multi-centre trial with UHN’s @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social as the Canadian site, show the Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) test can find cancer signals early, before symptoms, & predict tissue of origin.
Read more 🔗 bit.ly/4n91cP6
Read more 🔗 bit.ly/4n91cP6
Congratulations to Dr. David Kirsch from @uhn.ca's @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social on his election to the @nam.edu one of the highest honours in health and medicine.
His research is advancing care for people with sarcoma worldwide.
Read more: uhnresearch.ca/news/top-hon...
His research is advancing care for people with sarcoma worldwide.
Read more: uhnresearch.ca/news/top-hon...
October 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Congratulations to Dr. David Kirsch from @uhn.ca's @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social on his election to the @nam.edu one of the highest honours in health and medicine.
His research is advancing care for people with sarcoma worldwide.
Read more: uhnresearch.ca/news/top-hon...
His research is advancing care for people with sarcoma worldwide.
Read more: uhnresearch.ca/news/top-hon...
(1/2) Three @uhn.ca teams received nearly $1.05M from Canada Foundation For Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) to support research infrastructure—part of a $134M investment across 425 projects at 63 institutions nationwide. 🎉
🔗 Read more: www.innovation.ca/news/jelf-cf...
🔗 Read more: www.innovation.ca/news/jelf-cf...
October 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
(1/2) Three @uhn.ca teams received nearly $1.05M from Canada Foundation For Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) to support research infrastructure—part of a $134M investment across 425 projects at 63 institutions nationwide. 🎉
🔗 Read more: www.innovation.ca/news/jelf-cf...
🔗 Read more: www.innovation.ca/news/jelf-cf...
Researchers at @uhn.ca are using #AI to predict severe lung disease in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
Size ratios between heart chambers helped identify high-risk patients—guiding treatment and improving outcomes.
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/predict...
Size ratios between heart chambers helped identify high-risk patients—guiding treatment and improving outcomes.
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/predict...
October 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Researchers at @uhn.ca are using #AI to predict severe lung disease in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
Size ratios between heart chambers helped identify high-risk patients—guiding treatment and improving outcomes.
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/predict...
Size ratios between heart chambers helped identify high-risk patients—guiding treatment and improving outcomes.
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/predict...
Read about the latest findings from Canada’s largest #research hospital in @uhn.ca’s Research Spotlight newsletter:
▶️ Better grading for a common #braintumour
▶️ #AI tool to identify how cells talk to each other
▶️ #StemCells used to treat #T1D
+ More
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/newsletter/r...
▶️ Better grading for a common #braintumour
▶️ #AI tool to identify how cells talk to each other
▶️ #StemCells used to treat #T1D
+ More
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/newsletter/r...
September 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Read about the latest findings from Canada’s largest #research hospital in @uhn.ca’s Research Spotlight newsletter:
▶️ Better grading for a common #braintumour
▶️ #AI tool to identify how cells talk to each other
▶️ #StemCells used to treat #T1D
+ More
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/newsletter/r...
▶️ Better grading for a common #braintumour
▶️ #AI tool to identify how cells talk to each other
▶️ #StemCells used to treat #T1D
+ More
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/newsletter/r...
Dr. John Dick @uhn.ca, the only Canadian 2025 @clarivateag.bsky.social Citation Laureate, is recognized for his research on #leukemia stem cells driving cancer relapse.
🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/uhn-sci...
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September 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Dr. John Dick @uhn.ca, the only Canadian 2025 @clarivateag.bsky.social Citation Laureate, is recognized for his research on #leukemia stem cells driving cancer relapse.
🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/uhn-sci...
🔗Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/uhn-sci...
Celebrating innovation in #Neuromodulation!
The inaugural Dean Connor and Maris Uffelmann CRANIA Innovation Awards in Neuromodulation funded 3 innovative, UHN-led projects on neural repair, #DeepBrainStimulation, and shockwave therapy.
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/innovat...
The inaugural Dean Connor and Maris Uffelmann CRANIA Innovation Awards in Neuromodulation funded 3 innovative, UHN-led projects on neural repair, #DeepBrainStimulation, and shockwave therapy.
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/innovat...
September 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Celebrating innovation in #Neuromodulation!
The inaugural Dean Connor and Maris Uffelmann CRANIA Innovation Awards in Neuromodulation funded 3 innovative, UHN-led projects on neural repair, #DeepBrainStimulation, and shockwave therapy.
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/innovat...
The inaugural Dean Connor and Maris Uffelmann CRANIA Innovation Awards in Neuromodulation funded 3 innovative, UHN-led projects on neural repair, #DeepBrainStimulation, and shockwave therapy.
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/innovat...
Psychiatric care is key to recovery after #AutoimmuneEncephalitis, but many patients are missed. New research from @kbi-uhn.bsky.social shows better assessments could ensure no one slips through the cracks. 🫂
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/healing... @uhn.ca
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/healing... @uhn.ca
September 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Psychiatric care is key to recovery after #AutoimmuneEncephalitis, but many patients are missed. New research from @kbi-uhn.bsky.social shows better assessments could ensure no one slips through the cracks. 🫂
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/healing... @uhn.ca
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/healing... @uhn.ca
#PostdocAppreciationWeek 👋 Meet Jackson Lordall, a postdoc researcher at @kiteuhn.bsky.social.
Read more about his work on making bathing environments more accessible, his hopes for the future of research, and his interests outside of work > www.uhnresearch.ca/news/jackson...
Read more about his work on making bathing environments more accessible, his hopes for the future of research, and his interests outside of work > www.uhnresearch.ca/news/jackson...
September 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
#PostdocAppreciationWeek 👋 Meet Jackson Lordall, a postdoc researcher at @kiteuhn.bsky.social.
Read more about his work on making bathing environments more accessible, his hopes for the future of research, and his interests outside of work > www.uhnresearch.ca/news/jackson...
Read more about his work on making bathing environments more accessible, his hopes for the future of research, and his interests outside of work > www.uhnresearch.ca/news/jackson...
#PostdocAppreciationWeek 👋 Meet Crystal Dai, a Postdoctoral Researcher at @uhn.ca.
Read about her research on developing sensors to detect blood clotting and how this could impact patient outcomes > www.uhnresearch.ca/news/crystal...
Read about her research on developing sensors to detect blood clotting and how this could impact patient outcomes > www.uhnresearch.ca/news/crystal...
September 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#PostdocAppreciationWeek 👋 Meet Crystal Dai, a Postdoctoral Researcher at @uhn.ca.
Read about her research on developing sensors to detect blood clotting and how this could impact patient outcomes > www.uhnresearch.ca/news/crystal...
Read about her research on developing sensors to detect blood clotting and how this could impact patient outcomes > www.uhnresearch.ca/news/crystal...
A new study from @kiteuhn.bsky.social highlights how tailored therapy programs can help people with primary progressive #aphasia preserve communication skills and promote overall well-being.
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/preserv... @uhn.ca
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/preserv... @uhn.ca
September 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A new study from @kiteuhn.bsky.social highlights how tailored therapy programs can help people with primary progressive #aphasia preserve communication skills and promote overall well-being.
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/preserv... @uhn.ca
🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/preserv... @uhn.ca
#PostdocAppreciationWeek 👋 Meet Giulia Kassab, a postdoc researcher at @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social.
Read about her work in using light-activated molecules and nanoparticles, and her hope for the future of health research! > www.uhnresearch.ca/news/giulia-... @uhn.ca
Read about her work in using light-activated molecules and nanoparticles, and her hope for the future of health research! > www.uhnresearch.ca/news/giulia-... @uhn.ca
September 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
#PostdocAppreciationWeek 👋 Meet Giulia Kassab, a postdoc researcher at @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social.
Read about her work in using light-activated molecules and nanoparticles, and her hope for the future of health research! > www.uhnresearch.ca/news/giulia-... @uhn.ca
Read about her work in using light-activated molecules and nanoparticles, and her hope for the future of health research! > www.uhnresearch.ca/news/giulia-... @uhn.ca