Congratulations to Dr. Mojgan Hodaie, Senior Scientist at @kbi-uhn.bsky.social, who was awarded the University of Toronto Department of Surgery's prestigious 2026 Lister Prize. 🎉 This award recognizes excellence in surgical research and mentorship. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/5-22-20...

Food texture does more than change enjoyment—it affects how we eat. A @kiteuhn.bsky.social study shows that testing varied textures could improve diet recommendations and care for people living with swallowing difficulties, known as #dysphagia. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/5-20-20...

A more realistic model is improving insight into #BiliaryDisease. 🔬 Using stem cells, a team from @uhn.ca's McEwen Stem Cell Institute built a platform that better reflects bile duct function—paving the way for personalized care. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/5-12-20...

Clinical trials are where research meets real impact. On #ClinicalTrialsDay, we recognize the patients, researchers, and teams who are moving discoveries from lab to life and driving meaningful change in patient care. Together, we’re creating #AHealthierWorld.

UHN researchers are advancing earlier, more accurate diagnosis of #Parkinsons and related syndromes (PSP, MSA). 🧠 A new Nature Medicine study from a @kbi-uhn.bsky.social team shows a multimodal biomarker approach can improve differentiation and care. 🔗 www.uhnresearch.ca/news/5-19-20...

A step closer to better #diabetes therapies: Researchers at @uhn.ca’s McEwen Stem Cell Institute, led by Dr. M. Cristina Nostro, show how differences in precursor cells guide pancreatic cell fate—improving precision in #StemCell-derived treatments. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/5-12-20...

More than 70 scientists have joined UHN’s Canada Leads initiative, a global recruitment program aiming to bring 100 researchers to Canada. The initiative is designed to shape the future of research and strengthen talent for health innovation. Read more: https://bit.ly/4w3UkIu

A #NewPublication from @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social’s Drs. John Dick and @stephxie.bsky.social identifies a new marker for a rare population of long-term blood #StemCells. Read more ⬇️

We're celebrating the first anniversary of Canada Leads and the researchers who have joined #TeamUHN, helping strengthen Canada's health research ecosystem! 🎉 #CanadaLeads #ResearchExcellence #ResearchImpact

Researchers from @transplant-uhn.bsky.social have created a digital twin of the human lung, capable of accurately simulating lung function using real‑world data. 🫁 This innovation could accelerate medical research and improve patient care. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/5-04-20...

Our new study found that ancient DNA sequences in our genome, called transposable elements, can act as control hubs for leukemia stem cells, fueling therapy resistance and relapse in AML. Led by @matlupien.bsky.social & John Dick @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

UHN’s Toronto Western Hospital recently launched its new Centre for Clinical Research—a dedicated space that brings clinical care and research closer together. Learn how we are advancing the next generation of clinical trials 🔬⬇️ 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/5-01-20...

🏅 Congratulations to Dr. Donald Weaver, Senior Scientist @kbi-uhn.bsky.social, on receiving the Society of Chemical Industry's Canada Medal, celebrating a lifetime of achievements in translating chemistry into real‑world innovations! Read more >> bit.ly/4cTy0bH

A new study from @uhn.ca and collaborators used patient‑derived heart cells to reveal the mechanisms behind how gene mutations can disrupt heart rhythms in short QT syndrome—a rare condition that can cause sudden cardiac death. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/4-29-20...

There is no single question, and no single solution, when it comes to Parkinson’s disease. This #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth, meet 4 researchers @kbi-uhn.bsky.social, each driven by a different question to understand this complex condition. Watch full video >> bit.ly/3QAnb75 @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

#ICYMI Results from an international trial, published in @nejm.org, with @uhn.ca as a Canadian site, found that the drug finerenone reduces a key marker of kidney damage in adults with type 1 diabetes & chronic kidney disease. >Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/4-27-20...

#ICYMI | @uhn.ca researchers secured over $2.5M in research funding from the Ontario Government! 🎉 This support will advance projects ranging from improving liver #transplantation to enhancing safer #mobility. Learn more about the funded work ➡️ www.uhnresearch.ca/news/4-24-20...

Have we imaged #imagination? 🧠 In a new study, a @kbi-uhn.bsky.social team led by Dr. Wennberg revealed the neural activity behind an imaginative process in high-level athletes, which they believe may shed light on imagination and consciousness more broadly. 🔗 www.uhnresearch.ca/news/4-22-20...

Happy #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay! 🎉 Administrative professionals across @uhn.ca are an integral part of our research community. Their expertise, dedication, and leadership keep our research moving forward every day. Thank you for all that you do to help create #AHealthierWorld.

Celebrating innovation from SUMO-funded physicians: 8,600+ papers, global influence, and now the SUMO-UHN award supporting the next generation of clinician‑scientists. @uhn.ca is proud to partner with SUMO to help transform care across Ontario. Read More: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/4-21-20...

The @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social April #newsletter has been released! Read about our recent events, new stories, features, awards and publications >> bit.ly/42jDzLK @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social @uoftmedicine.bsky.social @caneyemds.bsky.social

Research from @uhn.ca, North York General & @utoronto.ca explores how #AI predicts race from clinical notes & how it can be designed to perform more fairly across diverse patient groups. This study provides insights into building more equitable #AIinHealthcare. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/4-20-20...

New research from @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social introduces LUMI‑lab—a self‑driving lab that uses #AI & #robotics to discover new molecules. The technology could accelerate gene editing, mRNA vaccines, & other therapies. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/4-16-20...

Congratulations to Dr. Nader Ghasemlou, Senior Scientist at @kbi-uhn.bsky.social, on receiving a @braincanada.bsky.social Momentum Grant! 🎉 His research examines how biological sex and hormones shape the experience of #ChronicPain. Learn more ⬇️

Congratulations to our Senior Scientists, Drs. Hansen He and Cheryl Arrowsmith for receiving AACR Scientific Achievement Awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to cancer research. #AACR26

📢 Calling all graduate students @utoronto.ca who are doing vision research. 🔬 The Vision Science Research Program (OSOTF Award) offers funding for graduate students who are asking novel questions in #visionscience. For more information and to apply >> bit.ly/41iXMkx @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

🚨 #NewPublication! Can #AI improve #OrganTransplant decision-making? Researchers at @uhn.ca’s Ajmera Transplant Centre found that a multi-agent AI system could identify patients who were most likely to benefit from a liver transplant. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/4-08-20...

#ICYMI Congratulations to the @uhn.ca researchers who secured over $8.6M through @innovation.ca's Innovation Fund to strengthen research infrastructure supporting preclinical modelling, AI, biomarker discovery & real-time health data. 🎉 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/4-07-20...

A team at @uhn.ca's McEwen Stem Cell Institute developed the first functional AVN-like pacemaker cells in their new study. 🫀 Their work lays the foundation for the development of a novel treatment that could someday replace the #pacemaker. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/4-02-20...

Canada’s cardiac #rehabilitation programs have transformed since COVID-19. @kiteuhn.bsky.social researchers examine how the shift to hybrid and virtual models of care has expanded access and supported more patient-centred care. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/3-30-20... -- @uhn.ca

💜 Today, epilepsy researchers and clinicians @kbi-uhn.bsky.social came together to mark #PurpleDay and raise awareness about #epilepsy, one of the most common neurological conditions. At KBI, we are deeply committed to advancing epilepsy research and improving care 🔬🥼 @uhnresearch.ca @uhn.ca

Human-centred communication can strengthen how clinicians, families & schools support children with disabilities. A new study from @tier-uhn.bsky.social shows how reflective clinical letters improve communication, partnership, & advocacy in schools. 🔗 Learn more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/3-27-20...

🚨 New publication alert! New study from @uhn.ca shows that wearable technology, like the #AppleWatch, can be used to predict signs of deteriorating health & the need for medical attention in patients with #HeartFailure. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/smartwa...

Congratulations to our scientists Drs. Farshad Nassiri and Bowen Li for receiving Terry Fox New Investigator Awards!

Congratulations to Dr. Brian Ballios on being named the 2026 Ludwig von Sallmann Clinician-Scientist Award recipient by @arvoinfo.bsky.social, recognizing his contributions to translational vision research in inherited retinal diseases and dedication to advancing therapies. @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

A new study from @tier-uhn.bsky.social finds that patients with breast #cancer and caregivers feel overwhelmed by fragmented health information and highlights the need for clearer, more timely and inclusive resources. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/informa... -- @uhn.ca

Scientists from @uhn.ca have created the first comprehensive atlas of liver & immune cells in a key model of chronic Hepatitis B (HBV). This atlas could speed up new treatments for HBV and liver cancer. 🔬 A big step forward for liver disease research. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/mapping...

(1/2) 📢 The Government of Canada has announced a $552M investment through @innovation.ca's Innovation Fund. This funding supports 92 projects nationwide—including 4 @uhn.ca-affiliated initiatives spanning preclinical modelling, AI, biomarker discovery, & real-time health data.

A great day to take part in the University of Toronto's Bioentrepreneurship Network Career Networking Fair! Always exciting to connect with the next generation of research talent and share pathways into discovery at #TeamUHN.

Digital resources are growing fast, but many patients still prefer print. A @tier-uhn.bsky.social study found that pamphlets remain a trusted, effective resource. Combining digital and print approaches can support more equitable and accessible patient education. 🔗: ascopubs.org/doi/pdf/10.1...

How can understanding daily movement support #dementia care? @kiteuhn.bsky.social researchers found that using real-time location tracking to identify sleep and activity disturbances can offer insights into emerging problems and help personalize care. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/digital... @uhn.ca

New research from @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social shows why some rare cancers with certain BRAF gene mutations don’t respond to targeted drugs. By studying tumour response, scientists are examining new treatment combos that could offer patients more options. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/linking...

🚨 New publication alert! Results from an international trial, published in @nejm.org, with @uhn.ca as a Canadian site, found that the drug finerenone reduces a key marker of kidney damage in adults with #Type1Diabetes & chronic #KidneyDisease. 🔗Read more: www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

Our study, led by Drs. Alex Vitkin and Michael Singh, shows why small scatterers, commonly found in biological tissues, preserve linear light polarization better than circular polarization, potentially improving optical cancer‑detection tools: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... @uhnresearch.ca

Congratulations to @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social's Dr. Brian Ballios, recipient of the 2026 @arvoinfo.bsky.social Ludwig von Sallmann Clinician-Scientist Award, which recognizes emerging clinician-scientists advancing vision research. 🔗 Read his latest work here: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/retinal...

A new article highlights how @uhn.ca is helping drive Toronto's innovation story, from green-energy studies at Toronto Western Hospital to advances in virtual cardiac care and transplant medicine. Explore 20 Toronto inventions changing the world🌎⬇️ torontolife.com/deep-dives/s...

A new @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social study shows that a non‑invasive treatment for corneal thinning/perforation works as well as surgery. 👁️ The team found that a glue-based approach delivers comparable vision outcomes and may help guide when surgery is truly needed. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/seeing-...

How does the body generate high‑quality immune responses? Our study shows acetylcholine, and the pathways that control it, raise the bar for B cell competition in lymph nodes, selecting for the best performing B cells that produce the strongest antibodies. rdcu.be/e5smC @uhnresearch.ca @uhn.ca

(1/4) In honour of #RareDiseaseDay on February 28, we recognize the millions who live with rare conditions and the role of research in improving their care. At @uhn.ca, researchers are generating new insights that could advance diagnosis, treatment, and care. Learn more 🧵⬇️

Congratulations to Drs. Steven Chan & Faiyaz Notta on receiving Bringing Biology to Cancer Prevention Team Grant, led by CIHR and partners. We are proud to see their work recognized as part of $41M+ investment in cancer prevention & early diagnosis research. www.uhnresearch.ca/news/major-b...