As 2025 comes to a close, we look forward to a new year full of opportunities to continue creating #AHealthierWorld. Happy holidays from @uhnresearch.ca!

A @uhn.ca study reveals gaps in #HepatitisC care for pregnant people. Fewer than 10% of patients began treatment within 5 years of diagnosis, and many had multiple pregnancies before treatment. This highlights the need for stronger linkage-to-care. 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.1093/cid/...

New publication alert! @uhn.ca's Dr. Viswanathan leads international experts on #MesenchymalStromalCells mechanism of action. Identifying research gaps and future directions will help boost the safety and efficacy of MSCs for conditions like #Arthritis. 🔗: www.isct-cytotherapy.org/article/S146...

🎉 Congratulations to @uhn.ca’s Dr. Sonya MacParland on receiving funding through ERDERA’s Joint Transnational Call 2025! This patient-partnered project advances research in primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)—a rare liver disease with no approved treatments. Learn more ⬇️

Ice remains one of winter’s biggest hazards.❄️ A new study from @kiteuhn.bsky.social finds that even top-rated winter boots do not fully prevent slips, highlighting the need for additional safety measures. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/ice-win...

A @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social team is moving us closer to a future where blindness may not be inevitable in #RetinitisPigmentosa (RP). 👁️ In a new study, the team offer a new lab RP model and a first look at the disease’s development. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/retinal...

Innovation in neurovascular care! Dr. Pascal Mosimann at @kbi-uhn.bsky.social has developed MagFlow, a microcatheter system that uses blood flow to navigate vessels 270% smaller than ever before. This could transform treatment for #stroke, aneurysms & more. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/microca...

New research from @kiteuhn.bsky.social explores how adapting mindfulness practices can remove barriers for individuals with spinal cord injury, supporting psychological well-being and recovery. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/mindful... -- @uhn.ca

Researchers from @uhn.ca have built ECG-FM, an open-source #AI model that can deliver faster, more consistent heart screening and risk assessment by interpreting electrocardiogram data. 💓 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/harness...

UHN is proud to be ranked #1 on the list of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals from Research Infosource Inc. for the 15th year in a row! Thanks to our incredible research community for their continued dedication to #HealthDiscovery, #care & #education! 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/uhn-can...

A novel inhibitor, developed by Dr. Keith Stewart’s team at @uhn.ca's @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social, successfully blocked cancer cell’s recycling system in multiple myeloma. It also shows promise for boosting anti-tumour immunity and for use in other blood malignancy. doi.org/10.1182/bloo...

Read about the latest findings from Canada’s largest #research hospital in @uhn.ca’s Research Spotlight newsletter: ▶️ Reducing heart risk in #kidney care ▶️ Hand rehabilitation with #AI ▶️ Preserving the blood-brain barrier after #stroke + More 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/researc...

A new study from @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social shows that combining two drugs (enasidenib with venetoclax) can help people with hard-to-treat #AcuteMyeloidLeukemia achieve remission. This offers hope for longer remissions and easier outpatient care. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/promisi...

Today the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation announced an unprecedented donation. The $50 million gift, donated by Peter Gilgan Foundation, will establish the Peter Gilgan Centre for Early Cancer Detection Research at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rochiw

From bold ideas to real-world solutions, research at UHN is ‘Driving Discovery. Delivering Impact’. 🎯 Thank you for collaborating with us as we build #AHealthierWorld for all. ➡️ Explore more in our Research Report: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep... #RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact

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

Could VR transform eye care? 👀 A review by Drs. Michael Reber & Lora Appel from @uhn.ca explores how immersive tech can improve accessibility and outcomes. Learn more: doi.org/10.3390/tech... #VisionCare #DigitalHealth --- @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social @kiteuhn.bsky.social

@uhn.ca's Patient Engagement in Research (@piper-uhn.bsky.social) team recently hosted its 3rd annual Research Day. Over 200 attendees explored how partnering with people with lived experience (PLEX) makes research more relevant & impactful. Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/piper-r...

This year, thousands of supporters came together with the PMCF to raise funds for cancer research and care. Together, we are lighting the way forward for cancer patients and their loved ones. ➡️ Learn how we ‘Carry The Fire’: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep... #RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact

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...

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

When science steps beyond silos, solutions reach the people who need them most. This is the vision behind UHN’s Collaborative Centres. ➡️ Learn about these Centres and how we are ‘Collaborating for Impact’: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep... #RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact

Rebuilding human heart tissue. Harnessing #AI for precision care. @uhn.ca researchers are ‘Pushing the Boundaries of Research’ and redefining what’s possible. ➡️ Discover the innovations shaping the future of health research: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep... #RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact

#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...

Advancing research with and for communities. Equity should be built into every stage of care. @uhn.ca researchers are ‘Transforming the Landscape’ by reducing barriers and addressing cultural safety. ➡️ Learn more: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep... #RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact

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

A bold vision for Canada’s future: UHN’s Dr. Kevin Smith and @bradwouters.com on how science, talent, and innovation can power economic growth and global leadership. Read their op-ed @theglobeandmail.com :

11 @uhn.ca Principal Investigators have earned a spot on Clarivate’s 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list! Their work ranks among the top 1% most cited globally—driving innovation across disciplines & shaping health care worldwide. 🔗 www.uhnresearch.ca/news/uhns-gl... #HighlyCited2025 #TeamUHN

Research at @uhn.ca is more than discovery—it's a catalyst for change. Dr. @bradwouters.com invites you to explore our report and discover how we are advancing care, driving innovation, and strengthening collaboration. ️➡️: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep... #RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact

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...

On November 11, UHN honours Canadians who have served in uniform in times of war and peace. We honour the courage and selflessness of those serving in the Canadian Armed Forces and extend our deepest gratitude to Canada’s veteran community.

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

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

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

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-...

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

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...

We applaud PM @mark-carney.bsky.social, Finance Minister Champagne and the Government of Canada for historic investments in research to attract global scientific talent — a clear signal that Canada sees science as a driver of resilient economic growth. UHNCanadaLeads.ca

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...

The Lancet Oncology Commission—co-led by our Dr. Gary Rodin @uhn.ca—calls for urgent action to address the human crisis in cancer care. Survival is improving, but psychological, social and cultural support must be core to care. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @uhnresearch.ca @thelancet.com

Congratulations once again to Dr. John Dick, 2025 Clarivate Citation Laureate! Thank you, @clarivateag.bsky.social, for recognizing the global impact of our research community in advancing cancer discovery and care. 🔗 Read more about the award here: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/uhn-sci...

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...

An outstanding event hosted by @kbi-uhn.bsky.social, @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social & @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social! Ten talented researchers delivered engaging, five-minute presentations highlighting their innovative work. A night full of insight and energy! ✨ #KrembilScienceJam2025 #NoResearchNoCure

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...

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...

Canada’s Hospital is ready to cheer on Canada’s Team! 🏥🍁 The Toronto Blue Jays are in the World Series, and TeamUHN is all in! This is a great moment and point of pride for our city, our province, and our country. Go Jays Go!💙⚾ #WANTITALL

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...

Researchers at @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social have identified a potential new target to enhance radiation therapy for #SmallCellLungCancer. Blocking HDAC3 protein function makes cancer cells more sensitive to radiation. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/increas...

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...

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