This #PTSDAwarenessDay, Dr. Ruth Lanius, Scientist at LHSCRI and Psychiatrist at @lhsccanada.bsky.social, is sharing expert insights on a disorder that impacts people around the world. Read the Q&A: www.lhscri.ca/news/ask-the...

It has been a remarkable year for hospital-based research at LHSCRI. With 2,400+ active research projects, our teams are continuing to push the boundaries of science and transform patient care worldwide. Explore LHSC’s 2025/2026 Annual Report below.

New research from LHSCRI and @westernu.ca is exploring corrosion and wear in retrieved knee and hip implants, offering deeper insights into why implant failures happen over time. To learn more, visit our website: www.lhscri.ca/news/corrosi...

A new study from LHSCRI, @icesontario.bsky.social , and @westernu.ca finds that female patients with kidney failure are less likely than male patients to be referred for transplant assessment. Learn more on our website: www.lhscri.ca/news/sex-dis...

In our latest Research Minute, Dr. Naveen Poonai shares how his team has identified innovative, non-invasive solutions to children’s pain management – options that are safer, child-friendly, and more effective.

A new Canadian trial, funded by the @cancersociety.bsky.social and the Weston Family Foundation, is testing whether “poop pills” can boost immunotherapy for lung cancer. Learn more on our website: www.lhscri.ca/news/largest...

A childhood cancer diagnosis marks the start of a complex care journey. At LHSCRI, teams like the Paediatric Haematology Oncology Research Group work behind the scenes to move research into care – advancing treatments and improving survivorship. Learn more: www.lhscri.ca/news/from-la...

London Health Research Day is officially underway! This annual event brings together hundreds of emerging researchers to showcase the bold ideas & innovative discoveries that are shaping the future of health care. The day serves as a reminder of the health research excellence that exists in London.

Meet Crystal Engelage, LHSCRI research associate and recipient of the Trillium Gift of Life Network’s Provincial Champion Award for her work in transplant research. To learn more about Crystal’s work and transplant research, visit our website: www.lhscri.ca/news/trilliu...

In a recent interview with the @oicr.on.ca, Dr. Richard Kim discussed his research studying how rare genetic differences can impact the way patients with colorectal cancer respond to chemotherapy. To read the full interview, visit OICR’s website: oicr.on.ca/oicr-funded-...

Through research, Dr. David Palma is helping improve cancer treatment through highly targeted, precision radiation. This can mean fewer side effects, lower risk to vital organs, and better chances of survival – progress that wasn’t possible even a decade ago: www.lhscri.ca/news/through...

In our latest 'Research Minute', Dr. Richard Kim explains how pharmacogenomic testing helps match patients with the right dose of the right medication based on their unique genetics.

This #InternationalWomensDay, we are recognizing women like Dr. Tugce Balci whose research aims to uncover new diagnoses for children living with rare diseases. Learn more: www.lhscri.ca/news/transfo... #IWD2026 #WomeninScience

Meet Isaac Mpinda, a member of Western’s B.L.U.E. program, who is helping expand a culture of research across professions at LHSCRI. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating the impact of Black scholars and leaders in shaping health care, research and care for all: www.lhscri.ca/news/helping...

New research shows that ‘junk DNA,’ which are parts of our DNA that were previously thought useless, may actually help trigger an immune response that can help prevent cancer from forming. Learn more on our website: www.lhscri.ca/news/junk-dn... #CancerResearch #ResearchImpact

In a new Q&A with the @oicr.on.ca, Dr. Glenn Bauman discusses his research on prostate cancer and shares his perspective on the future of the field in London. Read the full interview: oicr.on.ca/qa-glenn-bau...

On #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, we are celebrating women like Frederikke Larsen, who are helping shape the future of health care through science. Learn more about Frederikke and the research she supports at LHSCRI by visiting our website: www.lhscri.ca/news/celebra...

More than $3 million in new funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) will support four research initiatives at LHSRI, advancing studies in kidney failure, stroke, orthopaedics, and improved distress management for children. Visit our website: www.lhscri.ca/news/lhscri-...

It all started with one. Now we’re 15,000 strong. In 2021, we set out to create Canada’s largest and most complete cancer resource: the Gold Cohort. Today, over 15,000 genomes have been sequenced. Get the full story on this exciting milestone: tinyurl.com/4epbrf6a

💩 ‘Poop pills’ could be part of cancer therapy one day. Learn more about how research is showing promise in treating kidney cancer, lung cancer, and melanoma. Visit our website: www.lhscri.ca/news/innovat... @crchum.bsky.social @stjosephslondon.bsky.social #CancerResearch

LHSCRI researcher, Dr. Michael Chu, is driving innovation through a world-first approach to treating complex cardiac conditions. Learn more from @lhsccanada.bsky.social below.

Through research, Dr. Rishi Ganesan is improving care for children by studying how neurological conditions, critical illness, and long hospitalizations affect the brain. Discover how this research is shaping care for critically ill children: www.lhscri.ca/news/through...

2025 was a year of discovery, innovation, and improving care through research at LHSCRI! As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on our top 12 research stories, from debunking social media trends to improving cancer care: www.lhscri.ca/news/top-12-...

Did you know LHSCRI is home to an innovative centre that is driving forward medicine through genomics – the study of the body’s entire genetic makeup? Learn how LHSCRI’s Verspeeten Clinical Genome Centre is helping patients with cancer, as well as genetic and rare diseases: vcgc.lhscri.ca

As @lhsccanada.bsky.social's 150th anniversary comes to an end, we’re reflecting on the work of our scientists and research staff who are reshaping health care at home and around the world. Discover how today’s work at LHSCRI is advancing modern medicine: www.lhsc.on.ca/150/moment/a...

Research at LHSCRI and @westernu.ca is getting a major boost! Newly funded research chairs will drive life-changing advancements in neurosurgery, cardiovascular medicine, kidney health and orthopaedics while offering new research opportunities for patients across our region.

Happy holidays from LHSCRI! As LHSC's 150th year comes to an end, we reflect on the research breakthroughs that have shaped health care in Canada and around the world. Together, across generations, our team has pushed the boundaries of science, advanced medicine, and brought new hope to patients.

It’s incredible to see non-invasive radiation therapy, typically used for cancer treatment, helping patients with this heart condition. It marks a major milestone for the new cardiac treatment and research program at LHSCRI and @westernu.ca. Learn more from @lhsccanada.bsky.social below.

We’ve ranked 13th in the list of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals by Research Infosource and first in research intensity among large institutes! Learn more: www.lhscri.ca/news/lhscri-...

Research on rare childhood bone disorders is expanding thanks to a joint, pan-Canadian initiative between Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada and Children’s hospital at @lhsccanada.bsky.social. Discover more: www.lhscri.ca/news/shriner...

How can we improve treatments for children with cancer? That’s the question Paediatric Oncologist & LHSCRI researcher Dr. Alexandra Zorzi is answering through research. Learn more in our latest ‘Research Minute’ video.

Our researchers are always working to improve care. In a recent study, they’ve identified a possible link between living male kidney donors and a treatable scrotal condition. Learn how we’re using these findings to further enhance surgical techniques and patient care: www.lhscri.ca/news/male-ki...

For 25 years, @lhsccanada.bsky.social has been advancing robot-assisted surgery research and cutting-edge innovations, and we haven’t stopped. Learn more: www.lhsc.on.ca/150/moment/m...

Congratulations to LHSC’s Clinical Research Library on receiving this award! Clinical Librarians are essential research partners at LHSC and LHSCRI. Learn more from @lhsccanada.bsky.social below.

This is incredible news for cancer research at LHSCRI and @schulichmeddent.bsky.social. Learn more from @westernu.ca below.

Happy one-year anniversary to LHSCRI! 🍰🎉 We’ve accomplished a lot this year. As we look to the future, we’re proud to continue building on our 150-year legacy of advancing care through research. Learn more: www.lhscri.ca/news/celebra...

Researchers at LHSCRI, St. Joseph's Health Care London, and @uhnresearch.ca have found that a new imaging technique can detect the recurrence of prostate cancer earlier and more effectively, which could improve treatment and survival for patients. Learn more: www.lhscri.ca/news/psma-pe...

In a new clinical trial, we’re exploring how radiation beads may target kidney cancer after being placed directly inside a patient’s body. Learn more: www.lhscri.ca/news/clinica...

Wondering about the use of Tylenol during pregnancy? We spoke with Dr. Janine Hutson, maternal-fetal medicine specialist and OBGYN about what the latest research says, what to consider and what LHSC is doing to better understand medication safety and pregnancy: www.lhsc.on.ca/news/everyth...

A new clinical trial from LHSCRI and @schulichmeddent.bsky.social could help extend the lives of patients with kidney failure through a dialysis filter designed to remove more waste from the blood. Learn more: www.lhscri.ca/news/clinica...

Why can’t you take many medications with grapefruit? In 1989, Dr. David Bailey made a surprising discovery at @lhsccanada.bsky.social's that changed prescription safety worldwide. Read the fascinating story: www.lhsc.on.ca/150/moment/c...