(2/7) Meet Jennifer Boateng, PhD student at @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social whose journey in science has been defined by persistence. Learn more about her commitment to advancing discovery and creating space for more women and girls in science. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/women-s...

Science has the power to transform lives & redefine what’s possible. This International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we asked our female researchers @kbi-uhn.bsky.social, @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social & @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social what inspires their commitment to scientific discovery > bit.ly/4tAmfPa

#ICYMI UHN received a historic $27.1M in funding from the Canadian Institute of Health Research Fall 2025 Project Grant competition. 31 @uhn.ca research teams are driving forward discoveries that will shape the future of health care across Canada. 🔗 Learn more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/funding...

Jackson didn’t plan to go to the Everest Base Camp—at least not the way most people plan life‑changing adventures. The idea began as a joke, tossed around during his time as a Master’s student in Dr. Brian Ballios’ lab @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social. Read more > bit.ly/46nnOWv @uhn.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social

Congratulations to Dr. Jeremy Sivak, Senior Scientist @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, for receiving a 5-year grant through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for his project, "Uncovering a Novel Neuroprotective Signaling Pathway in Retina." @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @sivaklab.bsky.social

February is #LowVisionMonth! Over 1.5 million Canadians are identified as having visual impairments or blindness. Dr. Monica Daibert-Nido @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social is using biofeedback training and VR to retrain the brains of people with low vision. Learn more > bit.ly/45Gyz67 @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

Read about the latest findings from Canada’s largest #research hospital in @uhn.ca’s Research Spotlight newsletter: ▶️Psilocybin for treatment of #depression ▶️An #AI tool to analyze cardiac activity ▶️ Advancements in #Cancer immunotherapy + More 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/newsletter/r...

The @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social January #newsletter has been released! Read about our recent events, new stories, features, awards and publications >> bit.ly/46nnOWv @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

After years of pain and worsening vision, Lisa found clarity with @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social. Specialized minimally invasive glaucoma and cataract surgeries allowed her to reclaim her life and vision. Read more this Glaucoma Awareness Month: https://bit.ly/4rnFIkg

Born with a rare genetic condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome #EDS, it took Lisa Carnevale almost two decades to finally find answers and receive treatments for her #cataracts and #glaucoma @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social. Read More >> bit.ly/4a6DHSx @uhn.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth

It's #TraineeTuesday! Meet Dr. Nadav Levinger, an Ophthalmologist in the Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship program @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social. “I was drawn to medicine from a young age, inspired by my father, who is an ophthalmologist. @uhn.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social

January is #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth! Learn more about glaucoma and hear from Dr. Jeremy Sivak @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social on: ✅ What is glaucoma? ✅ Current and future research ✅ Clinical application Watch full video >> bit.ly/3LKrvi8 @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social @sivaklab.bsky.social

Thank you to the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, @toronto.ca and our partners for supporting the scaling of UHN’s Social Medicine Housing Model. The next phase of Dunn House will create 54 supportive units for senior, unhoused, at-risk UHN patients.

Housing is health. Alongside the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and the City of Toronto, we are proud to announce the next phase of Dunn House, UHN’s Social Medicine Housing Model, with 54 new supportive housing units for at-risk seniors. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49vjYN9

Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it slowly damages the eyes and can cause irreversible harm before there is any vision loss. Learn about the condition, tips to prevent vision loss, treatment options and current research >> uhn.ca/EyeInstitute #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth

January is #Glaucoma Awareness Month! Hear from Dr. Matthew Schlenker, Glaucoma Specialist @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, on glaucoma, risk factors, early symptoms, and steps to keep your eyes healthy >> bit.ly/4pDdb8Q @uhn.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social

2025 was marked by several first-in-Canada milestones at UHN including: 🏅 1st heart transplant from circulatory death donor 🏅 1st Neuralink brain implant outside U.S. 🏅 stem cell therapy enabling insulin independence Read more in UHN's Year in Review: https://bit.ly/4qyRsQs

#DKJEIYearInReview: Day 12 Dr. Karun Singh, Senior Scientist @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, received an inaugural Cancer Neuroscience Seed Grant for his project titled, “Dissecting sensory neuron-mediated control of AML pathobiology,” in collaboration with Dr. Kristin Hope @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social.

#DKJEIYearInReview: Day 11 Four of our dedicated ophthalmologists @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social were named as one of Toronto’s top doctors of 2025 by Post City Magazine. Dr. Shaun Singer, former ophthalmologist in the Comprehensive Ophthalmology Clinic, was also mentioned in the list. @uhn.ca

#DKJEIYearInReview: Day 10 Dr. Valerie Wallace, Research Director and Senior Scientist @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social received the @src-crs.bsky.social 2025 Operating Grant for her project titled, "Tumor microenvironment and medulloblastoma." For more information >> bit.ly/4oRrFl3 @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

#DKJEIYearInReview: Day 9 This year, @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social welcomed Dr. Ryan Mason to the team as a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist. Dr. Mason's clinic manages a wide range of eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, corneal diseases, and eyelid disorders. @uhn.ca @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

#DKJEIYearInReview: Day 8 The second annual Krembil Science Jam celebrated science. Dr. Monica Daibert-Nido @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, shared her research and how she's using VR to treat patients with low vision > bit.ly/3MFDm0V @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social

#DKJEIYearInReview: Day 7 Three years, that is how long Johanne Provost was without her vision. Luckily, Dr. Clara Chan, cornea surgeon @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, saved her sight through an innovative ocular stem cell transplant. Read more >> bit.ly/4gSgZ2f @uhn.ca @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

#DKJEIYearInReview: Day 6 The Annual Krembil Research Day celebrated the hard work of our trainees. This year, the winners included a few members @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, including Jackson in Dr. Brian Ballios' lab, and Laura and Jennifer, both from Dr. Karun Singh's lab. @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

Check out this new publication from Dr. Brian Ballios' lab!!

✨🍴Last week we hosted our annual potluck, and nothing says holiday cheer like a table full of homemade goodness! Thank you to all of our researchers, trainees and staff for another incredible year! 💙 ❄️ Happy Holidays! ❄️ --- cc: @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social

#DKJEIYearInReview: Day 5 This year marks the 40th anniversary of when botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) was first used as a medical treatment in Ontario. In January 1985, Dr. Stephen Kraft @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social treated the first patient at Toronto General Hospital @uhn.ca.

As 2025 wraps up, we celebrate a year defined by discovery and impact! From continuing to lead health care innovation on a global scale, to establishing a bold new visual identity and achieving a series of firsts-in-Canada, here are some of the milestones that made the year unforgettable:

We had an amazing time at our research lab's annual holiday party lunch! Wishing our entire institute and everyone out there a joyful holiday season filled with rest, inspiration, and breakthroughs in the new year. Happy holidays from all of us at the Sivak lab 🎄⛄❄️

#DKJEIYearInReview: Day 4 The Clinical Research Unit for Ophthalmology (CRU) @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social celebrated its one-year anniversary and launched the CRU Innovative Seed Grant to promote meaningful partnerships between clinical and fundamental research. @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

#DKJEIYearInReview: Day 3 Diagnosed with glaucoma in his 30s, Stuart Murray has been a patient @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social for the past 35 years, under the care of Drs. Graham Trope and Irfan Kherani. He has now turned his experience into advocacy, helping others to navigate the same journey. @uhn.ca

#DKJEIYearInReview: Day 2 Dr. Brian Ballios, a retina specialist and Clinician Scientist @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, was selected as the Director of the Clinical Research Unit for Ophthalmology, a dedicated space to translate scientific discoveries into clinical applications. @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

#DKJEIYearInReview: Day 1 Dr. Allan Slomovic, a cornea surgeon and clinician investigator @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, was inducted into the Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis, recognizing his sustained contributions to the field through research, education, and clinical leadership. @uhn.ca

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...

Thanks Google Research for the non-technical summary of our latest study! #neuroscience #AI #neuroAI @utoronto.ca @uhn.ca www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1PM...

Congratulations to Dr. Valerie Wallace, Co-Director and Senior Scientist @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, for receiving the 2025 @src-crs.bsky.social Operating Grant for her project titled, "Tumor microenvironment and medulloblastoma." For more information, visit >> cancerresearchsociety.ca/funding-prog...

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

📣New publication alert! Dr. Michael Reber, Affiliate Scientist @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, has recently published a new scoping review exploring how VR technologies are shaping the future of eye health, in collaboration with Dr. Lora Appel @kiteuhn.bsky.social > uhnresearch.ca/news/new-lens-vision-care

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

#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

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

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

“I really enjoy the interaction with patients and the reward of fulfillment when the patient appreciates our high-quality clinical care and empathetic communication.” Meet Kevin Prudent, an Ophthalmology Technical Procedure Assistant @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social. Read more >> bit.ly/437aG6e @uhn.ca

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

Explore @uhnresearch.ca’s new Research Report: Driving Discovery, Delivering Impact. See how purpose-driven research is turning bold ideas into real-world impact. ➡️ Find out more: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep... #RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact @uhn.ca

#ICYMI: Dr. Clara Chan, a cornea surgeon @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, was recently featured on Maclean’s, where she saved a patient’s vision by doing ocular stem cell transplants from a deceased donor, making @uhn.ca the first and only institution in Canada to offer this. Read the story > bit.ly/3VSpG40

It's #TraineeTuesday! Meet Kristen Ashworth, a fourth-year PhD student in the Ballios lab @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social. “I was drawn to research because of a long-standing curiosity to find out how things work and why.” Read more >> bit.ly/437aG6e @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

🎃 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! 🧡

Meet Hanisha Karimi, who recently joined @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social as a Clinical Research Coordinator. In her new role, she will assist with coordinating clinical trial study visits, gathering data, and working closely with the research team. Read more >> bit.ly/437aG6e --- @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca