In their PSI-funded study, Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher @creppas.bsky.social & Dr. Paula Rochon highlight how language barriers impact #HipFracture recovery and surgery wait times, calling for more language-accessible care. @wchospital.bsky.social www.psifoundation.org/dr-christina...

September is #ArthritisAwarenessMonth. PSI-funded grantees are advancing research on hip and knee #Osteoarthritis, thumb joint surgery, and gout treatment strategies—helping to improve care for people living with #Arthritis. See their studies:

Today is #WorldSepsisDay. Sepsis is responsible for 1 in 5 deaths worldwide, and is the most expensive healthcare problem needing hospital treatment. We're highlighting three researchers whose studies advance #Sepsis research.

With PSI funding support, Resident Research Grantee Dr. Isabelle Létourneau and Dr. Jenna Gale studied 7,000+ patients to better guide care and counseling in #IVF. #PSIspotlight @ottawahospital.on.ca www.psifoundation.org/dr-isabelle-...

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. We recognize the impact of suicide and highlight funded studies advancing evidence for prevention across high-risk groups: incarcerated populations, psychiatric inpatients, and individuals with addiction, brain injury, and mental illness. #MentalHealthResearch

How do #SexAndGender shape critical care? With support from PSI's Mid-Career Clinical Research Award, Dr. Karen Burns ‬used protected research time to advance #SGBA in acute care. #PSISpotlight @unityhealthto.bsky.social www.psifoundation.org/dr-karen-bur...

August 31 is #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay. 💊 We're highlighting PSI-funded grantees advancing research on the impacts of surgical wait times on narcotic use, therapies for opioid use disorder, and treatment after non-fatal overdose. Check out their research: #IOAD2025

How can we better protect healthcare workers & patients in future outbreaks? Dr. Jorge Martinez-Cajas @queensuhealth.bsky.social assesses #COVID19 risks in Ontario healthcare workers, uncovering lessons for pandemic preparedness. #PSIspotlight 🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jorge-mar...

Community hospitals often face barriers to research compared to academic hospitals. With support from PSI, Dr. Jennifer Tsang (Niagara Health, Canadian Community ICU Research Network) developed a toolkit to strengthen research capacity in community ICUs. 🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jennifer-...

With support from PSI, Dr. Nick Daneman @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social led a clinical trial to help determine the balance between antibiotic use and protecting the microbiome. #PSIspotlight 🔗 Read more: www.psifoundation.org/dr-nick-dane...

📢 We’re excited to relaunch the PSI Research Trainee Award - now open for applications! Updated following a comprehensive program review + stakeholder feedback. 🔗 Learn more: www.psifoundation.org/relaunch-of-...

Today is #WorldHepatitisDay. We’re spotlighting PSI-funded grant research on advancing hepatitis diagnosis, treatment, and care. Check out their studies:

Congratulations to Dr. Shawn Mondoux @macdeptmed.bsky.social on completing his PSI KT Fellowship! In this reflection, he shares lessons learned, advice for current/aspiring #PSIKTFellows, & how this Fellowship helped him bridge research & impact. www.psifoundation.org/2022-psi-gra...

📢 Grantee Shoutout: PSI is proud to support our physician researchers who recently received grant awards! 🎉 Over $1,500,000 in new grants were approved at our June meeting. Check out the details here: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea...

Today is #NationalInjuryPreventionDay. Every day, 48 Canadians die and over 600 are hospitalized due to injuries. We're spotlighting PSI-funded research on sports injury differences, police-involved resuscitation outcomes, and pediatric injury care. Explore their work:

🔍 We’re spotlighting the Canadian Atlas of Palliative Care: Ontario Edition, a PSI-funded initiative mapping #PalliativeCare access, gaps, and action across Ontario. Check out the #PSISpotlight here: www.psifoundation.org/canadian-atl... @palliumcanada.bsky.social @macdeptmed.bsky.social

June is #CanadianMensHealthMonth. PSI-funded grantees are advancing research on men’s health—from male reproductive health to the cardiac impacts of common treatments. Check out our grantees' studies:

A huge congratulations to our past PSI Grants Committee Chair, Dr. Deborah Cook, for being inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame! 🎉 www.cdnmedhall.ca/laureates/de...

June is #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth & #StrokeAwarenessMonth in Canada.🧠 PSI grantees are advancing research on stroke prevention and improving quality of life for people affected by brain injuries. Discover their impact: #BrainInjuryAwareness #StrokeAwareness

🤝 Kudos to MacART member Dr. Terry Bennett! 🎉

On Mon, June 9, Pallium Canada is launching the Ontario Edition of the Canadian Atlas of Palliative Care: a 1st-of-its-kind tool with interactive, visual story maps to reveal how/where #PalliativeCare is delivered. 📅June 9 | 4–6 PM 📍Vantage Venues, 150 King St W, Toronto 📩RSVP: [email protected]

Congratulations to Dr. Terry Bennett (@macautism.ca‬) on completing her PSI Mental Health KT Fellowship! Check out her reflections on the journey, highlights from the fellowship, & advice for other aspiring/current KT Fellows. www.psifoundation.org/2020-psi-men...

May is #MSAwarenessMonth & May 30 is #WorldMSDay.🧡 PSI-funded grantees are investigating neurological symptoms like double vision and using imaging to track brain changes in #MultipleSclerosis. See how their research supports earlier diagnosis and better care:

May is Vision Health Month in Canada. 👁️ We're spotlighting PSI grantees who are advancing research for early detection, surgical care, treatment innovations, and AI-powered tools for eye health. Explore their studies below: #VisionHealthMonth #EyeHealth

May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month. 💙 PSI funds research on #IPV in medical recovery, COVID’s impact on vulnerable groups, and how physicians learn to respond to #IntimatePartnerViolence. Check out our grantees' studies: #SexualViolencePrevention #IPVResearch

May 23 is World Schizophrenia and Psychosis Day. 🧠💙 PSI funds research to improve diagnosis, care and quality of life for people living with #Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. Learn more about their impact: #Psychosis #SchizophreniaResearch

May is #PreeclampsiaAwarenessMonth & today is #WorldPreeclampsiaDay. PSI funds research on preeclampsia and its postpartum risks, early detection, and pregnancy complications. Check out our grantees' studies:

May is Hypertension Awareness Month and May 17 is #WorldHypertensionDay. PSI funds grantees who are advancing research to improve prevention, diagnosis, and care for hypertension. Check out our grantees' studies: #HypertensionAwareness

May is #CysticFibrosis Awareness Month. PSI funds grantees who are advancing research to improve outcomes for people living with #CysticFibrosis in Ontario and beyond. Check out our grantees' studies: #CFAwarenessMonth #CFResearch

After a few years of tirelessly working towards his research program, our 2022 PSI KT Fellow Dr. Brodie Nolan reached the finish line of his fellowship. Check out his reflections on the journey & advice for other aspiring/current KT Fellows: www.psifoundation.org/2022-psi-gra... #PSIKTFellows

Once our PSI Knowledge Translation (KT) Fellows take off from the starting line, they make strides as they move their KT activities and research program forward. We asked our fellows to share their progress thus far & what they look forward to in the remainder of their fellowship.

May 7 is #NationalChildAndYouthMentalHealthDay, and this week is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek. 💚🧠 PSI-funded grantees are advancing research that supports the mental well-being of children, youth, and families across Canada. Explore their impact:

May 1 is #NationalPhysiciansDay in Canada! We’re celebrating by spotlighting five PSI-funded grantees whose research focuses on medical education and enhancing physicians’ well-being and quality of life. Thank you to all physicians for your dedication to our health. 💙

Get to know our 2025 PSI Graham Farquharson KT Fellow, Dr. Nicole Kozloff! We hope this series helps you get to know our #PSIKTFellows beyond their recipient bios. www.psifoundation.org/2025-psi-gra...

Get to Know #PSIKTFellows series is back! As our new KT Fellows embark on their #KnowledgeTranslation Fellowship journey, we asked them a few questions to know them beyond their recipient bios, as well as some notes they could pass on to future applicants.

📢 Grantee Shoutout: PSI is proud to support our physician researchers who recently received grant awards! 🎉 Over $783,500 in new grants were approved at our March meeting. Check out the details here: www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea...

Funding Opportunity: PSI is pleased to launch the 2026 PSI Graham Farquharson KT Fellowship. Check out the full announcement: www.psifoundation.org/new-psi-fund...

Funding Opportunity: PSI is pleased to launch the 2026 PSI Mid-Career KT Fellowship. Check out the full announcement: www.psifoundation.org/new-psi-fund...

Today is #WorldHealthDay. As a medical research funder, PSI's mission is to fund health research to support all people to live healthy lives.

Meet our new PSI Chair, Dr. Naana Jumah! 🎉 In our latest Q&A, Dr. Jumah shares her journey as an #OBGYN, her experiences leading her to join PSI, and what’s next for us at PSI Foundation. Read the full Q&A: ⬇️ www.psifoundation.org/meet-the-cha...

April is #AutismAwarenessMonth and today is #WorldAutismDay. 💙 In recognition, we're spotlighting PSI #MentalHealth KT Fellow Dr. Teresa Bennett, whose research focuses on children & youth with autism, early-onset emotional & behavioral challenges, and youth mental health care.

Excited to see our work (and team 😃) highlighted!

📰 The PSI 2024 impact report is here! The report features words from PSI Chair Dr. Naana Jumah, a roundup of 13 grantees in our #PSISpotlight, and a recap of the PSI Symposium in 2024. 🔗 Read it here: www.canva.com/design/DAGdC...

March 26 is #EpilepsyAwarenessDay, otherwise known as #PurpleDay 💜, and March is #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth in Canada. Epilepsy affects over 300,000 Canadians. PSI-funded grantees are advancing research to improve treatments and quality of life for those living with epilepsy and its implications.

March marks #NutritionMonth in Canada. We're spotlighting our PSI grantees who are advancing research for nutrition-related issues. Check out their research:

The month of March is #LiverHealthMonth. We're spotlighting our PSI grantees who are advancing #LiverResearch to improve prevention, treatment, and care for liver conditions. Check out their research:

Congratulations to our PSI Vice-Chair Dr. Andrea Gershon for being awarded the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General! 🎉 www.ices.on.ca/announcement...

March is #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth. Affecting 1 in 10 people of reproductive age, endometriosis remains under-researched and misunderstood. PSI grantees are driving groundbreaking #Endometriosis research to improve care and treatments. See their impact: ⬇️

March 14 is #WorldSleepDay and this week is #SafeSleepWeek, highlighting the importance of sleep health and its impact on overall well-being. PSI-funded grantees are leading research to improve sleep quality, safety, and treatment for #SleepDisorders. Check out their research:

March 13 is #WorldKidneyDay and March is #KidneyHealthMonth. 🩸 Check out our grantees' studies to see how PSI is supporting #KidneyResearch.