Check out this month's #ThisIsKITE feature highlighting the innovative work of Dr. Behrang Keshavarz, Senior Scientist at KITE Research Institute, as he explores the mysteries of motion sickness using #VirtualReality . ⬇️

May is almost here! We're excited to once again participate in Science Rendezvous with SciHigh. Save the date, May 11th, and come participate in fun #STEM activities with your whole family.

🗓️ Event details:
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Today, on #AdminProfessionalsDay , we honour the incredible contributions of our administrative professionals at UHN's research institutes, clinical departments, core facilities & operational teams.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to creating #AHealthierWorld !

Researchers TGH Research Inst. unveil an #AI model for analyzing data from single cells. Read about how this tool developed by Bo Wang Haotian Cui & @chloexwang1 has the potential to advance health research! Read more > uhnresearch.ca/news/generativ…; doi.org/10.1038/s41592…

The International Conference on Aging, Innovation & Rehabilitation is just under two weeks away!

Seize this opportunity to network with leaders from healthcare institutions at the forefront of rehabilitation research.

Get your tickets today: shorturl.at/fvwBC

Eradicating pigmented melanoma tumors of the eye 👁️

A preclinical study led by Dr. Brian Wilson University Health Network and collaborators USP - Universidade de São Paulo used extremely short pulses of laser light to treat ocular melanoma, unlocking new therapy potential for pigmented cancers.

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🎉Congratulations to our Senior Scientist Dr. Tak Mak University Health Network on the election to the rank of AAAS Fellow, which recognizes individuals whose “efforts on behalf of the advancement of science, or its applications, are scientifically or socially distinguished.”
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Excited to kick off the McEwen Institute Symposium today, where we explore the latest breakthroughs and possibilities in regenerative medicine.

Let's unlock the potential of stem cells for a healthier world! UHN Research

We had a fun morning with the Medical Imaging team at Toronto General Hospital. Students met with imaging professionals and then toured various facilities. They also heard from two fantastic research speakers. An inspiring day of all things #STEM ! 💡

Dr. @Shehroz_Skhan and Zakary Georgis-Yap at KITE Research Institute have developed #DeepLearningModels to predict epileptic seizures—offering new hope for #epilepsy management. Read more > uhnresearch.ca/news/deep-lear…; doi.org/10.1007/s41666…

#FUNDINGalert : Apply for the Arthritis Society Canada Training Graduate PhD Salary Award for up to $17,500 CAD of funding towards much-needed arthritis research. Apply by April 16th.
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#FUNDINGalert : Apply for the Cancer Research Society PhD-level award valued at $70,000 CAD. Here's your chance to propel your cancer research to the next stage with this impactful funding!

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📢 Due April 23rd at 11:59pm!

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Unveiling human DNA repair process🧬

A study led by Dr. Razq Hakem University Health Network and Dr. Karim Mekhail Temerty Medicine uncovered that human cells use nuclear envelope tubules to repair DNA, a process evident in several cancer types.

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temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/news/toronto-r…

A team led by Dr. Gordon Keller University Health Network's McEwen Stem Cell Institute shows how cardiac organoids, 3D stem cell cultures, accurately mimic heart function, offering insights for targeted #HeartDisease therapies. Read more > uhnresearch.ca/news/mirroring…; doi.org/10.1038/s41467… Ian M. F.

EP 3 of Krembil Brain Institute's #YourComplexBrain podcast is out! “25 Years of Momentum in Spinal Cord Injury Research” features University Health Network's Michael G. Fehlings & Dr. Laureen Hachem. Hear an incredible personal account of living with a #SCI from John Ruffolo.

Listen & subscribe -> bit.ly/4aT8l0k

Can a blood sample be used to predict patient outcomes to #cancer #immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab? Researchers Enrique Sanz-Garcia, Eric Stutheit-Zhao and Lillian Siu from Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Research investigate this in their new study. Read more > uhnresearch.ca/news/assessing…; doi.org/10.1158/2159-8…

Check out this article that highlights the collaborative work by University Health Network, University of Toronto and Unity Health Toronto researchers, including Dr. Milica Radisic (@milicaruoft), TGH Research Inst. Senior Scientist. Their research applies stem-cell based organ models to study #HeartFailure following #COVID19 ⬇️

We are thrilled to celebrate the launch of 'Slow Emotion' a new song by Martha Johnson, featuring Dr. Alfonso Fasano and those living with #Parkinson 's.

This documentary is a University Health Network Parkinson Canada collab! #Parkinson sAwarenessMonth

Watch video: bit.ly/3TY27Fu

SAVE THE DATE - University Health Network and SciHigh will once again be hosting a Science Rendezvous event on May 11th. Join us at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital between 12-4pm for this fun, free event for youth - stay tuned for more details to come! 🥳

Learn more: uhnstempathways.ca/upcoming/scien…

A genetic telltale sign for CML therapy outcome💡

A team led by Dr. Dennis Kim Princess Margaret Cancer Centre University Health Network discovered that mutations in AS/MTF genes are associated with a higher risk of treatment failure for chronic myeloid leukemia patients.

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