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Released: 1-Oct-2019 12:00 PM EDT
The Slaight Family Foundation enables UHN to change the way we deliver care to seniors – and it will happen outside the hospital
University Health Network (UHN)

The Silver Tsunami will see an unprecedented number of seniors in Canada. Thanks to a $3-million investment from The Slaight Family Foundation, University Health Network (UHN) is one step closer to being able to design programs and supports to enable seniors to live and thrive in their communities.

Released: 28-Sep-2019 10:00 AM EDT
World’s Largest Road Hockey Fundraiser Raises $3.1 Million for Cancer Research
University Health Network (UHN)

More than 1,900 participants, making up 167 teams, faced off today at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto and raised a record-breaking $3.1 million as part of the 9th annual Scotiabank Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer. This brings the annual event’s nine-year fundraising total to over $23 million raised.

Released: 2-Jul-2019 12:00 PM EDT
Concussion rates are nearly double what we thought – and summer is prime injury time
University Health Network (UHN)

Canada’s largest-ever concussion study, led by researchers at Toronto Rehab, has uncovered rates that are nearly double what has previously been recorded, showcasing the need for increased education about concussion and access to more specialized, best-in-practice concussion care.

Released: 14-Jun-2019 3:00 PM EDT
New McCain Centre for Urological Innovation & Education
University Health Network (UHN)

With a $10-million donation, the University of Toronto is partnering with Princess Margaret Cancer Centre to launch the McCain Centre for Urological Innovation and Education.

Released: 29-May-2019 4:20 AM EDT
Millions of women in low-and middle-income countries will need radiotherapy for cervical cancer treatment despite vaccination
University Health Network (UHN)

A first of its kind study is reporting that millions of women in low- and middle-income countries will need life-saving radiotherapy to treat their cervical cancer, despite the growth of essential human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination prevention programs.

16-Apr-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Paired living liver donation offers liver failure patients a new option
University Health Network (UHN)

An anonymous living liver donor helped the UHN Transplant Program achieve a North American first with an innovative living liver donor exchange, or “swap,” that saved the lives of two failing liver patients, with the potential to save many more.

6-Feb-2019 9:00 AM EST
Tak Mak Lab Discovers How the Immune System “Thinks”
University Health Network (UHN)

New research from the laboratory of cancer scientist Dr. Tak Mak, renowned for cloning the human T-cell receptor, has demonstrated that immune cells make brain chemicals to fight off infections.

Released: 18-Jan-2019 12:05 PM EST
Dr. Aaron Schimmer named Research Director at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
University Health Network (UHN)

Dr. Bradly Wouters, Executive Vice President, Science and Research – University Health Network (UHN) announced today the appointment of Aaron Schimmer MD, PhD, FRCPC to the position of Research Director at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, UHN.

7-Jan-2019 8:05 AM EST
New Approach May Curb Treatment-Related Skin Fibrosis in Cancer Patients
University Health Network (UHN)

A clinical-scientific team specializing in head-and-neck cancer has identified a way to manipulate metabolism to potentially curb skin fibrosis - a common side effect of radiotherapy affecting quality of life of cancer survivors.

11-Dec-2018 11:05 AM EST
Macrophage cells key to helping heart repair – and potentially regenerate: new study
University Health Network (UHN)

Scientists at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, at the University Health Network, have identified the type of cell key to helping the heart repair and potentially regenerate following a heart attack.

3-Dec-2018 8:00 AM EST
Poor Sleep, Missed Meals, Less Physical Activity, and Stress in Hospitals May Be Linked to Readmission
University Health Network (UHN)

Patients who experience disturbances in sleep, mobility, nutrition or mood while admitted in hospital may be more likely to be readmitted within 30 days after discharge, finds a new study co-led by St. Michael’s Hospital and the University Health Network (UHN) in Canada.

14-Nov-2018 11:00 AM EST
A New Approach to Detecting Cancer Earlier From Blood Tests: Study
University Health Network (UHN)

Cancer scientists led by principal investigator Dr. Daniel De Carvalho at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre have combined “liquid biopsy”, epigenetic alterations and machine learning to develop a blood test to detect and classify cancer at its earliest stages.

Released: 8-Nov-2018 8:05 AM EST
Gene Signature Discovery May Predict Response to Immune Therapy
University Health Network (UHN)

Scientists led by Dr. Daniel De Carvalho at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre have discovered a gene signature biomarker that may predict which patients will respond – or not – to immune therapy.

Released: 5-Nov-2018 3:05 PM EST
Drinking Coffee May Reduce Your Chances of Developing Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
University Health Network (UHN)

A new study out of the Krembil Brain Institute, part of the Krembil Research Institute, suggests drinking coffee may protect you against developing both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Released: 22-Oct-2018 8:05 AM EDT
Revealing the molecular mystery of human liver cells
University Health Network (UHN)

A map of the cells in the human liver has been created by University Health Network Transplant Program and University of Toronto researchers, revealing for the first time differences between individual cells at the molecular level which can have a profound impact on their behaviour in tissue, tumours and disease.

Released: 11-Oct-2018 8:00 AM EDT
World Record Setting Event Back For Another Spin Into Downtown Toronto
University Health Network (UHN)

Declared “Officially Amazing” by Guinness World Record adjudicator Michael Empric last year, Rocket Ride for Rehab is returning to Nathan Phillips Square this Saturday, October 13th in support of Toronto Rehab Foundation.

9-Oct-2018 5:05 PM EDT
New approach could jumpstart breathing after spinal cord injury
University Health Network (UHN)

A research team at the Krembil Research Institute in Toronto has developed an innovative strategy that could help to restore breathing following traumatic spinal cord injury.

Released: 4-Oct-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Potential Treatment Could Stop Knee and Spine Osteoarthritis, Krembil Scientists Say
University Health Network (UHN)

Scientists at the Krembil Research Institute have developed a novel therapeutic treatment that has the potential to stop knee and spine osteoarthritis in its tracks.

Released: 2-Oct-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association supports BREASTOBER through ‘Be More Than Pink’ campaign
University Health Network (UHN)

Media are invited to attend The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation’s (PMCF) annual launch of their BREASTOBER program.

24-Sep-2018 9:40 AM EDT
Hockey Legends and Passionate Players unite at 8th Annual Scotiabank Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer, September 29th at Woodbine Racetrack
University Health Network (UHN)

On September 29th, hockey legends, media personalities and passionate players will unite at the 8th annual Scotiabank Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer to defeat their toughest opponent yet.



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