Welcome to the latest issue of The Krembil.
The Krembil is the official newsletter of the Krembil Research Institute (formerly the Toronto Western Research Institute). Research at Krembil is focused on finding innovative treatments and cures for chronic debilitating disorders, including arthritis and diseases of the brain and eyes.
Stories in this month’s issue include:
● Krembil Research Day 2021: Trainees share their discoveries in neuroscience, vision and arthritis research.
● Vision Researcher Joins Krembil: Dr. Brian Ballios studies stem cell therapies for inherited and acquired eye diseases.
● Sleep Disorder a Key Factor: Those at risk for obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to get COVID-19 and be hospitalized.
● Signalling Inflammation: Study identifies two proteins linked to joint inflammation and treatment outcomes in arthritis.
● A Question of Quality: Study highlights the need for standardized methodology in survey-based surgery research.
● Stimulating the Brain: Researchers map and model the effects of deep brain stimulation on different brain regions.
Read these stories here. To read previous issues, see the newsletter archive.