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:
● New to Krembil Business Office: Kim Perry joins the Krembil Research Institute as Business Manager.
● Deep Dive Into the Brain: Explore the intricacies of the human brain in a free Gairdner Global Perspectives Panel.
● A New Path to Diagnosis: Study uncovers markers of ankylosing spondylitis by studying cellular packages and their cargo.
● Diversity Builds Resilience: Krembil researchers uncover a protective role of diversity among brain cells.
● Getting Ahead of Arthritis: Subtle changes in DNA could predict the transition from psoriasis to psoriatic arthritis.
● Keeping Cancer at Bay: Study identifies meningeal macrophages as key mediators of anti-cancer signalling in the brain.
Read these stories here. To read previous issues, see the newsletter archive.