Research Spotlight

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Read the latest bi-monthly newsletter that highlights advancements from UHN researchers.
Posted On: October 30, 2023

Welcome to the latest issue of Research Spotlight.

As Canada’s largest research hospital, UHN is a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. This newsletter highlights top research advancements from over 5000 members of TeamUHN—a diverse group of trainees, staff, and principal investigators that conduct research at UHN.

Stories in this month’s issue:

● Advancing a New Cancer Drug: A 12-country study co-led by UHN tested a new cancer drug that targets a commonly mutated gene.

● Future Proofing with Patients: Study engages patients to identify how to safely and effectively implement artificial intelligence in health care.

● Everything in Its Place: Study uncovers processes that govern the arrangement of light-sensitive cells in the retina.

● Unseen Factors, Long Hospital Stays: Study explains why some hospital stays are longer post-injury, regardless of medical factors.

Read these stories and more online here. To read previous issues, see the newsletter archive.