Research Spotlight

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Read the latest bi-monthly newsletter that highlights advancements from UHN researchers.
Posted On: May 29, 2025

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 5,000 members of TeamUHN—a diverse group of trainees, staff, and principal investigators who conduct research at UHN.

Stories in this month’s issue:

Better Care for Movement Disorders: UHN researchers highlight the potential of a non-invasive treatment option for deep-brain stimulation for movement disorders like Parkinson Disease.

Improving the Safety of Ventilation: Early trial finds nerve stimulation may protect breathing muscles in ventilated patients.

AI Chatbot Enhances Cancer Care: A new AI chatbot offers on-demand support to people living with advanced breast cancer.

Rhythms in Rehabilitation: Researchers explore dance as a form of physical rehabilitation during stroke recovery.

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