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:
● A Fresh Way to Treat Depression: UHN researchers see preliminary success with psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression.
● Ice: Winter’s Safety Challenge: Advanced winter footwear can help reduce slips, but extra precautions are still needed on ice.
● Harnessing AI to Decode the Heart: New, publicly available AI model to analyze data from ECGs.
● Linking Genes and Therapy Response: Gene mutation in blood-forming cells may improve cancer immunotherapy results.
Read these stories and more online here. To read previous issues, see the newsletter archive.