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2026

January 2026

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A Fresh Way to Treat Depression
Ice: Winter’s Safety Challenge
Harnessing AI to Decode the Heart
Linking Genes and Therapy Response
National Honour for UHN Researchers
UHN is Canada's #1 Research Hospital
PiPER Research Day 2025
Recognizing Canada Research Chairs

January 2026

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A Fresh Way to Treat Depression
Ice: Winter’s Safety Challenge
Harnessing AI to Decode the Heart
Linking Genes and Therapy Response
National Honour for UHN Researchers
UHN is Canada's #1 Research Hospital
PiPER Research Day 2025
Recognizing Canada Research Chairs

November 2025

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Reducing Heart Risk in Kidney Care
Rehabilitation Beyond the Clinic
Brain Barrier Preserved in Stroke
Improving Radiation Sensitivity
UHN’s Global Research Impact
Driving Discovery, Delivering Impact
Annual Krembil Science Jam
Honouring a Stem Cell Researcher

September 2025

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Better Grading for Brain Tumours
Race Matters in Recovery
Pinpointing Chatty Cells
New Cell Therapy for Type 1 Diabete
Recognizing Cancer Researchers
Royal Society Elects New Scholars
Excellence in Health Sciences
Celebrating Students at UHN

August 2025

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Cell Lineage Linked to Leukemia Type
Precision Diagnosis for Liver Grafts
Better Recovery Starts in the Mind
Adapting Care for Complex Needs
Funding to Push Research Further
UHN Launches New Centre: Ci2i
Arts-Based Education Open House
Remembering Dr. James Till

May 2025

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Better Care for Movement Disorders
Improving the Safety of Ventilation
AI Chatbot Enhances Cancer Care
Rhythms in Rehabilitation
McEwen Research Retreat 2025
Krembil Research Day 2025
Top Honour for UHN Scientist
Gairdner Award for Cancer Research

March 2025

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Protecting the Brain Against Stroke
Evaluating Liver Cancer Therapies
New Insights on Arthritis Pain
Turning Incidents into Insights
UHN’s Bold Research Plan
Inaugural Mission Excellence Awards
Canada’s Research Leaders at UHN
Advancing Health Through Innovation

January 2025

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Change in Pace for Pacemaker Studies
AI: The New Virtual Radiologist
Unlocking Alzheimer Pathology
Building Lasting Health Care Change
UHN is Canada's #1 Research Hospital
Appointed to the Order of Canada
PiPER Research Day 2024
Making Connections: Krembil Repo

November 2024

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Analyzing Treatment for Depression
Supporting Transitions in Training
Navigating Life After Brain Injury
Genetics and the Heart: New Insights
Modernizing Radiation Therapy
Inaugural Krembil Science Jam
Evaluating UHN’s Global Impact
Supporting Canada’s Research Talent
UHNLeashed: Inaugural Showcase

September 2024

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Improving Pneumonia Outcomes
Advancing Heart Stem Cell Therapy
Preparing for a Digital Future
Decoding the Spread of Lung Cancer
Showcasing UHN's Summer Students
Advancing Health Research
Funding Commercialization at UHN
Canadian Leaders in Health Science

May 2024

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Bridging Gaps in Diabetes Care  
Assessing Cancer Treatment Response
Mirroring the Heart
Generative AI for Cellular Insights
Funding to Spur Innovation
Season 3: Your Complex Brain
Krembil Research Day 2024
Honouring Surgical Research

March 2024

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Fast-tracking Cancer Classification
The Messages in Your Cells
Medical Education in a Global Crisis
UHN Empowering Women in Heart Health
Enhancing Diversity in Research
Celebrating Women in Science
Celebrating Pride in STEM
Driving Health Innovation

January 2024

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Overcoming Barriers to Care
Precision Therapy for Cancer
Placental Cells for COVID Recovery
Critical Habits of Learning
A Royal Tour
UHN Inventor of the Year 2023
Canada's Top Research Hospital
Breakthroughs for Tomorrow

October 2023

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Advancing a New Cancer Drug
Future Proofing with Patients
Everything in Its Place
Unseen Factors, Long Hospital Stays
Canada Research Chairs at UHN
The Royal Society Elects Fellows
UHN Appoints Chief AI Scientist
Behind the Breakthrough Season 5

August 2023

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Eliminating Hepatitis C in Canada
An Unexplored Mechanism
Using the Arts to Reduce Stigma
A Gut Reaction to Antibiotics
Green Light for Cancer Therapy
Redefining Research Impact at UHN
CCRU Convergence Centre Launch
Women in Transplantation Research

May 2023

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Improving Radiation Therapy
Interrupting Interactions
Kidney as Key to Fighting Obesity
Learning Through Practice
Collaboration with Mayo Clinic
Unlocking a Cure for Heart Disease
Season 2: Your Complex Brain
Excellence in Health Research

March 2023

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Giving Cues
Global Impact for a Healthier World
Protein-Level Insights
Quick to Help
Real People. Real Data. Real Impact.
Top Research Hospital
Attracting and Retaining the Best
Funding for Long COVID Research

October 2022

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Splicing Too Efficiently
Improving Health for All
Disrupted Gender Roles
A Different Approach to Learning
Krembil Welcomes New Director
Seeds of Science
We Are Krembil: 2022 Annual Report
Behind the Breakthrough

June 2022

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Improving Concussion Policies
Brain Aging in Fast Forward
Cell Therapy for Hemophilia A
Ranking Cancer Cells for Treatment
Trailblazing Stem Cell Research
Honouring Cancer Research Excellence
Great Minds
Donation to Support Research

April 2022

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Connecting the Dots on Disease
One Less Roadblock
Game Changing
Better Care Through Better Processes
Top Award for Cancer Breakthrough
Honouring Cancer Research Excellence
New Krembil Podcast
From Discovery to Better Therapies

February 2022

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The Future of Organ Transplantation
Getting a Good Grip
Augmented Reality for Surgery
A Question of Time
Canada’s Top Research Hospital
Transforming Transplant Research
Canada Research Chairs Awarded
Appointed to the Order of Canada

December 2021

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Light at the End of the Tunnel
Pancreatic Cancer Complexity
Not Made for Winter
Breaking Down Barriers
UHN Inventor of the Year
Leading the Way
Science For Society
2021 Krembil Annual Report is Here

October 2021

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Expanding Treatment Options
Warm Comfort
Putting Down Roots
Third Time’s a Charm
TIER Director Honored
Breakthroughs in the Spotlight
Leaders in Health Science
A Historic Gift

June 2021

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Learning How to Fly Blind
Forecasting Lung Transplant Fibrosis
Staying On-Target
Snowflakes All the Way Down
Advancing Precision Medicine
Recognizing World-Class Research
Canada-Germany Research Partnership
High Standards for Cancer Research

April 2021

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A New Therapeutic Strategy
Controlling Type 1 Diabetes
Wired Differently
Disrupting the Status Quo
Funding the Future of Health Care
2020 Krembil Annual Report is Here
High Standards for Cancer Research
Lifeblood of the Community

March 2021

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Treating COVID-19 Outpatients
Self-Driving Towards the Future
Surviving the Test of Time
COVID-19 in Health Care Workers
Cancer Research Achievements
UHN Scientists Gain Highest Honours
New Canada Research Chair
UHN Researcher Honoured

October 2020

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Listen to Your Heart
Exposing the Enemy Within
From Stem Cells to Liver Cells
Same Virus, Different Countries
Unifying Research, Education & Care
The Future of Cancer Treatment
UHN Scientists Elected as Fellows
Recognized for Pushing the Envelope

July 2020

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COVID-19 and the Brain
Designed, Made and Tested Here
A Fresh Pair of Eyes
Searching the Blood for Cancer
Canada Research Chairs Awarded
In Memoriam: Dr. Ron Heslegrave
Provincial Funding for COVID-19
CIHR Funding for COVID-19 Research

May 2020

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Research to Protect Frontline Staff
A Potential Treatment for COVID-19
The Need for Speed
Research in Action
Pulling Out All the Stops
Keeping an Eye on Hand Hygiene
Hot on the Trails of New Research
Accolades for Researchers at UHN
Aging Well Gets a Boost
A Big Deal for Cancer Therapeutics

March 2020

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The Language of Health
Home Advantage
Making Cells to Treat Diabetes
UHN: #1 Research Hospital in Canada
Early Career Researchers Win Awards
Top Research Talent
Recognizing Research Excellence

December 2019

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The Language of Health
Home Advantage
Making Cells to Treat Diabetes
UHN: #1 Research Hospital in Canada
Early Career Researchers Win Awards
Top Research Talent
Recognizing Research Excellence

October 2019

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AI Treatment Plans Used in Patients
Long-term Damage Control
Location, Location, Location
Revving up Stem Cell Performance
Science in the 6ix
Behind the Breakthrough
UHN Researcher Wins Top Prize
Strong Academic Leadership

August 2019

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Changing Practice
Leaving a Mark on the Brain
Sweetening the Pill
A Partnership to Make New Medicines
Health is in Our Nature
Infrastructure to Support Discovery
Bayer Acquires BlueRock Therapeutics
UHN Researcher Wins Top Prize

June 2019

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The Importance of Radiotherapy
Uncovering a Hidden Risk
Light in the Depth
Robotic Glove Improves Function
UHN Inventors of the Year
Research Chairs Announced
Dr. Tak Mak Wins Gold Leaf Prize
Funding to Spur Innovation

April 2019

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Quick Fix for Broken Bones
Cause for Concern
The Consequences of Name-Calling
Acting your Age for Heart Health
Strategic Research Plan 2019–23
Partnership for Testing Donor Lungs
Innovation in Stem Cell Research
Bo Wang Awarded CIFAR AI Chair

February 2019

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Down to the Wire
Clearing the Smoke
Your Heart on Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cancer Research in the Loop
UHN Welcomes KITE
Better Together
New Leadership in Cancer Research
Award for UHN Cardiologist

December 2018

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Good to the Last Drop
Pure and Simple
Mending a Broken Heart
Intercepting the Messenger
McEwen Stem Cell Institute Launched
Canada’s Top Research Hospital
Scientists Win Prestigious Chairs
Cell Manufacturing Facility Opens

October 2018

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Next-Level Leukemia Monitoring
More is not Always Better
Boosting the Immune System
Innovation in the Lab
New Drug Development Partnership
Outstanding Cancer Researchers
RayCare Deal Inked
Recognizing Research Excellence

August 2018

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Origins of Leukemia Revealed
Setting Sights on Parkinson Disease
Keep CALM to Find Peace
Caught off Guard
Untangling Brain Disorders
UHN Launches Krembil Brain Institute
AVROBIO Goes Public
Remembering Dr. Hans Messner
Inventors of the Year
Research in the Front Seat

June 2018

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Putting Safety at Risk
The Right Prescription for Exercise
The Body’s Trash Disposal System
Living with Half a Heart
Funding Cutting-Edge Infrastructure
TRI Research Director Honoured
Bridging the Gap
Top Award for UHN Researchers

April 2018

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Feeling Good after Cancer
A Risk Uncovered
Can the Flu Trigger a Heart Attack?
But Why Does It Work?
Showing Support for Science
PM Cancer Centre Oncologist Honoured
Better. Faster. Stronger.
Advocating for Women in STEM

February 2018

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Immune Therapy gets a Boost
Cures from the Past
Pinpointing the Cause of Stroke
Finding a Good Pair of Lungs
Protection against a Broken Heart
Asking for Directions
Appointees to the Order of Canada
New Leadership in Cancer Research
TRI Appoints New Research Director
Funding Leading Cancer Research

December 2017

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Gene Versions Matter
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Seeing into the Future
Mind Over Matter
Cells that Search and Destroy Cancer
Cell Therapy in the Fast Lane
Canada’s Top Research Hospital
Advocating for Research
Minister of Science visits UHN
UHN Scientists Receive CRC Awards

October 2017

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With a Little Help from the Gut
Making Cancer Surgeries Safer
Predicting Osteoarthritis Severity
Shock your Socks off
Higher Purity, Greater Safety
Let’s Talk about Medical Devices
Historic Gift by Munk Foundation
New Funding Accelerates Innovation
Driver Lab: Full Speed Ahead
2017 Keio Medical Science Prize
UHN Team Awarded PCORI Funding
World-renowned Oncologist Honoured

August 2017

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When Cancer Strikes Twice
Word Play
Omega-3 to the Rescue
Falling, Redefined
No Pain, No Gain
Future Aspirations
Over $1M to Support Research at UHN
UHN's Inventor of the Year Announced
New Arthritis Research Director
Highest Civilian Honour

June 2017

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A Call to Arms
Under the Weather
Arthritis Across the Ages
Mind Over Mirror
Researcher Recognized for Discovery
TRI Invention Helping Patients
Researchers Win Prestigious Chairs
Medical Director Receives Two Awards

October 2016

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Good Intentions, Bad Reactions
Protecting Brains to Save Lives
Genes that Drive Brain Cancer
Counting the Space between Genes
New Interim Research Director at PM
UHN EVP Education Honoured
Immunotherapy Research Funded
UHN Researcher Made RSC Fellow

August 2016

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Safety over Comfort
Making a Mark on Back Pain
Earlier Screening in Survivors
Nanoparticles to Outsmart Cancer
Asking the Right Questions
Stop in the Name of Life
Supporting Research Innovation
New Research EVP Appointed

July 2016

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Tackling Brain Injury Head-On
Shining a New Light on Cancer Risk
The Dark Side of Caregiving
Treating Hand Tremors
Precision Colon Cancer Therapy
Research Strategy Forum
Rehabilitation Researcher Honoured
Speech Pathology Research Awards

June 2016

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Crocodiles Hold Clues to Curing HIV
Immune Cells from the Gut a Threat?
Sleeping Better Through Exercise
Blood Sugar Affects Blood Lipids
Memory to Measure Brain Function
2015 UHN Inventor of the Year
Prestigious Fellowships
Surgical Innovation Recognized
Radiation Research Excellence
Lifetime Achievement

May 2016

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e-Skins from Water-Based Gels
The Brain’s Emergency Response
Cancer Therapy May Weaken Heart
Small Particles. Big Applications.
Role of Omega-3 Not so Simple
Feds Fund Research at UHN
Young Investigator Award
Kidney Researcher Honoured

April 2016

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Cancer: MRI Screening Recommended
Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis Made Simple
Toolbox: Insight in Vision Research
Critical Illness: Path to Recovery
Diabetes: Drug also Benefits Heart
Funding Patient Oriented Research
AACR Honours Cancer Researcher
Dr. Husain Named Executive Director
Genome Canada Funding
Lupus Researcher Honoured

March 2016

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Researcher's Toolbox: Sensing Damage
Dementia: Send in the Clowns
Neurological Disease: Improving Diagnosis
Cancer: More Realistic Research Models
Epilepsy: Targeting Regions of the Brain for Therapy
Research News: Redefining our Research Enterprise

February 2016

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Kidney Disease: Not a Moment Too Soon
Stroke: Barriers Preventing Recovery
Cancer: Sabotaging the Immune System
Imaging: Detecting Early Signs of Heart Damage
Arthritis and Bone Health: the Anatomy of Disease
Immunology: Knowing Yourself Better
News: Michener Joins the UHN Family
Funding: Cell Therapy Investment Announced

January 2016

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Cardiac Rehab: Realizing Benefits for Women
Spinal Injury: Improving Surgical Outcome
Brain Cancer: Answering an Age-Old Question
Immune Cells: The Roads that Lead to a Macrophage
Pancreatic Cancer: New Model to Personalize Treatments
UHN's 2015 Research Report: E=Health

December 2015

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November 2015

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Patient Safety: Identifying Weaknesses in the System
Cancer: Hospitalization Discrepancy
Imaging: Pursuit of Sharper Contrast
Arthritis: Sex Differences Explained
Alzheimer Disease: Speaking One's Mind
Kidney Disease: New Biomarkers Predict Severity

October 2015

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Neuroscience: Connectivity Curbs Compulsiveness
Cardiology: What Makes a Good Heart?
Researcher Toolbox: Mind over Matter
Brain Injury: Sad, Sleepless Nights
Vision Disorders: Connecting the Dots
Cancer: Radiotherapy Gaps Identified

September 2015

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Preventing Falls: Stepping Up Safety
Kidney Disease: Predicting who is at Risk
Arthritis: Link to Vascular Disease Mortality
Sleep Apnea: Importance of Fluid Buildup
Surgery: Seeing Tumours more Accurately
Cancer: New Treatment Strategy

August 2015

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Parkinson: How Deep Brain Stimulation Works
Rehab: Automated Coach Helps Overcome Disabilities
Heart Disease: Encouraging Growth Promotes Healing
Surgery: Negotiating Risk in the Operating Room
Lung Transplant: Old and Young Benefit Equally
Researcher's Toolbox: Modelling Bile Duct Disorders
Funding: Government Supports Stem Cell Research

July 2015

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Alzheimer's Disease: Robots That Give a Helping Hand
Cancer: Discovery of Genes Driving Prostate Cancer
Obesity: Better to be Inefficient?
Genetic Emphysema: Boosting Protein Slows Damage
Heart Disease: the Path to Targeted Therapies
Cancer: Understanding Uneven Drug Delivery
UHN Inventor of the Year Announced

June 2015

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Breast Cancer: Improving Current Treatment Plans
Infrastructure & Innovation: New Funding from CFI
Regenerative Medicine: From Stem Cells to Cartilage
Stroke: The Right Place at the Right Time
Lung Cancer: When Does Chemotherapy Help
Genomics: Genome Canada Supports UHN Projects

May 2015

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Diabetes: Therapeutics Activate Gut Nervous System
Preventing Falls: Get a Grip with Better Footwear
Obesity: Immune Cells in Gut Impact Blood Sugar
Pain Management: Seeing How the Brain Responds
Cancer: Artificial Intelligence and Radiotherapy
UHN-Developed Medical Technology Products Unveiled
Northern Biologics Strikes a Deal

April 2015

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Lupus: Blood Molecule a Bad Influence on Immune Cells Cancer: New Biomarker for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cancer: Bursting the Microbubble Rehab: Targeting Depression and the Fear of Falling Schizophrenia: Genes Impact Treatment Response Parkinson Disease: A Test for Early Detection

March 2015

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Stroke: Detailed Feedback Speeds up Recovery
Cancer: Size Matters for Blood Clots
Transplantation: Identifying the Best Donor Lungs
Turning Genes On or Off: Bringing Loops into the Fold
Cancer: Reducing Aggressive Care with Palliative Care
UHN's 2014 Research Report Wins Top Award

February 2015

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Cancer: Tumours Hijack Antioxidants to Survive
Physical Activity: Regular Exercise not Enough
Osteoarthritis: Eating Away at the Joint
Heart Disease: Harmful Effects of Intense Exercise
Heart Failure: Inexpensive Test may Save Lives
HPC4Health Brings Cloud Computing to Health Research

January 2015

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Prostate Cancer: New Genetic Test to Personalize Treatment
Heart Disease: Promoting Heart Health in Women
Researcher's Toolbox: Powerful Tool Predicts Protein Interactions
Dementia: White Matter Matters
Parkinson Disease: Networks that Control Memory Decline
Cancer: How Low Oxygen Levels Promote Tumour Growth
UHN's 2014 Research Report: Medicine Gets Personal

December 2014

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November 2014

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Pancreatic Cancer: Blood Proteins Aid in Diagnosis
Cancer: Examining the Toxicity of New Drugs
Neuroscience: Regulator of Potassium Channel Function Uncovered
Transplantation: A Matter of Life and Death
Psoriatic Arthritis: Improving Early Detection
Researcher's Toolbox: New Approach Identifies Disease-related Proteins

October 2014

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Stroke: Weekend at Home Contributes to Recovery
Cancer: Fertile Ground for Growth
Lupus: New Way to Monitor Symptom Flares
Prostate Cancer: Accurately Pinpointing Tumours
Metabolism: Tipping the Balance towards Fat Release
Funding: Cancer Research and New Stroke Drug

September 2014

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Cancer: A Novel Approach to Decipher Cause
Chemical Biology: A New Tool to Study the Role of SETD7 Protein
Sleep Apnea: Passively Measuring Fluid Accumulation with Sound
Kidney Disease: New Diagnostic Imaging Tools
Neuroscience: Revealing Regeneration Strategies for the Injured Central Nervous System
Navigating Canada's Research Facilities

August 2014

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Cancer: Potential AntiCancer Therapeutic Discovered
Obesity and Depression: Two Sides of the Same Coin?
HIV: Hormone Linked to Low Birth Weights
Cancer: Nanoparticles to Visualize and Treat Tumours
Breast Cancer: Choosing Reconstruction with Surgery
Motion Sickness: What you Hear Matters

May 2014

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Psoriatic Arthritis: Inflammation that Stiffens Joints and Arteries
Cancer: A Carrier Particle for Image-Guided Drug Delivery
Stroke: New Approaches Needed to Help Patients Regain Their Stride
Parkinson's Disease: Brain Structures Provide Clues to Cognitive Function
Type 2 Diabetes: Nervous System Key to Prevention
Facility Spotlight: The Vector Core

April 2014

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Liver Disease: A Breakthrough for Hepatitis C
Diabetes: Key Regulator of Insulin Secretion Identified
Autoimmune Disease: Cancer may Trigger Attack on Brain
Telehealth: Enabling Self-Management of Chronic Disease in Remote Communities
Biology: Figuring Out How Cells Get Bigger
Research Facilities Available at UHN

March 2014

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Malaria: Bad Blood and Collateral Damage
Prostate Cancer: The Cost of Survival in Ontario
Rehabilitation: Brain Imaging as a Predictor of Physical Fitness
Cancer: Cost Effectiveness of Personalized Medicine
UHN Welcomes New Director for Research Commercialization
UHN's 2013 Research Report Wins Top Award

February 2014

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Vision Disorders: Brain Provides Clues to Protection in the Eye
Rehabilitation: Support Influences Return Home after Brain Injury
Radiation Therapy: Modelling Changes in Tumour Geometry
Leukaemia: Tracing the Earliest Steps of Disease
Cancer: Earlier Palliative Care Benefits Patients
Medical Care: Factors that Influence Opioid Use after Major Surgery

January 2014

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Lung Cancer: Smoking Out the Factors That Prevent Quitting
Diabetes: Leptin in Gut Lowers Blood Sugar
Cardiac Arrest: Muscle Relaxant Improves Survival
Spinal Cord Injury: Improving Treatment with Stem Cells and Bioengineering

December 2013

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November 2013

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The Grand Opening of the Krembil Discovery Tower
HIV: A Powerful New Treatment
Depression: Mapping the Brain to Guide Treatment
Community Driven Cancer Research Project Begins
Palliative Care: Specialized Therapy to Help Terminally Ill Cancer Patients Feel Better

October 2013

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Stem Cells: Uncovering Critical Regulator of Blood Cell Development
Cardiovascular Disease: Curing Hearts with Stem Cells
Neuroscience: Wandering Away from Pain
Neuroscience: Making Waves
Obesity: Reducing Glucose Production in the Liver
Brain Injury: Staying Active is Key to Recovery

September 2013

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Cancer: The Root Cause of Multiple Myeloma Relapse
Liver Cirrhosis and Infection: Acute Kidney Injury Predicts 30-day Mortality
Neurological Disorders: Unarrested Development
Parkinson's Disease: Impulsive Behaviour and Dopamine
Cancer: Immune Cell Found to Have Anti-tumour Properties
Heart Disease: Barriers to Rehabilitation

August 2013

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Cancer: Why Some Treatments May Fail
Stem Cells: New Role for GATA-3 in Self-renewal
Diabetes: Pancreatic Islet Cell Balancing Act
Rehabilitation: Making Powered Wheelchairs Safer
Medical Imaging: Modeling Blood Flow in Tumours
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Links with Autoimmunity

July 2013

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Cancer: Developing Better Prognostics for Mantle-Cell Lymphoma
Stem Cells: Using "Biowires" to Grow Mature Heart Cells
Neuroscience: Visualizing Emotional Responses during Depression Therapy
Neurological Disease: Using Stem Cells to Improve Nerve Function
Cancer: Revealing the Function of the BRCA1 Gene in Breast Cancer
Osteoarthritis: Studying Recovery Time after Total Joint Replacement Surgery

June 2013

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Stem Cells: Genome-Wide Study of Genes That Regulate Blood Development
Cancer: Side Effects of Experimental Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
Vascular Disease: Inflammation Regulation by MicroRNA
Epilepsy: Brain Signal Variability Predicts Memory Performance
Stroke: Brains from Brawn

May 2013

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Diabetes: Resistance to Glucagon in the Brain
Stem Cells: Regulators of Blood Cell Development
Lung Cancer: Analyzing the Predictive Value of KRAS Mutations
Biochemistry: Development of the First Viable Experimental Model for Systemic Ceramide Accumulation
Psoriatic Arthritis: Preventing Joint Damage with TNFa Inhibitors
Stroke: Swallowing and Speech Impairments After Stroke

April 2013

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Liver Disease: A New Approach in the Treatment of Hepatitis C
Urology: Prevention of Prostate Disorder Symptoms
Eye Disease: A New Mechanism that Regulates Cell Death in the Retina
Parkinson's Disease: Unravelling Crossed Signals
Lung Transplantation: Preventing Rejection with Gene Therapy
Rehabilitation: Measuring Balance

March 2013

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Neuroscience: Treating Anorexia with Deep Brain Stimulation
Cancer: The Causes of Tumours of the Eye
Cancer: Targeting Hypoxia Tolerance for Improved Cancer Therapy
Diabetes: Glucagon Response to Fasting and Starvation
Rehabilitation: Referral Strategies for Women with Heart Disease

February 2013

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Obesity: The Role of Intestinal Bacteria in Fatty Liver Disease
Leukemia: Stem Cell Transplant Therapy for AML
Drug Development: New Directions in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Arthritis: The Challenge of Integrating Physical Activity into Daily Life
Stroke: Regaining Balance with Visual Cues

January 2013

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Respiration: Testing a New Model to Treat Lung Injury
Cancer: New Discovery for Tumour Growth
Cancer: Refining Treatment of Oropharyngeal Cancer
Obesity: Protecting the Heart from a High Fat Diet
Cardiology: Effect of Sleep Apnea on Heart Function
Genetics: Understanding How Drugs Affect the Entire System

December 2012

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November 2012

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Heart Disease: Treating Patients Diagnosed with Diabetes
Cancer: Palliative Care Referral Practices in Oncology
Cancer: Novel Imaging and Therapeutic In One Tiny Package
Bipolar Disorder: Insulin Improves the Mental Performance of Bipolar Patients
Sleep Apnea: Making Waves in the Link to Renal Disease

October 2012

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Cancer: A Single DNA Nucleotide Difference Regulates Breast Cancer Cell Growth
Diabetes: The Role of the Brain in Insulin Resistance
Malaria: Blood Type Influences Disease Severity
Stroke: An Experimental Model Accurately Predicts the Outcomes of a Therapeutic Stroke Drug
Genetics: Protein Levels Associated with Behavioural Impairments
Heart Disease: Timing of Depression on Patient Outcomes

September 2012

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UHN Licenses Cancer Treatment Planning Technology to RaySearch Laboratories
Cancer: Characterizing the Effect of Genetic Variants in Neuroendocrine Cancers
Osteoporosis: Inaccurate Assessment of Fracture Risk in Ontario's Non-Urban Areas
Immunology: Insights into HIV Susceptibility
SCRIPDB Partners with NIH PubChem

August 2012

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Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms of Cellular Polarity
Medical Imaging: First Microbubble with Inherent Dual Imaging Properties
Leukemia: A New Molecular Target for Therapy
Medical Care: How Surgical Culture Affects Error
Respiration: New Educational Objectives for Mechanical Ventilation Practice
Rehabilitation: Measuring Activity with Brain Computer Interface Systems

July 2012

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Leukemia: An Experimental Model for AML Provides New Insights
Cancer Care: Drug Development and Maintaining Quality of Life
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Circulating Non-Immune Cells Promote the Spread of Joint Inflammation
Bipolar Disorder: Making Beneficial Therapy More Accessible
Exercise: Improving Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Computational Neuroscience: The Relationship between Individual Neurons and Population Network Activities in the Hippocampus

June 2012

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Colon Cancer: Understanding Self Renewal and Resistance
Patient Care: A Better Predictor of Heart Failure in Emergency Room Care
Prostate Cancer: Seeking Out Genetic Variations that Increase Cancer Risk
Pancreatitis: How Alcohol Damages the Pancreas
Health Outcomes: Chronic Joint Pain in the Canadian Population
Influenza: Identifying Risk of Severe Illness

May 2012

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Kidney Failure: Fish Oils May Provide Benefits for Hemodialysis Patients
Diabetes: Glucose Regulation by the Intestine
Autoimmunity: Gender Differences in the Immune System
Hypertension: Managing Blood Pressure with Your Smartphone
Sleep Apnea: Daytime Alertness may Reveal Heart Health
Neurology: Exploring the Regulation of Brain Function

April 2012

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Cancer: A New Understanding of Immune System Responses
Breast Cancer: Gene Signatures for Better Treatments
Spinal Cord Injury: Reducing Inflammation with a Smart Material
Diabetes: New Insight into Insulin Release
Prostate Cancer: Predicting Recurrence using Oxygen Levels
Stroke Rehabilitation: Determining Fall Prevention Responses in Stroke Patients

March 2012

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Stroke: Development of World's Most Advanced Neuroprotective Drug
Proteomics: A Novel Method to Identify Stem Cell Types
Medical Imaging: Novel Tools for Visualizing Tumours Using Nanotechnology
Metabolism: Appetite Control in the Brain
Rehabilitation: Psychotherapy Promotes Prolonged Benefits in Patients with Brain Injury
UHN Licensed Image Guided Irradiator System Reaches 10th Installation Milestone

February 2012

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Structural Biology: Looking Into the Mechanics of Calcium Release
Development: Imprinting in the Mouse Genome
Breast Cancer: Risks and Benefits of Prevention
Neurology: Controlling the Growth of Neurons
Stroke: Exercise Program for Rehabilitation
Cancer: Preventing Tumours in Retinoblastoma

January 2012

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Ovarian Cancer: Drug Delays Disease Progression
Immunity: Regulating the Response to Infection
Hormone Therapy: Ontario Failing to Treat Osteoporosis-Related Side Effects
Metabolism: How the Gut Controls Glucose Production
Immunology: A New Model for Injury Repair in the Eye
Social Media: The Role of Twitter in Assessing Scientific Impact

December 2011

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November 2011

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UHN and University of Toronto Launch Techna Institute
iDAPT: World Class Innovation at Toronto Rehab
Prostate Cancer: Combination Treatment Greatly Improves Survival
Cardiology: Sodium Intake Increases Risk of Sleep Apnea
UHN Educational Tool Licensed to Edwards Lifesciences
Inflammatory Arthritis: Identifying Risk of Disease Progression

October 2011

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PMH Awarded Third National Cancer Institute Contract
Immune Disorders: New Insights into Cell Regulation
Immunity: Cell Adhesion in Leukocytes
Neurology: Uncovering Factors Associated with the Development of Neurons
Clinical Trials: The Impact of Announcements on Company Stock Prices
Alzheimer's Disease: Quality of Life Assessed by Family Caregivers

September 2011

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UHN Medical Imaging Tool Licensed to Vexim SA
Cancer: Creating a Blueprint of Protein Modifications
Cardiology: Distinguishing the Mechanisms of Heart Contraction
Psoriatic Arthritis: The Disease within a Disease
Pulmonary Disease: Increasing Physical Activity
Nanomedicine: Delivery of Anticancer Drugs
Cardiology: Reducing Inflammation in Damaged Cardiac Muscle
Stroke Prevention: Assessing the Effects of Surgical Revascularization

August 2011

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Strategic Planning Needs Your Help
Autoimmune Diseases: Explaining the Role of PTPN22 in Immunity
Leukemia: Stem Cell Properties Correlate with Disease Outcome
Immunity: Identifying the Mechanisms Involved in Inflammation of the Colon
Spondyloarthritis: Impact on Social Life
Radioisotope Therapy: The Future of Antibody Linked Radiotherapy
Osteoporosis: Better Prevention from Future Injury

July 2011

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UHN's New Office of Research Trainees
Stem Cells: Isolation of the Purest Blood Stem Cells
Clinical Trials: Assessing the Effects of Unpublished Data
Gastroenterology: New Insights into Blood Glucose Regulation
Blood: New Directions for Disease Treatment
Stroke: Understanding the Short-Term Outcomes for Artery Blockage

June 2011

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UHN and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Announce Their Integration
Neurology: Stimulation of the Motor Cortex Improves Hand Tremors
Leukemia: New Cancer Stem Cell Factor Identified
Cardiology: New Role for Protein in Heart Function
Myeloma: Antitumour Activity with New Therapeutic Drug
Stem Cells: Characterizing Neural Stem Cell Development

May 2011

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Health Services Research at UHN: Strategic Planning Workshop
Prostate Cancer: New Findings on the Effects of Supplements
Cancer: A New Mechanism for Resistance to Therapy
Leukemia: Helping the Immune System Fight Cancer
Parkinson's Disease: Enhancing the Therapeutic Benefits of L-DOPA
Neuroscience: Understanding the Effect of Seizures in Stroke Patients
Acute Lung Injury: New Insight into Factors Involved in Cell and Tissue Damage

April 2011

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Lung Transplantation: High-Risk Donor Lungs Can Now Be Safely Used for Transplant
Respiratory Disease: Long-Term Study on the Effects of Acute Illness
Lung Cancer: Changes in Non-Cancer Cells May Predict Patient Outcome
Diabetes: New Guidelines for Treating Diabetic Neuropathy
Neurology: Surgical Procedure Reverses Loss of Brain Matter
Autoimmune Disease: New Suppressor Gene Discovered in Lupus-Prone Mice

March 2011

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Cancer: Novel Organic Nanoparticles for Cancer Targeting and Treatment
Cardiology: Novel Peptide Helps to Prevent Damage Following Cardiovascular Injury
Pancreatic Cancer: Hypoxia Predicts Growth and Metastasis
Stroke: Why Sleeping Better is Good for Stroke Patients
Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Identifying a Culprit in Brain Injury
Arthritis: Examining Workplace Activity Limitations

February 2011

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Leukemia: Uncovering Genetic Diversity in Propagating Cells
HIV Infection: Promoting the Immune Response to Chronic Viral Infections
Regenerative Medicine: Development of Heart Cells from Stem Cells
Depression: Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Benefit in 3 and 6 Year Follow-Up Study
Parkinson Disease: New Insights into the Role of the Cerebellum in Disease Development
Heart Disease: A Novel Mechanism of Electrical Remodeling in Cardiac Hypertrophy and Heart Failure

December 2010

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October 2010

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Cancer: Identifying the Cells that Cause Cancer
Lung Cancer: Gene Signature Helps Predict Benefits of Chemotherapy
Neuroscience: The Cellular Basis of Neural Impulse Transmission
Heart Disease: Preventing Injury Following Transplantation
Diabetes: Detecting Sugar Sensing Pathways in the Brain
Virology: Developing New Methods to Fight off SARS
Parkinson's Disease: Learning the Benefits of Combined Therapy

September 2010

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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Confirming Gene Involvement
Leukemia: Timing DNA Repair and Cell Death to Prevent Cancer
Alzheimer's Disease: Investigating New Stimulating Treatment Techniques
Neurology: Understanding How Perception of Pain Affects Recovery

July 2010

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Influenza A: Identifying New Cell Populations to Battle Disease
Immunity and Disease: Applying Cell Therapy to Combat Infectious Disease
Hodgkin Lymphoma: Investigating Heart Disease Risk and Cancer Treatment
Lupus: Monitoring Heart Disease Risk in Patients
Parkinson's Disease: Understanding the Anatomy of Movement

June 2010

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ELLICSR Opens its Doors
Immune System: Revising the 'Road Map' of Blood Development
Malignant Mesothelioma: Identifying New Investigative Tools
Cancer: Depression in Patients with Advanced Disease
Neurology: Targeting Brain Communication Circuits to Understand Disease

May 2010

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UHN Captures $30M in New Ministry Funding
Breast Cancer: Hormone-Driven Cell Growth
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Brain Landscape Changes and Disrupted Communication
Neurology: Determining When to Re-Start Anticoagulation
Diabetes: Locating the Brain's 'Sweet Spot'

April 2010

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Structural biology: Understanding How Cells Anchor
Malaria: How Maternal Infection Contributes to Low Birth Weight
Lymphoma: Opening the Door to New Research and Treatments
Lung Cancer: Economic Analysis of Targeted Therapy
Parkinson's Disease: Learning the Long-Term Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation

March 2010

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Lupus: Investigating Antimalarial Treatments
Head and Neck Cancer: Using Global Screens for New Target Identification
Lung Injury: Getting to the Bottom of Injury Promotion and Prevention
Neurology: Establishing a Circulation and Brain Landscape Relationship

February 2010

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Leukemia: Elucidating Genetic Areas of Control
Heart Failure: Tracking Patients after Discharge
Cancer: Understanding Timing and Tumor Development
Liver Transplant: Determining When and Why to Apply the Surgical Brakes
Regenerative Medicine: Repairing the Injured Spinal Cord
Rett Syndrome: Surveying Brain Patterns to Increase Disease Knowledge

January 2010

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Cancer: Changing Current Understanding of Gene Function
Leukemia: New Population of Cells Discovered
Cancer Biology: Sensitizing 'Tenacious' Tumour Cells
Neurology: Detailing the Memory Process
Cardiology: Re-Examining Protective Properties of Beta-Blockers

December 2009

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November 2009

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Lung Transplantation: Gene Therapy Repairs Injured Lungs
Head & Neck Cancer: Clarifying Trial Terminology
Parkinson's Disease: 'Stimulating' Ways to Prevent Falls
Diabetes: Focusing on Early Diabetes Complications
Brain Injury: Understanding Factors Contributing to Damage
Breast Cancer: Understanding the Relationship between Treatment and Menopause

October 2009

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Atherosclerosis: Outlining Disease Beginnings
Cardiology: Understanding the Benefits of Salt
Stroke: Suppressing Brain Cell Death
Neurology: Mapping Nerve Changes
Oral Cancer: Identifying New Biomarkers of Disease
Nasopharyngeal Cancer: Elucidating Disease Proteins

September 2009

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Lung Cancer: Enhancing the Decision-Making Process
Diabetes: New Protein Discovery
Neurology: Changing Current Beliefs
Cancer: Identifying New Potential Drug Use
Malaria: Defining Future Treatment Options
Neurology: Preventing Ocular Cell Death

July 2009

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New CFI Funding Announced
AL-amyloidosis: Discovering Treatment Strategies
Cardiovascular Disease: Treatment Implications
Regenerative Medicine: Defining Growth Requirements
Parkinson's Disease: Mapping the Effects of Stimulation

June 2009

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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Grabbing Hold of Genetics
Ovarian Cancer: Patupilone Phase I Safety Findings
Arthritis: Taking a Closer Look at Gender
Lung Transplantation: Dealing with Rejection
Esophageal Cancer: Identifying Markers of Disease

May 2009

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Cancer: Boosting the Body's Immune System
Breast Cancer: Assessing Risk Early-On
Malaria: Pregnancy and Treatment
Noonan Syndrome: Discovering the Mechanics of Disease
ADHD: Genetics of Disease
Kidney Disease: Identifying Growth Pathways

April 2009

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Malaria: Biomarker Discovery
Liver Cancer: Novel Treatment Strategy
Parkinson's Disease: Deciphering Cell Communication
Neurology: Imaging the Brain
Breast Cancer: Revisiting Treatment Strategies

March 2009

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Cancer: Using Algorithms to Detect Gene Patterns
Lung Cancer: Three-Sided Approach to Treatment
Neurology: Exploring the Use of New Research Tool
Major Depressive Disorder: Profiling Treatment
HIV: Evaluating New Therapy Options

February 2009

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Cancer: New Technology to Study Structure
Regenerative Medicine: Novel Findings for Lung Repair
Cardiology: Avoiding Acute Kidney Injury
Cancer: The Genetics Behind Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Ankylosing Spondilitis: Discovering Biomarkers of Disease

January 2009

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Cancer: Illustrating Form and Function
Cancer: Outpatient Palliative Care Interventions
Parkinson's Disease: Investigating Brain Cell Connections
Lupus: Monitoring the Advantages of Methotrexate
Thyroid Cancer: Revealing Where Growth Starts
Virology: The Mechanisms of Infection

December 2008

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November 2008

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Directing Heart Cell Development
'Checking' Immune Cell Balance
Remodeling the Heart After Injury
Surprising New Model for Cancer Cell Aging
Psoriatic Arthritis Researchers Tackle Fatigue
Weight Management Prediction in Anorexia

October 2008

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Signal Control in Immunity
Thyroid Cancer Cells 'Staying Put'
'Current' Neural Regenerative Medicine
Injury Mechanics in Neurology

September 2008

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Landmark $120M Funding to UHN
Cancer Protein and Male Infertility
Forecasting Hepatitis with Disease Marker
'Report'ing on the Immune System
Indicators of Lung Cancer Therapy Response
Eating Behaviors in Diabetic Teen Girls

July 2008

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Enzyme Deficiency in Malaria
Genetic Changes Involved in Colorectal Cancer
A New Therapeutic Approach for Hepatitis B
Family Involvement in Psoriatic Arthritis
How Hospital and Surgeon Volume Affects Prostate Cancer
Movement Control Tactics in Parkinson's Disease

June 2008

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Tuning the 'Engine' of Immune Response
The Role of Fat in Diabetes and Cardiology
Innovative Cancer Treatment Moves to Phase II
Defining Mechanisms of Brain Degeneration

May 2008

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Regenerative Medicine and Cardiac Cells
Three-Way Communication in Diabetes
Controlling the Host Response in Malaria
Arthritis Medication Raises Caution
New Potential for Parkinson's Disease
Understanding Growth in Pituitary Cancer
Lung Cancer and Immune Cells
New Predictors in Prostate Cancer

April 2008

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Hypertrophy and Cardiac Cells
Nomograms for Phase II Clinical Trials
Stroke and the Penumbra
Decision Aids for Cancer Patients

March 2008

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Smooth Muscle Cells in Cardiology
Revisiting Survival in Prostate Cancer
Alzheimer's Disease and DBS
Gene Targeting in Rett Syndrome
Retinoblastoma and Genomic Instability
Disease Management in Lupus
Couples Intervention for Cancer

January 2008

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New Tool for Stem Cells
3D Liver Cancer
Lupus Development
Profiling Cerebral Malaria
IBS and Pain
Treating Type II Diabetes

December 2007

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November 2007

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Optimizing Treatment Decisions in Bladder Cancer
Childhood Mood Disorders
Myeloma: Drug Screen Points to New Therapy
Learning to Control Cancer Growth and Survival Genes
Motivations Behind Genetic Testing in Colorectal Cancer

October 2007

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Building Blocks of Cancer Cells
Controlling Lung Cancer Growth
How Age can Affect Cardiac Patients
Understanding the Mechanics of Memory
Type 1 Diabetes and the Immune System: The Link
Using Stem Cells for Respiratory Diseases
Factors Promoting Osteoporosis

June 2007

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ALS and Protein Folding
Brain Tumour Suppressor Gene
Cancer Survivors and Cognitive Impairment
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Cardiovascular Disease and Vitamin C
Proteins and the Immune Response
Glucose Metabolism and Brain Activity
Neural Remodeling

May 2007

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Mapping Human Leukemia in Mice
Influenza A Transmission
'Check'ing Out Cancer
Rebuilding Myelin in Spinal Cord Injury
Personalizing Cancer Treatment
Live Donor Transplants Cut Waiting Times
Drug Interactions in Cancer
Premier's Summit Awards
CFI Awards

February 2007

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January 2007

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Discovering the Cancer "On Ramp"
Understanding Cardiac Repair
Screening Hodgkin's Lymphoma Survivors
New Cancer Drug Target
Paying Attention to Genetics in ADHD
The Importance of Day/Night Schedules
Nerve Architecture
Sleep Apnea Featured
A Deeper Look into Movement Disorders
Protein Balance in Cancer
Focusing on Fatigue
Engineering Lung Tissue
Controlling Arthritis Activity
New Informatics Editor-in-Chief
Unraveling Statins
Microglia in Brain Trauma and Stroke
Cell Communication in the Brain
Arresting Tumour Growth
Alzheimer's Gene Found
Examining Breast Tissue Density and Risk
Controlling Fat Levels in Diabetes and Obesity
Swallowing Disorder Treatments Assessed
Multi-pronged Approach for Treating Brain Injuries
Notochord Cells Protect Spinal Discs
Thyroid Cancer Metastasis Marker Proposed
New SARS Animal Model Tested
Potential Improvements for Hepatitis C Treatment

December 2006

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December 2006

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Dr. Peggy Farnham 'ChIP'ping Away at Tumour Identity
Dr. Lozano Inventor of the Year
Trainees of the Year: Bill Ayach, Peter Stogios, and Dr. Cindy Zadikoff
Accolades for Presentation Winners
Thanks to the Research Day Team
Research Breakthrough: Colon Cancer Rooted in Stem Cells

November 2006

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Bone Pain Reduced
Testing the Fates of Stem Cells
Drug Improves Quality of Life in Lung Cancer
Importance of Arthritis Education Reinforced
New Potential Anti-cancer Agent Found
Genetic Disorders: "Record" Result

October 2006

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Antibody Attacks AML
Spinal Cord Injury Stemmed
Fabry Symptoms Foiled
Anti-Rejection Drug Defined
C-kit Sounds Siren
Gene Set Match for Lesioned Livers

September 2006

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Dendritic Cells Dominate
Repair "Troops" Signalled after Heart Attack
3D Structure of Leukemia Molecule Limned
(OD)Case Study: Novel Inhibitors

June 2006

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ARDS: Study Shows Long-Term Outcomes for Survivors
Blood Vessel Disorders: Molecules Offer New Therapy Target
Anorexia Nervosa: Study Suggests Need to Reconsider Treatment
Cancer: Anti-Aging Molecule May Help in Cancer Fight
Brain Surgery: New Model Predicts Outcomes

May 2006

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Transplantation: New Test Will Increase Pool of Donor Lungs
Alzheimer's Disease: Finding Offers New Therapeutic Targets
Cancer: New UHN Software Finds Partner "Suspects"
Better Liver Transplants: Answer's in the Genes

April 2006

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Balancing Hope & Knowledge in Cancer Decision-Making
Molecule Helps Body Clean Up
Electrode Brain Treatment Reduces Seizure Number

March 2006

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Gene Bars Rod Development
Drug Pressures Tumours
New Direction for Repairing Blood Vessels

February 2006

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Aching to Sleep
Imaging Inner Geometry
Knowledge of Immune Molecule Growing
Enzymes at the Heart of Structural Changes
New Repair [c-]Kit for Heart Disease
Infection Target Iron-ically Obvious

January 2006

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ADHD Genetic Risk Factor
DNA Break-ing News
Missing Molecule Stops Signals
New Role for MyD-88
Defect Found in Lupus-like Syndrome

October 2005

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Telomerases Behaving Badly
Behind the (Caspase-)Eight Ball
Molecule Required for Immune Cell Survival
Molecule First in Line
OCD-Related Neurons Pinpointed

September 2005

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Molecule Mediates Metastasis
Stopping Sleep Symptom Silences Sympathetic Signals
Motor Memories: Total Recall

June 2005

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Drug prolongs lung cancer survival (OCI/PMH) Reducing rejection in transplant (TGHRI/TGH) Killer molecule identified (Krembil/TWH) Dynamic duo in heart disease (OCI/PMH and TGHRI/TGH)

June 2005

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Age a Factor in Treatment Decisions (OCI/PMH)
New Tools in Pancreatic Cancer Research (OCI/PMH)
Understanding Xenograft Rejection (TGHRI/TGH)
Deep Brain Stimulation Effect Indirect (Krembil/TWH)

May 2005

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Genes predicting hep C treatment response identified (TGHRI/TGH, OCI/PMH, Krembil/TWHI)
Gene provides protection against Parkinson disease (Krembil/TWH and AMDI/OCI/PMH)
First link between immune and hormonal systems pinpointed at UHN (OCI/PMH)
Diabetes finding may lead to new preventive and treatment measures (OCI/PMH and Krembil/TWH)

April 2005

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Special Issue: New Division Heads Appointed at OCI

March 2005

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Fruit Flies and Cancer Research (AMDI/OCI/PMH and OCI/PMH)
New Treatment for Depression (Krembil/TWH)
Personalized Cancer Therapy (TGHRI/TGH)

February 2005

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Women Respond Better to Lung Cancer Treatment (OCI/PMH)
Binge/Purge Behaviours Reduce Anorexia Treatment Success (TGHRI/TGH)
Phantom Sensations Probed (Krembil/TWH)

January 2005

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Finding Will Lead to Targeted Therapies for Heart Disease and Brain Disorders(OCI/PMH)
Risk Factor for Dyslexia Identified (Krembil/TWH)
DNA Repair in Prostate Cancer: When Too Much Isn't Enough (OCI/PMH)
Study Zeroes in on Predictors of Parkinson Disease Survival (Krembil/TWH)
Molecule Critical for Fighting Viral-Induced Heart Disease (TGHRI/TGH)
Exercise Eases Symptoms of Musculoskeletal Disease (TGHRI/TGH)

December 2004

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Defect a Cause of Parkinson Disease (Krembil/TWH)
Successful Treatment for Fabry Disease (OCI/PMH)
Anxiety Bad for Heart Patients (TGHRI/TGH)
Finding Important for Heart Disease (OCI/PMH)

November 2004

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New Treatment for Prostate Cancer (OCI/PMH)
Clues to Cause of Autoimmune Disease Uncovered (AMDI/OCI/PMH)
A Busy Brain May Overlook Pain (Krembil/TWH)
Protein Critical for Genome (OCI/PMH)
Clues for Treating Rare Cancer Revealed (TGHRI/TGH)
Group Therapy Eases Cancer Fears (TGHRI/TGH)

October 2004

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Update: Strategic Planning in Research at UHN

September 2004

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Combined Therapy Benefits Breast Cancer (OCI/PMH)
Flick the Switch on Disease (OCI/PMH)
New Treatment for Huntington's Disease (Krembil/TWH)
Regulation of Appetite is Complex (TGHRI/TGH)
Molecule Protects Infection Fighting Cells (AMDI/OCI/PMH)

June 2004

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Faulty Genes in Breast Cancer (OCI/PMH)
Clue to Child Cancer Found (Krembil/TWH)
"Hidden" Cells in Leukemia (TGHRI/TGH)
Target for Autoimmune Disease Identified (TGHRI/TGH)
Gene Therapy and Hodgkin's Disease (OCI/PMH and TGHRI/TGH)
Secrets of Body Clock Revealed (Krembil/TWH)

April 2004

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Crohn's Disease Gene Found
New Target for Spinal Cord Injury Identified
PTEN Implicated in Prostate Cancer
Gene Expression—a "Change of Heart"

March 2004

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New Hope for Neurological Diseases
Immune Cells Can Cause Heart Failure
Defective B Cells May Hold Key to Lupus
Protein a Possible Target for Cancer Therapy

February 2004

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Biomedical Research Types: The Overview
Basic Research : Examples
Translational Research : Examples
Clinical Research : Examples

January 2004

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Brain Damage Culprit Fingered
Measuring Dosage: Photodynamic Therapy
New Tool for Understanding Brain Chemistry

December 2003

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Long-term Effects of Chemotherapy Studied
Protein Fuels Autoimmunity
Model Helps Choose Best Care for Heart Disease

November 2003

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Finding the Best Treatment for Heart Failure
Patients Use Tools to Understand Cancer
Treating Psychotic Depression
Attacking the Cause of Lung Disease
Testing a New Rapid Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Imaging Parkinson's Disease
Novel Therapy for Ankylosing Spondylitis

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