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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 1d

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 1d

🥼#TraineeTuesday is back!

This week we want you to meet Rima, a PhD candidate in Dr. Karen Davis’ Lab.

For the next few hours we'll be following Rima to learn more about research surrounding pain. 🤕🧠

Follow along via our IG Story! 📲 instagram.com/krembilresea...

#ScienceMatters #PainResearch

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Canadian Concussion Centre @uhnconcussions.bsky.social · 1d

Misunderstanding concussions can delay recovery and increase risks.

Dr. Carmela Tartaglia addresses some of the most common myths and shares evidence-based facts.
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Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) @ontariobrain.bsky.social · 7d

Next OBI Public Talk: AI in Brain Health Advances 🧠
Join us with four innovators from OBI's Centre for Analytics who are taking AI from the research lab to real-world clinical impact.

🔹 November 3, 2025
🔹 6:00–7:30 PM
🔹 BMO Centre, Toronto Western Hospital | Online

RSVP: braininstitute.ca/AI-talk

OBI Public Talk: AI in Brain Health Advances - Breakthroughs in Brain Science Series

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Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social · 2d

The @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social October #newsletter has been released! Read about our recent events, new stories, features, awards and publications >> bit.ly/437aG6e

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University Health Network @uhn.ca · 8d

In honour of National Day For Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, TeamUHN’s Indigenous Health Team hosted a ceremony featuring live drumming, singing, and staff joining the Round Dance at The Michener Gitigan.

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University Health Network @uhn.ca · 8d

Chronic pain and mental illness often go hand in hand — yet they're rarely treated together. Learn how #TeamUHN's Dr. Jeffrey Wieskopf is bridging that gap, offering integrated care that addresses both the physical and emotional toll of pain.

Read more: https://bit.ly/489fGe8

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University Health Network @uhn.ca · 6d

This is the future of surgical care!

UHN’s new Surgical and Patient Tower is now under construction. Visit the display in the atrium of Toronto Western Hospital or UHNsurgicaltower.ca to learn more!

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University Health Network @uhn.ca · 8d

This solemn day calls not only for remembrance, but for sustained action and shared accountability. Guided by the Indigenous Health Program, UHN is taking steps to advance the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action.

Learn more:
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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 5d

🔬🧠On Sept. 24, we hosted the 2nd annual Neuronto Research Symposium, featuring:
✅ 270 attendees
✅ 12 talks
✅ 68 poster presentations
from @kbi-uhn.bsky.social, @sickkidsto.bsky.social and @camhnews.bsky.social

A huge THANK YOU 🙏 to everyone who helped bring this event to life✨

🔗: linktr.ee/krembil

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Schroeder Arthritis Institute 🦴 @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social · 20d

The International Symposium on the Latest Innovations in Osteoarthritis, by @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social was a success! This two-day event included 8 sessions, over 35 international invited faculty presenters and chairs, experts in the field of osteoarthritis, and over 170+ attendees. #OASymposium2025

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University Health Network @uhn.ca · 14d

It’s that time of year again! 🍪

The cookie meet-up during UHN’s annual Week of Gratitude is a chance for us to say thank you in-person! Thank you, TeamUHN, for the dedication you show in caring for our patients, and for the kindness you show in caring for each other!

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University Health Network @uhn.ca · 13d

In this month's UHN Honour Roll:

🏆 Dr. David Kirsch wins Nobility in Science Award from Sarcoma Foundation of Amereica
🏆 Dr. John Dick named 2025 Clarivate Citation Laureate
🏆 Dr. Milos R. Popovic receives inaugural Dejan Popovic Award

Read about this month's awardees: https://bit.ly/3Ik6Mjw

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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 9d

Read about the latest findings from Canada’s largest #research hospital in @uhn.ca’s Research Spotlight newsletter:

▶️ Better grading for a common #braintumour
▶️ #AI tool to identify how cells talk to each other
▶️ #StemCells used to treat #T1D
+ More

🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/newsletter/r...

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 13d

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 13d

🤕 September is #PainAwarenessMonth.

Tobi Oyedele is a summer student in the lab of Dr. Hance Clarke, a Clinician Investigator at UHN's Krembil Brain Institute.

Back in August, Tobi told us about his project involving chronic pain and mental health. ⬇️

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 15d

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 15d

It’s #ConcussionAwarenessWeek 🧠🤕

📖 To help spread awareness, we're sharing a publication by Dr. Charles Tator, Scientist Emeritus at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute.

▶️ Watch the 30-second video or click the link below to read the study! ⬇️

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 16d

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 16d

#WorldAlzheimersDay 🧠

📖✨ Congratulations to Dr. Donald Weaver, Senior Scientist at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, and his summer student, Emma Twiss, on their publication in The Conversation!

Interested in reading the article? Click the 🔗 ⬇️!

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#ScienceMatters #ResearchMatters

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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 16d

Celebrating innovation in #Neuromodulation!

The inaugural Dean Connor and Maris Uffelmann CRANIA Innovation Awards in Neuromodulation funded 3 innovative, UHN-led projects on neural repair, #DeepBrainStimulation, and shockwave therapy.

🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/innovat...

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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 19d

Psychiatric care is key to recovery after #AutoimmuneEncephalitis, but many patients are missed. New research from @kbi-uhn.bsky.social shows better assessments could ensure no one slips through the cracks. 🫂

🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/healing... @uhn.ca

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 20d

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 20d

📖✨Congratulations to Dr. Mandeep Singh, Clinician Investigator at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, on his recent publication in the journal Anaesthesia!

The study looks at how ultrasound could make breathing safer during surgery. 🫁

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#NoResearchNoCure #ScienceMatters

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 21d

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