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📰 The PSI 2024 impact report is here! The report features words from PSI Chair Dr. Naana Jumah, a roundup of 13 grantees in our #PSISpotlight, and a recap of the PSI Symposium in 2024.
🔗 Read it here: www.canva.com/design/DAGdC...
🔗 Read it here: www.canva.com/design/DAGdC...
This week is #NationalAddictionAwarenessWeek.
PSI-funded researchers are advancing evidence to prevent and treat substance use disorders across Ontario.
See their studies:
#NAAW #AddictionsAwareness
PSI-funded researchers are advancing evidence to prevent and treat substance use disorders across Ontario.
See their studies:
#NAAW #AddictionsAwareness
November 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This week is #NationalAddictionAwarenessWeek.
PSI-funded researchers are advancing evidence to prevent and treat substance use disorders across Ontario.
See their studies:
#NAAW #AddictionsAwareness
PSI-funded researchers are advancing evidence to prevent and treat substance use disorders across Ontario.
See their studies:
#NAAW #AddictionsAwareness
Today is #WorldCOPDDay, and November is COPD Awareness Month.
PSI-funded grantees are improving #COPD care through better inhaler use education, Canadian quality-of-care research, and #LongCOVID monitoring.
PSI-funded grantees are improving #COPD care through better inhaler use education, Canadian quality-of-care research, and #LongCOVID monitoring.
November 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Today is #WorldCOPDDay, and November is COPD Awareness Month.
PSI-funded grantees are improving #COPD care through better inhaler use education, Canadian quality-of-care research, and #LongCOVID monitoring.
PSI-funded grantees are improving #COPD care through better inhaler use education, Canadian quality-of-care research, and #LongCOVID monitoring.
It’s #WorldAntibioticAwarenessWeek. 🦠
PSI-funded grantees are tackling #AMR through improved antimicrobial susceptibility testing, better #Antibiotic use in older adults, and microbiome-driven advances in transplantation. #WAAW
PSI-funded grantees are tackling #AMR through improved antimicrobial susceptibility testing, better #Antibiotic use in older adults, and microbiome-driven advances in transplantation. #WAAW
November 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It’s #WorldAntibioticAwarenessWeek. 🦠
PSI-funded grantees are tackling #AMR through improved antimicrobial susceptibility testing, better #Antibiotic use in older adults, and microbiome-driven advances in transplantation. #WAAW
PSI-funded grantees are tackling #AMR through improved antimicrobial susceptibility testing, better #Antibiotic use in older adults, and microbiome-driven advances in transplantation. #WAAW
November 14 is #WorldDiabetesDay and this month marks #DiabetesAwarenessMonth.
PSI-funded researchers are advancing #Diabetes research from prevention and early diagnosis to improving treatment and long-term health outcomes for people living with diabetes across Canada.
PSI-funded researchers are advancing #Diabetes research from prevention and early diagnosis to improving treatment and long-term health outcomes for people living with diabetes across Canada.
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
November 14 is #WorldDiabetesDay and this month marks #DiabetesAwarenessMonth.
PSI-funded researchers are advancing #Diabetes research from prevention and early diagnosis to improving treatment and long-term health outcomes for people living with diabetes across Canada.
PSI-funded researchers are advancing #Diabetes research from prevention and early diagnosis to improving treatment and long-term health outcomes for people living with diabetes across Canada.
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Congratulations Andrea on your hugely productive fellowship!
Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Gershon on completing her PSI Graham Farquharson #KnowledgeTranslation Fellowship!
Read her reflections on the journey, key highlights, & advice for current and aspiring KT Fellows: www.psifoundation.org/2022-psi-gra... @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
Read her reflections on the journey, key highlights, & advice for current and aspiring KT Fellows: www.psifoundation.org/2022-psi-gra... @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
2022 PSI Graham Farquharson KT Fellow at the Finish Line: Dr. Andrea Gershon Crosses the Endpoint - PSI Foundation
After a few years of tirelessly working towards their research program and knowledge translation (KT) activities, our PSI KT Fellows reach the finish line of their fellowship. As they cross the end po...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Congratulations Andrea on your hugely productive fellowship!
Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Gershon on completing her PSI Graham Farquharson #KnowledgeTranslation Fellowship!
Read her reflections on the journey, key highlights, & advice for current and aspiring KT Fellows: www.psifoundation.org/2022-psi-gra... @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
Read her reflections on the journey, key highlights, & advice for current and aspiring KT Fellows: www.psifoundation.org/2022-psi-gra... @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
2022 PSI Graham Farquharson KT Fellow at the Finish Line: Dr. Andrea Gershon Crosses the Endpoint - PSI Foundation
After a few years of tirelessly working towards their research program and knowledge translation (KT) activities, our PSI KT Fellows reach the finish line of their fellowship. As they cross the end po...
www.psifoundation.org
November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Gershon on completing her PSI Graham Farquharson #KnowledgeTranslation Fellowship!
Read her reflections on the journey, key highlights, & advice for current and aspiring KT Fellows: www.psifoundation.org/2022-psi-gra... @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
Read her reflections on the journey, key highlights, & advice for current and aspiring KT Fellows: www.psifoundation.org/2022-psi-gra... @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social
With PSI support, Drs. Malik Farooqi & @bramrochwerg.bsky.social led the DRIVE-SAFE study to explore how measuring breathing effort & driving pressure in assisted ventilation can improve outcomes for #ICU patients.
@macdeptmed.bsky.social
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@macdeptmed.bsky.social
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Dr. Malik Farooqi: Exploring Driving Pressure in Assisted Ventilation
"PSI’s funding gave me the resources and confidence to pursue a novel research project on better understanding patient-ventilator interaction." -Dr. Malik Farooqi
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October 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
With PSI support, Drs. Malik Farooqi & @bramrochwerg.bsky.social led the DRIVE-SAFE study to explore how measuring breathing effort & driving pressure in assisted ventilation can improve outcomes for #ICU patients.
@macdeptmed.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/dr-malik-far...
@macdeptmed.bsky.social
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This week marks #CanadianIntensiveCareWeek.
We at PSI thank ICU teams for their compassion and commitment for the health of all Ontarians. PSI-funded research is improving sedation, nutrition, and equity in #CriticalCare across Ontario and Canada. #CICU2025
We at PSI thank ICU teams for their compassion and commitment for the health of all Ontarians. PSI-funded research is improving sedation, nutrition, and equity in #CriticalCare across Ontario and Canada. #CICU2025
October 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This week marks #CanadianIntensiveCareWeek.
We at PSI thank ICU teams for their compassion and commitment for the health of all Ontarians. PSI-funded research is improving sedation, nutrition, and equity in #CriticalCare across Ontario and Canada. #CICU2025
We at PSI thank ICU teams for their compassion and commitment for the health of all Ontarians. PSI-funded research is improving sedation, nutrition, and equity in #CriticalCare across Ontario and Canada. #CICU2025
October 13 is #WorldThrombosisDay.
We're highlighting PSI-funded research advancing thrombosis care—improving outcomes after valve surgery, predicting pediatric post-thrombotic syndrome, and reducing VTE risk in critical care. #Thrombosis #ThrombosisResearch
We're highlighting PSI-funded research advancing thrombosis care—improving outcomes after valve surgery, predicting pediatric post-thrombotic syndrome, and reducing VTE risk in critical care. #Thrombosis #ThrombosisResearch
October 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
October 13 is #WorldThrombosisDay.
We're highlighting PSI-funded research advancing thrombosis care—improving outcomes after valve surgery, predicting pediatric post-thrombotic syndrome, and reducing VTE risk in critical care. #Thrombosis #ThrombosisResearch
We're highlighting PSI-funded research advancing thrombosis care—improving outcomes after valve surgery, predicting pediatric post-thrombotic syndrome, and reducing VTE risk in critical care. #Thrombosis #ThrombosisResearch
📢 Grantee Shoutout: PSI is proud to support our physician researchers who recently received grant awards! 🎉 Over $2,460,000 in new grants were approved at our September meeting.
Check out the details here:
www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea...
Check out the details here:
www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea...
Funded Research - PSI Foundation
List of projects funded by PSI Foundation.
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October 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
📢 Grantee Shoutout: PSI is proud to support our physician researchers who recently received grant awards! 🎉 Over $2,460,000 in new grants were approved at our September meeting.
Check out the details here:
www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea...
Check out the details here:
www.psifoundation.org/funded-resea...
During #HPVPreventionWeek this week, we're spotlighting PSI-funded research advancing knowledge on HPV—from understanding its role in vulvar cancer to vaccine safety in transplant recipients. #HPVResearch #HPVPrevention
Check out their studies:
Check out their studies:
October 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
During #HPVPreventionWeek this week, we're spotlighting PSI-funded research advancing knowledge on HPV—from understanding its role in vulvar cancer to vaccine safety in transplant recipients. #HPVResearch #HPVPrevention
Check out their studies:
Check out their studies:
October 1 marks #NationalSeniorsDay & the International Day of Older Persons. We’re highlighting PSI-funded researchers whose work supports healthy aging and improves care for older adults.
October 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
October 1 marks #NationalSeniorsDay & the International Day of Older Persons. We’re highlighting PSI-funded researchers whose work supports healthy aging and improves care for older adults.
September is International Pain Awareness Month. We're highlighting our PSI grantees' studies who contribute to #ChronicPain and #AcutePain research. #InternationalPainAwarenessMonth @unityhealthto.bsky.social @lhsccanada.bsky.social @macdeptmed.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
September is International Pain Awareness Month. We're highlighting our PSI grantees' studies who contribute to #ChronicPain and #AcutePain research. #InternationalPainAwarenessMonth @unityhealthto.bsky.social @lhsccanada.bsky.social @macdeptmed.bsky.social
In their PSI-funded research, Tasha Jawa & Dr. John Gordon Boyd's study is a first step in understanding how dialysis impacts brain function in ICU patients, and how to protect them from long-term decline. @jawatasha.bsky.social @jgordonboyd.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/natasha-jawa...
www.psifoundation.org/natasha-jawa...
Natasha Jawa: Improving ICU Care: Exploring How Dialysis Affects the Brain
"The PSI Research Trainee Fellowship Award has been instrumental in shaping my career as a clinician-scientist."-Natasha Jawa
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September 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In their PSI-funded research, Tasha Jawa & Dr. John Gordon Boyd's study is a first step in understanding how dialysis impacts brain function in ICU patients, and how to protect them from long-term decline. @jawatasha.bsky.social @jgordonboyd.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/natasha-jawa...
www.psifoundation.org/natasha-jawa...
September is #ConcussionAwarenessMonth.
We're highlighting three PSI-funded grantees who are advancing research on the psychiatric impacts of concussions, pediatric concussion assessment, and post-concussion syndrome.
See their studies:
We're highlighting three PSI-funded grantees who are advancing research on the psychiatric impacts of concussions, pediatric concussion assessment, and post-concussion syndrome.
See their studies:
September 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
September is #ConcussionAwarenessMonth.
We're highlighting three PSI-funded grantees who are advancing research on the psychiatric impacts of concussions, pediatric concussion assessment, and post-concussion syndrome.
See their studies:
We're highlighting three PSI-funded grantees who are advancing research on the psychiatric impacts of concussions, pediatric concussion assessment, and post-concussion syndrome.
See their studies:
In their PSI-funded study, Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher @creppas.bsky.social & Dr. Paula Rochon highlight how language barriers impact #HipFracture recovery and surgery wait times, calling for more language-accessible care. @wchospital.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/dr-christina...
www.psifoundation.org/dr-christina...
Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher: Language Barriers and Hip Fracture Surgery Wait Times in Ontario
"The PSI Resident Research award enabled me to engage in high impact academic research during my residency." -Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher
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September 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
In their PSI-funded study, Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher @creppas.bsky.social & Dr. Paula Rochon highlight how language barriers impact #HipFracture recovery and surgery wait times, calling for more language-accessible care. @wchospital.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/dr-christina...
www.psifoundation.org/dr-christina...
September is #ArthritisAwarenessMonth.
PSI-funded grantees are advancing research on hip and knee #Osteoarthritis, thumb joint surgery, and gout treatment strategies—helping to improve care for people living with #Arthritis.
See their studies:
PSI-funded grantees are advancing research on hip and knee #Osteoarthritis, thumb joint surgery, and gout treatment strategies—helping to improve care for people living with #Arthritis.
See their studies:
September 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
September is #ArthritisAwarenessMonth.
PSI-funded grantees are advancing research on hip and knee #Osteoarthritis, thumb joint surgery, and gout treatment strategies—helping to improve care for people living with #Arthritis.
See their studies:
PSI-funded grantees are advancing research on hip and knee #Osteoarthritis, thumb joint surgery, and gout treatment strategies—helping to improve care for people living with #Arthritis.
See their studies:
Today is #WorldSepsisDay. Sepsis is responsible for 1 in 5 deaths worldwide, and is the most expensive healthcare problem needing hospital treatment.
We're highlighting three researchers whose studies advance #Sepsis research.
We're highlighting three researchers whose studies advance #Sepsis research.
September 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Today is #WorldSepsisDay. Sepsis is responsible for 1 in 5 deaths worldwide, and is the most expensive healthcare problem needing hospital treatment.
We're highlighting three researchers whose studies advance #Sepsis research.
We're highlighting three researchers whose studies advance #Sepsis research.
With PSI funding support, Resident Research Grantee Dr. Isabelle Létourneau and Dr. Jenna Gale studied 7,000+ patients to better guide care and counseling in #IVF. #PSIspotlight @ottawahospital.on.ca
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www.psifoundation.org/dr-isabelle-...
Dr. Isabelle Letourneau: Understanding the Impact of Cesarean Delivery on IVF Pregnancy Rates - PSI Foundation
"PSI Foundation’s support has been pivotal in advancing my research and shaping my career as a clinician-scientist in reproductive medicine." -Dr. Isabelle Létourneau
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September 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
With PSI funding support, Resident Research Grantee Dr. Isabelle Létourneau and Dr. Jenna Gale studied 7,000+ patients to better guide care and counseling in #IVF. #PSIspotlight @ottawahospital.on.ca
www.psifoundation.org/dr-isabelle-...
www.psifoundation.org/dr-isabelle-...
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
We recognize the impact of suicide and highlight funded studies advancing evidence for prevention across high-risk groups: incarcerated populations, psychiatric inpatients, and individuals with addiction, brain injury, and mental illness. #MentalHealthResearch
We recognize the impact of suicide and highlight funded studies advancing evidence for prevention across high-risk groups: incarcerated populations, psychiatric inpatients, and individuals with addiction, brain injury, and mental illness. #MentalHealthResearch
September 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
We recognize the impact of suicide and highlight funded studies advancing evidence for prevention across high-risk groups: incarcerated populations, psychiatric inpatients, and individuals with addiction, brain injury, and mental illness. #MentalHealthResearch
We recognize the impact of suicide and highlight funded studies advancing evidence for prevention across high-risk groups: incarcerated populations, psychiatric inpatients, and individuals with addiction, brain injury, and mental illness. #MentalHealthResearch
How do #SexAndGender shape critical care?
With support from PSI's Mid-Career Clinical Research Award, Dr. Karen Burns used protected research time to advance #SGBA in acute care. #PSISpotlight @unityhealthto.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/dr-karen-bur...
With support from PSI's Mid-Career Clinical Research Award, Dr. Karen Burns used protected research time to advance #SGBA in acute care. #PSISpotlight @unityhealthto.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/dr-karen-bur...
Dr. Karen Burns: Advocating for Sex and Gender Research in Critical Care - PSI Foundation
"The PSI 50th Anniversary Clinical Research Award was exceedingly helpful in launching my program of research into a novel area of investigation. I am grateful for the support of the PSI Foundation."-...
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September 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
How do #SexAndGender shape critical care?
With support from PSI's Mid-Career Clinical Research Award, Dr. Karen Burns used protected research time to advance #SGBA in acute care. #PSISpotlight @unityhealthto.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/dr-karen-bur...
With support from PSI's Mid-Career Clinical Research Award, Dr. Karen Burns used protected research time to advance #SGBA in acute care. #PSISpotlight @unityhealthto.bsky.social
www.psifoundation.org/dr-karen-bur...
August 31 is #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay. 💊
We're highlighting PSI-funded grantees advancing research on the impacts of surgical wait times on narcotic use, therapies for opioid use disorder, and treatment after non-fatal overdose.
Check out their research:
#IOAD2025
We're highlighting PSI-funded grantees advancing research on the impacts of surgical wait times on narcotic use, therapies for opioid use disorder, and treatment after non-fatal overdose.
Check out their research:
#IOAD2025
August 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
August 31 is #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay. 💊
We're highlighting PSI-funded grantees advancing research on the impacts of surgical wait times on narcotic use, therapies for opioid use disorder, and treatment after non-fatal overdose.
Check out their research:
#IOAD2025
We're highlighting PSI-funded grantees advancing research on the impacts of surgical wait times on narcotic use, therapies for opioid use disorder, and treatment after non-fatal overdose.
Check out their research:
#IOAD2025
How can we better protect healthcare workers & patients in future outbreaks?
Dr. Jorge Martinez-Cajas @queensuhealth.bsky.social assesses #COVID19 risks in Ontario healthcare workers, uncovering lessons for pandemic preparedness. #PSIspotlight
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jorge-mar...
Dr. Jorge Martinez-Cajas @queensuhealth.bsky.social assesses #COVID19 risks in Ontario healthcare workers, uncovering lessons for pandemic preparedness. #PSIspotlight
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jorge-mar...
Dr. Jorge Martinez-Cajas: Assessing COVID-19 in Health Care Workers in Ontarian Care Facilities - PSI Foundation
"We are indebted to the PSI Foundation for funding this study which is unique in Canada." -Dr. Jorge Martinez-Cajas
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August 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
How can we better protect healthcare workers & patients in future outbreaks?
Dr. Jorge Martinez-Cajas @queensuhealth.bsky.social assesses #COVID19 risks in Ontario healthcare workers, uncovering lessons for pandemic preparedness. #PSIspotlight
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jorge-mar...
Dr. Jorge Martinez-Cajas @queensuhealth.bsky.social assesses #COVID19 risks in Ontario healthcare workers, uncovering lessons for pandemic preparedness. #PSIspotlight
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jorge-mar...
Community hospitals often face barriers to research compared to academic hospitals.
With support from PSI, Dr. Jennifer Tsang (Niagara Health, Canadian Community ICU Research Network) developed a toolkit to strengthen research capacity in community ICUs.
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jennifer-...
With support from PSI, Dr. Jennifer Tsang (Niagara Health, Canadian Community ICU Research Network) developed a toolkit to strengthen research capacity in community ICUs.
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jennifer-...
Dr. Jennifer Tsang: Engaging Community ICU Researchers
"The funding we received from PSI has helped researchers in the community hospitals, like ourselves, to connect with each other, learn from each other and build research programs in our own respective...
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August 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Community hospitals often face barriers to research compared to academic hospitals.
With support from PSI, Dr. Jennifer Tsang (Niagara Health, Canadian Community ICU Research Network) developed a toolkit to strengthen research capacity in community ICUs.
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jennifer-...
With support from PSI, Dr. Jennifer Tsang (Niagara Health, Canadian Community ICU Research Network) developed a toolkit to strengthen research capacity in community ICUs.
🔗: www.psifoundation.org/dr-jennifer-...
With support from PSI, Dr. Nick Daneman @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social led a clinical trial to help determine the balance between antibiotic use and protecting the microbiome. #PSIspotlight
🔗 Read more: www.psifoundation.org/dr-nick-dane...
🔗 Read more: www.psifoundation.org/dr-nick-dane...
PSI Grantee Spotlight: Dr. Nick Daneman - PSI Foundation
“PSI Foundation support enabled us to better understand the impact of antibiotic treatment duration for bacteremia on the gut microbiome and antimicrobial resistance, and has helped us develop an ongo...
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August 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
With support from PSI, Dr. Nick Daneman @sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social led a clinical trial to help determine the balance between antibiotic use and protecting the microbiome. #PSIspotlight
🔗 Read more: www.psifoundation.org/dr-nick-dane...
🔗 Read more: www.psifoundation.org/dr-nick-dane...