Medicine by Design
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Generating transformative discoveries & accelerating clinical impacts in regenerative medicine and cell & gene therapy in Canada.
📢 Calling all Trainees & HQPs! Submit your abstract for #TMM2025. 🧬 📅 Trainee/HQP deadline to be included in the abstract comp: July 29, 2025 📅 General deadline: Sept 17, 2025 Compete for travel awards, the Drew Lyall Award, and oral presentation opps. ✨ www.tillandmcculloch.ca/event/d754f8...
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Research at UHN@uhnresearch.ca · last yr.Abdominal aortic aneurysms are silent killers and a leading cause of death in men over 65. New research from @uhn.ca uncovers how smoking damages the aorta and activates immune cells that drive rupture, paving the way for new treatments. 🔗 : www.uhnresearch.ca/news/underst...
Struggling to communicate your science clearly to non-expert audiences? 🤔 Join SCN and Project MaVen's webinar "Communicating Science Clearly: How to Write for Non-Expert Audiences". ✍️ 🗓️ June 16, 2025 ⏰ 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET Learn more and register here ➡️ stemcellnetwork.ca/training/wor...
✨ The Cells I See Art Contest is BACK, hosted by SCN and CCRM at #TMM2025! 🔬 Submit your artwork by September 5, 2025, for your chance to win cash prizes. Need some inspo? Check out past entries — then show us what you’ve got! 👀 🔗 www.tillandmcculloch.ca/event/d754f8...
Join us for the “Scientific and Investment Readiness for Aspiring Bioentrepreneurs” webinar! ✨ Learn practical insights into defining actionable scientific and regulatory milestones, while integrating investment strategies to build a sustainable business. 🔗 stemcellnetwork.ca/training/wor...
We @uhn.ca continue to mourn the passing of Dr. James Till, one of the fathers of stem cell research. Learn more about his transformative research and lasting legacy ➡️ www.uhnresearch.ca/news/remembe...
🧬 Canada’s premier #StemCell and #RegenerativeMedicine research event is BACK! Join leading scientists, clinicians, ethicists, and industry leaders at #TMM2025. 🔬 📍 Ottawa, ON | 🗓️ Nov 3–5, 2025 🎟️ Register now and save with Early Bird rates — available until Sept 10, 2025! 🔗 www.tillandmcculloch.ca
SCN was pleased to sponsor the 2025 MRM Symposium. 🔬 The event brought together researchers, clinicians, and trainees from across the #RegenerativeMedicine community. A special thank you to the McGill Regenerative Medicine Network team for organizing this event. 🙌
Congrats @sarahcrome.bsky.social and team!
Sarah Crome@sarahcrome.bsky.social · last yr.🧬 Excited to share our latest study now In Press: In this study led by rising star @sarahcolpitts.bsky.social, we show that IL-10⁺ #ILC2s prevent rejection and improve islet graft survival and function in humanized mouse models. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.aj... #Immunology #ImmunoSky #CellTherapy
James Till, along with his collaborator Ernest McCulloch, laid the groundwork for today's #regenmed researchers through their discovery of stem cells in the 1960s. We are grateful for his work and its enduring impact on the health of all people around the world.
Research at UHN@uhnresearch.ca · last yr.UHN marks the passing of Dr. James Till, whose work with Dr. Ernest McCulloch first demonstrated the existence of blood-forming stem cells in 1961 at Ontario Cancer Institute, now Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. His work has helped launch the field of #stemcell science.
Have a look at our 30-second #SummerbyDesign program featuring the commercialization experts who will be leading sessions for more than 25 Summer by Design participants from 17 different universities and institutions. We're excited to kick-off the program on June 2!
Are you a trainee looking to make your posters or graphical abstracts more impactful? This workshop is for you! Learn to transform your research into clear, compelling visuals using core information design principles! 📊 Limited spots are available – register now! stemcellnetwork.ca/training/wor...
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Research at UHN@uhnresearch.ca · last yr.👏 Dr. John Dick from UHN’s @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences—a prestigious honour recognizing longstanding excellence in research. Congratulations on this incredible achievement! 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/top-hon...
Proud to be a supporter of this research through #MedicinebyDesign's team projects
Research at UHN@uhnresearch.ca · last yr.🚨 Breakthrough in leukemia research! Dr. John Dick & team at UHN have mapped how leukemia cells grow & change, uncovering 12 key patterns. This could lead to better diagnosis & more targeted treatments for AML patients. Read more ➡️ www.uhnresearch.ca/news/decodin... #Leukemia #CancerResearch
"Medicine by Design created Building a Biotech Venture in 2020 to steer researchers toward real-world impact that will benefit human health," says Allison Brown, from #MedicinebyDesign, CCRM. 6 promising ventures will pitch for a chance at $25k (Myhal Centre, May 8): mbd.utoronto.ca/news/six-tea...
It was a pleasure to host Dr. Hirschi as part of our Global Speaker Series. We thank her for sharing her expertise in #endothelialcells in a talk and in meetings with #regenmed focused faculty and trainees at #UofT and its affiliated hospitals.
Sara Nunes Vasconcelos, PhD she/her/hers🇨🇦🇧🇷@saravasconcelos.bsky.social · last yr.Big thanks to Karen Hirschi for the great presentation and for visiting us in Toronto! We really appreciated the insights and the chance to connect in person. @medicinebydesign.bsky.social @uhnresearch.bsky.social
Congratulations to Clinton Robbins and team! #MedicinebyDesign is proud to be a supporter of this research
University Health Network@uhn.ca · last yr.Congratulations to Dr. Clinton Robbins and the team at UHN’s Peter Munk Cardiac Centre on their new study published in @nature.com. Their work reveals how cigarette smoke can trigger deadly aortic aneurysms—and points the way to life-saving treatments. Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Congratulations Ana Andreazza (#UofT and Mito2i) and others on a $23.8-million New Frontiers in Research Fund – Transformation grant: mbd.utoronto.ca/news/mitocho.... #MedicinebyDesign is proud to have helped this research group come together through a Convergent Working Group project.
Mitochondrial transplantation receives $23.8-million New Frontiers in Research Fund grant | Medicine by Design
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A new study published by @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social's Dr. Steven Chan and team found that a diabetes drug can inhibit the expansion of specific mutant stem cells. Learn how this discovery could reduce blood cancer risks: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/reducin...
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre@pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social · last yr.Diabetes drug for preventing blood cancer? Our study in @nature.com shows potentials to repurpose metformin to reduce risks of blood cancers & inflammatory illnesses in clonal hematopoiesis patients with DNMT3A(R882) mutations. doi.org/10.1038/s415... @uhnresearch.bsky.social
Work on metformin continues to yield interesting results. Read about the study partially funded by #MedincebyDesign⬇️
Research at UHN@uhnresearch.ca · last yr.One study from Dr. Steven Chan and his team at @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social found that a #diabetes drug metformin can prevent expansion of mutant #StemCell clones in clonal hematopoiesis, a condition that can increase blood #cancer risk. Read more ➡️ www.uhnresearch.ca/news/reducin... (2/4)
Research at UHN turns out a hat trick! 🥅🌟 Three new papers from @uhntoronto.bsky.social researchers highlighting the power of #molecularbiology, #stemcells, and #AI were all published in the newest issue of @nature.com! (1/4)
The countdown to Session 2 of the Write it Right virtual training series is ON! ⏳ Get ready to explore the skill of writing effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at our next virtual training session. Learn practical skills from experts in the field! 📝 🔗 stemcellnetwork.ca/training/wor...
Great profile on NorthMiRs, a former Building a Biotech Venture team and pitch competitor. Check out this year's event: mbd.utoronto.ca/event/pitch-...
MaRS Discovery District@marsdd.bsky.social · 2y agoLearn how NorthMiRs CEO Sam McWhirter took the company's sepsis solution out of the research lab and turned it into a thriving health venture. www.marsdd.com/resea...
Very exciting news!
University Health Network@uhn.ca · 2y agoToday we launched Canada Leads! Alongside @uhnfoundation, @thePMCF, and our industry and government partners, we've taken first steps to recruit 100 scientists to Canada. 🇨🇦💯 Thank you Premier Doug Ford, Ministers Sylvia Jones & Nolan Quinn for your support! 🔗: www.uhn.ca/corporate/Ab...
Student Parmin Sedigh and I have a new video chat up about the state of research on stem cell therapy for heart disease youtu.be/dRWZnkvzjR4?... #stemcells #stemcell Please check it out and subscribe to the stem cell YouTube channel @isscr.org @cirmnews.bsky.social
A discussion about stem cell therapies for heart disease.
YouTube video by The Stem Cell Channel from The Niche
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We are pleased to announce our next Global Speaker: Karen Hirschi, PhD, (UVA School of Medicine & @yale.edu). Join her talk titled, 'Regulation of endothelial specialization in development & disease' at #UofT's Donnelly Centre, 12pm, April 22. Save your spot today: mbd.utoronto.ca/event/global...
In collaboration with Project MaVen, we're excited to present the second session of the Write it Right virtual training series, focused on the essential skill of crafting effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)! 📝 🗓️ May 14, 2025 ⏰ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET stemcellnetwork.ca/training/wor...
Dr. Gordon Keller, the 2025 ISSCR Achievement Award winner, from the McEwen Institute in Toronto, Canada, will present during Plenary VI at #ISSCR2025! Register to learn more about his work in regenerative medicine throughout his presentation👉 www.isscr2025.org @uhnresearch.bsky.social
Congrats to this month’s UHN Honour Roll winners!🎉 🎓 Dr. Gordon Keller – 2025 Achievement Award (ISSCR) 🎓 Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation – Named North American Organization of the Year 🎓 Dr. Eleanor Fish – Recognized by Canada’s Chief Science Advisor Read more: bit.ly/3DHDnxp
