1/ Registered practical nurses (RPNs) are playing an increasingly important role in Canadian hospitals. A @tier-uhn.bsky.social study highlights the need for greater role clarity, professional development, and workplace supports to strengthen retention. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/8-05-20...

New research from @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social suggests that overall #osteoarthritis burden may influence recovery after surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis. 🦴 The findings could help improve treatment planning and patient outcomes. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/7-31-20...

The CRANIA 2026 Conference brought together multidisciplinary experts and highlighted #neuromodulation and #DBS research last July 23-24, 2026. 🧠 This year's conference had a record number of speakers, sponsors, and demand from attendees. ⚡️ @crania-toronto.bsky.social

1/ Chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases are rising globally. New research co-led by @uhn.ca is highlighting the impact on patients with cirrhosis, finding worse patient outcomes, and reinforcing a need for proactive disease management. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/7-28-20...

Last week, @uhnresearch.ca had the pleasure of welcoming the Hon. Nolan Quinn, Michelle Cooper, and Mohamed Firin to showcase research supported by the Ontario Research Fund—including the EVLP system and advanced MRI innovations. Stay tuned for a full recap! -- @uhn.ca

Take a look at how @uhn.ca’s SHERLOCK study—supported by the Peter Gilgan Foundation—is lighting a new path in #PrecisionCare and helping detect cancer recurrence earlier with a blood test. 🔗 Learn more: www.uhn.ca/corporate/Ne... @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Dr. Richard Roth to UHN’s @krembilresearch! Dr. Roth joins us as a Scientist, focusing on the interplay between synaptic plasticity and neural circuit adaptation, and how these processes shape motor learning.    🔗 Learn more about his research: www.motor-plasticity.org

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Dr. Wendy Xin @droligo.bsky.social to @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social and @kbi-uhn.bsky.social! Learn more about her research: www.oligodendrocyte.org @uhnresearch.ca @uoftmedicine.bsky.social (1/2)

🚨 #NewPublication What would patients improve about their hospital stay? A @uhn.ca study surveyed patients & caregivers in Canada and found communication, care delays, and inclusivity matter most. The findings can help guide quality improvement efforts. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/7-20-20...

After cancer treatment, one question remains: Is it truly gone? Backed by the Peter Gilgan Foundation, SHERLOCK at @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social is uncovering cancer earlier—through a simple blood test. 🔗 Read the CBC exclusive: www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

Can you ever truly cure cancer? Canadian researchers are using blood biopsies to find out | CBC News

A Toronto-based team is launching a massive, years-long research project to study liquid biopsies, a novel technology meant to catch tiny traces of tumour DNA in the blood. The goal? Finding better wa...

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1/ After stroke, regaining mobility and balance can be challenging. A new study from @kiteuhn.bsky.social found that more reactive balance training was associated with improved balance control in people recovering from stroke. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/7-07-20...

#ICYMI UHN secured a total of $1.7M to recruit 13 international researchers to advance Canadian innovation in #AI, #StemCells, #cancer, and more. This funding was awarded through the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/7-03-20...

1/ As AI-powered surgical tools advance, it is essential to consider their usability, cost, and environmental impact in real-world clinical settings. In a new study, @tier-uhn.bsky.social researchers evaluated how two AI surgical guidance systems perform in simulated operating rooms. 👇 @uhn.ca

Congratulations to Elly Zhou, inaugural recipient of @uhn.ca's Lawrence and Nora Pentland Fellowship. Based at the Ajmera Transplant Centre, her work uses AI to model human lungs and improve how therapies are tested. We are grateful to the Pentlands for making this opportunity possible.

1/ New findings from @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social reveal how DNA sequences called transposable elements can help leukemia stem cells survive treatment and drive relapse, paving the way for new therapeutic strategies. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/6-26-20...

For patients with heart failure, deciding on a hospital care strategy is critical. A new study from @uhn.ca’s Peter Munk Cardiac Centre found that a risk-based care strategy with coordinated follow-up improves outcomes equally for males and females. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/6-25-20...

AI is transforming health care—but how do we ensure it’s safe, fair, and trustworthy? The Cancer Digital Intelligence team from @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social has developed AFFRM-AI, a practical framework for responsible #AI in clinical care. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/6-23-20...

1/ New research from @kiteuhn.bsky.social finds that cognitive training may improve balance and cognitive multitasking in older adults. Still, benefits are limited by hearing ability—providing insights into reducing fall risk and supporting independence. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/6-23-20...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the rise worldwide—and over half of cases are not linked to diabetes. New results from a trial published in three journals, co-authored by UHN’s Dr. David Cherney, found that finerenone can slow CKD progression and reduce heart risks across diverse cases of CKD. 🧵

📢 Big news! Join us in celebrating Dr. Mark Reed, Scientist @kbi-uhn.bsky.social, on receiving funding from @cabhiinnovates.bsky.social! 🧠✨ His project explores new treatments for Alzheimer’s & dementia by targeting neuroinflammation & crossing the blood-brain barrier. 👏 @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

Last month, UHN STEM Pathways brought STEM to life at #ScienceRendezvous with @sinaihealthtoronto.bsky.social! 200+ visitors explored robotics, the human body, & more. Thank you to the volunteers who created an afternoon full of discovery! 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/6-12-20...

#ICYMI 6 @uhn.ca researchers received Canada Research Chair funding to advance research on retinal regeneration, obesity and diabetes, tumour microenvironments, cancer radiotherapy, virtual care technology, and physician education. 🎉 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/6-11-20...

New research co-led by UHN sheds light on why some people with high genetic risk for schizophrenia develop the condition while others do not—offering new insight into disease biology and potential pathways for earlier diagnosis.🧬 🔗 www.uhnresearch.ca/news/6-09-20...

Congratulations to Drs. Tirone David and Frances Shepherd, recipients of UHN Global Impact Awards for their contributions to #CardiacCare and #ClinicalOncology, respectively. Their work has transformed patient care worldwide, reflecting UHN's impact on health care in Canada and beyond. 🍁🌎

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Join us in congratulating the recipients of UHN's Mission Excellence Awards! 🏆 Learn more about their work, and their transformative impact on the future of care at UHN and around the world: https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/uhn-mission-excellence-awards-june-2026.aspx

(1/3) #NewPublication 🚨 Researchers from @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social and @mayoclinic.org developed an #AI tool that predicts molecular features of #meningioma using cell images alone—helping make advanced profiling more accessible and improve care globally. 🔗: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Canada’s new #AIforAll strategy—announced at @uhn.ca—signals how critical talent will be to Canada’s AI future. That’s exactly what #CanadaLeads is building: attracting world-class researchers like Dr. Wagner Souza, advancing surgical AI alongside Dr. Amin Madani. 🔗: www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...

Congratulations to Dr. Rodrigo Mansur, @kbi-uhn.bsky.social Clinician Investigator, on this impactful work. It's exciting to see how our partnership with @camhnews.bsky.social is enabling new insights into mental and physical health. Together, we are building #AHealthierWorld. 🤝

University Health Network@uhn.ca · 2mo ago

The @uhn.ca-@camhnews.bsky.social Partnership aims to close the gap between mental and physical health care. Take a look inside one of our collaborative studies, exploring how insulin may affect motivation and decision-making in patients living with mood disorders.

1/ New @kbi-uhn.bsky.social study uncovers how brain cells maintain myelin—and what happens when this process breaks down. The study offers new insights into disease mechanisms, such as those in #MultipleSclerosis, as well as a potential new therapeutic target. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/6-08-20...

1/ A @kbi-uhn.bsky.social led meta-analysis reveals how brain stimulation treatment can help those with severe #OCD. By identifying the importance of “hubs” in underlying brain circuits, the team lays the groundwork for more precise care moving forward. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/6-05-20...

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 We raise this flag to celebrate UHN’s 2SLGBTQI+ community and to reaffirm our commitment to an inclusive space where every person—regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or expression—can access care, feel supported, and be treated with respect.