Welcome to the latest issue of Research Spotlight.
As Canada’s largest research hospital, UHN is a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. This newsletter highlights top research advancements across UHN and from over 1000 researchers appointed at our institutes.
Stories in this month’s issue:
● Light at the End of the Tunnel: Cells transplanted into the retina transfer materials to recipient cells through nanotubes.
● Pancreatic Cancer Complexity: Study reveals how the distinct microstructure within a tumour affects cancer cell behaviour.
● Not Made for Winter: Mobility scooters are not up to the challenges of Canadian winters.
● Breaking Down Barriers: UHN study reveals how systemic racism impacts careers of foreign trained health professionals.
Read these stories and more online here. To read previous issues, see the newsletter archive.