May 2023
UHN Research The Krembil is the official newsletter of the Krembil Research Institute (formerly the Toronto Western Research Institute). It informs the Toronto Western Hospital community, external stakeholders and interested community members about the exciting news and innovative research happening at the Krembil Research Institute.

Stories in this month's issue:

Jaideep Bains, PhD
Director, Krembil Research Institute
University Health Network
 

The Don Weaver Symposium

On May 2, 2023, the Krembil Research Institute hosted a symposium to celebrate the research, impact and legacy of its former Director, Dr. Donald Weaver.

Join us in thanking Dr. Weaver for his immense contributions to the Krembil Research Institute! [Read More]

Excellence in Health Research

The recipients of the 2023 Gairdner Awards—Canada’s most prestigious medical awards—have been announced. 

Among the awardees is University Health Network (UHN)’s Dr. Gelareh Zadeh, who received one of two inaugural Canada Gairdner Momentum Awards. [Read More]

Interrupting Interactions

Researchers identify a protein interaction involved in Parkinson’s and a way to disrupt it. [Learn More]
Promising New Therapy

New treatment for glioblastoma prolongs patient survival in an early-phase clinical trial. [Learn More]
Why Immune Cells Attack

New research reveals how the body generates damaging autoantibodies in lupus. [Learn More]
An Unexplored Mechanism

Study identifies a key cause of abnormal neuron development in 15q13.3 microdeletion syndrome. [Learn More]
 

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