November 2021
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:

Donald Weaver, PhD, MD, FRCPC, FCAHS
Director, Krembil Research Institute
University Health Network
 

A Historic Gift

In celebration of his belated 86th birthday, legendary Bay Street investment banker and philanthropist Donald K. Johnson announced an incredibly generous $50 million donation to support and expand his namesake, the Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute. [Read More]

Dementia Researcher Joins Krembil

The Krembil Research Institute is pleased to welcome Dr. Martin Ingelsson as its newest Senior Scientist.

Dr. Ingelsson is a geriatrician and neuroscientist with expertise in neurodegenerative diseases. [Read More]

2021 Krembil Annual Report is Here

Science is more important than ever.

Read the 2021 Krembil Annual Report, Science Powering Discovery, to learn about some of our greatest research achievements over the past year. [Read More]

A Wave of Discovery

Study reveals key determinants of a pattern of brain activity that is important for memory. [Learn More]
Homing in on a Target

Researchers clarify disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets in axial spondyloarthritis. [Learn More]
Light at the End of the Tunnel

Cells transplanted into the retina transfer materials to recipient cells through nanotubes. [Learn More]
A New Model for Osteoarthritis

Researchers devise a fast and robust method to test potential therapies for osteoarthritis. [Learn More]
 

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