June 2016

Welcome to the June Issue of NRx


UHN Research As UHN's monthly research newsletter, NRx reports on the full spectrum of research from UHN's five research institutes: the Princess Margaret (PM) Cancer Centre, the Toronto General Research Institute (TGRI), the Krembil Research Institute (Krembil), the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI) and the Techna Institute (Techna).

Stories in this month's issue:

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Christopher J. Paige, PhD, FCAHS
Executive Vice President, Science and Research
University Health Network
Crocodiles Hold Clues to Curing HIV
Researchers discover proteins in crocodile blood that can stop HIV infection.
Immune Cells from the Gut a Threat?
New study finds that immune cells originating in the gut may promote disease in the joints.
Sleeping Better Through Exercise
Exercise training reduces severity of sleep apnea in patients with coronary artery disease.
Blood Sugar Affects Blood Lipids
High blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes may contribute to unhealthy levels of blood lipids.
Memory to Measure Brain Function
An experimental memory task can be used to probe hippocampal function in Parkinson disease.
2015 UHN Inventor of the Year
Three researchers honoured for creating a device to diagnose sleep apnea in the home.
 
Prestigious Fellowships
Drs. Eleanor Fish and Abdallah Daar inducted as Fellows of the African Academy of Sciences.
Surgical Innovation Recognized
Dr. David wins the American Association for Thoracic Surgery’s Scientific Achievement Award.
Radiation Research Excellence
Early investigator Dr. Koritzinsky named recipient of prestigious Michael Fry Research Award.
Lifetime Achievement
Top award honours Dr. Steele’s research contributions to dysphagia (swallowing impairment).
 
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