The Toronto Western Research Institute was rebranded as the Krembil Research Institute (the Krembil) during an event held on November 13, 2015. Her Royal Highness, The Princess Edward, Countess of Wessex, the patron of the Toronto Western and General Hospitals, was on hand to make the announcement. Other speakers at the event included UHN President and CEO Dr. Peter Pisters; Director of the Krembil Research Institute Dr. Donald Weaver; and philanthropist, visionary and UHN trustee Robert Krembil.
The Krembil takes its new name in recognition of a family that understands the value of supporting world-class medical research. “Our family has been involved with the Toronto Western Hospital for more than 18 years,” said Robert Krembil. “During this time, we have gained a deep appreciation for the research excellence of the scientists who are working to find cures for some of the most debilitating health issues of our day.”
Dr. Weaver sees the Krembil family’s ongoing investment as vital to the Institute's lasting success. “One of the important things to recognize is that brilliant science needs support to make it come to life,” said Dr. Weaver. The Director of the newly-branded Krembil looks to a world without chronic, debilitating disorders. He sees the chronic diseases that affect the brain, spine, bones, joints and eyes being cured—easing an enormous burden on patients, their families and the healthcare system. “We're not here simply to research these diseases... we're here to stop them in their tracks.”
(L – R) UHN's President and CEO Dr. Peter Pisters; Her Royal Highness, The Princess Edward, Countess of Wessex; Krembil Research Institute Director Dr. Donald Weaver; and UHN trustee Robert Krembil spoke at the November 13, 2015 event.