Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) recently held its annual Research Day, highlighting some of the latest findings from its talented scientists and trainees.
The event, held to a full house at the MaRS Centre on October 30, featured talks from TGHRI Principal Investigators, trainees, and staff, divided across three sessions: Cardiovascular, Collaborative Centres, and New Investigator Highlights. Julie Quenneville, the CEO of UHN Foundation, also addressed the group, sharing how the UHNITED campaign is advancing research innovation through philanthropy and inviting everyone to participate in the We Walk UHNited event on May 31, 2024.
The day began with opening remarks from Institute Director Dr. Myron Cybulsky and a welcome message from Executive Vice President of Science and Research, Dr. Brad Wouters. Kyla Kumar, UHN’s Vice President of Communications & Brand Strategy, also surprised the attendees, announcing the winner of UHN’s Week of Gratitude contest for Taylor Swift concert tickets.
Keynote speaker Dr. Burkhard Ludewig, Head of the Medical Research Center at the Kantonsspital St. Gallen as well as Translational Cardioimmunology at the University Hospital Zurich, discussed his research on the mechanisms behind myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart that can reduce its ability to pump blood.
The day also included 11 Flash Presentations from top-ranked poster submitters, where the presenters had 90 seconds to give an “elevator pitch” of their research and to invite the attendees to visit their poster for further details.
In the poster session, trainees shared their projects and engaged in discussions on their research. Awards were given to six presenters and included the Murray Krahn Award for Excellence in Health Technology Assessment (HTA). In addition, six postdoctoral researchers were awarded.
The day brought together researchers, trainees, and leaders to celebrate innovation and collaboration. From thought-provoking talks to interactive poster sessions, the event highlighted the vibrant and supportive community at TGHRI.
Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone who presented their work.
TGHRI Research Day was made possible through support from UHN Foundation, Novo Nordisk, and Bristol Myers Squibb.