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On the Horizons
Thanks to the academic excellence across University of Toronto and University Health Network, the future of science and patient care at UHN has a very bright future. Mentored by some of the best scientists and physicians in the world, up and coming researchers are showing tremendous promise. Meet the next generation of Rising Stars!
 Dr. Nai Lee LuiWe would like to welcome Dr. Nai Lee Lui to UHN. Dr. Lui is a recipient of the Ministry of Health (Singapore) Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) award to pursue further training in Ankylosing Spondylitis with Dr Robert D. Inman, a globally recognized leading expert in this field.read more  Dr. Nigil HaroonUniversity Health Network would like to introduce Rheumatology Fellow Dr. Nigil Haroon from Kerala, India. Dr. Haroon completed his MD of General Medicine at the South Gujarat University followed by a specialization in Clinical Immunology (DM) at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow. After holding many professional postings in India Dr. Haroon came to Canada in January 2008 to work with Dr. Robert Inman – a leading expert in ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis of the spine) research.read more  Rising Star - Desiree Tulloch-ReidDesiree is Clinical Fellow specializing in Lupus at the Toronto Western Hospital (TWH) Division of Rheumatology under the supervision of Drs. Murray Urowitz and Dafna Gladman. Originally from Jamaica where she completed her medical degree, Desiree studied internal medicine at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh before coming to Toronto to specialize in Rheumatology.read more  Women's Health and ArthritisAn active person herself, Dr. Simone Kaptein often wondered why some female athletes developed eating disorders and others didn't. This led her to earning a PhD in psychology and women's health at York University. Dr. Kaptein, a working mum herself, is interested in finding ways for women to stay active and healthy,read more  Rising Star Dr. Aileen DavisDr. Aileen Davis is a senior scientist with the Arthritis Community Research Evaluation Unit (ACREU), Division of Health Care Outcomes and Research at Toronto Western Research Institute. What makes her research so exciting is that she and Dr. Elizabeth Badley's teamread more  Traveling Fellow O'SheaUniversity Health Network would like to welcome Dr. Barry O'Shea a rheumatology Fellow from Dublin, Ireland and the first recipient of the Irish Society for Rheumatology & Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Traveling Fellowship. Dr. O'Shea has come to Canada to work with Dr. Robert Inman – a leading expert in ankylosing spondylitisread more  Magnetized by Rheumatology"There is incredible potential for progress in rheumatology; we see such a big difference from when patients first arrive to when they leave. The advances that have been made already are creating mini-miracles for many of the patients we see," explains Nurse Coordinator Nancy Halas as she discusses life on 9A,read more  Compassionate, Energetic and Knowledgeable FellowIt was Dr. Sindhu Johnson's neighbour, a rheumatologist at home in Newfoundland, who introduced her to the challenging world of arthritis and autoimmune diseases.read more  Inspired by Patients and ResearchDr. Mandana (Mandy) Nikpour, a Clinical Fellow in rheumatology who specializes in lupus, is passionate about her job. "I enjoy treating my patients. Lupus is a chronic disease that can affect many organs in the body and its complications have an impact on how a person functions.read more  A Better Future for Spinal PainMark came to research a bit later in life, after starting his professional career as a clinician chiropractor. Mark has a personal and professional interest in musculoskeletal health on a number of levels. He was an elite competitive swimmer in university, holding several Canadian championships.read more  A Rising Star going Back to BasicsCarol Galligan first became interested in the autoimmune response when studying to be a vet at the University of Guelph. In fact, she was so fascinated by what causes it, Carol switched careers and is now a Postdoctoral Fellow working in Dr. Eleanor Fish's lab.read more  Global CollaboratorDr. Vinod Chandran is a rheumatologist and clinical research Fellow at Toronto Western Hospital (TWH). Dr. Chandran chose psoriatic arthritis as his specialty because it is a less understood disease, often misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis usually occurs in patients already.read more |