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How inflammation rewires the liver56824UHN researchers uncover how chronic liver inflammation rewires immune cells, intensifying liver damage and influencing the progression of liver diseases.7/7/2025 4:00:00 AM;7/7/2025 4:00:00 AM37887/7/2025 10:11:22 AM B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus Some patients can develop chronic infection, leading to liver inflammation, scarring (cirrhosis), and an increased risk of 124https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="Stock Image of Hepatitis B Virus" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/how-inflammation-rewires-the-liver/HepBVirus.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />Study led by UHN researchers shows chronic liver inflammation rewires the immune system, worsening disease.
Improving cancer treatment67081Researchers at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre show how dying cancer cells hinder immunity, making treatments less effective.7/3/2025 4:00:00 AM;7/3/2025 4:00:00 AM37877/7/2025 2:16:00 PM. Sara Lamorte, (L), is first author of the study, and Dr. Tracy McGaha, is senior author A study from researchers at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (PM) has uncovered a 539https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="Drs. Sara Lamorte and Tracy McGaha" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/improving-cancer-treatment/Lamorte-McGaha.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />Researchers at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre show how dying cancer cells hinder immunity, making treatments less effective.
UHN surgeon turns surgical waste into sustainability initiative118640Learn how UHN's thoracic surgeon promotes sustainability by recycling copper from used cautery cords to fund reusable surgical caps for the OR.6/9/2025 4:00:00 AM;6/9/2025 4:00:00 AM37736/23/2025 5:19:01 PM. Laura Donahoe, a thoracic surgeon at UHN, began the initiative, which has diverted more than 1,040 kilograms of copper from landfills sites since 2020 She delivers the cords to a 1608https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="Dr. Laura Donahoe" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/uhn-surgeon-turns-surgical-waste-into-sustainability-initiative/Laura-Donahoe.png" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />Copper from used surgical equipment is being diverted from landfill with the proceeds going to fund the purchase of personalized, reusable surgical caps.
Honour Roll: June 20253673856/30/2025 4:00:00 AM;6/30/2025 4:00:00 AM37856/30/2025 10:12:15 AMCongratulations to Hugh Amiel, Senior Director of Procurement at UHN, on being named one of the recipients of the 2025 Passion for Procurement Award from the Canadian Public 511https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/honour-roll-june-2025/2025-honourroll-uhn.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" /><img alt="" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/honour-roll-june-2025/2025-honourroll-uhn-hugh-amiel.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />UHN News highlights achievements and awards given to TeamUHN members across all professions. Send your award notifications to uhn.news@uhn.ca
Canada Leads: UHN launches strategy to attract world-leading, early-career scientists356094Discover Canada Leads' career opportunities for scientists and researchers whose work drives economic growth, Canadian manufacturing, and quality job creation.4/7/2025 4:00:00 AM;4/7/2025 4:00:00 AM37355/13/2025 3:32:34 PM at the launch of the Canada Leads 100 Challenge at UHN’s Toronto General Hospital on Monday, April 7, 2025, included, (L to R), Dr. Lisa Robinson, Dean, Temerty Faculty of 9852https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt=" Speakers at the launch of the Canada Leads 100 Challenge" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/canada-leads-uhn-launches-strategy-to-attract-world-leading-early-career-scientists/UHN-Canada-Leads.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />Focus will be on recruitment of those whose research has the potential to fuel economic development, Canadian-based manufacturing and high-quality jobs.
Better care for movement disorders544867/2/2025 4:00:00 AM;7/2/2025 4:00:00 AM37867/2/2025 10:12:15 AM not yet widely used, deep-brain stimulation through transcranial ultrasound — ultrasound applied to the brain through the skull — has a lot of potential 428https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/better-care-for-movement-disorders-research/krembil-chen-2025.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />UHN researchers highlight the potential of a non-invasive option for deep-brain stimulation.
2024 Year in Review — UHN’s patient safety journey evolving with inclusion of non-physical harm510264UHN is redefining preventable patient harm by including non-physical harm. Discover our new process for identifying and reviewing safety events today.12/19/2024 5:00:00 AM;12/19/2024 5:00:00 AM36777/7/2025 1:46:29 PMUHN Patient Partner Cecilia Amoakohene, pictured outside The Michener Institute of Education at UHN where she spoke at the 3rd Annual UHN Summit on Quality & Safety on Oct. 23, is 637https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="Cecilia Amoakohene UHN Patient Partner " src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/uhn-patient-safety-journey-evolving-inclusion-non-physical-harm/Cecilia-Amoakohene.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />Expanding understanding of harm is the latest milestone in UHN’s journey to reducing preventable patient harm.
2024 Year in Review — UHN falls prevention research team putting best foot forward with addition of RampLab507418Discover UHN’s KITE Research Institute's new facility, where stakeholders can explore the slip resistance of flooring materials for enhanced safety.12/18/2024 5:00:00 AM;12/18/2024 5:00:00 AM36657/7/2025 1:59:09 PMDr. Sophia Li, (R), a scientist at UHN's KITE Research Institute, says with the addition of RampLab, her team will be able to "investigate mechanisms related to slips and falls in 374https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="​​​​Dr. Sophia a scientist at UHN'​s KITE​ Research Institute" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/UHN_falls_prevention_research_team_putting_best_foot_forward_with_RampLab/RampLab-2.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />New facility at UHN’s KITE Research Institute will provide a range of stakeholders with the opportunity to learn about the slip resistance of flooring materials. 
uhn-on-the-go-june-20252446336/23/2025 4:00:00 AM;6/23/2025 4:00:00 AM37816/23/2025 10:11:26 AMParticipants gathered at Varsity Stadium at the University of Toronto for a morning of fun, running and walking to create a world free from the fear of cancer 479https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/uhn-on-the-go-june-2025/uhn-on-the-go-run.png" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />A fundraising record for Journey to Conquer Cancer, finding “Joy in Work,” special recognition for KITE and Convocation at UHN’s Michener Institute.
UHN on the Go — May 2025626914Stay informed with a new "Bell of Hope" at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and ICAIR conference hosted by KITE Research Institute. Discover our latest news.5/20/2025 4:00:00 AM;5/20/2025 4:00:00 AM37626/27/2025 6:37:55 PM Outar, who is being treated for leukemia at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, ringing the new "Bell of Hope," which as donated by her family Ringing a bell at the end of 887https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx<img alt="Venitta Outar" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/uhn-on-the-go-may-2025/Venitta-Outar.jpg" style="BORDER&#58;0px solid;" />This month, a new "Bell of Hope" at UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and hundreds attend ICAIR conference hosted by UHN's KITE Research Institute.
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