How inflammation rewires the liver | 56824 | UHN 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 AM | | 3788 | 7/7/2025 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 | 124 | https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | | | <img alt="Stock Image of Hepatitis B Virus" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/how-inflammation-rewires-the-liver/HepBVirus.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Study led by UHN researchers shows chronic liver inflammation rewires the immune system, worsening disease. |
Improving cancer treatment | 67081 | Researchers 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 AM | | 3787 | 7/7/2025 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 | 539 | https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | | | <img alt="Drs. Sara Lamorte and Tracy McGaha" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/improving-cancer-treatment/Lamorte-McGaha.jpg" style="BORDER: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 initiative | 118640 | Learn 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 AM | | 3773 | 6/23/2025 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 | 1608 | https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | | | <img alt="Dr. Laura Donahoe" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/uhn-surgeon-turns-surgical-waste-into-sustainability-initiative/Laura-Donahoe.png" style="BORDER: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 2025 | 367385 | | 6/30/2025 4:00:00 AM;6/30/2025 4:00:00 AM | | 3785 | 6/30/2025 10:12:15 AM | Congratulations 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 | 511 | https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | | <img alt="" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/honour-roll-june-2025/2025-honourroll-uhn.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <img alt="" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/honour-roll-june-2025/2025-honourroll-uhn-hugh-amiel.jpg" style="BORDER: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 scientists | 356094 | Discover 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 AM | | 3735 | 5/13/2025 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 | 9852 | https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | | | <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: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 disorders | 54486 | | 7/2/2025 4:00:00 AM;7/2/2025 4:00:00 AM | | 3786 | 7/2/2025 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 | 428 | https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | | | <img alt="" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/better-care-for-movement-disorders-research/krembil-chen-2025.jpg" style="BORDER: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 harm | 510264 | UHN 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 AM | | 3677 | 7/7/2025 1:46:29 PM | UHN 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 | 637 | https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | | | <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: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 RampLab | 507418 | Discover 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 AM | | 3665 | 7/7/2025 1:59:09 PM | Dr. 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 | 374 | https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | | | <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: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-2025 | 244633 | | 6/23/2025 4:00:00 AM;6/23/2025 4:00:00 AM | | 3781 | 6/23/2025 10:11:26 AM | Participants 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 | 479 | https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | | | <img alt="" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/uhn-on-the-go-june-2025/uhn-on-the-go-run.png" style="BORDER: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 2025 | 626914 | Stay 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 AM | | 3762 | 6/27/2025 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 | 887 | https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx | html | False | aspx | | | <img alt="Venitta Outar" src="/corporate/News/PublishingImages/Pages/uhn-on-the-go-may-2025/Venitta-Outar.jpg" style="BORDER: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. |