📣New publication alert!
Dr. Michael Reber, Affiliate Scientist @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, has recently published a new scoping review exploring how VR technologies are shaping the future of eye health, in collaboration with Dr. Lora Appel @kiteuhn.bsky.social > uhnresearch.ca/news/new-lens-vision-care
21.11.2025 20:46 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
When science steps beyond silos, solutions reach the people who need them most.
This is the vision behind UHN’s Collaborative Centres.
➡️ Learn about these Centres and how we are ‘Collaborating for Impact’: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep...
#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
18.11.2025 16:39 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
#DYK: Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common and most preventable complications of diabetes.
Anyone with diabetes is at risk for #DiabeticRetinopathy.
Learn more about the condition, treatment options and current research >> uhn.ca/EyeInstitute
#DiabetesMonth
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17.11.2025 19:56 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Rebuilding human heart tissue. Harnessing #AI for precision care.
@uhn.ca researchers are ‘Pushing the Boundaries of Research’ and redefining what’s possible.
➡️ Discover the innovations shaping the future of health research: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep...
#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
17.11.2025 16:19 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Advancing research with and for communities.
Equity should be built into every stage of care. @uhn.ca researchers are ‘Transforming the Landscape’ by reducing barriers and addressing cultural safety.
➡️ Learn more: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep...
#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
14.11.2025 16:23 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
At @uhn.ca, shaping the future of health care starts with a bold plan.
This year, we launched a new Research Strategic Action Plan—shifting research to be more integrated, inclusive, and intentional.
➡️ Discover our Bold Resolve: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep...
#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
13.11.2025 16:13 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
“I really enjoy the interaction with patients and the reward of fulfillment when the patient appreciates our high-quality clinical care and empathetic communication.”
Meet Kevin Prudent, an Ophthalmology Technical Procedure Assistant @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social.
Read more >> bit.ly/437aG6e
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12.11.2025 18:46 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Research at @uhn.ca is more than discovery—it's a catalyst for change.
Dr. @bradwouters.com invites you to explore our report and discover how we are advancing care, driving innovation, and strengthening collaboration.
️➡️: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep...
#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
12.11.2025 16:01 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
Explore @uhnresearch.ca’s new Research Report: Driving Discovery, Delivering Impact.
See how purpose-driven research is turning bold ideas into real-world impact. ➡️ Find out more: www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Rep...
#RR25 #DiscoveryToImpact
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10.11.2025 18:37 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
#ICYMI: Dr. Clara Chan, a cornea surgeon @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, was recently featured on Maclean’s, where she saved a patient’s vision by doing ocular stem cell transplants from a deceased donor, making @uhn.ca the first and only institution in Canada to offer this.
Read the story > bit.ly/3VSpG40
06.11.2025 14:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It's #TraineeTuesday!
Meet Kristen Ashworth, a fourth-year PhD student in the Ballios lab @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social.
“I was drawn to research because of a long-standing curiosity to find out how things work and why.”
Read more >> bit.ly/437aG6e
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04.11.2025 15:26 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Meet Hanisha Karimi, who recently joined @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
In her new role, she will assist with coordinating clinical trial study visits, gathering data, and working closely with the research team.
Read more >> bit.ly/437aG6e
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31.10.2025 16:28 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ryan Mason, who has recently joined @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social as a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist.
In his clinic, Dr. Mason manages a wide range of eye conditions, in addition to working on collaborative research projects at DKJEI.
Read more >> bit.ly/437aG6e
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22.10.2025 13:40 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Congratulations to Dr. Karun Singh, Senior Scientist @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, for receiving an inaugural 2-year Cancer Neuroscience Seed Grant in collaboration with Dr. Kristin Hope @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social
Read more > bit.ly/437aG6e
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17.10.2025 14:23 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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It's #TraineeTuesday!
Meet William Bastedo, a second-year PhD student in Dr. Valerie Wallace’s lab @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social.
Follow our Instagram today to see what William’s day looks like!
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14.10.2025 13:49 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
This #WorldSightDay, learn new facts about #vision and practice good #EyeHealth habits.
Discover current #research and learn about common vision conditions >> uhn.ca/EyeInstitute
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09.10.2025 15:20 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social October #newsletter has been released! Read about our recent events, new stories, features, awards and publications >> bit.ly/437aG6e
@uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @uhnfoundation.bsky.social @kbi-uhn.bsky.social @utoronto.ca @uoftmedicine.bsky.social @caneyemds.bsky.social
06.10.2025 14:50 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Meet Caitlin Falcon, who recently started a new role @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
In her new role, she will be responsible for the comprehensive coordination of clinical research studies.
Read in our newsletter >> bit.ly/3VifDVD
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02.10.2025 17:16 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Read about the latest findings from Canada’s largest #research hospital in @uhn.ca’s Research Spotlight newsletter:
▶️ Better grading for a common #braintumour
▶️ #AI tool to identify how cells talk to each other
▶️ #StemCells used to treat #T1D
+ More
🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/newsletter/r...
29.09.2025 15:02 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
Congratulations to Dr. Monica Daibert-Nido and Dr. Michael Reber @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, for winning the 2025 DKJEI Clinical Research Unit (CRU) Innovation Collaborative Seed Grant Competition, for their collaborative project.
Read more in our newsletter >> bit.ly/3VifDVD
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26.09.2025 15:58 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It's UHN Week! 💙
Mayor Olivia Chow proclaims Sep 22-26, 2025 as University Health Network Week, recognizing 44,000+ members of TeamUHN who contribute to the health and well-being of Toronto's communities. We are proud and honoured to work together in building A Healthier World!
22.09.2025 14:37 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
We’re celebrating UHN’s 3rd annual Week of Gratitude by thanking the incredible people who make up TeamUHN! On behalf of UHN’s leadership, thank you for all you do!
📣 Share your own message of appreciation at: https://uhn.network/SayThanks
22.09.2025 18:02 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
This Inherited Retinal Diseases (#IRDs) Month, we asked members of @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social why they dedicate their work to IRD research and care.
For more information on IRDs and current research, visit >> uhn.ca/EyeInstitute
#IRDAwarenessMonth
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19.09.2025 19:02 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
The first lab meeting of the school year was filled with energy. Everyone is eager to get started. Looking forward to a year full of science, learning and new discoveries! @kbi-uhn.bsky.social @uhnresearch.ca @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social
16.09.2025 18:23 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
“Ophthalmology is fascinating, and I still find myself learning something new every day.”
Meet Denise Ganhao, the Senior Office Administrator to Drs. Brian Ballios and Alexander Kaplan @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social.
Read in our newsletter >> bit.ly/3VifDVD
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15.09.2025 14:51 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Neuroscientist | Assistant Professor at Univ. Niagara Falls Canada, Biomedical Sciences | Neurological Disorder Research | Postdoc UofT | PhD Nagoya Univ.
Asst prof @ SUNY Upstate trying to regrow neurons
Toddlab.org
Associate Professor @UMassBoston. K99/R00 fellow @NatEyeInstitute. We study photoreceptor development and the effects of vitamin A deficiency on the eye. 👁
http://risterlab.weebly.com
Lab of Dr. Dritan Agalliu, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Associate Professor of Neuroscience @ Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Freeman Hrabowski Scholar @ Howard Hughes Medical institute
My lab at SickKids in Toronto, Canada, studies brain development. We want to know how nerve cells wire to form complex neural circuits. Here for science, actions to make our world a peaceful, safe, and healthy place, laughs, and cycling.
Neuroscientist, retinal circuits, neuro development. UC Berkeley
http://fellerlab.squarespace.com/
Developmental neurobiologist studying the retina, assistant professor at Bates College. She/her, mom of 2. Has not been atMIT in lo so many years.
DevBiol, retinas, miRNAs, stem cells & more.
https://latorrelab.faculty.ucdavis.edu
Scientist studying development of embryos and building their models from stem cells. The author of #TheDanceofLife. Warsaw/Oxford/Cambridge/LA.
Senior Scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute, Professor in Biochemistry at the University of Toronto. Research foci: proneural transcription factors, cortical and retinal development, neuronal reprogramming. All opinions are my own.
Developmental biologist | Professor at Indiana University Department of Biology | eye development, pattern formation, gene regulation
The OHA serves as the voice of Ontario’s public hospitals, supporting them through advocacy, member engagement and knowledge transfer, labour relations, and data and analytics with the goal of helping them build a better health system. Visit www.oha.com.
Canada's biggest daily 📰. Toronto since 1892.
Funding research, raising awareness, and advocating for those affected by choroideremia—a rare inherited retinal disease that causes blindness.
www.curechm.org
SCN is a Canadian not-for-profit supporting stem cell and regenerative medicine research, training, and knowledge mobilization.
The Institute for Life Course & Aging at the University of Toronto facilitates research & provides graduate education on aging from a life course perspective.
#Glaucoma lab investigating mechanisms of inner retina and optic nerve damage, retinal repair & models of neurodegeneration in the eye/CNS.
🧠🔬 Neuroscientist | Research Fellow @Exeter
💥 Traumatic Brain Injury | 🧪 Immunometabolism
🦠 Microglia, Astrocytes & Brain Energy
🏉 Sport-Related Head Injuries | 🚀 Researching Neurodegeneration
📍 UK | 🏈 American Footballer and current GB Lion
Research Associate at University of Toronto studying inherited retinal dystrophy.
