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Could zebrafish hold clues to detecting, preventing scoliosis in children and teens? Scoliosis, a side-to-side curve of the spine, affects three to four percent of Canadian children and teens. Scientists at SickKids/University of Toronto are ...

Could zebrafish hold the key to detecting and preventing scoliosis in children and teens? #TemertyMed and SickKids researchers look to fish spines for clues. bit.ly/46EoveQ

Vitals Vitals are key performance metrics for the Temerty Faculty of Medicine. They allow us to track aspects of our research and education activity relative to our Academic Strategic Plan, to our…

Curious #TemertyMed's key performance metrics? Check our vitals: bit.ly/4nDoWMz.

‘I understand’: Words of empathy that have helped me through residency - Healthy Debate That evening, they walked me past the point we usually diverged and sat with me in my apartment lobby. They sat as I cried. They listened.

"Sometimes, amidst caring for others, we forget who bears witness to our own lives." #TemertyMed resident Divya Santhanam writes about the importance of empathy in @healthydebate bit.ly/46VcLDs

DFCM opens new Indigenous Health Space and announces new Chair in Indigenous Health This September 30—Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—was both sombre and celebratory at the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM).

In honour of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Indigenous Leadership Circle at #TemertyMed's Department of Family and Community Medicine held a special event to open the new Indigenous Health Space in the department’s office. bit.ly/4mQL4Bz

A setback, a lizard and decades of work: The impact of Daniel Drucker’s research extends far beyond Ozempic In addition to diabetes and weight loss, GLP-1 drugs are now targeting cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic liver disease, sleep apnea and more

Read about why #TemertyMed Dr. Daniel Drucker’s path to a discovery that would transform millions of lives began not with a breakthrough – but a setback. bit.ly/4mQxhuW

Five Years of Temerty Medicine, Five Years of Impact envoke.com email marketing message archive

A new issue of MedEmail is out! Read it for the latest #TemertyMed updates: bit.ly/4ntWpJ1

"There is an appetite for AI in the medical field but also generally in society — there is a thirst for this knowledge," says #TemertyMed Dr. Muhammad Mamdani. In this Q&A, he spoke about the work of the Temerty Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education in Medicine. bit.ly/46UxZ4v

82-year-old U of T student makes headlines after joining her daughter — a prof — and grandson on campus Marion Gommerman proves you’re never too old to learn. At age 82, she is a new University of Toronto student inspired to return to school after participating in an intergenerational learning program…

At age 82, Marion Gommerman proves you’re never too old to learn. She'll be studying alongside her family at #UofT — her grandson, Sam Griffin, is a first-year music student and her daughter, Jennifer Gommerman, is a professor at #TemertyMed. bit.ly/42lGWlR

Rewiring the brain is possible: Adriano Mollica shares his thoughts on concussion care Adriano Mollica, Azrieli Brain Medicine Fellow in the department of medicine and a neuropsychiatrist in the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, cares for patients…

Rewiring the brain is possible: #TemertyMed Dr. Adriano Mollica shares his thoughts on concussion care bit.ly/3VL3vwK

Medical student Jiwon Lee is one of hundreds at #TemertyMed whose education has been transformed by financial support. With living costs and tuition soaring, bursaries mean students can focus on learning, not just staying afloat. Read Jiwon's story: bit.ly/4pQzbyk

The Survivors’ Flag is raised at U of T St. George

Survivors’ Flag raised across #UofT ahead of Orange Shirt Day & the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡 uoft.me/bRP

Our department of Family and Community Medicine recently opened a new Indigenous Health Space. The space features four murals (pictured) created by Indigenous artist Shawn Howe – each with its own unique symbolism and significance.

2025 Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Commemoration Honour the experiences of residential school survivors at a university-wide event to commemorate the day. The event is hosted by the UTM, UTSC and institutio...

LIVE: Please join us at the #UofT-wide Orange Shirt Day event, as we honour the experiences of residential school survivors. You can access the live webcast here: bit.ly/3KzUtjD.

A recent study led by University of Toronto researchers has found that cannabis use may harm the egg health of females undergoing fertility treatments. A recent study led by University of Toronto researchers has found that cannabis use may harm the egg health of females undergoing fertility treatments.

Recent study led by #TemertyMed researchers has found that cannabis use may harm the egg health of females undergoing fertility treatments. bit.ly/4mKnt5M

Supported by the Temertys' generous gift, Dr. Kelsey McLaughlin's research on a blood test for preeclampsia could help detect life-threatening pregnancy complications early. bit.ly/42WGQBl

Before COVID-19 had a name, #TemertyMed's high containment lab mobilized to study it. Backed by the Temertys' gift, the lab helped Canada isolate the virus, test treatments, and safely reuse PPE, working around the clock to support the national response. bit.ly/4pFseA2

Scientists identify first virus to infect Legionella, revealing evolutionary origins of Legionnaire's disease U of T researchers have made the first discovery of a virus that infects Legionella pneumophila, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease.

#TemertyMed researchers have made the first discovery of a virus that infects Legionella pneumophila, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease. bit.ly/42eyoxc

Rewiring the brain is possible: Dr. Adriano Mollica shares his thoughts on concussion care We sat down with Dr. Adriano Mollica, a neuropsychiatrist in the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program who cares for patients with all forms of traumatic brain injuries, including concussions.

"I find this message hopeful: recovery, and rewiring the brain, is possible."
In this Q&A, #TemertyMed Dr. Adriano Mollica talks about his work in neuropsychiatry, the relationship between concussions and mental health, and new research findings. bit.ly/4pxa7fE

Our 2025 Dean's Report is out!
Read about our work, impact, and the incredible people that shape the culture of excellence at #TemertyMed: bit.ly/428WTMc.

In recognition of the Temerty’s transformational gift, U of T’s Faculty of Medicine was renamed in their honour. Five years ago, a landmark $250-million gift from James and Louise Temerty and the Temerty Foundation launched a new era for medicine at the University of Toronto — empowering what is now known as…

5 years ago, we announced a landmark $250M gift from James and Louise Temerty and the Temerty Foundation. It launched a new era for medicine at @UofT – strengthening discovery, collaboration, innovation, equity and learner well-being across #TemertyMed bit.ly/4nkri2J

Study reveals how bacteria-made sugar triggers intestinal stem cell regeneration Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered that bacteria can drive stem cell regeneration to repair the intestinal lining after injury – uncovering an unexpected way in which the gut…

Bacteria can drive stem cell regeneration to repair the intestinal lining after injury, #TemertyMed study finds. bit.ly/3IcDFi3

Drug used for motor neuron diseases holds promise for spinal cord injury: Study A drug called riluzole, commonly used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other motor neuron diseases, could also assist in recovery from spinal cord injuries, according to research from…

"Is MAiD a proper solution to serious mental illness?" In this U of T Magazine piece, #TemertyMed Dr. Sonu Gaind and Prof. Trudo Lemmens discuss the complexities of medical assistance in dying, especially as it pertains to mental illness. bit.ly/4pwRwQR

Experts urge ‘Manhattan Project’ on dementia as cases projected to soar past 1 million A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found that dementia has accounted for almost one in 10 deaths in the country.

Dementia is on the rise in Canada. “There are lifelong risk factors that as a society, we will need to increasingly pay attention to,” says #TemertyMed's Dr. Howard Chertkow. bit.ly/428Tkpg

Learn how Sacha Agrawal, recipient of the Royal College’s AMS Donald Richards Wilson Award for CanMEDS Integration, brings health equity and social justice lens to #CanMEDS integration: ow.ly/VJZL50WXF8W

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U of T among top five universities globally in latest research rankings The University of Toronto has been named one of the top five universities in the world – and the No. 1 university in Canada – for research impact, according to the 2025 edition of the NTU World…

#UofT has been named one of the top five universities in the world – and the No. 1 university in Canada – for research impact, according to 2025 NTU rankings. bit.ly/3Kdim0l

Bridging Gaps: Indigenous Navigators Enhance Emergency Services at University Health Network Emergency departments are a critical health access point for many Indigenous people but are often not viewed as safe spaces by community members. In the University Health Network emergency…

“You tell me when you are coming, you tell me what you need, and I'll be that person to support your health-care journey.” UHN's Indigenous Patient Navigator program seeks to create healthier spaces for Indigenous patients in the emergency department. bit.ly/3VWfRBZ

Dried plasma for trauma resuscitation: from Canadian Armed Forces to civilian prehospital and rural settings Key points Dried plasma is dehydrated, powdered human plasma. Once mixed with sterile water, the reconstituted plasma delivers essential coagulation factors necessary for hemostasis and supports…

In this @cmaj.ca article, Canadian researchers discuss how dried plasma, already in use by the Canadian Armed Forces, can be integrated into the Canadian civilian trauma system. bit.ly/4ptzS0o

News research shows drug holds promise for spinal cord injuries University of Toronto researchers who treat people with spinal cord injuries have found that taking a drug called riluzole can help recovery, a new study says. The recent study in eBioMedicine used a…

#TemertyMed researchers who treat people with spinal cord injuries have found that taking a drug called riluzole can help recovery, a new study says. bit.ly/3IwNg3b

The forgotten patients of brain health: Why Functional Neurological Disorder needs a clinical home - Healthy Debate Patients with FND live with genuine and debilitating symptoms; many of whom have been ignored, invalidated and left to navigate recovery alone.

“Currently, Functional Neurological Disorder(FND) has no clinical home in our health care system. It is time that changed.” #TemertyMed experts write about the importance of expanding treatments and models of care for patients with FND. bit.ly/4nDj5Gz

New study shows integrated collaborative care helps youth access mental health and substance use supports faster Partnership-driven research validates Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario model as effective, community-based care for youth

Study led by #TemertyMed Drs. Jo Henderson and Peter Szatmari shows integrated collaborative care helps youth access mental health and substance use supports faster. bit.ly/46K0Uco