Krembil Brain Institute

11/24/2025

11/19/2025

Background Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder featuring motor symptoms and cognitive decline, which can manifest as mild cognitive impairment. The incidence of mild cognitive impairment increases with disease progression, and Parkinson’s disease can cause significant disability, therefor...

11/19/2025

Shilpa Raju is alive today because of a life-saving procedure that began in a lab.

Thirteen years ago, Shilpa received a double-lung transplant at University Health Network—a procedure made possible by an innovation co-developed at UHN: Ex-Vivo Lung Perfusion (EVLP).

This innovation was funded entirely through philanthropy.

And it is just one example of the impact donor support makes.

This year, UHN Foundation had a record-breaking year, raising $261 million and granting an unprecedented $221 million to UHN.

Your support fuels research that saves lives.

➡️ Read Shilpa’s story and learn how our donors are investing in bold ideas that make lasting impact: https://www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Report-2025/


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Krembil Brain Institute
McEwen Stem Cell Institute
UHN Foundation

11/18/2025

🥼It's !

This week, we want you to meet Liu, a PhD candidate in Dr. Donald Weaver's lab.

For the next few hours we'll be following Liu to learn more about how information is transferred in the brain 🧠

Follow along via our IG Story! 📲
http://instagram.com/krembilresearch

11/18/2025

Research at UHN is redefining what’s possible—from rebuilding human heart tissue in the lab to harnessing AI for precision diagnosis and treatment.

This is more than innovation.

It is a bold vision to transform health care with discoveries designed to improve lives in Canada and around the world.

By blending cutting-edge science with real-world impact, University Health Network researchers are paving the way for smarter, more personalized, and more accessible care.

➡️ Learn how UHN is ‘Pushing the Boundaries of Research’: https://www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Report-2025/


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Krembil Brain Institute
McEwen Stem Cell Institute
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Research
The Institute for Education Research at UHN
The KITE Research Institute
UHN Foundation
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

11/17/2025

Health research should reflect the communities it serves.

At UHN, we are setting a new standard: research done with and for communities.

Our strategic focus on ‘Transformative Experiences’ is bringing discoveries out of the labs and into people's lives.

One example? Mobile Health Clinics.

They are redefining where care begins, reaching people facing financial, geographic, or cultural barriers.

Beyond treatment, these clinics build trust, reduce barriers, and connect people to health and social supports.

UHN researchers are also addressing cultural safety in care, ensuring that equity is woven into every stage—from classroom to the clinic.

➡️ Learn more about how UHN is ‘Transforming the Landscape’: https://www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Report-2025/


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Krembil Brain Institute
The KITE Research Institute
McEwen Stem Cell Institute
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
The Institute for Education Research at UHN
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
UHN Foundation

11/13/2025

What does it take to shape the future of health care?

At University Health Network, it starts with a bold vision and a collective resolve.

This year, we launched our Research Strategic Action Plan titled ‘Bold Resolve: Science for Society’—a focused plan to drive progress and measurable impact.

The Plan is built around three strategic directions:

▶️ Transformative Experiences – placing people at the heart of every question.

▶️ Solutions Beyond Boundaries – accelerating innovation across disciplines.

▶️ Alignment for Impact – strengthening collaboration to maximize global reach.

It marks a shift towards research that’s integrated, inclusive, and intentional.

➡️ Discover our research commitments: https://www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Report-2025/


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Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Research
Krembil Brain Institute
The KITE Research Institute
McEwen Stem Cell Institute
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
UHN Foundation

11/12/2025

🎉✨ Please join us in celebrating Drs. Anthony Lang and Michael Fehlings, Senior Scientists at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, who have been recognized among the world’s most highly cited researchers! This distinction comes from Clarivate, a global leader in bibliometrics and analytics.

Learn more via the link below and in our bio!

🔗: https://linktr.ee/krembil

11/10/2025

Driving Discovery. Delivering Impact. 🎯

At University Health Network, discovery is driven by purpose—and the impact is real, measurable, and growing.

In celebration of , we are launching our annual research report, spotlighting a year of bold ideas, transformative science, and collaborative action.

Driving Discovery, Delivering Impact is more than a theme.

It is a story of science that listens.

That partners.

That delivers.

We are proud to share this journey with our partners—the University of Toronto, all levels of government, industry leaders, non-profits, and our foundations.

Together, we’re not just imagining —we’re building it.

➡️ Explore the report: https://www.uhnresearch.ca/Research-Report-2025/


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Krembil Brain Institute
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Research
The Institute for Education Research at UHN
The KITE Research Institute
McEwen Stem Cell Institute
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
UHN Foundation

11/06/2025

Another incredible Krembil Science Jam is in the books! On October 28, over 130 scientists, students, donors, and members of the public gathered at University Health Network’s (UHN) Krembil Discovery Tower in Toronto for a night of science and storytelling, with TED Talk-style presentations from 10 research leaders in the brain, arthritis, and vision space at UHN.

The second annual event was an opportunity to celebrate UHN researchers’ hard work and unite to help build a .

Read more about the event and the work presented here ➡ https://www.uhnresearch.ca/news/annual-krembil-science-jam

11/06/2025

📺✨Part 3 of Dr. Mojgan Hodaie’s CTV interview is now out!

During this interview, CTV News cameraman Kirk Neff discusses how a brain procedure, performed by Dr. Hodaie, Senior Scientist at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute, helped to stabilize his tremors.

🔗: https://linktr.ee/krembil