Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN

02/25/2026

The Ajmera Transplant Centre is proud to be part of Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #2 hospital! Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to everyone across TeamUHN for your unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and advancing patient care, research, and education.

UHN has been named the No. 2 hospital in the world! Climbing up one spot from previous years in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list, this new rank marks:

🏆 UHN’s highest global ranking to date

🍁 The top rank ever achieved by a Canadian hospital

🌎 Our 8th consecutive year as the no. 1 universally accessible hospital in the world

The report names UHN’s Toronto General Hospital as the no. 2 hospital in the world, UHN’s Toronto Western Hospital among the top 10 hospitals in Canada and UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre as Canada’s leading oncology hospital.

Congratulations to everyone across TeamUHN! This monumental achievement and global spotlight belongs to you and your continued excellence in research, education and patient care!

Read more at: https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/PressReleases/Pages/canadian-hospital-now-ranked-2-in-the-world.aspx

02/13/2026

Please join us in congratulating three of our transplant research teams on receiving CIHR funding for transformative new projects:

✨ Project 1: Expanding our understanding of HCMV disease pathogenesis in high risk lung transplant recipients
Led by Dr. Victor Ferreira, alongside Drs. Mamatha Bhat, Marcelo Cypel & Victoria Hall.
🔗https://tr.ee/VVFZidZCWg

✨ Project 2: Harnessing lung’s ability to hibernate: Strategies to achieve multiday organ preservation
Led by Dr. Marcelo Cypel and Dr. Aizhou Wang.
🔗https://tr.ee/z091jrX3v1

✨ Project 3: Predicting kidney allograft outcomes in antibody mediated rejection using protein signatures
Led by Dr. Ana Konvalinka.
🔗https://tr.ee/NN8ItwM9NX

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding teams! Their dedication is shaping the future of transplantation and improving patient lives.

UHN Foundation
University Health Network
Research at UHN
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

02/09/2026

💙 Resident Doctor Appreciation Week | February 9-13, 2026 💙

This week, we extend our thanks to our fellows across Lung, Liver, Heart, Kidney-Pancreas, and Transplant Infectious Diseases.
Your dedication to patient care, and collaboration, makes a meaningful difference for our patients. We are truly grateful for your hard work and commitment.

📸 Scroll through to see the fellow teams we are celebrating this week!

01/27/2026

We are proud to share that our Transplant Centre has set a new standard of excellence in 2025, having completed 777 organ transplants!
This included 259 kidneys, 205 lungs, 196 livers, 44 hearts, 42 pancreas’, and 31 islets.
Thank you to our dedicated clinical teams and the generosity of donors who contributed to this extraordinary accomplishment.

11/27/2025

It’s National Physician Assistant Day! 🎉
Meet Emily, one of our incredible Physician Assistants at the Ajmera Transplant Centre.
Emily became a PA because teamwork matters, access to care matters, and growth never stops. Her connection to transplant is personal as her grandmother received a kidney transplant, and she saw how life-changing that gift can be.
Now, Emily helps others experience that same hope every day.
Join us in celebrating Emily and all the amazing PAs making a difference!
University Health Network
Canadian Association of Physician Assistants

11/12/2025

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!
We’re proud to spotlight Sanam Shinde, Lung Transplant Nurse Practitioner at the Ajmera Transplant Centre University Health Network.
Sanam supports patients through every step of their transplant journey and is leading a quality improvement initiative to launch Transplant Geriatrics, a new subspecialty focused on age-sensitive care for older lung transplant recipients.
Her work ensures that patients over 65 receive tailored support that prioritizes both survival and quality of life.
Thank you Sanam, for your dedication and innovation!
Join us in celebrating our incredible NPs and leave a comment to share your appreciation!

Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada Ontario Nurses' Association

11/10/2025

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!
We’re celebrating the amazing NPs who make a difference every day.
Meet Claire, a new NP in Transplant Psychiatry at University Health Network with experience as an RN in Emergency and Inpatient Psychiatry, she brings a unique perspective to her role.

“I support patients before and after transplant with their mental health—whether it’s coping, post-op confusion, or managing mood and anxiety. I work closely with the transplant teams to promote recovery and overall wellness.”

Claire is passionate about bridging the gap between physical and mental health in transplant care, helping patients feel supported in every aspect of their journey.

Let’s show our appreciation for Claire and all the incredible NPs out there! Drop a comment ⬇️and share a story about an NP who’s made a difference in your life.

Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada

11/08/2025

🔬Happy STEM Day!
Today, we celebrate the incredible impact of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in the world of transplant medicine! From ground-breaking research in immunology to cutting-edge surgical techniques and life-saving organ preservation technologies, STEM is at the heart of every transplant success story. Let’s honour the brilliant minds driving innovation and improving patient outcomes every day.

09/15/2025

Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2025! We celebrate our current postdocs for their dedication and impact on . Check out two of our outstanding postdocs!

07/21/2025

UHN offers specialized training in infectious diseases of the immunocompromised host both Solid Organ Transplant and Oncology ID, within Canada’s largest transplant program, guided by AST curriculum, with applications due by July 31.
More info: https://ow.ly/Z1Ne50W2Iem

07/17/2025

On , we’re celebrating how emojis help us tell powerful stories about organ donation and transplant journeys.
🫀 for heart transplants
🫁 for lung transplants
🩸 for blood donation
🧬 for genetic matches
🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ for the medical heroes who make it all possible
💚 for the gift of life
These tiny symbols carry big meaning.

06/18/2025

At the Ajmera Transplant Centre, we work seamlessly to deliver world-class health care, conduct groundbreaking research, and educate tomorrow’s health leaders. We’re excited to continue our work, united under a bold, new brand.
We’re a proud part of UHN – Canada's Hospital