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Six LTRI researchers named new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
As part of the Government of Canada’s sustained investment in research excellence through the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program,…
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Frankenstein protein research nets Dr. Ugo Dionne a prestigious national award
Sinai Health postdoctoral research fellow Dr. Ugo Dionne has been awarded…
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Sinai Health welcomes two emerging leaders in discovery and translational research
Sinai Health is proud to welcome two rising scientific leaders, Dr. Alissa…
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LTRI alumna Dr. Mary Brunkow awarded 2025 Nobel Prize for groundbreaking immune system discovery
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Dr.…
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Science of Care Expo 2025: Advancing compassionate, evidence-informed care
On September 10, 2025, over 100 scientists, nurses, health-care workers…
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Dr. Andras Nagy honoured with Rákóczi Foundation Life Achievement Award
Dr. Andras Nagy, Senior Investigator at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research…
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Sinai Health researchers elected to the Royal Society of Canada
Medical oncologist Dr. Pamela Goodwin and neuroscientist Dr. Mei Zhen have…
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Sinai Health researchers named Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Sinai Health is proud to announce that Drs. Rayjean Hung, Prakesh Shah and…
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Sinai Health researchers awarded over $3M to develop a non-invasive test for prostate cancer
Dr. Keith Jarvi, a Senior Clinician Scientist, Head of Urology at Mount…
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LTRI annual retreat highlights the power of teamwork to drive future medical breakthroughs
Researchers from Sinai Health’s Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute…
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A decade of compassionate care: Sinai Health at 10
Our achievements are a direct result of the dedication and compassion that…
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Captured Caring: Inspiring Moments from May and June 2025
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things.…
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LTRI researchers secure $2M grant to advance global study on cardiometabolic health in women and children
A team of researchers at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI…
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Improving health at the earliest possible stage – before life begins
LTRI researchers are leading a groundbreaking international study to…
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Sinai Health celebrates a hat trick with Ontario’s Early Researcher Awards
Sinai Health is proud to announce that three of its outstanding scientists…
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Research reveals why some cells are more susceptible to cancer
The ability of mutations to cause cancer depends on how fast they force…
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"The greatest reward for a physician is to improve people’s health"
Dr. Daniel Drucker is no stranger to award ceremonies, but a recent…
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Sinai Health celebrates Dr. Daniel Drucker’s Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
TORONTO (April 6, 2025) Dr. Daniel Drucker, Senior Investigator at the…
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New research highlights iron’s role in pregnancy complications
Excess iron could lead to preeclampsia, a common yet severe complication…
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International Women’s Day: Celebrating women at Sinai Health
From the bedside to the laboratory, to the many supporting roles like…
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New study suggests a shift in diabetes testing after pregnancy to improve women's health
Caring for a baby is a full-time job, often causing new mothers to…
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Large psychotherapy trial has implications for transforming mental health care during pregnancy and after birth
Pregnancy and birth often bring tremendous joy, but many expectant and new…
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Sinai Health team sheds light on COVID-19 variant dynamics in Toronto
The worst days of the pandemic may be behind us, but research into the…
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Sinai Health launches testing of digital tool to transform transition from hospital to home
Sinai Health has launched the implementation testing of its first in-house…
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Sinai Health's innovative clinical trial framework leads to transformative advances in bloodstream infection treatment
In a landmark global study involving 74 hospitals across seven countries,…
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How the Network Biology Collaborative Centre is reshaping medical research
Since 2014, the Network Biology Collaborative Centre (NBCC) has been at…
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New research unveils key role of “selfish DNA” in early human development
A critical transition in early human development is regulated not by our…
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Meet Dr. Diane Haakonsen, Sinai Health’s newest Investigator
Sinai Health’s Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) has welcomed…
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Sinai Health’s Dr. Michael Fralick receives 2024 Gairdner New Investigator Award
Dr. Michael Fralick, a Clinician Scientist at Sinai Health and at the…
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Growing up with a dog is healthier for your gut
Researchers from Sinai Health have uncovered that growing up with a dog is…
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Sinai Health researchers named Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Dr. Pamela Goodwin and Dr. Masoom Haider have been named Fellows of the…
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Research points to improved detection of thyroid cancer
A new study involving researchers from Sinai Health and the University of…
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Dr. Lise Phaneuf wins top national award for animal care
For nearly two decades, Dr. Lise Phaneuf has been a pivotal figure behind…
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How award-winning research trainees are transforming our understanding of tumour biology
Most solid cancers remain notoriously difficult to treat and research,…
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Sinai Health study identifies two critical genes in pancreatic tumours
In a study that has implications for understanding and treating pancreatic…
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Research Renaissance at Sinai Health: An Exciting New Era of Innovation
Sinai Health is stepping boldly into a future that unites discovery and…
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Drucker-Reitman Families Innovation Awards celebrate trainees making advances in cancer care and research
Dr. Aaron Gazendam works long hours at Sinai Health’s sarcoma clinic.
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Inside the Nikon Center of Excellence at LTRI
In April 2024, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) hosted an…
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Collaborative $19 Million initiative aims to strengthen Canada's pandemic response
As we navigate the aftermath of COVID-19, the inevitability of another…
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How a master neuron controls movement in worms with implications for human disease
Sinai Health researchers have uncovered a fascinating mechanism in the…
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Sinai Health’s study investigates underuse of breakthrough diabetes treatments
Despite their potential to transform type 2 diabetes (T2D) management, the…
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Sinai Health researchers to trial support for stroke recovery
A stroke is often life-changing for patients and their families.
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Toronto researchers devise new method to find proteins for targeted treatment of disease
Researchers at the University of Toronto and Sinai Health have devised a…
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Swishes for Science: LTRI trainees raise >$7K for research
Kudos to the LTRI’s basketball teams, Geeks in Sneaks and We the 10th, for…
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Sinai Health’s $10M funding fuels creation of lab-grown organoids for disease research and drug discovery
In Drs. Jeff Wrana and Laurence Pelletier’s laboratories at Sinai Health,…
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Dr. Ross Upshur completes tenure as head of research at Hennick Bridgepoint
Dr. Ross Upshur can reflect with pride as he completes his term as…
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Canadian Genomic Data Sharing Effort Gets $7M Government Funding Boost
In a major push to harness the power of genomic data for healthcare, the…
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Sinai Health's Dr. Yeojin Lee garners inaugural REDI Award for diverse research leadership
Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Yeojin Lee now has less to worry about career…
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Drs. Susanna Mak and Daniel Schramek appointed as Deputy Directors of Research for Sinai Health
Sinai Health is proud to announce the appointments of Dr. Susanna Mak and…
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Sinai Health team enlists AI to untangle cellular diversity
Sinai Health researchers have developed a novel computational workflow…
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Sinai Health researchers among most cited in the world (again)
Four researchers from the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI),…
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Sinai Health study identifies new concepts for GLP-1 action in the brain, the 2023 Science magazine breakthrough of the year
Research pioneer Dr. Daniel Drucker has much to be proud of, as the GLP-1-…
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Festivities start early for proteomics researchers at Sinai Health with Canada’s first Astral mass-spectrometer
Celebrations started early for the proteomics team at the Lunenfeld-…
Post-meal insulin surge not a villain, says new research
Post-meal insulin surge not a villain, says new research
Researchers at Sinai Health have unearthed vital information about the…
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Sinai Health scientist discovers important link between disruptions in ecosystem and cardiometabolic health
Dr. Caroline Kramer has always been interested in the connection between…
Study shows brain-specific protein variants often switch preference for interacting partners
Study shows brain-specific protein variants often switch preference for interacting partners
A team of researchers at Sinai Health and the University of Toronto has…
Scientists create “cloaked” donor cell and tissue grafts that escape rejection by the immune system
Scientists create “cloaked” donor cell and tissue grafts that escape rejection by the immune system
In a breakthrough that could transform cell therapies for incurable…
A spotlight on diabetes care and research at Sinai Health
A spotlight on diabetes care and research at Sinai Health
With one in three people in Canada affected by diabetes, it’s likely that…
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Innovate: Shining a light on research achievements across Sinai Health
Sinai Health and the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) are…
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Sinai Health appoints Dr. Anne-Claude Gingras as Director of renowned Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and Vice President, Research
TORONTO (August 8, 2023) After an extensive international search, Sinai…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023
Every day at Sinai Health, exceptional women are making a difference in…
$10 million gift enables research into supporting the oldest Canadians
$10 million gift enables research into supporting the oldest Canadians
Together, with support from the newly announced Dani Reiss Innovation Fund…
Celebrating service milestones at Sinai Health
Celebrating service milestones at Sinai Health
Last week, we recognized employees and physicians who have reached…
Dr. Pamela Goodwin
The team effort behind a landmark breast cancer trial
It was set to be the largest breast cancer trial of its kind. Medical…
U of T and Sinai Health announce new gift from Larry and Judy Tanenbaum to establish the Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport
U of T and Sinai Health announce new gift from Larry and Judy Tanenbaum to establish the Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport
Sinai Health is celebrating the announcement of a generous $20-million…
Dr. Andras Nagy
LTRI scientists look to unleash the power of stem cells to repair brain injuries
Scientists at Sinai Health say they have identified a new way to control…
Sinai Health nurses lead Canada-wide study on models of care during the pandemic
Sinai Health nurses lead Canada-wide study on models of care during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the resilience, creativity and…
Dr. Daniel Durocher
New drug shows promise in slowing tumour growth in certain hard-to-treat cancers
Scientists at Sinai Health say a new drug designed to block an enzyme…
Behind the made-in-Canada approach to tracking COVID-19 antibodies
Behind the made-in-Canada approach to tracking COVID-19 antibodies
With every quiet pass of the robotic arm in the Gingras lab at the…
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 at Sinai Health
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022 at Sinai Health
Every day, we value the unique and substantial contributions women across…
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Then and now: checking in with Mahya Fazel-Zarandi
February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. To…
LTRI scientists hunting for the perfect rhythm to beat depression blues
LTRI scientists hunting for the perfect rhythm to beat depression blues
When it comes to finding a long-lasting treatment for depression, a team…
Common diabetes drug not effective against early-stage breast cancer, landmark trial reveals
Common diabetes drug not effective against early-stage breast cancer, landmark trial reveals
A widely used and inexpensive Type 2 diabetes drug, once hoped to hold…
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New biomarkers and cancer-driving genes found in the dark matter of the cancer genome
A new batch of prognostic cancer biomarkers have been discovered in an…
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Celebrating service milestones at Sinai Health
This week, was our annual Service Celebration, when we recognize employees…
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LTRI scientist Daniel Durocher celebrated as pioneer in precision oncology medicine
When thinking of the latest cutting-edge strategy for killing cancer cells…
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Meet Astir: The new AI-tool that can sort millions of cells in minutes
A new tool designed by Sinai Health researchers could one day help doctors…
Dr. Rayjean Hung
LTRI joins ‘data revolution’ effort with the University of Toronto
Scientists at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI), part of…
Study results show subtle differences in antibody response between Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for older people
Study results show subtle differences in antibody response between Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for older people
Preliminary data generated from a study funded by the Government of Canada…
Why a tiny worm’s brain development could shed light on human thinking
Why a tiny worm’s brain development could shed light on human thinking
Researchers at Sinai Health have used a tiny worm to track how an animal’s…
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New research shows sarcoma’s origins could be decades in the making
Toronto scientists say they have pinpointed potential triggers of an…
Dr. Jim Woodgett
Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute’s Dr. Jim Woodgett to lead Terry Fox Research Institute
Sinai Health congratulates Dr. Jim Woodgett on his new role as president…
New Sinai Health research finds common denominator linking all cancers
New Sinai Health research finds common denominator linking all cancers
All cancers fall into just two categories, according to new research from…
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Sinai Health scientists provide detailed map to understanding human cells
Researchers from Sinai Health have published a study providing an ultra-…
New study recommends integrating placental growth factor blood testing in the clinical care of high-risk pregnancies
New study recommends integrating placental growth factor blood testing in the clinical care of high-risk pregnancies
Researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital, part of Sinai Health, say that they’…
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Innovative ultrasound technique developed by Mount Sinai Hospital and SickKids researchers enables earlier detection of placental diseases
Placental diseases often implicated in stillbirths, serious illnesses of…
Dr. Daniel Drucker
Dr. Daniel Drucker receives 2021 Canada Gairdner International Award
Sinai Health congratulates Dr. Daniel Drucker for being named a 2021…
Dr. Louis “Lou” Siminovitch
Honouring Dr. Louis “Lou” Siminovitch, the father of genetic research in Canada
Sinai Health is remembering one of Canada’s most significant scientific…
Dr. Christie Lee speaks with colleagues in the ICU.
Sinai Health receives $21 million gift to transform ICU, support research
Sinai Health has received a transformational $21 million gift that will…
Dr. Anne-Claude Gingras works in the lab.
Sinai Health part of $9M grant to establish a rapid response network for COVID-19 variants
Some of Canada’s leading scientists who have been at the forefront of…
Dr. Kathy Siminovitch
Scientists identify ‘Goldilocks’ protein critical for getting immune response ‘just right’
Scientists at Sinai Health say they have discovered a new pathway that…