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Krembil Brain Institute is dedicated to advancing research and clinical care for those living with diseases and disorders of the brain and spine.

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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
3 years
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. At @KBI_UHN , our goal is to develop new treatments for diseases & disorders of the #brain and #spine , and to improve the quality of life for those who are living with these conditions. Learn more ⇨
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Congratulations to Dr. @gelarehzadeh , the newly appointed Division Head of #Neurosurgery at @UHN ! Dr. Zadeh is also the Medical Director of @KrembilRI Brain Institute, a Sr. Scientist at @pmcancercentre & @PMResearch_UHN and a Professor at @UofTMedicine . 👏🔬👏 #FridayMotivation
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When you think of #brain , think of @KBI_UHN , a world-leading institution dedicated to solving the complex brain & its diseases: #Alzheimer ’s #Parkinson ’s #epilepsy #concussion #braincancer #chronicpain and #stroke . Read more in the new KBI magazine! ➡ 🧠
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Registration is officially open for the 2021 Gairdner Ontario Symposium, happening on March 30/31, 2021. This virtual event, featuring world-renowned #Alzheimer 's and #dementia researchers and clinicians, is free and open to the public. Link to register ⇨
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Congratulations to neurosurgeon & @Krembil scientist @DrValiante , who will take on the new role of Director of The @C_R_A_N_I_A Neuromodulation Institute (CNMI) at @uoftengineering . The goal of the CNMI is to advance the field of neuromodulation in Canada, through collaboration.
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A new paper published in @NatureMedicine by Drs. @gelarehzadeh and @FarshadNassiri @UHN @uoftmedicine using a novel combination approach to #glioblastoma treatment shows promise, extending survival. Learn more: #BrainTumorAwarenessMonth #Braintumor
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Chronic pain is widely misunderstood, and research does not yet show why it persists. Scientists at Krembil believe fMRI imaging machines will be able to make people’s “invisible” pain more visible.​​ Read more → #ChronicPain
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Wishing our own Dr. @gelarehzadeh a HUGE congratulations on being named one of the Top 25 #WomenofInfluence for 2021! Dr. Zadeh is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon, scientist and leader who inspires, mentors and serves as a role model to many. 🙌🙌🙌 #WomeninLeadership #WOITop25
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Congratulations to Dr. @APStrafella , a neurologist and world-renowned clinician-scientist in the area of molecular imaging #research ! Dr. Strafella has just been announced as the inaugural Chair Holder of the Krembil-Rossy Chair in Molecular Imaging at @KBI_UHN . #WeAreKrembil
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Dr. Lorraine Kalia and Dr. Suneil Kalia of @kalialabs @KrembilRI @UHN co-lead world-first study with @Sunnybrook , using focused ultrasound to cross the BBB and deliver drugs directly to the brain, in patients with #Parkinsons . Read more & watch video ⇨
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Congratulations to @KrembilRI Emeritus Scientist Dr. @CharlesTator who has has received 'The Order of Hockey in Canada' for his advocacy re: #concussion education! This award celebrates individuals for outstanding contributions to the sport of #hockey in Canada.
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Are you ready for it? If you haven’t already registered for Krembil’s upcoming virtual @WomenScienceDay event for students on Feb 10th, what are you waiting for!?! Hear from trailblazing scientists about their inspirational science journey! To register ->
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#DYK there are things you can do to improve your brain health? In Episode 10 of @KBI_UHN 's #YourComplexBrain podcast, learn about the top 5 science-based tips to keeping your brain fit & healthy at any age - featuring @UHN experts! Listen & subscribe!
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Dr. Carmela Tartaglia ( @MC_Tartaglia ) and Dr. @CharlesTator of the Canadian Concussion Centre at Krembil Brain Institute (KBI) @UHN have received a grant from @WSIB to develop improved 'Return to Work' management strategies for employees dealing with the aftermath of #concussion .
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Congratulations to Dr. Karen Davis ( @kren27 ), who will become @IASPpain 's newest Editor-in-Chief! 👏👏 Dr. Davis is senior scientist @KBI_UHN and a professor at @UofT . She has been inducted into the @CAHS_ACSS , @RSCTheAcademies and is immediate past-President of @CanadianPain .
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Congratulations to @GelarehZadeh , the first woman to helm one of the largest neurosurgical programs in the world and the first female neurosurgery chair in Canada, via @wencyleung @globeandmail @UHN @UofTNeuroSurge Read More →
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Just look at these smiling faces! Please join us in congratulating @DrAlfonsoFasano & Dr. Suneil Kalia ( @kalialabs ), who recently received a @UHN Local Impact Award for their leadership in adopting innovative technology solutions in the area of #DBS . #WeAreKrembil 👏👏👏
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A new study by Toronto's @KrembilRI suggests there could be more to that morning jolt of goodness than a boost in energy and attention! Drinking coffee may also protect you against developing both #Alzheimers and #Parkinsons disease ☕️ Read more →
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"The #1 reason women don't go into neurosurgery is the lack of a female role model or mentor." @KrembilRI @gelarehzadeh is leading the push to encourage more women to enter the field. 👏👏👏 #WomenInSTEM #TuesdayMotivation Watch her on @globalnewsto
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If you missed the excitement this morning, here is the recorded link to @KrembilRI 's #WomenInScience event ⇨ ! We highly recommend sending this to all the students in your life for some inspiration. 🔬🧪🔬🧪🔬
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Do you know a student interested in a career in science? Don’t miss our upcoming virtual event for students on Feb 9th, 10-11am ET in honour of Int’l Day of Women and Girls in Science Day! Register here: , and tell your friends & colleagues!
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Congratulations to Dr. @mhodaie , the new Greg Wilkins-Barrick Chair in International Surgery! This Chair recognizes Dr. Hodaie's innovative approach to research & treatment for those living with #trigeminalneuralgia , as well as her devotion to training & education. #WeAreKrembil
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A hearty welcome to our newest @KrembilRI clinician investigator, @Drhaclarke ! "Joining Krembil is an honour. I look forward to building great partnerships to address chronic postsurgical pain, Canada’s evolving opioid crisis & the safe integration of cannabinoid therapeutics."
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Join us for an exciting virtual event on Feb 11th ( @WomenScienceDay ), featuring amazing female scientists & hosted by @EugeniaDuodu ! This 1-hour webinar is FREE & open to ALL students and those with an interest in #science and #STEM . 🔬🧪🔬 Register ⇨
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Whether it's policy, education or research, the goal is the same: to keep athletes' brains safe. Krembil scientists have made it their mission to help reduce the number of #concussions in Canada. Learn more → #BrainInjury
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Congratulations to @UHN @KrembilRI 's Dr. Anthony Lang, recipient of the 2020 @uoftmedicine Lifetime Achievement award! This award honours Dr. Lang's commitment to leadership, research, teaching, clinical care & public service in his work with #Parkinsons . #NationalPhysiciansDay
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Our own @DrValiante , a neurosurgeon and scientist, as well as the Director of @CRANIA and @mpc_utoronto and an expert in neuromodulation and the brain, is featured in tonight's opening film of @hotdocs , 'A.rtificial I.mmortality'! Watch the trailer ➡
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Attention students, teachers, parents/guardians: Join us Feb 10 for a free virtual event in support of @WomenScienceDay ! Hear from trailblazing Krembil scientists about their love of #science & their path to a fulfilling career in #STEM . To register: 🧵1/7
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Congratulations to @DrValiante on his recent appointment as the Gerry and Tootsie Halbert Chair in Neural Repair and Regeneration @UHN . “I’m humbled by this honour and look forward to the opportunities this Chair presents,” he says. Learn more:
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How does #stress rewire our brain? And is stress contagious? These fascinating questions + more are answered in Episode 1 of our #YourComplexBrain #podcast featuring Dr. Jaideep Bains, with Dr. Kathryn Curtis & @FarrahSchwartz . 👏👏👏 Listen & subscribe!
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Discovery is the lifeblood of innovation. At @KrembilRI , we are committed to advancing science, in order to help Canadians live longer and healthier lives. We are dedicated. We are passionate. We are relentless. #WeAreKrembil Are you with us? Share to show your support.
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"A Toronto Neurosurgeon Made a Radical Discovery About Brain Cancer" - insightful article in @besthealthmag featuring Dr. @gelarehzadeh . Read article:
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"I decided to become a doctor and a scientist because I see the value of both and how they integrate together. There are many unanswered questions." Hear more about Dr. @mhodaie 's career as a neurosurgeon and scientist this Thursday at 10:15am ET ⇨ 🔬🧪🔬
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Do you know a high school or university student who is interested in a career in #STEM ? Don't miss our FREE virtual event on Feb. 11th featuring @missmayim & 3 trailblazing @KrembilRI @UHN scientists & clinicians! #WomenInScience 🔬🧪🔬 Watch it here ⇨
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Congratulations to @UHN @KrembilRI 's Dr. Karen Davis ( @kren27 ), newly inducted as a 2020 @RSCTheAcademies fellow for her pioneering & influential research into the underlying mechanisms of, and neuroethics policies surrounding #chronicpain . Read more ⇨
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"Science needs EVERYONE with passion, ambition and curiosity - girls and boys alike." Dr. @gelarehzadeh opens @KrembliRI 's #WomeninScience event with a heartfelt and rousing welcome. #WomenInScienceDay #WomenInSTEM
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We happened to catch this beautiful moment with Dr. @CharlesTator & his long-time admin assistant, Maria, recently. They've worked together for 38 years! Maria says helping Dr. Tator facilitate his important #concussion & #SCI research has been a true career highlight @UHN .👏👏👏
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Learn all about the latest research in #concussion & traumatic #braininjury in Episode 7 of @KBI_UHN 's #YourComplexBrain #podcast - 'The Truth About Concussion' - featuring the one & only Dr. @CharlesTator and @FranFRider @OWHAhockey . Listen & subscribe!
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Dr. @gelarehzadeh and @FarshadNassiri appeared on @CTVNews this week to discuss their @NatureMedicine paper about a novel treatment approach for glioblastoma. Watch the interview:
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Congratulations to Dr. Antonio Strafella ( @APStrafella ), a neurologist specializing in movement disorders, Senior Scientist with the @KrembilRI @UHN & Professor of Neurology @uoftmedicine , for his recent election as Director on the @ParkinsonCanada board, for a three-year term!
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New research in @PNASNews by @DrValiante reveals the power of diversity in the brain! Discover why individuality in brain cells enhances resilience and maintains #brain function. 🧠 Read the groundbreaking study: #Neuroscience #BrainDiversity #Research
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. @KrembilRI 's Dr. @gelarehzadeh has had quite a year! The new mom is also the first woman appointed as Chair of Neurosurgery at @uoftmedicine . Read about Dr. Zadeh's incredible journey and the life lessons that have guided her, via @globeandmail
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Our new podcast 'Your Complex Brain' aims to break down the science, cut through the hype and give you real & useful insights about your #brain and disorders such as #Alzheimer 's #Parkinson 's #epilepsy & #stroke . Watch a sneak peek below & subscribe today!
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Congratulations to Dr. Mark Bernstein, recipient of the 2021 @uoftmedicine Dean's Alumni Humanitarian Award for his dedication & commitment to serving patients needing neurosurgical and palliative care in low & middle-income countries around the world ⇨
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Don't worry @Raptors , the Kapoor Lab specializing in #Arthritis research at @KrembilRI has your back for #Game4 tonight! (... and your knees, your hips, and all of your other bones & joints…) #WeTheNorth #Raptors #NBAFinals
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. #TBT Shoutout to @KrembilRI 's @DrValiante , one of the @UHN researchers featured at the 1st ever #Scienceinthe6ix last fall. Learn more about what motivates him to help people with #epilepsy and make new discoveries about the #brain #ThursdayThoughts
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Congratulations to @kren27 , Head of @KBI_UHN 's Division of Brain, Imaging & Behaviour, for being featured in the latest special edition of @NatGeo , all about the #brain ! On newsstands now... #WeAreKrembil
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Congratulations to our incredible team at Krembil Brain Institute, with neurology being recognized as one of the world's best specialized hospital programs, for 2021! Read more here ➡ 👏👏👏
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@KBI_UHN
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Of the top 10 causes of death recognized by the @WHO , Alzheimer’s does not yet have a clear-cut diagnostic technique. At the @KrembilRI , Dr. Donald Weaver and his team are inching closer to an #Alzheimers cure – and they refuse to give up. Read more →
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At @KrembilRI , our world-class team of neurologists and clinician-scientists are dedicated to making new discoveries and pioneering revolutionary treatments & therapies, for those living with #ParkinsonsDisease and #movementdisorders . #WorldBrainDay #WBD2020 #brain @movedisorder
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Congratulations to Dr. @gelarehzadeh , 1 of 2 inaugural recipients of the @GairdnerAwards Momentum Award for her pioneering work in #braintumour research and clinical advances! Dr. Zadeh is passionate, dedicated and relentless in her pursuit of answers, to help patients. 👏👏👏
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New @TheLancet study presented at #ISC20 shows promise for 1st-of-its-kind #stroke drug nerenitide (NA-1), supported through relentless @UHN research. Kudos to @KrembilRI neurosurgeon & scientist Dr. Michael Tymianski on this achievement. Read more here →
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. @CBCNB news anchor @HarryForestell was diagnosed with #ParkinsonsDisease at 53 years old and chose to have deep brain stimulation ( #DBS ) surgery at @KBI_UHN . Hear Harry's story & more about the future of DBS in EP 3 of the #YourComplexBrain #podcast ->
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Don't miss our livestream Feb 11th in support of #WomenInScienceDay . Hear from accomplished & inspirational @KrembilRI scientists & clinicians. Click on this link to watch ➡ (Pass it on to anyone with an interest in #STEMeducation !) 🔬 #Science #Research
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Just in time for the #longweekend , a special & beautiful floral-inspired THANK YOU for our #FrontLineHeroes at Toronto Western Hospital @UHN today, thanks to #FeelGoodFlowersTO @RBC @burstyninc . A message of hope - we'll take it. #FridayMotivation
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A new study in @NatureComms highlights the results of a fortuitous collaboration between Drs. Lorraine & Suneil Kalia from @KBI_UHN & @uoft 's Dr. Philip Kim, which may lead to new therapies for #Parkinson 's disease. Read more -> #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth
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More accolades to celebrate today! Congratulations to @KrembilRI scientist and Toronto Western Hospital neurosurgeon @DrValiante for receiving a Wightman-Berris Individual Teaching Excellence Award in the Postgraduate category. @UHN @C_R_A_N_I_A @uoftmedicine @MountSinai 👏👏👏
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Scientists at the @KrembilRI are unlocking the greatest mysteries of Parkinson’s disease. Discover how @UHN and @IBM are using the famous @IBMWatson technology alongside the brightest minds in research! Read more → #ArtificialIntelligence #AI
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Dr. Andres Lozano is a pioneer in the field of #DBS for #Parkinsons . He is now looking at how using electricity to stimulate our brains to elicit memories, could help patients with #Alzheimer 's. Listen to Dr. Lozano on @UHN 's 'Behind the Breakthrough':
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. @UHN 's Dr. @CharlesTator has made it his mission to reduce the number of concussions in Canada through research, education and policy change. #RowansLaw #RowansLawDay #concussion Read more here ⟶
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'Your Complex Brain' is a new podcast from the team at @KBI_UHN , all about the brain and brain disease! Learn about the latest research and clinical advancements, and meet the patients, care teams, scientists & doctors leading the way. Subscribe today!
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Dr. Olga Lucia Rojas ( @OlgaLRojas2 ) is joining the @KrembilRI team @UHN_Research ! Dr. Rojas’ landmark work is revealing how immune cells in the gut can reduce inflammation in the brain of patients with #multiplesclerosis . Welcome Dr. Rojas! Read more ⇨
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This is duty and honour, folks! It's 'all hands on deck' at @UHN , with @KrembilRI 's own Dr. @amyma29 taking a shift screening patients for #COVID19 at Toronto Western Hospital. #WeAreKrembil #UHNStrong #caremongering
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Episode 3 of our new podcast 'Your Complex Brain' is out today!! Learn about new research from Dr. Marjan Rafiee and @drvaliante from @neuron2brain @KBI_UHN showing the power of #Mozart in helping to reduce seizures, in #epilepsy . To listen & subscribe!
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The new Krembil Brain Institute magazine is available online today! Find out how @KrembilRI scientists are working on treatments & cures for brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & Stroke → #Health #Science
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Oct 24th is #braincancerawareness day. “My motivation comes from being able to find cures for #braincancer that can add to surgery and prolong our patients' lives, helping them to have a better quality of life.” - Dr. @gelarehzadeh . Learn more >> 🔬
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Scientists at @KBI_UHN and @CAMHnews have used live human brain tissue to identify functionally important features that make human neurons unique. This experimental work is among the first of its kind on live human neurons. Read more ➡ @NatureComms
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Congratulations to Dr. Karen Davis ( @kren27 ), Senior Scientist & Research Division Head at the @KrembilRI ! Dr. Davis is among eight @UofT researchers that were named fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences ( @CAHS_ACSS ) →
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A novel study in 1500+ meningiomas shows ⬆️ levels of expression of the CDKN2A gene & loss of a single copy of the CDKN2A gene is associated with worse outcomes & more aggressive biology. Read more via @ActaNeuro -> @justinzw @gelarehzadeh @farshadnassiri
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This #WorldCancerDay , hear from neurosurgeon and Medical Director of the @KrembilRI Brain Institute, Dr. @gelarehzadeh , about the latest research into #Glioblastoma and #brain #cancer . Watch a Q&A with Dr. Zadeh here →
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We asked @DrSusanHFox , head of Neurology at @KBI_UHN , what is the #1 thing people can do to improve their overall #brain #health ? Her answer: "Exercise, exercise, exercise!" #BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek2021 #FridayMotivation 🚲🏃‍♀️⚽️
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The Krembil Brain Institute at @UHN is home to​ one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive teams of physicians & scientists uniquely working together to prevent and confront disorders of the brain and spine. To learn more ➡ #brainawarenessweek
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. @KBI_UHN 's co-Director @gelarehzadeh giving remarks at this morning's 'Krembil² retreat, featuring research scientists at @KBI_UHN and The Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics @CAMHResearch . The goal - to find new and impactful collaborations in #neuroscience and #mentalhealth .
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The brain is vast and complex. Hear how @KrembilRI ’s @DrValiante is cracking the code with a device implanted in the brain that can stop seizures. Join us for a live event on 10/16: #ScienceInThe6ix . Register → Live Stream →
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Congratulations to neurosurgeon & scientist Dr. Suneil Kalia ( @kalialabs ) on his appointment as the R.R. Tasker Chair in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at @UHN ! His goal in the lab is to slow or even halt the progression of Parkinson's and other brain-related disorders.
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#DYK → The estimated total annual cost of brain disease in Canada is $35 billion? We created the Krembil Brain Institute to find the cures to costly brain, spine, and nerve diseases #BrainHealth
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What an exciting two-day symposium hosted by @KCNhub , diving deep into computational neuroscience! The lineup of diverse speakers focused on bridging theory and practice in neural health and disease. Learn more about the KCN Hub:
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Exciting news for our #arthritis team! Thanks to a $25M donation by Walter & Maria Schroeder, @UHN is now home to the Schroeder Arthritis Institute, where scientists & clinicians work together on arthritis research, education & patient care. Read more ⇨
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"It's estimated 3.6 million Canadians have some kind of neurological condition and 1.5 million more live with a brain injury" (via @cbcdocs ). Find out what makes @UHN a world leader in using technology to help patients with brain conditions ⇨
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Krembil Brain Institute
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Imagine facial #pain so severe, it hurts to eat, smile or kiss your children goodnight. That's what it's like living with #TrigeminalNeuralgia . Read more about how Dr. @mhodaie is helping patients & advancing research via @nickjboisvert at @CBCNews
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
3 years
Congratulations to the incredible #stroke team at @KBI_UHN on receiving the prestigious 'Stroke Distinction Award' from @AccredCanada for demonstrating "clinical excellence and outstanding commitment to leadership in stroke care." Well done! 👏👏👏
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
4 years
"New device allows Toronto specialists to 'stream live' from brains of patients with Parkinson's, epilepsy" via @LaurenPelley @CBC ⇨ . Great story featuring @KrembilRI #DreamTeam @DrAlfonsoFasano and Dr. Suneil Kalia ( @kalialabs )!
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
3 years
Join us Feb 11th at 10am ET for a FREE live, virtual event geared to young people with an interest in #science and #STEM . Hear from leading scientists with @KBI_UHN @SchroederInst and the Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute at @UHN . 🔬🦠🧪 To register ⇨
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
5 years
Congratulations to our #ScienceInThe6ix presenters, who each stole the show tonight with dynamic presentations about their research! #scicomm #research #WednesdayMotivation
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
3 years
Congratulations to Dr. Andres Lozano, the new Alan & Susan Hudson Cornerstone Chair in Neurosurgery @UHN . Dr. Lozano is a senior scientist @KBI_UHN and a pioneer in the field of #DBS for #Parkinson 's and #Alzheimer 's.
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
5 years
For brain cells to stay healthy, they have disposal systems to get rid of 'garbage’ in the cells. New work published by the Kalia labs @KrembilRI shows how one of these systems - the proteasome - may become broken early in #Parkinsons disease, even before the onset of symptoms.
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
3 years
March is #EpilepsyAwareness month and today we want to introduce you to @DrValiante , a neurosurgeon and senior scientist at @KBI_UHN . Here is more on Dr. Valiante's journey into science and medicine: #epilepsy #epilepsyawarenessmonth #1in100 #Iam1in100
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
5 years
On #IWD2020 and every day, we honour and celebrate the incredible, dedicated and highly accomplished women of @KrembilRI @UHN . You are each an inspiration to the next generation of scientists and we salute you! #InternationalWomenDay2020 #InternationalWomenDay #WeAreKrembil
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
2 years
Join us January 25th #BellLetsTalk Day for a free virtual talk by Dr. Jaideep Bains ( @stressynomics ), Sr. Scientist @KBI_UHN & Director, Krembil Research Institute @UHN . Learn how stress impacts the brain and whether stress is contagious. To register!
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
2 years
Rounding out #EpilepsyAwareness month with big news from the @neuron2brain lab @KBI_UHN ! Congratulations to @DrValiante and Dr. Marjan Rafiee for their contribution to the field of #epilepsy and #music therapy research. #WeAreKrembil Read more ⇨
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
5 years
NEW research from the Kalia labs @KrembilRI sheds light on how a molecule (BAG5) turns on a ‘switch’ called Parkin, to promote cell death in #Parkinson ’s disease. Understanding how BAG5 regulates Parkin may lead to new treatments. #neuro Read more →
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
1 year
Learn how Dr. James Eubanks is 'Unraveling the Genetics of a Rare Disease' in EP 8 of @KBI_UHN 's #YourComplexBrain #podcast . The EP also features Natalie Ladly, whose daughter Brynn lives with #CDKL5 , a neurodevelopmental condition. Listen & subscribe!
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
1 year
. @Lara_Pingue is one of 8 million Canadians living with #chronicpain . Learn more about Lara's story + the latest research and innovative treatments in EP 9 of our #YourComplexBrain #podcast , featuring @KITE_UHN 's Dr. @adfurlan & @KBI_UHN 's Dr. Anuj Bhatia.
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
5 years
Meet the brains behind the push to get more women in neurosurgery @gelarehzadeh @mhodaie #WeAreKrembil
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
3 years
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. At @KBI_UHN , our goal is to develop new treatments for diseases & disorders of the #brain and #spine , and to improve the quality of life for those who are living with these conditions. Learn more ⇨
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
3 years
"Work hard and dream BIG!" A huge THANK YOU to @amypoehler__ for supporting Krembil's #womeninscience event today. Check out @smrtgrls , Amy's non-profit dedicated to educating & empowering young girls. There is still time to register! @UHN @KrembilF
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
5 years
Krembil Brain Institute @UHN is home to 100+ neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuroradiologists, neuroanesthesiologists, neuropsychologists, neurointensivists, neuroscientists and 200+ researchers focused solely on neuroscience. #BrainAwarenessWeek #dementia #epilepsy #WeAreKrembil
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
3 years
Dr. Mary Pat McAndrews may not have seen herself as a scientist at age 16, but she sure is pushing the boundaries of discovery now! Register for our free Feb 11th #womeninscience event & learn more about her work in memory for #epilepsy and #Alzheimer 's:
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
4 years
"I'd always ask, 'Who me?' And my answer is and will always be, 'Yes me.' Believe in yourself and others will too." Dr. @EugeniaDuodu 's inspiration message at @KrembilRI 's #WomenInScienceDay2021 event!
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@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
5 years
Hey @Raptors , @KrembilRI Senior Scientist & computational neuroscientist @francesskinner has done the math and says your chances are excellent. Go forth & slay tonight! #WetheNorth #NBAFinals #ScienceTwitter
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