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Friday, November 24, 2023  Dr. Rick Swartz appointed to the Bastable-Potts Chair in Stroke Research
Sunnybrook is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rick Swartz to the Bastable-Potts Chair in Stroke Research, jointly shared by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto.
 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023  New research highlights stroke care disparities in vulnerable communities
A study led by Dr. Amy Yu, a senior scientist and stroke neurologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre has uncovered significant disparities in stroke treatment access, shedding light on the impact of socioeconomic factors on healthcare outcomes.
 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023  Global study presents results to guide care of severely ill patients with COVID-19 using routinely available drugs – simvastatin and Vitamin C
The world’s largest trial of multiple interventions for critically ill adults with COVID-19 has simultaneously released results about two of its treatments, vitamin C and simvastatin.
 
Tuesday, October 31, 2023  Three Sunnybrook scientists awarded Canada Research Chairs
Three Sunnybrook Research Institute scientists have been awarded a Canada Research Chair, the country’s highest research honour. Dr. Iacovos Michael, Dr. Jesse Chao and Dr. Mark Chiew were all announced as chairholders this fall.
 
Tuesday, October 31, 2023  Sunnybrook scientist awarded Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging from CIHR
Dr. Mark Rapoport, a psychiatrist and associate scientist at Sunnybrook, has been awarded the 2023 CIHR Institute of Aging Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, in collaboration with Baycrest’s Dr. Gary Naglie for their work on the Driving and Dementia Roadmap.