Thursday, September 19, 2024 Populations with modifiable risk factors for dementia identified
A new study pinpoints three sub-groups of individuals in their early 60’s who have an observable risk for dementia that they and their clinicians can still do something about.
Monday, September 16, 2024 The future of non-invasive focused ultrasound therapies
In an article published in the September 13, 2024 issue of the journal Science, SRI scientist and Canada Research Chair Dr. Meaghan O’Reilly provides an overview of the roots of FUS, its advances, and future outlook; highlighting four areas that have seen growth and sustained research interest in non-thermal therapeutic applications of the technology in and outside the brain.
Monday, September 9, 2024 Sunnybrook Inventors: Dr. Hon Leong
Dr. Hon Leong emphasizes the importance of translating research into clinical practice. Using ideas from his lab, Dr. Leong’s company, Yex, is advancing research in regenerative medicine, antibody production, clinical diagnostics, and drug discovery.
Friday, September 6, 2024 Sunnybrook researchers awarded over $3M in CIHR Spring 2024 Project Grants Competition
Researchers at SRI have been awarded over $3M in funding from the CIHR Spring 2024 Project Grants competition. Six projects (13 per cent of SRI projects) were funded in the round.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Scientists caution against hasty conclusions when trying alternative remedies
A new study suggests patients tend to continue an unproven treatment when there’s only an initial marginal improvement in symptoms and otherwise no evidence to tell if it’s a potential coincidence.
