Research News & Stories - Sunnybrook Research Institute

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Sunnybrook’s Twins Research Centre receives national award

The Twins Research Centre is transforming care for vulnerable babies by engaging in research to prevent the many complications associated with twin pregnancies.

Monday, November 2, 2020 Congratulations to this year's Bertin Award winners!

Award recognizes exceptional non-clinical staff who go above and beyond their usual role

Friday, October 30, 2020 World first: focused ultrasound opens blood-brain barrier for delivery of therapeutic in Parkinson's disease

Focused ultrasound harnesses the power of ultrasound waves to reach deep brain regions without the need for scalpels or cutting

Thursday, October 29, 2020 Congratulations Dr. Nir Lipsman: recipient of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 for 2020

Dr. Lipsman is a neurosurgeon, scientist and director of Sunnybrook's Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation

Monday, October 26, 2020 Fewer higher dose radiation treatments reduce pain from spinal metastases effectively, new trial found

Two treatments of higher dose radiation reduces pain from cancer that has spread to the spine better than conventional radiation, a Canadian-led trial has found.

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