Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program

Clinical Profile

Medical Receptionist: Tina Luu
Phone: 416-480-5882
Fax: 844-222-4518
Email: tina.luu@sunnybrook.ca

Ophthalmic Assistant: Huey Le-Vuong

Surgical Coordinator: Tyvonne Augustine

Administrative Assistant: Aireen Bautista

Dr. Birt is a fellowship-trained glaucoma sub-specialist, taking care of glaucoma across the spectrum of disease. She is also a cataract surgeon.

Glaucoma laser procedures are done at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, while glaucoma surgeries are done both at Sunnybrook and at the Kensington Eye Institute. Cataract surgery is done solely at the Kensington Eye Institute.

Research Profile

Education:

• BA, 1984, psychology, Queen's University, Canada
• MA, 1985, psychology, University of Toronto, Canada
• MD, 1989, University of Toronto, Canada
• FRCSC, 1994, ophthalmology, Canada
• Fellowship training, 1994, Wayne State University, USA

Appointments and Affiliations:

• Affiliate scientist, Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute
• Staff physician, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

• Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, Temerty School of Medicine, University of Toronto

Research Focus:

• Glaucoma

Research Summary:

Dr. Birt’s research focus is glaucoma, including studies of new medications, imaging technologies and the results of laser and surgical procedures. She also conducts phase 3 and 4 drug efficacy trials in partnership with industry.