Search

Select a Date Range
Headshots of all the women who work as part of the ORIHI team

Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Posted on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 08:00 AM

In this photo (l-r): Banita Aggarwal, Augustina Ampofo, Harene Buvanesan, Kamalprit Chokar, Athena Foo, Joy Anne Gatmaitan, Chanjot Gill, Sarah Kamal Eddin, Diksha Katoch, Senaya Kiruwanagamage, Marie Licodini, Rosa M. Marticorena, Sofia Ramirez, Patti Rempel, Tiziana Rivera, Simran Saini, Sonia Singh, Arunya Sithi Vinayagam, Monica Szczypinski, Lynn Vicente and Gabriella Villanueva.

On February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of...

New treatments for advanced lung cancer

Posted on Monday, January 13, 2025 02:46 PM

Non-small-cell lung cancer is a complex disease that accounts for the majority of lung cancer cases with many patients diagnosed at later stages. Research has identified various genetic mutations, known as oncogenic alterations, that drive the disease. Recently treatments targeting these specific genetic changes have significantly improved patient outcomes.

While therapies for well-known mutations are well-established, a recently published review titled, The continually evolving landscape of...

Students from the 2024 SSRP take a group selfie

Summer Student Research Program application portal now open

Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2025 09:20 AM

The Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation is happy to announce the opening of the Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) application portal. The SSRP program is a cornerstone initiative designed to cultivate future leaders and empower the next generation of health care innovators. This program is a unique opportunity to grow, learn and contribute to research.

Through the SSRP, students can gain valuable experience working alongside Osler clinicians, gaining firsthand insights into...

Pictured (l-r): Fiona Singh, Champica Nicholas, Lyndsey Sousa, Erica Bagadiong, Cheryl Suarez, Andrea Beharry, Brandon Sheffield, Solome Basdeo, Keisha Ighovoyivwi, Kassandra Bisson and Ethan Francis

Canadian consensus recommendations: Advances in gastric cancer diagnosis and treatment

Posted on Saturday, December 28, 2024 02:16 PM

Picture (l-r): Fiona Singh, Champica Nicholas, Lyndsey Sousa, Erica Bagadiong, Cheryl Suarez, Andrea Beharry, Brandon Sheffield, Solome Basdeo, Keisha Ighovoyivwi, Kassandra Bisson and Ethan Francis

The field of gastric cancer care is evolving rapidly, bringing new hope to patients as well as some new challenges. With the introduction of targeted therapies and immunotherapies, such as anti-CLDN18.2 therapy, the role of pathologists is more important than ever. As Dr. Brandon Sheffield, a...

Members of CARE team attend conference to accept award

CARE wins Patient and Family Engagement Award at 2024 North American Conference on Integrated Care

Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 01:57 PM

The CARE (Coordinated, Accessible, Respectful, Equitable) program is designed to support frail older adults with complex health needs. A program of the Ontario Health Teams, it aims to reduce hospitalizations, improve care quality and promote aging in place for vulnerable seniors. Supporting the project from Osler were Emily Cichonski, Manager, Integrated Health Systems and Rishika Thakur Malhi, Director, Integrated Health Systems and Executive Lead, Central West Ontario Health Team.

This...