(Photo: Krembil Brain Institute) With no known cure for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disease that affects patients’ cognitive and physical abilities, disease management is key to quality of life. This week, University Health Network’s (UHN), Dr. Gabor Kovacs published new research in Acta Neuropathologica with findings outlining newly identified disease stages key... Continue Reading →

Cytopathology is an area in lab medicine that is on its way to paving new paths for future fellows! UHN has seen an increase in demand for specialist cytopathology expertise and, together with the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, is approaching the sixth iteration of a one year Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada-accredited... Continue Reading →

Each year, LMP formally recognizes outstanding leadership in laboratory staff through the program’s Laboratory Medicine Leadership Awards. Staff are nominated by their colleagues and coworkers, and three candidates are then chosen by the Awards Committee. Winners receive a certificate and an award of $350 at the annual Holiday Party. The final person to be recognized... Continue Reading →

Dr. Phedias Diamandis, MD PhD, FRCPC, has created an online space to foster education and curiosity within the world of neuroscience. His YouTube series, NeuroscIQ, provides an environment where people can log in and learn about the brain with new weekly topics that feature timely and relevant content.  “I wanted to create a platform where students,... Continue Reading →

Dr. Carmen Avila-Casado, Renal Pathologist and Director of Education, is passionate about educating clinicians on kidney disease. One innovative way she does this is through GlomCon (The Glomerular Disease Study & Trial Consortium) an online platform. GlomCon is a virtual teaching space that aims to bring together clinicians, physicians, and researchers who are interested in... Continue Reading →