Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of preventable death and disability in Canada. A team of researchers at Robarts is targeting their varied, complex nature to improve health and quality of life for Canadians.

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Vanquishing an insidious foe

Vanquishing an insidious foe

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of preventable death and disability in Canada. A team of researchers at Robarts is targeting their varied, complex nature to improve health and quality of life for Canadians.

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Robarts home to Canada’s first Magnetic Particle Imaging system

Canada’s first Magnetic Particle Imaging system finds a home at Robarts

Considered the most promising and emerging imaging technology of the past 20 years, Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) provides unique research opportunities for cancer and neurological and vascular conditions.

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Meet a researcher: John Ronald, PhD

Meet a researcher: John Ronald, PhD

Imaging scientist John Ronald, PhD, is leading the way to more personalized cancer treatment, using gene editing technology and non-invasive imaging to track and monitor cell-based cancer treatments.

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Diabetes medication shows potential to reduce heart disease

Diabetes medication shows potential to reduce heart disease

A new study from David Hess, PhD, and clinical collaborators sheds light on how a class of medications that help regulate blood sugar for patients with Type 2 diabetes can also protect against heart disease.

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Impact of vaping on people’s lungs

Impact of vaping on people’s lungs

Imaging scientist Grace Parraga, PhD, sounds the alarm about the harmful effects of vaping in a commentary.

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Under the covers

Under the covers

Framed journal covers don the walls at Robarts, forming a mosaic of scientific excellence that tells the story of the Institute’s history, its people and the medical discovery taking place in its labs each and every day.

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Scientific Director's Update

Maximizing the promise of basic science research

Maximizing the promise of basic science research

How can we speed up the process linking basic research discoveries to new tools in the arsenal of patient care? At Robarts, we are working to accelerate and maximize the impact of basic science discoveries with a bold new initiative.

Latest News

New Canada Research Chairs, national honours and research investments

New Canada Research Chairs, national honours and research investments

Three Robarts scientists were named among Canada’s most accomplished and promising minds, while others received national honours and new research funding.

The Next Generation

Inspiring the future of cancer research

Inspiring the future of cancer research

Claire Park is developing an image-guided biopsy system to better detect and diagnose breast cancer. The PhD Candidate is working with renowned scientist and mentor Aaron Fenster, PhD.

Upcoming Events

Looking toward a healthier future

Looking toward a healthier future

Don’t miss out on meeting and hearing from researchers who are developing therapeutic strategies for central nervous system repair, working together to calm a racing heart and closing in on a cure for diabetes. Register today for Discover Robarts.

Featured Event

Discovery and innovation in cardiovascular disease

Discovery and innovation in cardiovascular disease

From lectures to a panel discussion, cardiovascular disease research will be centre stage at the 2019 Symposium. Join us to learn more about ground-breaking research taking place around the world and in your own backyard at Western. The day features Robarts scientists Marlys Koschinsky, Murray Huff, Drs. Robert Hegele and Geoff Pickering, among many others.

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