Growing up in war-torn Iran with helicopters crashing outside of his front door and bullets scattering his play areas, PhD student Ali Tavallaei learned at a very young age never to take anything for granted. [Read more]
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Robarts scientist Dr. Ting-Yim Lee has been singled out as an example of how medical imaging is transforming health care and having a direct impact on human health around the globe. [Read more] |
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| Mending broken genes in pursuit of a healthier future | |
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Repairs fascinate Caroline Schild-Poulter. She explores the ways our cellular system responds to DNA damage and specifically how DNA repair can prevent cancer. [Read more] |
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| Development of new rapid test for food-borne bacteria | |
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Dr. Michael Rieder and his team are working on a project that may drastically improve food safety and would ensure contaminated food is identified before it even leaves the processing plant. [Read more] |
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| Starting something BIG in London | |
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The Brain Injury Group (BIG) London includes more than two dozen professionals from across the city studying everything from the biomechanics of why concussions occur to how to prevent them. [Read more] |
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Video Profile: Vascular Biology Group
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The Vascular Biology Group at Robarts Research Institute works to better understand and treat cardiovascular disease. A culture of collaboration allows medical discoveries to move quickly into clinical practice. |
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Upcoming EventsWednesday, August 13 - See the Line Thursday, November 20 - Neurodegenerative Diseases Public Forum |
Global Impact
Using ultrasound, computer technology and ingenuity, Dr. Aaron Fenster and his team are improving diagnosis and treatment of disease for you and people around the world [Read more] |
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Robarts in the NewsThe roots of an unlikely hope for epilepsy (the Toronto Star) Genetic testing: help or harm (CTV) Researchers find possible way to treat Huntington's disease (Sun News) |
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Giving News
Eric Kints is the owner of family-run Huron Produce. His recent donation was motivated in part by his very personal connection to neurodegenerative disease, but also because of a desire to help those who feel helpless. [Read more] |
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