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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join us in congratulating Drs. Martin Ingelsson and Ariel Levine on their recent appointments at UHN's @kbi-uhn.bsky.social 👏 🔗 Visit ingelssonlab.lovable.app for more information about Dr. Ingelsson's work. 🔗 Visit levine-lab.org for more information about Dr. Levine's work.

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Pain is complex. There are both physical and subjective aspects that differ across individuals. So, how do we treat pain, given its complexity? Swipe to see how our clinicians and researchers approach it! ➡️

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Weaver Lab @medchem1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🧠🥼 Welcome to the Weaver Lab! We are a multidisciplinary drug discovery lab developing disease-modifying treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Our goal is simple: to find a cure. We're excited to share our journey with you. Follow us for more! #Alzheimers #Dementia #DrugDiscovery

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#TraineeTuesday is back! 🙌 Meet Zhenyang Sun, a PhD candidate in Dr. Maurizio De Pittà’s lab at @UHN’s @krembilresearch. 🔗 Visit @krembilresearch on Instagram to learn more about Zhenyang's work!

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

How would you describe #chronicpain? 🤔 September is #PainAwarenessMonth: a reminder to raise awareness and elevate lived experiences to help reduce the stigma around pain and improve care for those who experience it.

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Celebrating our incredible postdoctoral researchers this #PostdocAppreciationWeek 💙🙌 As a thank you for their dedication and hard work, postdocs at the Krembil Discovery Tower enjoyed complimentary professional headshots, no-bake energy bites, and a chair yoga session.

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Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This #IRDAwarenessMonth, learn about how Dr. Brian Ballios, Clinician Scientist @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, is advancing research and leading clinical trials aimed at developing new treatments. Read More >> bit.ly/4At7kJZ @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

💜This #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth, we’re taking you inside how Alzheimer’s disease research & care come together at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute Below we highlight how support workers curate & personalize educational resources to help families make sense of Alzheimer’s disease📚 🔗: linktr.ee/krembil

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

💜🧠This #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth, we’re taking you inside how Alzheimer’s disease research and care come together at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute. Today, we’re looking at how our registered nurses are providing support for caregivers 🫶 🔗 For more caregiver resources, go to: linktr.ee/krembil

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

💙💜🧠This #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth and #BellLetsTalk Day, we’re taking you inside how Alzheimer’s disease and mental health research and care come together at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute. #NoResearchNoCure ⏯️ Watch Dr. Husain’s 5-minute talk via the link in our bio or below ⬇️ 🔗: linktr.ee/krembil

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth 💜🧠All week long we’re taking you inside how Alzheimer’s research & care come together at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute. Next, we look at how our researchers are developing novel therapies to treat the disease. 💡💊 #NoResearchNoCure 🔗: linktr.ee/krembil

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day. Today, we're looking back on the steps we take to provide quality care and advance Alzheimer's research at UHN's @kbi-uhn.bsky.social. ⬇️

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The annual Week of Gratitude is dedicated to recognizing the efforts and contributions of TeamUHN. 🙌 We thank the members of @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, @kbi-uhn.bsky.social, and @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social whose work drives our Institutes’ discoveries and makes their greatest accomplishments happen.

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University Health Network @uhn.ca · 14/09/2026

Interest in the therapeutic potential of psychedelics is growing. Learn more with @kbi-uhn.bsky.social as Dr. Ishrat Husain demystifies psilocybin, ketamine and how they could be used in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders.

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ariel Levine to @kbi-uhn.bsky.social! Dr. Levine shares her expertise in spinal cord mediation of sensorimotor control and its implications for motor recovery in patients with spinal cord injury. 🔗 Learn more about her research: www.levine-lab.org

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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 03/09/2026

1/ Four infusions. Two weeks. One important step toward expanding treatment options. A @uhn.ca-led clinical trial found that ketamine reduced symptoms in adults with treatment-resistant #BipolarDepression and was well tolerated throughout the study. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/9-02-20...

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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 10/09/2026

1/ Why does deep brain stimulation (DBS) affect people with #Parkinsons differently? Researchers at @kbi-uhn.bsky.social found that DBS affects brain-wide networks and that outcomes differ across two common targets. The findings could help personalize care. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/9-07-20...

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🍄‍🟫 What’s #psilocybin? What’s #ketamine? Dr. Ishrat Husain, Senior Scientist at the Krembil Brain Institute, answers these questions and more about psychedelics and hopes for future therapies.

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New semester, new routine? 📚 💤 Erratic sleep schedules during the back-to-school transition can cause circadian misalignment, making it harder for your brain to stay alert and focused. Protecting your internal clock is key to surviving the academic term.

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🧠✨ Small habits make a big difference for long-term cognitive health. 5 ways to keep your brain fit: 1️⃣ Exercise 2️⃣ Quality sleep 3️⃣ Good nutrition 4️⃣ Mental challenge 5️⃣ Social connection 🎧 Listen to Your Complex Brain: bit.ly/4xB0TTV. @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @kiteuhn.bsky.social

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Today, summer research students from @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, @kbi-uhn.bsky.social, and @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social displayed their skills and scientific achievements during their time at UHN. Thank you to all of our presenters for sharing your talent and dedication with the Krembil community! 🙌

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Get a behind-the-scenes look as some of this year's summer students @kbi-uhn.bsky.social @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social as they share what it was like working in the lab and reflect on their research experiences this summer >> bit.ly/4gflcOG @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

After over three decades of impactful research and exceptional service, Dr. James Eubanks, Senior Scientist at the Krembil Brain Institute, steps into retirement. We thank Dr. Eubanks for his dedication and service and wish him a fulfilling retirement! 🎉

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Congratulations to all the KBI scientists who were successful in the Spring 2026 CIHR Project Grant Competition! 🎉 For more information about research at KBI, visit >> www.uhn.ca/Krembil/

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The CRANIA 2026 Conference brought together multidisciplinary experts and highlighted #neuromodulation and #DBS research last July 23-24, 2026. 🧠 This year's conference had a record number of speakers, sponsors, and demand from attendees. ⚡️ @crania-toronto.bsky.social

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Today's 2nd Annual Allan Slaight Breakthrough Forum on Cancer Neuroscience sparked such thought-provoking discussions among our researchers and clinicians! 🧠✨

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Dr. Richard Roth to UHN’s @krembilresearch! Dr. Roth joins us as a Scientist, focusing on the interplay between synaptic plasticity and neural circuit adaptation, and how these processes shape motor learning. 🔗 Learn more about his research: www.motor-plasticity.org

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Welcome, Dr. Wendy Xin! 🥳 Excited to see you promote research on these cellular interactions! 🙌

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Ready for a quick summer brain challenge? 🧩☀️ Protecting you brain health is all about making small adjustments to your daily routine. Test your knowledge with a mini crossword! Can you guess the answers? Check your score > bit.ly/4gvmqas @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

📣 Congratulations to Dr. Antonio Strafella, Program Medical Director and Senior Scientist at @KBI_UHN, for being named President-Elect of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, effective Sep. 1, 2026! Eager to see him advance the mission towards improved health of Canadians. 🙌

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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 03/07/2026

#ICYMI UHN secured a total of $1.7M to recruit 13 international researchers to advance Canadian innovation in #AI, #StemCells, #cancer, and more. This funding was awarded through the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/7-03-20...

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

As #StrokeAwarenessMonth comes to an end, vascular neurologist, Dr. Aleksandra Pikula, reminds us to manage risks like high blood pressure. Know the B.E. F.A.S.T. warning signs & call 9-1-1. “Trust that rehabilitation can help…we’re here to help.” 🧠👇 bit.ly/44Do0jb @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

📢 #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth: What happens to brain tissue after a concussion? In Season 2 of #YourComplexBrain, world-renowned KBI neurosurgeon Dr. Charles Tator breaks down the science of repetitive impacts and the future of long-term neurorehabilitation. 🧠🔬 Listen here: bit.ly/4xB0TTV

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

📢 Big news! Join us in celebrating Dr. Mark Reed, Scientist @kbi-uhn.bsky.social, on receiving funding from @cabhiinnovates.bsky.social! 🧠✨ His project explores new treatments for Alzheimer’s & dementia by targeting neuroinflammation & crossing the blood-brain barrier. 👏 @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth, we are looking at head trauma by the numbers. Our teams @kbi-uhn.bsky.social are studying biomarker-based tests to review hidden tissue damage & promote earlier detection. 🧠📊 @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

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Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Congratulations to Mr. Donald K. Johnson on receiving the UHN Mission Legacy Award for his transformative contributions to vision care, philanthropy and the future of health care in Canada. Read more >> bit.ly/4vlvH9H (1/2) @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Carmela Tartaglia and Dr. Gabor Kovacs @kbi-uhn.bsky.social, on their recent feature on CBC, sharing insights and current research on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Read more >> bit.ly/3Qy83HC @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 09/06/2026

(1/3) #NewPublication 🚨 Researchers from @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social and @mayoclinic.org developed an #AI tool that predicts molecular features of #meningioma using cell images alone—helping make advanced profiling more accessible and improve care globally. 🔗: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

📢 New publication alert! Dr. Alexander Landry @utoronto.ca, Dr. Farshad Nassiri, Scientist & neurosurgeon @uhn.ca, and Dr. Gelareh Zadeh @mayoclinic.org, recently identified novel cell states that govern the biology and heterogeneity of human meningiomas. Read more >> bit.ly/4upizyQ (1/4)

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University Health Network @uhn.ca · 08/06/2026

The @uhn.ca-@camhnews.bsky.social Partnership aims to close the gap between mental and physical health care. Take a look inside one of our collaborative studies, exploring how insulin may affect motivation and decision-making in patients living with mood disorders.

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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 08/06/2026

1/ New @kbi-uhn.bsky.social study uncovers how brain cells maintain myelin—and what happens when this process breaks down. The study offers new insights into disease mechanisms, such as those in #MultipleSclerosis, as well as a potential new therapeutic target. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/6-08-20...

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Congrats to Dr. Valeria Ramaglia & her team on being featured in the International Complement Society (ICS) newsletter! 🧠🔬 Her lab investigates how complement pathways and aging intersect to target neuroinflammation and protect brain health. 👏 >>> bit.ly/4vyMvth @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 05/06/2026

1/ A @kbi-uhn.bsky.social led meta-analysis reveals how brain stimulation treatment can help those with severe #OCD. By identifying the importance of “hubs” in underlying brain circuits, the team lays the groundwork for more precise care moving forward. 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/6-05-20...

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

At UHN, nurses are the backbone of patient care & clinical research. We were proud to celebrate our team at the annual Krembil Nursing Awards & Tea. 🫖✨ Congrats to all the award recipients, and thanks to @krembilfoundation.bsky.social and @uhnfoundation.bsky.social for supporting nursing excellence!

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This #StrokeAwarenessMonth, remember that time is brain. 🧠⏱️ At Krembil Brain Institute, our teams aren’t just treating strokes, but also researching how to prevent them and protect your brain. Learn more at uhn.ca/krembil! @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 01/06/2026

Read about the latest findings from Canada’s largest research hospital in @uhn.ca's Research Spotlight newsletter: ▶️#StemCell therapy to replace electronic pacemakers ▶️#DigitalTwins in lung transplant ▶️A new #Parkinsons diagnostic tool + More 🔗 : www.uhnresearch.ca/nrx_newslett...

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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 25/05/2026

#NewPublication 🚨 New research from @kbi-uhn.bsky.social shows transcranial ultrasound can safely and precisely stimulate the brain in #ParkinsonDisease, bringing us closer to non-invasive treatments and better care. 🔗 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... @science.org @uhn.ca

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

This #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay, we’re proud to highlight the launch of our new Centre for Clinical Research at Toronto Western Hospital. This milestone reflects our commitment to accelerating patients’ access to innovative therapies. @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 19/05/2026

UHN researchers are advancing earlier, more accurate diagnosis of #Parkinsons and related syndromes (PSP, MSA). 🧠 A new Nature Medicine study from a @kbi-uhn.bsky.social team shows a multimodal biomarker approach can improve differentiation and care. 🔗 www.uhnresearch.ca/news/5-19-20...

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

In recognition of Brain Tumour Awareness Month, we’re revisiting an episode of our acclaimed podcast Your Complex Brain about neurofibromatosis. We are grateful to everyone who shared their insights about this condition! 🧠💛 Worth another listen >> bit.ly/4cEPokv @uhnresearch.ca @uhn.ca

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