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Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social · 14h

#TraineeTuesday is back! Meet Nadia, an MSc student in Dr. Jeremy Sivak’s lab @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social. Her research explores how translational regulation contributes to retinal ganglion cell (RGC) degeneration in glaucoma. Read More >> bit.ly/4vS6nr1 @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social

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Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We are pleased to announce the Vision Research Symposium 2026: Innovations in Retina, bringing together Toronto's vision science community to share knowledge, celebrate research, and foster collaboration across disciplines. @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🎉 Excited to announce our lab’s new paper analyzing aqueous humor proteomics in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) across disease stages! Congrats to David, Karen, Jenny & Darren for bringing this to life! 👏 @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social doi.org/10.1016/j.mc...

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Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Congratulations to Drs. David Mathew and Jeremy Sivak @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, for winning the 2026 DKJEI Clinical Research Unit Innovation Collaborative Seed Grant Competition for their collaborative project. Read more in our newsletter >> bit.ly/4vS6nr1 @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Thrilled to see our lab featured in the latest Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute newsletter! Huge congratulations to our PI Dr. Sivak and Dr. David on their grant award and to our master student Nadia for being featured as a trainee spotlight! 👏🎉 Beyond proud of the team!

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Great turnout at the MaRS Auditorium for the C2D2 Symposium today! Our PI Dr. Jeremy Sivak is on stage sharing how we use chemical proteomics to discover novel neuroprotective mediators to fight glaucoma. 👁️⚡️ #C2D2Symposium #Glaucoma #Neuroprotection

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Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Jeremy Sivak, Senior Scientist @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social, on receiving the Dr. Douglas H. Johnson Award for Glaucoma Research from the BrightFocus Foundation. Read more >> bit.ly/3OPHLQo @sivaklab.bsky.social @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca @kbi-uhn.bsky.social

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Great day at the 68th Annual Research Day @uoftpress.bsky.social ! 🔬 Proud of our lab’s Nadia and Nate for their great poster presentations. Also a fantastic keynote by Dr. Derek Welsbie @UCSDHealth @ShileyEye on neuroprotective therapies for axon injury in #glaucoma

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

New in @ScienceDirect: Dr. Sivak's latest collaborative study reveals how prostaglandin pathways shift during RGC degeneration. Key findings: 🧬 Human vs. mouse RGC receptor differences ⚠️ Topical NSAIDs exacerbated RGC loss in mice bit.ly/3vL9pXR #glaucoma

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

We are thrilled to announce our latest publication in JCI Insight! Our research reveals an unexpected mechanism behind how prostaglandin analogues work in #glaucoma patients: the induced production of lipoxins. Congrats to the whole team! Read more: lnkd.in/ekxe46Fm

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Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

📢 Calling all graduate students @utoronto.ca who are doing vision research. 🔬 The Vision Science Research Program (OSOTF Award) offers funding for graduate students who are asking novel questions in #visionscience. For more information and to apply >> bit.ly/41iXMkx @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Congratulations Nate on your well-deserved #TraineeTuesday feature @DKJEI_UHN Your hard work and dedication are truly shining through. Keep doing such great work and making a real impact!

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Bittersweet farewell to our lab legend, Alessandra! 🧪 From PhD to Postdoc, you’ve been the heart of our team. Your brilliant leadership and kindness made our science shine brighter. 🌟 We’ll miss you so much! Wishing you success and good luck in your next chapter! @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social

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Thepurplelilac Science Crochet Shop @thepurplelilac.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Excited to share my new pub in @ Frontiers "In Vitro Retinal Ganglion Cell Differentiation & Enrichment: Do Subtypes Matter?" We review human RGC subtypes, markers, #glaucoma vulnerabilities & the need for subtype-specific #stemcell protocols for better therapies Link ⬇️ #science #organoids

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Frontiers | In Vitro retinal ganglion cell differentiation and enrichment under the scope: do subtypes matter?

Retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) play a pivotal part transmitting visual data to the brain. Yet, damaged RGCs are unable to maintain and regrow axons and connec...

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Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Science has the power to transform lives & redefine what’s possible. This International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we asked our female researchers @kbi-uhn.bsky.social, @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social & @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social what inspires their commitment to scientific discovery > bit.ly/4tAmfPa

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Thrilled to see this well-deserved recognition for Dr. Sivak! The passion and groundbreaking innovation fueling this work are truly inspiring every day. This grant will help advancing glaucoma research @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social and lead to new discoveries. Stay tuned!

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Excited to see our PI Dr. Jeremy Sivak featured by @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social during #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth! Dive into his insights on glaucoma research and future breakthroughs. Proud to be advancing vision science at @sivaklab.bsky.social 👁️🔬🧫

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

We had an amazing time at our research lab's annual holiday party lunch! Wishing our entire institute and everyone out there a joyful holiday season filled with rest, inspiration, and breakthroughs in the new year. Happy holidays from all of us at the Sivak lab 🎄⛄❄️

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

We did it! Thrilled to announce our team crushed the institute's pumpkin carving contest with a glowing masterpiece that scared off the competition. Thanks for all the votes and spooky vibes! 🎃🏆

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Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

This #WorldSightDay, learn new facts about #vision and practice good #EyeHealth habits. Discover current #research and learn about common vision conditions >> uhn.ca/EyeInstitute @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Today, for #WorldSightDay, we're highlighting exciting research like the work underway in our lab! 🔬 We are focused on understanding the molecular processes of #glaucoma. This work will help protect and regenerate damaged nerves, ultimately preserving sight #visionresearch

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

The first lab meeting of the school year was filled with energy. Everyone is eager to get started. Looking forward to a year full of science, learning and new discoveries! @kbi-uhn.bsky.social @uhnresearch.ca @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social

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Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Meet our summer students @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social! Sofia Cruz, from @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social, is a summer student in @sivaklab.bsky.social. This summer, she ran Western Blots to test newly synthesized drugs called PROTACs for their ability to degrade MNKs, hoping to address #glaucoma (1/2)

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Krembil Brain Institute 🧠 @kbi-uhn.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Today was all about bright ideas and bold research! #SummerStudentResearchDay brought together 25+ student presentations, with each student diving deep into discovery🔬🥼📚 Congrats to the winners! 🏆Eric Cheuk 🏆Tobi Oyedele 🏆Emma Twiss 🏆Chloe Baloh @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social

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Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Kudos to all the summer students who presented their research today!!

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Proud of our summer student Sofia who did a great job presenting her project today at the Summer Student Research Day @kbi-uhn.bsky.social Keep up the amazing work Sofia!

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Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

“I really enjoy my brainstorming sessions with Jeremy. He's always willing to share his knowledge and discuss challenges I face in my project.” Meet Dr. Izhar Livne-Bar, a Scientific Associate in the Sivak lab @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social. Read in our newsletter >> bit.ly/4iE32p1 @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

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Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

How much do we know about vision health? 🤔 💡Our scientists are dedicated to demystifying the #eye and its conditions and using research to improve current treatments and patient care. 📑This #VisionHealthMonth, read up on our latest research >> uhn.ca/EyeInstitute @uhn.ca @uhnresearch.ca

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

@ARVOinfo conference recap this afternoon discussing all the amazing talks and posters shared during the conference including feedback we received on our own work. That's a wrap hoping to meet everyone again next year in Denver! #ARVO #ARVO2025 #science #scicomm

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Sivaklab @sivaklab.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Hello World! Welcome to the official page of the Sivak Lab!!!! @dkjei-uhn.bsky.social @kbi-uhn.bsky.social @uoft.bsky.social Stay tuned for updates on our current work!! #glaucoma #Neuroscience #retina #UHN #researcher #Science #visionresearch

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