Today is #WorldIPDay and we’re celebrating our inventors who’ve turned their ideas into innovative products that are helping solve healthcare’s most complex challenges. More than 20 spin-off companies have been founded through the work at Sunnybrook Research Institute.

April is Parkinson Awareness Month. Sunnybrook scientist, Dr. Nir Lipsman, is leading a trial exploring how focused ultrasound can be used to advance the delivery of potential disease-modifying therapies to patients living with the disease.

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Last week INOVAIT, the image-guided therapy (IGT) network hosted by Sunnybrook, held its annual Discovery Forum. This event brings together leaders to explore the evolution of IGT technologies to invent the future of health care.

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We are working as part of Team Ontario to reduce hip and knee replacement wait times. Toronto Star recently covered the important work that the Toronto Regional Arthroplasty Collaborative is doing to achieve just that!

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The Toronto Regional Arthroplasty Collaborative celebrated one-year of weekend surgery, completing an additional 1,120 joint replacement surgeries during weekend surgeries.

Read more about one patient’s experience: bit.ly/3JuuXZs

Update: the laneway construction affecting access to the Holland Orthopedic & Arthritic Centre is now complete and regular access is restored. Thank you for your patience!

🚨 Laneway construction is underway, impacting access to the Holland Orthopedic & Arthritic Centre. Patients and visitors should plan ahead for their visit. Read more: bit.ly/3T49VoE

We want your input! We’re developing a food and retail service strategy for our Bayview campus. Complete a short survey to help us learn your needs, and plan retail requirements for new buildings in the future. bit.ly/3vNWfqx

Dr. Jesse Chao, scientist at Sunnybrook and Canada Research Chair in Precision Cancer Diagnostics and AI, is developing AI software to better detect cancerous cells in the mouth which will support early detection and improved patient outcomes.

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In case you missed it, our next virtual Speaker Series on April 18 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Join us for #CancerAwarenessMonth to hear Sunnybrook experts discuss personalized cancer care. 🔗 bit.ly/3JhyCd4

When you’re a caregiver for someone with cancer, it’s difficult to make time for yourself. Read our latest blog post to learn more about available resources and tips on supporting yourself as a caregiver bit.ly/3vZkjqg.

This week, we welcomed students from The Mina Project, a program that breaks down barriers and empowers underserved youth with learning opportunities. Students asked questions and learned about different careers in health care. Thanks for coming and we hope to see you again!

April is #CancerAwarenessMonth , a good time to learn about the disease and what treatments are available. Join us for our next virtual Speaker Series on April 18 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. to hear Sunnybrook experts discuss personalized cancer care. 🔗 bit.ly/3JhyCd4

Dr. Arjun Sahgal, scientist at Sunnybrook, sat down with the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council Isotopes for Hope Podcast to discuss how Sunnybrook is advancing precise and personalized treatments for patients with brain tumours and cancers.

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🚨 From April 11 to April 17, laneway construction will impact access to the Holland Orthopedic & Arthritic Centre. Patients and visitors should plan ahead for their visit. Read more: bit.ly/3T49VoE

This week we celebrated the 2024 winners of the Leo N. Steven Excellence in Leadership Award. This award recognizes winners’ exceptional leadership skills, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Congrats to our winners - you make this place special!

#ThisPlaceIsSpecial because of programs that are fostering critical and creative thinking, inspiring ideas, and enabling innovation in healthcare.

The #solareclipse is happening today! ☀️ 🌑 Read our latest blog post to learn more about how you can keep your eyes safe while watching the eclipse and what to do if you don’t have the special protective eyewear bit.ly/3PSzJ6u.