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Letter from the Editors

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Jason Lo Hog Tian, Mikaeel Valli, and Stacey Butler Continue reading Letter from the Editors

About this Issue

Director’s Message

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Dr. Mingyao Liu Continue reading Director’s Message

Infographic

Infographic: Innovative Laboratory Methods

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

Compiled by Stacey J. Butler

Designed by Amy Zhang Continue reading Infographic: Innovative Laboratory Methods

Feature

Using Nanoparticles to Target and Treat Liver Cancer & Disease

11 Oct 202211 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Kyla Trkulja Continue reading Using Nanoparticles to Target and Treat Liver Cancer & Disease

Feature

Balancing Acts: Function & Dysfunction in the Immune System

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Beatrix Wang Continue reading Balancing Acts: Function & Dysfunction in the Immune System

Feature

Alpha synuclein nanobodies in the brain and gut: novel therapeutic laboratory techniques in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Nayaab Punjani Continue reading Alpha synuclein nanobodies in the brain and gut: novel therapeutic laboratory techniques in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease

Viewpoint

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words… Sometimes

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Dorsa Rafiei Continue reading A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words… Sometimes

Viewpoint

Beware, neuroscience PhD students: are we running fMRI experiments on dead Atlantic salmon?

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Iciar Iturmendi Sabater Continue reading Beware, neuroscience PhD students: are we running fMRI experiments on dead Atlantic salmon?

Viewpoint

Toronto startup makes virtual reality accessible to researchers

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Syed Hussain Ather Continue reading Toronto startup makes virtual reality accessible to researchers

Viewpoint

Science needs a statistical upgrade

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Madhumitha Rabindranath Continue reading Science needs a statistical upgrade

Spotlight

Enhancing the Graduate Experience with Dr. John Vincent

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Sonja Elsaid Continue reading Enhancing the Graduate Experience with Dr. John Vincent

Spotlight

Flying through the IMS: A student spotlight on Kayvan Aflaki

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Elizabeth Karvasarski Continue reading Flying through the IMS: A student spotlight on Kayvan Aflaki

Spotlight

At the Crossroads of Art and Science: Interview with IMS Alumna Krystal Jacques

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Kateryna Maksyutynska Continue reading At the Crossroads of Art and Science: Interview with IMS Alumna Krystal Jacques

Diversity

Considering Race-Related Confounds in Biomedical Research

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

Article by Shu’ayb Simmons Graphic design by Abeeshan Selvabaskaran Introduction: Race-Related Confounds, Variables, and Research Validity Say, for a second, you are tasked with assessing the association between A and B across X, but C influences said relationship. This is … Continue reading Considering Race-Related Confounds in Biomedical Research

Travel Bites

A breath of fresh ocean air at the Canadian Respiratory Conference in Victoria, British Columbia

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Stacey J Butler Continue reading A breath of fresh ocean air at the Canadian Respiratory Conference in Victoria, British Columbia

Events

IMS Scientific Day 2022

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Dorsa Derakhshan Continue reading IMS Scientific Day 2022

Events

Bridging Academia and Industry

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Kyla Trkulja Continue reading Bridging Academia and Industry

Raw Talks

Professions in forensics – the intersection between law and medicine

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Vaidhehi Veena Sanmugananthan Continue reading Professions in forensics – the intersection between law and medicine

About this Issue

Letter from the Editors

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Jason Lo Hog Tian and Mikaeel Valli Continue reading Letter from the Editors

About this Issue

Director’s Message

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Dr. Lucy Osborne Continue reading Director’s Message

About this Issue

Contributors — 2022 Spring

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

Meet the IMS magazine contributors! Continue reading Contributors — 2022 Spring

Infographic

Infographic: Patient Engagement in Research

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

Compiled by Stacey J. Butler

Designed by Amy Zhang Continue reading Infographic: Patient Engagement in Research

Feature

Ending Canada’s HIV Epidemic One Diagnosis at a Time

10 Jul 202213 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Kyla Trkulja Continue reading Ending Canada’s HIV Epidemic One Diagnosis at a Time

Feature

Dr. Samantha Anthony, first Social Worker Health Clinician-Scientist in Canada: “To really understand children’s needs, we must listen to them”

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Iciar Iturmendi-Sabater Continue reading Dr. Samantha Anthony, first Social Worker Health Clinician-Scientist in Canada: “To really understand children’s needs, we must listen to them”

Feature

Moving into patient-centered cancer rehabilitation

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Bahar Golbon Continue reading Moving into patient-centered cancer rehabilitation

Feature

Dr. Emily Ho’s mixed methods approach to youth patient engagement in the clinic and research

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Nayaab Punjani Continue reading Dr. Emily Ho’s mixed methods approach to youth patient engagement in the clinic and research

Viewpoint

Why MDMA-Assisted Therapy May Be the Future of PTSD Treatments

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Kyla Trkulja Continue reading Why MDMA-Assisted Therapy May Be the Future of PTSD Treatments

Viewpoint

What do we want? Pharmacare! When do we want it? Now!

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Stacey J. Butler Continue reading What do we want? Pharmacare! When do we want it? Now!

Viewpoint

How Mindfulness can help Patients in Neurorehabilitation

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by S. Hussain Ather Continue reading How Mindfulness can help Patients in Neurorehabilitation

Viewpoint

Bridging the Gap: Improving Science Communication in Public Health

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Madhumitha Rabindranath Continue reading Bridging the Gap: Improving Science Communication in Public Health

Spotlight

Expanding the boundaries of personalized medicine with Dr. Ahmed Hassan

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Sonja Elsaid Continue reading Expanding the boundaries of personalized medicine with Dr. Ahmed Hassan

Spotlight

In remembrance of talent, commitment and kindness: The Jasmine Quigley Memorial Award

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Beatrice Ballarin & Laura Best Continue reading In remembrance of talent, commitment and kindness: The Jasmine Quigley Memorial Award

Spotlight

Making the jump from academia to management consulting: A discussion with Dr. Karolina Bidzinski

10 Jul 202210 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Carmen Li Continue reading Making the jump from academia to management consulting: A discussion with Dr. Karolina Bidzinski

Diversity

Addressing Medical Mistrust within Black and Indigenous Communities

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Shu’ayb Simmons Continue reading Addressing Medical Mistrust within Black and Indigenous Communities

Book Reviews

Five Little Indians by Michelle Good

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Serena Peck Continue reading Five Little Indians by Michelle Good

Travel Bites

Madrid to Toronto via London, and other detours on an international student’s journey towards a PhD

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Iciar Iturmendi-Sabater Continue reading Madrid to Toronto via London, and other detours on an international student’s journey towards a PhD

Raw Talks

Where do I thrive the most?

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Vaidhehi Veena Sanmugananthan & Noor al Kaabi Continue reading Where do I thrive the most?

About this Issue

Letter from the Editors

7 Mar 202218 Jun 2022 theimsmagazine

by Jason Lo Hog Tian and Mikaeel Valli Continue reading Letter from the Editors

About this Issue

Director’s Message

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by Dr. Lucy Osborne Continue reading Director’s Message

About this Issue

Contributors — 2022 Winter

7 Mar 20227 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

Meet the IMS magazine contributors! Continue reading Contributors — 2022 Winter

Infographic

Infographic: 10 Facts About Men’s Health

7 Mar 202219 Apr 2022 theimsmagazine

Compiled by Stacey J. Butler and Nayaab Punjani;

Designed by Yuejun (Mimi) Guo Continue reading Infographic: 10 Facts About Men’s Health

Feature

Improving Quality of Life for Patients with Male Cancers

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by Kyla Trkulja Continue reading Improving Quality of Life for Patients with Male Cancers

Feature

Why do men develop schizophrenia earlier than women?

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by S. Hussain Ather Continue reading Why do men develop schizophrenia earlier than women?

Feature

Is autism an “extreme male brain” condition?

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by Iciar Iturmendi Sabater Continue reading Is autism an “extreme male brain” condition?

Viewpoint

Beyond the Oedipus Complex: What we know about parent-infant relations and why research on the paternal brain may have lagged behind

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by Iciar Iturmendi Sabater Continue reading Beyond the Oedipus Complex: What we know about parent-infant relations and why research on the paternal brain may have lagged behind

Viewpoint

The Big T: Is Testosterone a Key Player in Illness Disparities Seen Across Sex?

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by Shu‘ayb Simmons Continue reading The Big T: Is Testosterone a Key Player in Illness Disparities Seen Across Sex?

Viewpoint

How Stoicism could lie at the root of men’s health issues

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by S. Hussain Ather Continue reading How Stoicism could lie at the root of men’s health issues

Viewpoint

We need to do more to promote diversity in science

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by Madhumitha Rabindranath Continue reading We need to do more to promote diversity in science

Spotlight

New and Promoted IMS Faculty

7 Mar 20227 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

Graphic design by Amy Zhang Continue reading New and Promoted IMS Faculty

Spotlight

Cutting into Endocrine Disease

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by Bahar Golbon Continue reading Cutting into Endocrine Disease

Diversity

PrEP-ing for HIV

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by Rehnuma Islam Continue reading PrEP-ing for HIV

Events

The SURP Research Day: Expansion of Academic Horizons

7 Mar 20227 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by Dorsa Derakhshan Continue reading The SURP Research Day: Expansion of Academic Horizons

Travel Bites

Going virtual for the 2021 CCRA Conference

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by Kyla Trkulja Continue reading Going virtual for the 2021 CCRA Conference

Raw Talks

Can misinformation and censorship in the media be effectively managed?

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by Vaidhehi Veena Sanmugananthan, Junayd Hussain, and Sumiha Karunagaran Continue reading Can misinformation and censorship in the media be effectively managed?

Viewpoint

The Pros of Probiotics

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Kyla Trkulja Continue reading The Pros of Probiotics

Spotlight

New IMS Faculty

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

— Continue reading New IMS Faculty

Viewpoint

From past to future: AI and its applications in medicine

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Madhumitha Rabindranath Continue reading From past to future: AI and its applications in medicine

Raw Talks

Raw Talk Podcast Celebrates 100th Episode with Insulin 100

3 Jan 20229 Feb 2022 theimsmagazine

by Anisa Nazir Continue reading Raw Talk Podcast Celebrates 100th Episode with Insulin 100

Spotlight

The recipe to achieving almost the impossible with Dr. Peter Giacobbe

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Sonja Elsaid Continue reading The recipe to achieving almost the impossible with Dr. Peter Giacobbe

Spotlight

Your brain is more powerful than you think: An interview with Natalie Osborne

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Stacey J Butler Continue reading Your brain is more powerful than you think: An interview with Natalie Osborne

Book Reviews

Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain – for Life.

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Serena Peck Continue reading Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain – for Life.

Events

11th Annual Ori Rotstein Lecture in Translational Research

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Serena Peck Continue reading 11th Annual Ori Rotstein Lecture in Translational Research

Diversity

Addressing the stigma surrounding mental health among racial & ethnic minorities

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by S. Hussain Ather Continue reading Addressing the stigma surrounding mental health among racial & ethnic minorities

Viewpoint

Vaccine passports: The current controversy

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Archita Srinath Continue reading Vaccine passports: The current controversy

Viewpoint

Should autism diagnosis be prevented in early development?

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Iciar Iturmendi Sabater Continue reading Should autism diagnosis be prevented in early development?

Feature

From Obesity to Diabetes

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Nayaab Punjani Continue reading From Obesity to Diabetes

Feature

Let’s play hide and seek with the immune system

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Vritika Batura Continue reading Let’s play hide and seek with the immune system

Feature

Exploring the brain-gut connection in mental health

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Sally Wu Continue reading Exploring the brain-gut connection in mental health

Feature

Unravelling the Complexity of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Kyla Trkulja Continue reading Unravelling the Complexity of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Infographic

Infographic: Exploring the Gastrointestinal System & The Role of the Gut Microbiome

3 Jan 202219 Apr 2022 theimsmagazine

Compiled by Stacey J. Butler and designed by Abeeshan Selvabaskaran Continue reading Infographic: Exploring the Gastrointestinal System & The Role of the Gut Microbiome

About this Issue

Contributors — 2021 Fall

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

— Continue reading Contributors — 2021 Fall

About this Issue

Letters from the Editors

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Jason Lo Hog Tian and Mikaeel Valli Continue reading Letters from the Editors

About this Issue

Director’s Message

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Dr. Lucy Osborne Continue reading Director’s Message

About this Issue

Letters from the Editors

20 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Natalie Osborne, Mikaeel Valli and Jason Lo Hog Tian Continue reading Letters from the Editors

About this Issue

Director’s Message

20 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Dr. Mingyao Liu Continue reading Director’s Message

About this Issue

Contributors — 2021 Spring/Summer

20 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

— Continue reading Contributors — 2021 Spring/Summer

Infographic

Infographic: Social Determinants of Health

20 Nov 202119 Apr 2022 theimsmagazine

Compiled by Stacey J. Butler and designed by Colleen Paris Continue reading Infographic: Social Determinants of Health

Feature

Understanding Key Factors Underlying Childhood Asthma and Advocating for Equal Patient Access and Care

20 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Nayaab Punjani Continue reading Understanding Key Factors Underlying Childhood Asthma and Advocating for Equal Patient Access and Care

Feature

A Population in Flux: Interventions in the Youth Homelessness Space

20 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Beatrix Wang Continue reading A Population in Flux: Interventions in the Youth Homelessness Space

Viewpoint

Missing Data: Canada’s Inability to Properly Measure and Address Health Inequalities

20 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Stacey J. Butler Continue reading Missing Data: Canada’s Inability to Properly Measure and Address Health Inequalities

Viewpoint

Drug Use for Grown-Ups: A Radical Discussion on Drugs

20 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Dorsa Rafiei & Stephanie Tran Continue reading Drug Use for Grown-Ups: A Radical Discussion on Drugs

Spotlight

Filtering Through Genes to Improve Clinical Outcomes for Kidney Disease

20 Nov 202120 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Stephanie Tran Continue reading Filtering Through Genes to Improve Clinical Outcomes for Kidney Disease

Spotlight

From PhD to MD: The Journey of Dr. Jonathan Chio Through IMS

20 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Nayaab Punjani Continue reading From PhD to MD: The Journey of Dr. Jonathan Chio Through IMS

Spotlight

A Flexible Mind to Solve Stiff Joints: Dr. Amanda Ali’s Journey in Osteoarthritis Research

20 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Archita Srinath, Shahrzad Firouzian & Natalie Osborne Continue reading A Flexible Mind to Solve Stiff Joints: Dr. Amanda Ali’s Journey in Osteoarthritis Research

Diversity

Addressing Institutional Bias at U of T

20 Nov 202120 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Sajeevan Sujanthan & Rehnuma Islam Continue reading Addressing Institutional Bias at U of T

Spotlight

Bioprinting the Future of Burn Care

20 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Shanti E. Mehta Continue reading Bioprinting the Future of Burn Care

Book Reviews

A Book Review of a Five-Step System to Finding Your Passion, Personality and Purpose

20 Nov 202120 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Serena Peck Continue reading A Book Review of a Five-Step System to Finding Your Passion, Personality and Purpose

Feature

That Which Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger: Implementing an Exercise Program for People with Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

6 Oct 202120 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Sonja Elsaid Continue reading That Which Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger: Implementing an Exercise Program for People with Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

Diversity

Understanding indigenous representation in research and medicine

5 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Nadia Boachie and Laura M. Best Continue reading Understanding indigenous representation in research and medicine

About this Issue

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

5 Oct 20215 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Natalie Osborne Continue reading Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

About this Issue

Contributors — 2020/2021 Fall/Winter

5 Oct 20215 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

— Continue reading Contributors — 2020/2021 Fall/Winter

About this Issue

Director’s Message

5 Oct 20215 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Dr. Mingyao Liu Continue reading Director’s Message

Infographic

Infographic- Answering the call for COVID-19 research: Public Health & Epidemiology

5 Oct 202119 Apr 2022 theimsmagazine

Compiled by Mikaeel Valli and designed by Katrina Hass Continue reading Infographic- Answering the call for COVID-19 research: Public Health & Epidemiology

Feature

Pandemic tales from a Respirologist at the forefront of COVID-19 research

5 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Stacey J. Butler Continue reading Pandemic tales from a Respirologist at the forefront of COVID-19 research

Feature

Optimizing the delivery of digital mental health interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic

5 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Dorsa Derakhshan Continue reading Optimizing the delivery of digital mental health interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic

Feature

Making Strides in prophylactic treatment for COVID-19

5 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Nadia Boachie Continue reading Making Strides in prophylactic treatment for COVID-19

Feature

Tailoring for heterogeneity: Modeling for inequity in the COVID-19 pandemic

5 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Laura M. Best Continue reading Tailoring for heterogeneity: Modeling for inequity in the COVID-19 pandemic

Viewpoint

Pandemic PAUSE-itives

5 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Natalie Simonian Continue reading Pandemic PAUSE-itives

Viewpoint

The real challenge in COVID-19 vaccine development: distributing a product to the entire world

5 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Jason Lo Hog Tian Continue reading The real challenge in COVID-19 vaccine development: distributing a product to the entire world

Viewpoint

The 4th Wave: COVID-19 Pandemic Exacerbates the Mental Health Crisis in Graduate Students

5 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Stephanie Tran Continue reading The 4th Wave: COVID-19 Pandemic Exacerbates the Mental Health Crisis in Graduate Students

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