The tools we use in research should reflect the full spectrum of genetic diversity, but they often do not. This is a gap that an international team of scientists is exploring through the lens of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines. iPSCs are a type...
Receiving a heart transplant is a life-changing journey, and you may be wondering about your treatment options. This is why The Heart Hub is excited to introduce A Hearts Journey: A Patient & Caregiver Guide to Heart Transplant. This brand-new, interactive...
On March 5, 2025, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) received a significant breakthrough in pediatric research with an $11.7 million award from Genome Canada. As part of the Canadian Precision Health Initiative, a total of $81 million in...
After eight transformative years at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research (TRCHR), Dr. Soror Sharifpoor is embarking on an exciting new chapter in her career. As the Director of Strategy & Translation at the Translational Biology and Engineering Program (TBEP)...
With a mission to support novel approaches to managing and preventing heart failure, the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research uses its Innovation Fund to propel emerging research with great potential. The 2024-25 Innovation Fund Seed Grants are currently open and you...
The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research is delighted to welcome Iris Cohn as the new Innovator in Genomic Translation - also recently promoted to Director of the Pharmacogenetics (PGx) Program at The Hospital for Sick Children. A trained pharmacist, Iris established...
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Facilitated by Sharon, this 90-minute session provides an overview of expressive writing, its health benefits, and its practice. Participants will also have the opportunity to experience three short writing exercises and a Q/A period at the end of the session. Remember to bring a pen and paper! When: Thursday, Feb. 3 from 1 – 2:30 […]
All are welcome to join our February Virtual Lab Meeting. These recurring events showcase research underway within and beyond the Ted Rogers Centre’s three partners: SickKids, University Health Network, and the University of Toronto. Join at this link AGENDA: Opening Remarks by Dr. Mansoor Husain Guest presentation from TRANSFORM HF Introduction of TRANSFORM HF by […]
The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research invites any Canadian living with heart failure or heart disease, as well as heart transplant recipients, to join our virtual expressive writing workshops Host Sharon Bray will conduct each virtual 90-minute session of this six-part series in an atmosphere of safety and support with the same participants each […]