#DYK : Some individuals with #corneal dystrophies may not have any symptoms, while in others they may cause significant #vision impairment.

Learn more about corneal diseases, treatment options and our current research Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute >> uhn.ca/EyeInstitute
#VisionHealthMonth

On May 20, we celebrate #ClinicalTrialsDay and the incredible contributions of clinical research to advance health studies and clinical care. The dedication of our clinical researchers, staff, and patients paves the way for innovative treatments and #AHealthierWorld for all.

The 2024 Visual System Development GRS/GRC starts this weekend! It is going to be a great meeting. Valerie Wallace, Jeremy Kay, and I are looking forward to seeing you in beautiful Italy. Safe travels to all attendees. Use #GRCvisualsystems to tweet about and follow the conference.

Researchers at Dr. Wallace's lab at Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute University Health Network and University of Toronto have found that transplanted and host human cells in the retina can exchange materials—holding promise for targeted drug delivery to treat damaged areas of the eye. > uhnresearch.ca/news/new-model…; doi.org/10.1186/s13287…

“Being an ophthalmologist is great because there is a combination of both surgical and clinical skills that you hone over time”

Meet Dr. Mario Carranza, an ophthalmologist in the Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship program.

Read in our newsletter >> bit.ly/3ytHnyf

DYK -> Neurofibromatosis is the most common neurological genetic disorder, affecting 1 in 3,000 people? Learn more in EP 5 of #YourComplexBrain - “Erasing the stigma of Neurofibromatosis” featuring Drs. @suganthsuppiah & Ryan Thomas.

Listen & subscribe: bit.ly/3UymeKE

Hear from Dr. Efrem Mandelcorn, Co-Director of Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute, as he shares some interesting surgical retina cases >> bit.ly/3UG4yNn

#FUNDINGalert : Apply for the CIHR Human Frontier Science Fellowship Program which supports researchers with a PhD to broaden their expertise in the life sciences or to learn new biological techniques.

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Due May 14!

We had a great time ARVO learning and networking with #visionscience colleagues and friends from around the world. Looking forward to meeting you all again next year in Utah! #ARVO2022 Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute Krembil Brain Institute UHN Research

#DYK : Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50, affecting approximately 2.5 million Canadians.

Learn more about #AMD and our current research Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute >> uhn.ca/EyeInstitute

#VisionHealthMonth

Today we kicked off National #NursingWeek !

This week - and every day - we’re thanking #TeamUHN ’s 5️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ nurses for their tireless efforts to prioritize the health and wellbeing of patients. #NursingWeek 2024

May is #VisionHealthMonth . Hear from our trainees on their research on vision diseases.

Victor Pham Truong is an MSc student in Dr. Valerie Wallace's lab. His research focuses on studying #photoreceptor transplantation, to treat #vision illnesses and #blindness .

#TraineeTuesday

Today we kick off National #NursingWeek !

This week - and every day - UHN is thanking the 5,000 incomparable #TeamUHN nurses doing life-changing work.

Join us in celebrating nurses for their tireless efforts to prioritize the health and well-being of others.

#NursingWeek 2024

Today is National #Physicians Day, a time to recognize the exceptional doctors across University Health Network, including fellows, residents and medical students, who work in service of patients, their community, and A Healthier World.

Happy #DoctorsDay !

Thanks Dr. Tim Corson for coming to Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute and sharing insights on novel targets and treatments for neovascular eye diseases with our team of scientists, students and staff🔬
#visionresearch

On May 11, join UHN STEM Pathways and Sinai Health as they host Science Rendezvous (@sci_rendezvous), a free family festival full of hands-on activities like building lung models, labelling a cell, learning about microscopy, and more! 🧪🧬🧑‍🔬

EP 4 of Krembil Brain Institute's #YourComplexBrain #podcast features Dr. Lorraine Kalia (@Kalialabs) discussing the science-backed benefits of exercise for those living with #Parkinson ’s, and Steve Iseman's journey to better health through cycling!

Listen & subscribe: bit.ly/3WgAWsr

Happy #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay ! We want to take a moment to thank and celebrate our amazing administrative staff who show compassion to our patients and teams every day.

Meet Janet Wong, a business administrator Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute University Health Network.

Join View Point Vancouver from anywhere in Canada!

This Saturday, we are livestreaming our education event for the very first time. Sign up to receive a link to all three View Point Vancouver sessions which you can enjoy from the comfort of home! bit.ly/3IfNeZQ

The Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute April #newsletter has been released! Read about our recent & upcoming events, news stories, features, awards and publications >> mailchi.mp/4e45b9a0fbbd/s…