Researchers are on the trail of risks lurking within DNA.
Sunnybrook Magazine – Spring 2016
The project manager: Anton Rabindran
"Working on the physical space at Sunnybrook is very fulfilling," he says. "I get to make the best even better."
The interventional cardiologist: Dr. Gabby Elbaz-Greener
Surviving a bomb blast irrevocably altered Dr. Elbaz-Greener’s path. "I realized that life is temporary."
The wound specialist: Dr. Morty Eisenberg
"Educating health professionals and patients about the prevention and management of wounds is now my passion," he says.
MicroRNA: Tiny molecules, big risk factor
Research could lead to the establishment of another useful marker to detect a patient’s cancer risk and decide which course of treatment is best.
A new form of biopsy puts a bull’s eye on prostate tumours
The "smart biopsy" is guided by an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan fused with ultrasound imaging.
Lowering blood pressure, one text at a time
Researchers hope to lower the risk of high blood pressure in First Nations communities through the use of culturally-relevant text messages.
Prostate cancer risk calculator to add genetic data
A tool developed at Sunnybrook has been shown to be remarkably effective at predicting which men are at risk of prostate cancer.
Meet the volunteer whose artwork brightens patients’ stays
Daphne Tully has been soothing patients for decades with her hospital room paintings.
Fellowships help overseas doctors make their mark at Sunnybrook
Doctors trained abroad face hurdles in getting certified to practise in Canada. But fellowship programs help smooth the transition.