The research institute of @lhsccanada.bsky.social‬ Bringing together some of the most brilliant minds to transform patient care through research.https://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3mksja4qdxc2kA childhood cancer diagnosis marks the start of a complex care journey. At LHSCRI, teams like the Paediatric Haematology Oncology Research Group work behind the scenes to move research into care – advancing treatments and improving survivorship. Learn more: https://www.lhscri.ca/news/from-lab-to-lifesaving-care-how-the-paediatric-haematology-oncology-research-group-is-advancing-paediatric-cancer-care01 May 2026 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksja4qdxc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3mkndqmlmas2iLondon Health Research Day is officially underway! This annual event brings together hundreds of emerging researchers to showcase the bold ideas & innovative discoveries that are shaping the future of health care. The day serves as a reminder of the health research excellence that exists in London.29 Apr 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkndqmlmas2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3mkbahqjeh227Meet Crystal Engelage, LHSCRI research associate and recipient of the Trillium Gift of Life Network’s Provincial Champion Award for her work in transplant research. To learn more about Crystal’s work and transplant research, visit our website: https://www.lhscri.ca/news/trillium-gift-of-life-network-honours-crystal-engelage-with-a-provincial-champion-award-for-organ-transplant-research/24 Apr 2026 19:16 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkbahqjeh227https://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3mj5kevw34c23In a recent interview with the @oicr.on.ca, Dr. Richard Kim discussed his research studying how rare genetic differences can impact the way patients with colorectal cancer respond to chemotherapy. To read the full interview, visit OICR’s website: https://oicr.on.ca/oicr-funded-team-working-to-make-chemotherapy-safer-for-those-with-colorectal-cancer/10 Apr 2026 14:38 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5kevw34c23https://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3miccrihydc2iThrough research, Dr. David Palma is helping improve cancer treatment through highly targeted, precision radiation. This can mean fewer side effects, lower risk to vital organs, and better chances of survival – progress that wasn’t possible even a decade ago: https://www.lhscri.ca/news/through-research-dr-palma-is-improving-radiation-therapy-for-cancer-patients/30 Mar 2026 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3miccrihydc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3mgrxg3mmqc2yIn our latest 'Research Minute', Dr. Richard Kim explains how pharmacogenomic testing helps match patients with the right dose of the right medication based on their unique genetics.11 Mar 2026 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgrxg3mmqc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3mgfvicunqc23This #InternationalWomensDay, we are recognizing women like Dr. Tugce Balci whose research aims to uncover new diagnoses for children living with rare diseases. Learn more: https://www.lhscri.ca/news/transforming-care-for-patients-with-rare-diseases/ #IWD2026 #WomeninScience06 Mar 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfvicunqc23https://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3mfrlle4zzk2sMeet Isaac Mpinda, a member of Western’s B.L.U.E. program, who is helping expand a culture of research across professions at LHSCRI. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating the impact of Black scholars and leaders in shaping health care, research and care for all: https://www.lhscri.ca/news/helping-to-build-a-research-culture/26 Feb 2026 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrlle4zzk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3mfot6ochac2jNew research shows that ‘junk DNA,’ which are parts of our DNA that were previously thought useless, may actually help trigger an immune response that can help prevent cancer from forming. Learn more on our website: https://www.lhscri.ca/news/junk-dna-could-hold-clues-to-how-colorectal-cancer-arises-study-suggests/ #CancerResearch #ResearchImpact25 Feb 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfot6ochac2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3mf5ale65ls2vIn a new Q&A with the @oicr.on.ca, Dr. Glenn Bauman discusses his research on prostate cancer and shares his perspective on the future of the field in London. Read the full interview: https://oicr.on.ca/qa-glenn-bauman-on-precision-imaging-clinical-translation-and-cancer-research-in-ontario/18 Feb 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf5ale65ls2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3melxr6im422fOn #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, we are celebrating women like Frederikke Larsen, who are helping shape the future of health care through science. Learn more about Frederikke and the research she supports at LHSCRI by visiting our website: https://www.lhscri.ca/news/celebrating-international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-meet-frederikke-larsen-whose-research-is-helping-shape-our-understanding-of-cancer-cells/11 Feb 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3melxr6im422fhttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3mehbwbakyc2tMore than $3 million in new funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) will support four research initiatives at LHSRI, advancing studies in kidney failure, stroke, orthopaedics, and improved distress management for children. Visit our website: https://www.lhscri.ca/news/lhscri-scientists-receive-over-3-million-in-funding-from-the-canadian-institutes-of-health-research-cihr/09 Feb 2026 20:27 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3mehbwbakyc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3mdijfjlyr22g💩 ‘Poop pills’ could be part of cancer therapy one day. Learn more about how research is showing promise in treating kidney cancer, lung cancer, and melanoma. Visit our website: https://www.lhscri.ca/news/innovative-poop-pills-show-promising-results-in-clinical-trials-for-multiple-types-of-cancer/ @crchum.bsky.social @stjosephslondon.bsky.social #CancerResearch28 Jan 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdijfjlyr22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3mcx6iyp4qk2jLHSCRI researcher, Dr. Michael Chu, is driving innovation through a world-first approach to treating complex cardiac conditions. Learn more from @lhsccanada.bsky.social below. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Jan 2026 17:18 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcx6iyp4qk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3mcajokvpkk2gThrough research, Dr. Rishi Ganesan is improving care for children by studying how neurological conditions, critical illness, and long hospitalizations affect the brain. Discover how this research is shaping care for critically ill children: https://www.lhscri.ca/news/through-research-dr-ganesan-is-protecting-and-restoring-brain-health-in-critically-ill-children12 Jan 2026 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcajokvpkk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3mb7tec3bos2v2025 was a year of discovery, innovation, and improving care through research at LHSCRI! As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on our top 12 research stories, from debunking social media trends to improving cancer care: https://www.lhscri.ca/news/top-12-stories-of-2025-a-year-of-medical-discovery/30 Dec 2025 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb7tec3bos2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3maogpd3ccs26Did you know LHSCRI is home to an innovative centre that is driving forward medicine through genomics – the study of the body’s entire genetic makeup? Learn how LHSCRI’s Verspeeten Clinical Genome Centre is helping patients with cancer, as well as genetic and rare diseases: vcgc.lhscri.ca23 Dec 2025 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3maogpd3ccs26https://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3maoaamjhoc26As @lhsccanada.bsky.social's 150th anniversary comes to an end, we’re reflecting on the work of our scientists and research staff who are reshaping health care at home and around the world. Discover how today’s work at LHSCRI is advancing modern medicine: https://www.lhsc.on.ca/150/moment/a-new-era-of-discovery-how-150-years-of-innovation-has-led-to-current-research-that-is-reshaping-health-care23 Dec 2025 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3maoaamjhoc26https://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3ma7k3fa5ck2pResearch at LHSCRI and @westernu.ca is getting a major boost! Newly funded research chairs will drive life-changing advancements in neurosurgery, cardiovascular medicine, kidney health and orthopaedics while offering new research opportunities for patients across our region. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Dec 2025 20:51 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma7k3fa5ck2phttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3ma2ipjclxk2rHappy holidays from LHSCRI! As LHSC's 150th year comes to an end, we reflect on the research breakthroughs that have shaped health care in Canada and around the world. Together, across generations, our team has pushed the boundaries of science, advanced medicine, and brought new hope to patients. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Dec 2025 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma2ipjclxk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3m7px4qxjqs2yIt’s incredible to see non-invasive radiation therapy, typically used for cancer treatment, helping patients with this heart condition. It marks a major milestone for the new cardiac treatment and research program at LHSCRI and @westernu.ca. Learn more from @lhsccanada.bsky.social below. [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Dec 2025 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7px4qxjqs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3m76g4k7pr22mWe’ve ranked 13th in the list of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals by Research Infosource and first in research intensity among large institutes! Learn more: https://www.lhscri.ca/news/lhscri-ranks-13th-among-canadas-top-40-research-hospitals/04 Dec 2025 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3m76g4k7pr22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3m6pnjjqwb22rResearch on rare childhood bone disorders is expanding thanks to a joint, pan-Canadian initiative between Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada and Children’s hospital at @lhsccanada.bsky.social. Discover more: https://www.lhscri.ca/news/shriners-hospitals-for-children-canada-and-childrens-hospital-at-lhsc-launch-landmark-research-program-to-advance-care-in-rare-childhood-bone-disorders/28 Nov 2025 19:45 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6pnjjqwb22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3m6hq26r6e22xHow can we improve treatments for children with cancer? That’s the question Paediatric Oncologist & LHSCRI researcher Dr. Alexandra Zorzi is answering through research. Learn more in our latest ‘Research Minute’ video.25 Nov 2025 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6hq26r6e22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3m5jz5qhloc2qOur researchers are always working to improve care. In a recent study, they’ve identified a possible link between living male kidney donors and a treatable scrotal condition. Learn how we’re using these findings to further enhance surgical techniques and patient care: https://www.lhscri.ca/news/male-kidney-donation-is-linked-to-a-higher-chance-of-developing-a-scrotal-condition-study-finds13 Nov 2025 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5jz5qhloc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3m4qsc5mxck2xFor 25 years, @lhsccanada.bsky.social has been advancing robot-assisted surgery research and cutting-edge innovations, and we haven’t stopped. Learn more: https://www.lhsc.on.ca/150/moment/meet-your-surgeon-and-their-robot-the-unstoppable-duo-behind-cutting-edge-surgeries-at-lhsc/03 Nov 2025 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4qsc5mxck2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3m4b2z4tp2s2bCongratulations to LHSC’s Clinical Research Library on receiving this award! Clinical Librarians are essential research partners at LHSC and LHSCRI. Learn more from @lhsccanada.bsky.social below. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Oct 2025 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4b2z4tp2s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3m3fk5eil7k2pThis is incredible news for cancer research at LHSCRI and @schulichmeddent.bsky.social. Learn more from @westernu.ca below. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Oct 2025 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3fk5eil7k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/lhscri.bsky.social/post/3m3d65ecrcc2hHappy one-year anniversary to LHSCRI! 🍰🎉 We’ve accomplished a lot this year. As we look to the future, we’re proud to continue building on our 150-year legacy of advancing care through research. Learn more: https://www.lhscri.ca/news/celebrating-one-year-of-london-health-sciences-centre-research-institute-lhscri16 Oct 2025 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:i3atokf4tatgamsacwnbp2ba/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3d65ecrcc2h