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New Leadership for the Centre for Neuromuscular Disease
We are thrilled to announce Drs. Mireille Khacho and Hanns Lochmüller as the new leads of the Neuromuscular Health research hub also known as the Éric…
Dr. Baptiste Lacoste Publishes New Book Chapter About the Blood-Brain Barrier
The blood-brain barrier is a protective layer of blood vessel cells that protects the brain by keeping helpful things in and harmful things out. Under…
Groundbreaking algorithm developed by Dr. Kym Boycott and CHEO researchers leads to rare disease diagnoses for families
The uOBMRI’s Dr. Kym Boycott and fellow CHEO researchers developed the world’s first algorithm to scan electronic health records and identify children…
Dr. Hanns Lochmüller reports hopeful clinical trial results of new treatment for children and youth with rare genetic disorder
“We remain very hopeful that this investigational therapy can have a transformative impact on the health of patients living with this ultra-rare, seve…
Dr. Giulia Fadda’s new publication clarifies relationship between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis
“Our findings help confirm a strong relationship between MS and the Epstein-Barr virus across the lifespan, which could be a new target for treatment …
Dr. Ruth Slack's team recently published new findings with important implications for aging and neurodegenerative disease
Dr. Ruth Slack’s team, with first author Dr. Mohamed Ariff Iqbal, recently published new findings with important implications for aging and neurodegen…
Professor Jennifer Chandler wins prestigious Steven E. Hyman Award
The International Neuroethics Society awarded uOBMRI’s Dr. Jennifer Chandler the Steven H. Hyman Award for Distinguished Service to the Field of Neuro…
Dr. Arezu Jahani-Asl and team reveals molecular mechanisms responsible for neurogenic defects in ultra-rare syndrome
“The study of rare diseases of neurodevelopmental disorders and cognitive impairments advances our understanding of underlying mechanisms of disease p…
Dr. Mireille Khacho receives the Early Career Biomedical Researcher of the Year Award from the Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada
uOBMRI’s Dr. Mireille Khacho has established herself as an emerging international leader in neuromuscular research, most recently being awarded the Ea…