Researchers identify protective gene variant against COVID-19
A global study, in which the LDI participated, has identified a specific gene variant that protects against severe infection by COVID-19.
New Director of Lady Davis Institute aiming to boost LDI’s global prominence and impact
As the new Director of the Lady Davis Institute, Dr. Stephen Robbins hopes to see the LDI gain even more global prominence.
Dr. Hyman Schipper’s quest for the root of consciousness
t isn’t surprising that a neurologist would be interested in the root of that most fundamental element of humankind, consciousness. What is surprising is that Dr. Hyman Schipper has built a theory of consciousness based on the confluence of ancient Jewish mysticism and modern physics. “Consciousness is this fiendishly elusive …
A year with COVID-19: JGH is founding participant in COVID-19 biobank
The JGH is playing a key role in Canada’s largest biobank, which collects and stores samples of COVID-19 to help researchers better understand and fight the virus.
A year with COVID-19: The therapeutic pipeline
Dr. Stephen Robbins, new Director of the Lady Davis Institute, and Dr. Donna Senger, of the LDI’s Cancer Axis, have received up to $6.7 million in federal support for a drug candidate that could bring relief to hospitalized patients with a severe case of COVID-19.
Dr. Laurence Kirmayer honoured with two prestigious awards
Dr. Laurence Kirmayer, of the Institute of Community and Family Psychiatry, has received major awards from the American Family Therapy Academy and the American Psychiatric Association.
LDI researcher wins top honour for research in biomedicine
Dr. William Foulkes, an expert in cancer genetics and a senior investigator at the Lady Davis Institute, has received the 2020 Wilder Penfield Prize for his research.
Dr. Stephen Robbins appointed Director of Lady Davis Institute
Dr. Stephen Robbins has been appointed Director of the Lady Davis Institute, effective January 2021.
Telehealth intervention to reduce isolation of older adults
The elderly are especially prone to depression during the COVID-19 lockdown. That’s why the Telehealth Intervention Program for Isolated Older Adults is providing emotional support.
Health information literacy skills desperately needed
The Online Health Information Aid has been developped to provide advice on conducting better online searches, evaluating the trustworthiness of websites, and using information effectively.