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New treatments for advanced lung cancer

Posted on Monday, January 13, 2025 02:46 PM

Non-small-cell lung cancer is a complex disease that accounts for the majority of lung cancer cases with many patients diagnosed at later stages. Research has identified various genetic mutations, known as oncogenic alterations, that drive the disease. Recently treatments targeting these specific genetic changes have significantly improved patient outcomes.

While therapies for well-known mutations are well-established, a recently published review titled, The continually evolving landscape of...

Students from the 2024 SSRP take a group selfie

Summer Student Research Program application portal now open

Posted on Tuesday, January 07, 2025 09:20 AM

The Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation is happy to announce the opening of the Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) application portal. The SSRP program is a cornerstone initiative designed to cultivate future leaders and empower the next generation of health care innovators. This program is a unique opportunity to grow, learn and contribute to research.

Through the SSRP, students can gain valuable experience working alongside Osler clinicians, gaining firsthand insights into...

2025 New Year’s baby arrives at Etobicoke General Hospital

Posted on Wednesday, January 01, 2025 06:30 PM

The team at William Osler Health System’s (Osler) Etobicoke General Hospital is pleased to announce its first baby of 2025, born early this morning at 6:30 a.m. Mom, Jahanara Samia and Dad, Mohammad Shohag of Mississauga, welcomed a baby boy weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces.

Osler extends its best wishes and congratulations to the new parents and their family, and to all the families welcoming new babies at this special time.

A special thanks to Osler’s Gift Shop, operated by William Osler Health...

2025 New Year baby held by proud mom Awa in patient bed

2025 New Year’s baby arrives at Brampton Civic Hospital

Posted on Wednesday, January 01, 2025 06:22 PM

William Osler Health System’s (Osler) Brampton Civic Hospital is pleased to announce its first baby of 2025, born early this morning at 6:01 a.m. Mom, Awa Sinyan and Dad, Amadou Sanneh of Brampton, welcomed a baby girl weighing 7 pounds, 3.5 ounces. Siblings, Amira and Yayya are also happy to welcome their new baby sister to the world! Osler extends its best wishes and congratulations to the new parents and their family, and to all the families welcoming new babies at this special time.

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Pictured (l-r): Fiona Singh, Champica Nicholas, Lyndsey Sousa, Erica Bagadiong, Cheryl Suarez, Andrea Beharry, Brandon Sheffield, Solome Basdeo, Keisha Ighovoyivwi, Kassandra Bisson and Ethan Francis

Canadian consensus recommendations: Advances in gastric cancer diagnosis and treatment

Posted on Saturday, December 28, 2024 02:16 PM

Picture (l-r): Fiona Singh, Champica Nicholas, Lyndsey Sousa, Erica Bagadiong, Cheryl Suarez, Andrea Beharry, Brandon Sheffield, Solome Basdeo, Keisha Ighovoyivwi, Kassandra Bisson and Ethan Francis

The field of gastric cancer care is evolving rapidly, bringing new hope to patients as well as some new challenges. With the introduction of targeted therapies and immunotherapies, such as anti-CLDN18.2 therapy, the role of pathologists is more important than ever. As Dr. Brandon Sheffield, a...