Congratulations to Dr. Brian Ballios, Clinician Scientist @dkjei_uhn, on receiving the 2026 @UofTIMS Alumni Engagement Award, recognizing his exceptional engagement with IMS and his significant impact on students. Learn more about Dr. Ballios’ work >> ballioslab.com/

It's #TraineeTuesday! Meet Kristen Ashworth, a fourth-year PhD student in Dr. @BrianBallios' lab @DKJEI_UHN. “I was drawn to research because of a long-standing curiosity to find out how things work and why.” Read more in our newsletter >> bit.ly/437aG6e

This Inherited Retinal Diseases (#IRDs) Month, we asked members of @DKJEI_UHN @UHN why they dedicate their work to IRD research and care. For more information on IRDs and current research, visit >> uhn.ca/EyeInstitute #IRDAwarenessMonth @UHN_Research @KBI_UHN @uhnfoundation

Meet Zahra Baghestani, who recently joined @DKJEI_UHN as the new Clinical Research Manager. In her new role, Zahra will support the coordination and regulatory management of clinical trial projects. Read in our newsletter >> bit.ly/3UiRSfD

#DKJEIYearInReview: Day 1 Earlier this year, @DKJEI_UHN's Clinical Research Unit opened @UHN, a dedicated space to translate discoveries into clinical applications, to help preserve and restore vision. Learn more about the CRU >> bit.ly/3YuaYCB #KrembilYearInReview

“The quality of all the research being done here at DKJEI is inspiring and it’s gratifying to know that our work will have translational benefits.” Meet Cassandra D’Amata, the Lab Manager for Dr. Brian Ballios’ lab @DKJEI_UHN. Read in our newsletter >> bit.ly/3AAssUB

On Friday, we celebrated the incredible careers and lasting contributions of four retiring(ed) clinicians @DKJEI_UHN: Drs. Michael Brent, Yvonne Buys, Shaun Singer and Graham Trope. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this special moment!

Do you know what a Genetic Counsellor is? September is Inherited Retinal Disease Awareness Month. Rita Kodida, from @DKJEI_UHN @UHN, explains #IRDs and the importance of #genetic testing. For more information on IRDs and current research, please visit >> uhn.ca/EyeInstitute