IN THE MEDIA
Paul Greig and Jonathan Josse (GenSurg) have created a laparoscoic cholecystectomy video, a great tool for surgical education in the Department of Surgery at UofT.
http://pie.med.utoronto.ca/LapChole/content/assets/video/index.html
Richard Hart (GenSurg, SJHC) is featured on the front page of the SJHC website.
http://www.stjoe.on.ca/about/publications/features_detail.php?id=5789
Bernard Langer (Surgical Alumnus, GenSurg) was featured in the Faculty of Medicine alumni news.
http://livinghistory.med.utoronto.ca/people/dr-bernard-langer
Bernard Langer was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, Thursday, April 23, 2015 in Winnipeg. An article regarding this appeared in the Canadian Journal of Surgery:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4373986/
Fayez Quereshy (GenSurg) recently had two press releases showcasing his research which examines the operational efficiencies in the Bariatric Program at the University of Toronto. These releases were timed with the ACS meeting this fall and were hi-lighted as innovative contributions to the literature and surgical community.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/22/us-bariatric-dropouts-
idUSKBN0GM1PL20140822
https://www.facs.org/media/press-releases/jacs/quereshy1103
Jory Simpson (GenSurg) was featured in both the local and national media helping launch the new Breast Cancer Guidelines for young women with breast cancer published by Rethink Breast Cancer, an organization addressing the needs of young women with breast cancer. This media launch was at St. Michael’s Hospital and hosted by the CIBC Breast Centre:
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/03/07/study-finds-filipinos-
diagnosed-with-breast-cancer-at-a-younger-age
Jory Simpson’s discussion on “Preventative Surgery: Is it for everyone?” in light of Angelina Jolie’s recent mastectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy can be viewed at:
http://globalnews.ca/video/1903912/preventative-surgery-is-it-for-everyone
Jory was also featured on the media for rethink breast cancer new guidelines for young women with breast cancer launch.
http://globalnews.ca/news/1858244/new-canadian-guidelines-
for-doctors-young-women-with-breast-cancer/
http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=562115
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl1tAa4Amzk
Sunit Das’s (NeurSurg) work on treating glioblastoma in elderly patients is featured in an article in HemOnc Today. The piece can be accessed at:
http://www.healio.com/hematology-oncology/neuro-oncology/news/
online/%7B3c82aa2d-e39b-47b8-8275-a80f4183c8f5%7D/
hypofractionated-radiation-temozolomide-effective-in-elderly-
patients-with-glioblastoma
The KidsArm, a robotic surgical arm developed by the SickKids' Centre for Image Guided Innovation and Therapeutic Intervention (CIGITI) directed by James Drake (NeurSurg) is featured on the Space Ref Canada website. The piece can be accessed at:
http://www.spaceref.ca/news/viewpr.html?pid=45254
Michael Fehlings (NeurSurg) discusses his work using stem cells to treat spinal cord injuries in an article by the Ontario Institute for Regenerative Medicine. The piece can be accessed at:
http://oirm.ca/oirm-news-events/ontario-leads-race-develop-
stem-cell-therapy-spinal-cord-injuries
Michael Fehlings’ work using stem cells to treat patients with damaged spinal cords is featured in a City News article. The piece can be accessed at:
http://www.citynews.ca/2015/05/14/spinal-injections-of-stem-cells
-restore-sensation-in-some-paraplegics-study/
Fred Gentili (NeurSurg) discusses his work treating rare cancers in a Toronto Star article. The piece can be accessed at:
http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2014/12/14/
those_with_rare_cancers_like_chordoma_feel_lost.html
Suneil Kalia (NeurSurg) and his work on chaperone proteins in Parkinson’s disease were featured in an online profile by the Parkinson Society of Canada. The piece can be accessed at:
http://donate.parkinson.ca/site/PageNavigator/PSCDonorNews/
January2015/Research_Update_Jan2015.html
Andres Lozano (NeurSurg)is featured in a Media Planet article commenting on the importance of the Weston Brain Institute’s support of neuroscience research. The piece can be accessed at:
http://www.brainhealthinfo.ca/research-in-canada/
neurodegenerative-diseases-in-canada-the-need-to-
accelerate-research
Andres Lozano’s work on deep brain stimulation for movement and psychiatric disorders was featured in Globe and Mail article on leading neuroscientists in Toronto. The piece can be accessed at:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/its-like-
exploring-a-new-galaxy-toronto-scientists-unpack-the-
mysteries-of-the-brain/article22496567/
Andres Lozano’s work using DBS to treat anorexia patients is featured in a CTV News article. The piece can be accessed at:
http://www.ctvnews.ca/w5/deep-brain-stimulation-offers-
treatment-hope-for-severe-anorexia-patients-1.2266141
Andres was also featured on the CTV National News, February 4, 2015. A recent technique used by the team involving electrical brain stimulation to treat Alzheimer’s disease resulted in findings that were completely unexpected.
http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/health-headlines/canadian-
researchers-use-electricity-to-stimulate-brains-of-
alzheimer-s-patients-1.2221623
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Todd Mainprize’s work (NeurSurg) using ultrasound technology to treat malignant brain tumours is featured in Science Magazine. The piece can be accessed at:
http://news.sciencemag.org/biology/2015/03/ultrasound-
therapies-target-brain-cancers-and-alzheimer-s-disease
Todd also served as part of team of 25 surgeons, nurses and doctors on a 10-day surgical mission to Kyiv, Ukraine. Further details of the mission, organized by the Canada Ukraine Foundation / Operation Rainbow Canada can be accessed at
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canadian-surgeons-reconstruct-
people-wounded-in-ukraine-s-revolution-1.2847053
Mohammed Shamji’s (NeurSurg) work using neurostimulators to help alleviate chronic back pain is presented in a CTV News article. The piece can be accessed at:
http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/health-headlines/patient-
doctor-hail-little-known-back-pain-blocker-1.2367175
Michael Taylor participated in a visit by The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, to the Hospital for Sick Children on World Cancer Day (Feb 4, 2015). He was awarded one of four brain cancer research grants announced that day by Minister Ambrose. Photos of the event can be accessed at:
http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=928049
Taufik Valiante (NeurSurg) is featured in a Media Planet article discussing the viability of surgical interventions in cases of epilepsy. The piece can be accessed at:
http://www.brainhealthinfo.ca/epilepsy/how-one-
young-mother-won-her-life-back-from-epilepsy
Sevan Hopyan (OrthoSurg) was featured in the U. of T. news on preventing deformed limbs.
http://news.utoronto.ca/preventing-deformed-limbs
-researchers-discover-link-physical-forces?utm_source=
Bulletin&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=News
Oleh Antonyshyn and Steve McCabe (PlasSurg) completed a surgical mission to the Ukraine with residents Siba Haykal and Rayisa Hontscharuk and former Sunnybrook fellow, Dr. Tara Lynn Stewart. This effort garnered significant press attention as funding from the mission came from “United for Ukraine”, a fundraiser organized by the Canada Ukraine Foundation in September, attended by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Wayne Gretzky and raised upwards of $200,000. Operation Rainbow Canada was a co-partner in helping to organize the mission. Oleh was featured on CBC radio Metro Morning with Matt Galloway on November 5th, 2014 explaining the need for assistance in the turbulent region.
http://www.cbc.ca/metromorning/episodes
/2014/11/05/ukraine-trip/
Check out the article
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canadian-surgeons-reconstruct-
people-wounded-in-ukraine-s-revolution-1.2847053
Oleh Antonyshyn (PlasSurg) at the Military Hospital in Kyiv on his second mission to treat wounded Ukrainian soldiers.
https://mobile.twitter.com/1tvua/status/
598782661717557248/photo/1
Greg Borschel and Ron Zuker (PlasSurg) received a huge amount of press for their innovative work on corneal reinnervation. This is a world first and an example of the collaborative and innovative opportunities that are a big part of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
http://globalnews.ca/news/1865493/canadian-doctors-
pioneer-new-technique-that-restores-sensation-to-eye/
Marc Jeschke (PlasSurg) was featured on the CTV News At 6, January 6, 2015. He proudly wore his U. of T. Department of Surgery scrub cap as he discussed how to prevent frost bite. Marc is the Director of the Ross Tilley Burn Centre at Sunnybrook Health Science Center and a Professor in the Department of Surgery, Department of Immunology and the Institute of Medical Science at UofT. He holds the Chair of Burn Research and is a Senior Scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute.
Tim Sproule (PlasSurg) was featured in the Toronto Sun for his longstanding global outreach work.
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/01/18/toronto-
plastic-surgeon-helps-burn-victims-in-nepal#.VL3P8Cnwrjs.mailto
Dean Elteraman’s (Urol) recent news publications can be viewed at:
http://news.nationalpost.com/health/penile-pumps-men-face-
gender-bias-in-cancer-surgical-erectile-restoration-surgeon-says
http://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2014/06/24/
bladder_problems_theres_a_pacemaker_for_that.html
http://globalnews.ca/news/1760954/toronto-hospital-
offers-effective-but-rarely-used-treatment-for-severe-incontinence/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/
health-advisor/erectile-dysfunction-can-be-a-precursor-to-
cardiovascular-disease/article21107876/
Giuseppe Pappia (VascSurg) was featured in “Limb-Saving Angioplasty” on CTV:
http://canadaam.ctvnews.ca/video?playlistId=1.2380024
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