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 U of T researchers have discovered that cells change their genetic instructions to defend against infections including Salmonella, Shigella and Listeria. It’s a discovery that may help scientists develop new... Read More |
 It’s known as one of the world’s most prestigious conferences, and this year LMP alumnus Stephen Mack had the opportunity to attend the 65th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. Held annually on the islands of Lindau and Mainau in Southern... Read More |
 Her research has helped us understand why blood vessels narrow and form plaques, causing heart attacks and strokes. Now Michelle Bendeck, a Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, is set to transform the future of... Read More |
 Q&A with Professor Heyu Ni It attracts thousands of world-leading experts to learn about the most recent advances and clinical applications in bleeding and... Read More |
 U of T researchers have discovered how severely damaged DNA is transported within a cell and how it is repaired. It’s a discovery that could unlock secrets into how cancer operates — a disease that two in five Canadians will develop in... Read More |
 By Geoff Koehler Immune thrombocytopenia, or ITP, is an autoimmune disease whereby the immue system sends antibodies to attack and destroy the body’s platelets — blood cells responsible for controlling bleeding. Stopping... Read More |
 It is with great pleasure that we inform you that Professors Jeffrey Lee and Karim Mekhail, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, have been approved for tenure, effective July 1, 2015. Professor Jeffrey Lee... Read More |
 Congratulations to our students who participated in this year’s 2015 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) National Student Research Poster Competition. The high-profile competition, recently held at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg,... Read More |
 Congratulations to all LMP members for another amazing year! The Department recently recognized its accomplishments at its Annual Evening of Entertainment and Celebration. The DoubleTree by Hilton buzzed with excitement as guests enjoyed... Read More |
 The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is pleased to announce the establishment of the G. Raymond Chang Forensic Pathology Fellow at the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology following a landmark $2 million... Read More |
 Congratulations to Christine Kreutzer for receiving the 2015 David Keeling Award for Administrative Excellence. This award recognizes her longstanding commitment and excellent leadership in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (... Read More |
 We are pleased to congratulate the seven faculty members in LMP who received approval from the Provost for promotion effective July 1, 2015. These highly respected individuals are being recognized by peers within the University, nationally and... Read More |
 For years there was little hope for children diagnosed with rhabdoid brain tumours. Infants with the rare disease would undergo surgery, chemotherapy and sometimes radiation, but these treatments had toxic side effects and often failed. Now... Read More |
 By Katie Babcock and Joey Silburt From innovative research on brain cancer and neurodegenerative disease to neuro-regenerative strategies and drug design, LMP’s Inaugural Neuroscience Day featured an impressive breadth of... Read More |
 Why is research essential to pathology practice? How is research and practice changing over time and how can our residents and trainees best prepare for the future? To address these important questions, LMP hosted the annual Postgraduate... Read More |
 It’s one of the final frontiers in biomedical research — how to target and treat brain disease. Now a Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology has found a new way to... Read More |
 Scientists have found that blood vessel cells have a deeper level of communication than previously believed. This discovery could lead to new diagnostics and more targeted treatment for cardiovascular disease, according to research led by... Read More |
 By Joey Silburt Wednesday, April 22, 2015 marked the annual LMP Faculty vs. Students Volleyball Game. Pitting students against their supervisors, this match was an all-out battle for ultimate bragging rights. Reeling from... Read More |
 From cancer and diabetes to cardiovascular and infectious diseases, the research at the Annual LMP Graduate Research Conference represented the full breadth of study at the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (LMP). With... Read More |
 If you’re returning from abroad with a fever, your doctor will likely test you for malaria. You’ll give multiple blood samples at the lab, and if the results are inconclusive, you’ll face yet another round of tests. Researchers from the... Read More |