U of T Medicine

College & University in Toronto, Ontario

CAR T-cell therapy is one of the promising technologies emerging in targeted cancer treatment. A new generation of CAR T-cells developed by University of Toronto Professor Naoto Hirano and colleagues, is improving the potential effectiveness of this therapeutic approach even further. http://bit.ly/2FUI8jy

Her voice is powerful and necessary: University of Toronto MD student Chika Stacy talks about the importance of race, diversity and mentorship in medical education.

“The value of diversity in medicine cannot be overstated. In the classroom, a diverse student body only enriches medical education by offering different health perspectives,” says Chika. http://bit.ly/2nCJJ6b

Did you know that inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and psoriasis, can increase the risk of heart disease? University of Toronto Professors Lihi Eder and Paula Harvey explain what you need to know and what can be done if you’re at risk. http://bit.ly/2BXMsfk

Are you a U of T Medicine student or trainee and have an innovative project you’d like to show off? Apply to UofTMed Student Showcase by February 27th for a chance to win $750, a private lunch with the Dean of Medicine and an opportunity to showcase your work. https://t.co/YKZszB6gPa

“Being a Black female physician is challenging but certainly, I would not change my career for anything else," says Dr. Rukia Swaleh. http://bit.ly/2noQd9q

Today is Bell Let's Talk Day. Some of our students, faculty and staff shared what mental health means to them.

When you tweet with #BellLetsTalk, use the Bell Let’s Talk Facebook frame or Snapchat filter, Bell will donate 5 cents to mental health initiatives in Canada. http://bit.ly/2rmAfkx

Bell Let’s Talk Day is tomorrow. For every applicable text, call, tweet, social media video view and use of the Bell Let’s Talk Facebook frame or Snapchat filter, Bell will donate 5¢ towards mental health initiatives in Canada. http://bit.ly/2rmAfkx

Performers like Céline Dion and Adele known for their ability to belt out hard-to-hit notes, but the crowd-pleasing style can create a big strain, says University of Toronto Professor Jennifer Anderson. http://bit.ly/2GqZuWf

It’s never too late to start exercising, even if you’re older. “Physical activity at older ages can help other health conditions besides cardiovascular disease – e.g. it helps prevent falls in older folks, which is important,” says Dr. I-Min Lee. http://read.bi/2ndZzEW

Having the flu is already terrible, but new research by University of Toronto Professor Jeff Kwong shows that it can also substantially increase the risk of heart attacks for some people. http://bit.ly/2na8qGx

Do e-cigarettes help or harm? A new FDA-requested report shows that while e-cigarettes may be less harmful than traditional cigarettes, they can still pose potential health hazards. http://tgam.ca/2n89B9L

Outside of school, University of Toronto MD/PhD student Maneesha Rajora loves to choreograph, dance and give back to the community. In the lab? She’s working to find ways to deliver drugs to brain tumours to improve cancer therapies. http://bit.ly/2DEItJB

When Grace was five years old, her mom put her in ballet classes to fix her knock knees. In 2010, she performed at the Vancouver Olympics Victory Ceremony. Now, Grace is combining her love of dance and medicine as a first-year MD student at the University of Toronto. http://bit.ly/2DChMoK