Schroeder Arthritis Institute 🦴
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🦴 The Schroeder Arthritis Institute are researchers, clinicians and educators focused on new treatments, diagnostic tests, and models of care for arthritis.
The @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social is hosting a Special Seminar with Dr. Audrey McAlinden, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, on August 31, 12PM EST. Dr. McAlinden will give a talk on "Leveraging MicroRNA Function to Treat Skeletal Disorders."
The International Psoriasis & Arthritis Research Team (IPART) Annual Scientific Meeting recently took place in-person in Toronto. Learn more about this event in our newsletter - mailchi.mp/427b9cc08b76...
Meet Rebeca Yakubov, Medical Student within the Hand Program @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social supervised by Dr. Heather Baltzer. "We're addressing a question that could have a real impact on patient care." Learn all about her interesting research in our newsletter - mailchi.mp/427b9cc08b76...
Meet Eirene Kulutbanis, Registered Orthopedic Technologist within the Division of #Orthopedics @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social. Learn all about her inspiring work in our newsletter - mailchi.mp/427b9cc08b76...
Join our next #Arthritis Web Seminar Series Lecture on JULY 14 at 8am, by Dr. Peter Ebeling, Professor at @uoftmedicine.bsky.social , presenting on “Atypical femur fractures and rare bone diseases: Can AI approaches help patients and doctors?” -> us02web.zoom.us/j/8805405564... Passcode: 908525
The @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social June #Newsletter has been released! To read about our news updates such as our events, awards, publications, features & initiatives and more, please follow this link - mailchi.mp/427b9cc08b76...
Today is #WorldSclerodermaDay. Meet Zechen Ma, #Rheumatology Resident @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social , supervised by Dr. Sindhu Johnson. Zechen is very passionate about working towards improving outcomes for patients living with scleroderma.
Meet Siqi Zhang, PhD Student within the #Osteoporosis Program @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social , supervised by Dr. Andy Wong. Learn all about his amazing work in our newsletter - mailchi.mp/7d0f8b6260d8...
@schroeder-uhn.bsky.social's Marsha Alvares and Dr. Michael Zywiel were recently invited to present for Project ECHO's Orthogeriatric Webinar Series session focused on "Fast Track Pathways for Timely Hip Fracture Care and Surgery". Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkgm...
Congratulations to Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan, Senior Scientist at the @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social , on being named Regional VP, North America at the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy for 2026–2028!
Join our next #Arthritis Web Seminar Series Lecture on JUNE 23 at 8am, by Dr. Carla Scanzello, Associate Professor @pennmedicine.bsky.social , on “Innate Immune System Activation in Osteoarthritis: Unlocking the role of Toll-like receptors” -> us02web.zoom.us/j/8805405564... Passcode: 908525
Meet Leah Zarnett, Division Administrator for Orthopedic Surgery @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social. For nearly a decade, Leah has played an instrumental role at the Institute. Learn more about her journey in our newsletter - mailchi.mp/7d0f8b6260d8...
May is #FootHealthAwarenessMonth! We want to thank our dedicated Foot and Ankle team @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social. Through their expertise and compassionate care, they provide thorough assessments and personalized self-management plans, empowering patients throughout every stage of their recovery.
May is #LupusAwarenessMonth! Let's make #Lupus visible and raise awareness together. @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social's world leading Lupus Clinic has an exceptional team who continues to bring forward ground-breaking discoveries. Learn more about our research on our website -> www.uhn.ca/Arthritis
Happy #NationalPhysiotherapyMonth! Meet Nikita Panda-Banka, Physiotherapist within the Division of Orthopedics @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social "At its core, physiotherapy is about helping patients regain independence when they need it most."
May in #AnkylosingSpondylitisAwarenessMonth! Meet Patricia Remalante-Rayco, Clinical Research Fellow @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social working with Dr. Nigil Haroon and Dr. Robert Inman. "I want my work to help move us closer to more personalized and effective treatment strategies."
Join our next #Arthritis Web Seminar Series Lecture on MAY 12, 8am, by Dr. Francesco Ciccia, Full Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, on “From Barriers to Joints: A Mucosa-Synovium Axis in Rheumatoid Arthritis” - us02web.zoom.us/j/8805405564... PC: 908525
Meet John Milkovich, Medical Student within the Hand Program @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social. John is combining clinical training with biomedical engineering to help develop next-generation sensate prosthetic technology for patients with partial hand amputations. Learn more - mailchi.mp/7d0f8b6260d8...
Happy #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay! We want to take a moment to thank and celebrate our amazing administrative staff, like Jhanna, who show compassion to our teams and patients every day.
Meet Shirlene Eliathamby, Administrative Assistant for the Division of #Rheumatology @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social. Learn all about her inspiring journey in our newsletter - mailchi.mp/7d0f8b6260d8...
It's #TraineeTuesday! Meet Taaniya Thavaratnam, MSc Student within the Division of #Orthopedics @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social , supervised by Dr. Mohit Kapoor. "Working here has allowed me to collaborate closely with a team of highly knowledgeable and supportive experts."
Join our next #Arthritis Web Seminar Series Lecture on APRIL 14 at 8am, by Dr. Rae Yeung, Scientific Director CIHR-IMHA, presenting on “IMHA Strategic Planning: Opportunities and Challenges” -> us02web.zoom.us/j/8805405564... Passcode: 908525
The @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social March #Newsletter has been released! To read about our news updates such as our events, awards, publications, features & initiatives and more, please follow this link - mailchi.mp/7d0f8b6260d8...
Meet Kandrix Kim, Clinical Research Analyst within the #Osteoporosis Program @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social , supervised by Dr. Andy Wong. Learn all about his research in our newsletter - mailchi.mp/27b4b259da16...
Meet Jenny Warrington, Lab Manager for Dr. Armand Keating within the Division of #Orthopedics @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social. Learn all about her diverse role in our newsletter -> mailchi.mp/27b4b259da16...
It's #TraineeTuesday! Meet Zi Xuan Zhang, PhD Student within the Division of #Orthopedics @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social supervised by Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan. "The Schroeder Arthritis Institute has a strong sense of intellectual curiosity and collaboration."
Meet Dennisse Bonilla, Clinical Research Manager within the #Lupus Program @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social. "Being able to give a voice to our patients at the Institute, and patients worldwide, continues to be a blessing." Learn all about her inspiring journey -> mailchi.mp/27b4b259da16...
It's #TraineeTuesday! Meet Kevin Fan, Master's Student within the Division of #Orthopedics @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social. "I have been fortunate to participate in basic, translational and clinical research while learning from and working alongside world-class scientists and physicians."
Congratulations to Silvi Groe, Clinical Director, @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social, on receiving UHN’s prestigious President’s Quality & Safety Award. Silvi has advanced quality and safety through an integrated Quality Framework, aligning teams, strengthening safety culture, and delivering real impact.
Meet Teresa Wesolowski, longest-standing Hand Therapist within the #Hand Program @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social . Learn all about her inspiring journey in our newsletter -> mailchi.mp/27b4b259da16...