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 What if...

...people never bled to death again?We're testing the use of liquid salt to stop massive bleeding in trauma victims.

Learn more about our Trauma, Emergency & Critical Care Program
 ...the affects of Alzheimer's disease could be reversed?We're on the brink of being able to grow new brain cells that can repair the destruction of the brain caused by this illness.


Learn more about our Brain Sciences Program


 ...completely blocked arteries, untreatable now, could be unblocked?We're testing a new application for an old enzyme, used in conjunction with a tool we invented, to slide through coronary blockages.


Learn more about Schulich Heart Centre
...crippling and chronic back pain could be cured?We invented a liquid solution that, once injected, stabilizes the vertebrae to give immediate and lasting pain relief, helping people to walk again.


Learn more about our Holland Musculoskeletal Program

 ...prostate cancer treatment never caused impotence?We're using ultrasound to kill tumours without harming nearby tissue.


Learn more about Odette Cancer Centre

 ...brain surgery could be performed without the surgery?We're testing the use of ultrasound to obliterate brain tumours without ever making an incision.


Learn more about Imaging & Surgery
...a destroyed immune system could be rebuilt?We can grow the building blocks of the immune system in a Petri dish, giving hope to people with life-threatening auto-immune diseases.


Learn more about our research


 ...a breech delivery could be made safer?We've changed the way breech babies are delivered around the world by proving that cesarean section is, by far, the safest method of breech delivery.


Learn more about our Women & Babies Program

 ...our war heroes lived out their days in dignity and comfort?Veteran residents are fully engaged in active lives through music, art and other therapy programs. Our unique program has been duplicated across Canada and around the world.


Learn more about our Veterans Program