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Fascinating presentations this morning by Drs. Mojgan Hodaie @mhodaie & Farshad Nassiri @FarshadNassiri, winners of the Lister & George Armstrong-Peters Prizes, showcasing impactful research by @UofTSurgery community; driving discoveries that advance surgical practice & outcomes.
ALT Dr. Nassiri, George Armstrong-Peters Prize recipient presenting during presentations by winners of the Lister & George Armstrong-Peters Prizes
ALT Dr. Carol Swallow- Department Chair introducing speakers during presentations by winners of the Lister & George Armstrong-Peters Prizes
ALT Dr. Hodaie, Lister Prize recipient presenting during presentations by winners of the Lister & George Armstrong-Peters Prizes
ALT Dr. Michael Fehlings introducing speakers during presentations by winners of the Lister & George Armstrong-Peters Prizes
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Mark Carney shows middle powers how to handle a dangerous world economist.com/leaders/2026/1…
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What if patients could see their tumour in 3D before surgery?
UHN scientist Wagner Souza and his team are exploring how AI can transform medical imaging into 3D “digital twins” of a patient’s anatomy, helping patients better understand their cancer and upcoming procedures and giving surgeons another tool to prepare for the operating room.
WATCH on @globalnews:
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A united Canada is a stronger Canada. 🇨🇦
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‘More than 1,000 words’: AI models could be used to communicate procedures to cancer patients
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From AI in OR to helping patients with decision making, real world AI tools being delivered by @aminmadaniMD & team @UHN_Surgery @UHN
‘More than 1,000 words’: AI models could be used to communicate procedures to cancer patients
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Faster hip fracture care means better, safer care. @UHN initiative led by @MarshaAlvares @SilviGroe & Dr Christian Veillette. Important work with @SchroederInst @UHN_Surgery oha.com/news/faster-hip-frac…
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Wishing all who celebrate a very Happy Thanksgiving from @UHN. Special thanks to TeamUHN and their families, and all 1st responders, who are working in service of patients this holiday weekend. 🙌👏🥳
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‘More than 1,000 words’: AI models could be used to communicate procedures to cancer patients | more from @aminmadaniMD & team from @UHN_Surgery @UHN Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/12098589/…
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Happy Thanksgiving weekend everyone, including our entire team at @UHN_Surgery & @UHN , hoping you all get to spend some time with family and friends.
🇨🇦 #thanksgiving
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Canada's medical AI innovations, including intraoperative guidance, by @LaVjosa
"To harness A.I. to improve lives and, indeed, to save them.”—@MarkJCarney
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BREAKING NEWS
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2026 #NobelPeacePrize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
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Can Artificial Intelligence Learn the Art of Surgery? Answer: it sure can help! Learn more from our @UHN_Surgery @UHN experts as they continue to lead in the advancement of augmented surgery ... making it better & safer! @aminmadaniMD @SurgicalAI_Lab nytimes.com/2026/10/07/world…
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Canadian poet and #UofT alumna Anne Carson has won the 2026 #NobelPrize in Literature for "her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature." #UofTAlumni 🏆 uoft.me/np26
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BREAKING NEWS
The 2026 #NobelPrize in Literature is awarded to the Canadian author Anne Carson, “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.”
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Thanks to @LaVjosa and @cburst for bringing @nytimes readers for an inside and up-close look at the use of AI-guided surgery at @UHN Toronto General Hospital.
Canada helped pioneer AI. Now, UHN researchers are exploring how it can improve patient care.
@nytimes goes inside Toronto General Hospital to see how surgeons are using AI technology to support safer, more precise surgery.
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From Canadian leadership in AI to innovation in the operating room. Sprott Surgery’s Dr. Amin Madani and Dr. Timothy Jackson are exploring how surgical AI can support better patient care while keeping human judgment at the centre.
Read more in @nytimes:
nytimes.com/2026/10/07/world…
Canada helped pioneer AI. Now, UHN researchers are exploring how it can improve patient care.
@nytimes goes inside Toronto General Hospital to see how surgeons are using AI technology to support safer, more precise surgery.
nytimes.com/2026/10/07/world…
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Canada helped pioneer AI. Now, UHN researchers are exploring how it can improve patient care.
@nytimes goes inside Toronto General Hospital to see how surgeons are using AI technology to support safer, more precise surgery.
nytimes.com/2026/10/07/world…
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