McMaster University Department of Medicine

Committed to excellence as a clinical, educational, and research leader. @MacHealthSci @McMasterU

Some of the most productive researchers in the world.

[McMaster University Department of Medicine @MacDeptMed]

Congratulations to the three new and six renewed Canada Research Chairs at McMaster! 👏

Special recognition to Sarah Svenningsen, on the renewal of her Tier 2 Chair in Pulmonary Imaging—advancing innovation in lung imaging and respiratory health.

https://t.co/8MwYWnxtSO

[McMaster University Department of Medicine @MacDeptMed]

In this Grand Rounds from St. Joe’s Hamilton, Dr. Nadim Khalil shares lessons from the 2025 measles outbreak in Southwestern Ontario—covering key IPAC challenges and management of exposed individuals.

🎥 Watch: https://t.co/rsfs1zEHIh

[PSI Foundation @PSIFoundation]

September is #ArthritisAwarenessMonth.

@PSIFoundation-funded grantees are advancing research on hip and knee #Osteoarthritis, thumb joint surgery, and gout treatment strategies—helping to improve care for people living with #Arthritis.

See their studies:

[PSI Foundation @PSIFoundation]

Drs. Mauricio Forero & Eugene Maida (@MacDeptMed)'s randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of a three-point versus a six-point genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation for chronic knee #Osteoarthritis: https://t.co/UiuoZNXZmX #ArthritisAwarenessMonth

[Myeloma Hamilton @HamiltonMyeloma]

@MyelomaCanada is partnering with @McMasterU to support groundbreaking research led by Dr Jonathan Bramson, mapping myeloma cells and immune cells.
Join this year’s Hamilton-Niagara Myeloma March and make a difference (Support research & have fun!)
https://t.co/yJxtdIpZOi

[MCTransfusionR @Mac_Transfusion]

MCTR Co-Director @IshacNazyPhD spoke with CTV News about our recent breakthrough in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT). Congratulations to the entire study team! @MacDeptMed @NEJM @MacPlateletLab @McMasterU @PresidentMcMaster #DeGroote #Heersinks

https://t.co/VWHcwyvEt6

[Ishac Nazy, PhD @IshacNazyPhD]

I can’t describe the gratitude I have for our team and McMaster for making these opportunities become reality @McMasterU @isth @NEJM @MacDeptMed

[Harriette Van Spall, MD MPH 🇨🇦 @hvanspall]

Fantastic presentation by the one & only @FudimMarat @DCRINews to kick off a new season of Cardiology #GrandRounds at #McMasterU

Whirlwind tour of remote monitoring, barostim, cardiac contractility modulation, interatrial shunts, splenic nerve modulation & more in #HeartFailure

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Heart failure drug spironolactone fails to lower cardiovascular risk in dialysis patients.

Michael Walsh, principal investigator, @PHRIresearch scientist and @MacDeptMed associate professor, explains the “much-needed clarity” the study's findings provide.
https://t.co/OGOzqUV5hn

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Omalizumab and remibrutinib are the most effective drugs for refractory chronic urticaria, finds study.

Led by Alexandro Chu, @MacDeptMed research assistant, the meta-analysis compared the benefits and harms of systemic treatments for chronic urticaria.

https://t.co/pj6uNtA6Sm

[McMaster University Department of Medicine @MacDeptMed]

Join hundreds of patients, caregivers, medical professionals, and researchers in Hamilton on September 13 for the Multiple Myeloma March.

Help support critical research being done at McMaster University and the work of Myeloma Canada.

Details at https://t.co/qOcW8im1xl

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

What does it take to secure research funding in Canada?

Jonathan Bramson and Julie Croskill from @MacHealthSci break down the art and science of grant writing in our latest “Fly on the Wall.”

https://t.co/XxWITHZpHu

[McMaster University Department of Medicine @MacDeptMed]

"Just to navigate getting to us, they deserve to be heard."

Celina Lin is transforming care by putting patient stories first—blending narrative, mentorship, and cutting-edge tech in Canada’s 2nd-largest PM&R program.

📖 Learn the story https://t.co/MNKWGJhqX1

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Mohammed Shobain never imagined working alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, but a fellowship at @McMasterU helped propel him to the sidelines of elite football. @MacDeptMed

https://t.co/O9gWigphgW

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

As the inaugural Anne Marie Brune/PHRI Chair in Vascular Dementia, Raed Joundi will strengthen the research program in vascular cognitive impairment and dementia at @McMasterU and the Population Health Research Institute (@PHRIresearch). @MacDeptMed

https://t.co/YzAXBNovKy

[Canadian Medical Hall Fame @CdnMedHallFame]

Congratulations to #CMHFInd2025 Dr. Deborah Cook!  #CdnMedHallFame proudly welcomes a pioneering researcher in critical care medicine. Learn more at: https://t.co/oPx92QqIp3 #HonouringExcellence

@CMA_Docs @Financial_MD @scotiabank
@machealthsci

@MacDeptMed

@StJoesHamilton

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

How a @McMasterU-born organization is improving medication safety for older adults.

Founded by Joanne Ho, @MacDeptMed associate professor, and Sophiya Benjamin, @MacPsychiatry associate professor, GeriMedRisk is making impacts locally and globally. 👇

https://t.co/5WPjyNdvNa

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

At a ceremony held in association with @McMasterU's Faculty of Health Sciences, six outstanding health leaders were inducted into the @CdnMedHallFame.

Among the laureates was Deborah Cook, @MacDeptMed professor.

https://t.co/adx8ZkcWGb

[CIHR @CIHR_IRSC]

Congrats to the 6 newest members inducted into the @CdnMedHallFame, including a former CIHR Governing Council member, CIHR funding recipients and award winners, and the first woman licensed to practise medicine in Canada.

https://t.co/k36oivkKb8