Sivak Lab @SivakLab
#Glaucoma lab investigating mechanisms of inner retina and optic nerve damage, retinal repair & models of neurodegeneration in the eye/CNS. sivaklab.com Toronto,ON Joined February 2022-
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Summer studentship at the Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute is like... 💭 Watch to learn more about our #summerstudent research projects and experiences! 💫 #UHN #summerstudentResearchDay2025
#UofT ranked 1st in Canada & among top 25 global universities by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy 🗺️ uoft.me/bM4
Meet our summer students @DKJEI_UHN! Sofia Cruz, from McMaster University, is a summer student in the Sivak lab. This summer, she ran Western Blots to test newly synthesized drugs called PROTACs for their ability to degrade MNKs, hoping to address #glaucoma (1/2)
It's incredible to see the curiosity and passion from this next generation! Congratulations to all of our summer students 🎉 #NextGenUHN
It's incredible to see the curiosity and passion from this next generation! Congratulations to all of our summer students 🎉 #NextGenUHN
Proud of our summer student Sofia who did a great job presenting her project today at the Summer Student Research Day @KBI_UHN. Keep up the amazing work Sofia!
Proud of our summer student Sofia who did a great job presenting her project today at the Summer Student Research Day @KBI_UHN. Keep up the amazing work Sofia! https://t.co/BWdtjXdjOe
💡Today was all about bright ideas and bold research! #SummerStudentResearchDay2025 brought together 25+ student presentations, with each student diving deep into discovery, and it showed. 🔬🥼📚 Congrats to the winners! 🏆Eric Cheuk 🏆Tobi Oyedele 🏆Emma Twiss 🏆Chloe Baloh
“I really enjoy my brainstorming sessions with Jeremy. He is always willing to share his knowledge and discuss challenges I face in my project.” Meet Dr. Izhar Livne-Bar, a Scientific Associate in the Sivak lab @DKJEI_UHN. Read in our newsletter >> bit.ly/4iE32p1
How much do we know about vision health? 🤔 💡Our scientists are dedicated to demystifying the #eye and its conditions and using research to improve current treatments and patient care. 📑This #VisionHealthMonth, read up on our latest research >> uhn.ca/EyeInstitute
We are now on blue sky bsky.app/profile/sivakl… Come and follow our journey there too!
25 years of showcasing our trainees’ talent, dedication, and passion for science at #KrembilResearchDay! A huge thank you to all the incredible participants, attendees, Admin Staff at the Krembil Research Institute, & the Trainee Affairs Committee! 🔗: linktr.ee/krembil
It's Day 1 of #ARVO2025 in Salt Lake City! Symposia and posters start at 8am MT. Check the online Meeting Planner or mobile app for details on sessions you do not want to miss. Get ready for an enlightening day! bit.ly/2H1BCfm @ARVOinfo #ophthalmology #VisionResearch
We are excited to attend and meet everyone at the ARVO conference this year. Don't forget to come and network with us in person, check our posters and attend our lab member oral presentations. #ARVO #ARVO2025
Hi everyone, can i ask you to vote for my entry at the Stemcell tech #sciart contest Thanks for your help in advance! stemcell.com/stemcellfie?ut…
It's Krembil Research Day! 🔬👩🔬🔖 Follow along with @KBI_UHN, @SchroederInst and @DKJEI_UHN today to celebrate and learn about new achievements in basic and clinical research alongside researchers, clinicians, trainees and more!
It's Krembil Research Day! 🔬👩🔬🔖 Follow along with @KBI_UHN, @SchroederInst and @DKJEI_UHN today to celebrate and learn about new achievements in basic and clinical research alongside researchers, clinicians, trainees and more!
Our very own Alessandra is presenting her postdoctoral researcher project today @KBI_UHN Research Day #KrembilResearchDay #KrembilResearchDay2025
#ICYMI: Dr. Jeremy Sivak, Senior Scientist at @DKJEI_UHN, was recently interviewed and quoted by @medpagetoday. Read More >> bit.ly/4jsAEHP
Congratulations to @UHN on launching the Canada Leads 100 Challenge. The recruitment of top scientists will help Canada take its leadership in health research to the next level and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries right here at home.
Congratulations to @UHN on launching the Canada Leads 100 Challenge. The recruitment of top scientists will help Canada take its leadership in health research to the next level and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries right here at home.
Today UHN launches the Canada Leads 100 Challenge! 🇨🇦💯 We’re making an ambitious investment to recruit 100 world-leading scientists. Together, we'll drive the future of health research and position Canada as a leader in global innovation! Learn more: uhn.ca/corporate/Abou…
We’re unveiling a bold new initiative at UHN🇨🇦💯 Join us for a livestream tomorrow, April 7, 2025 @ 11:45AM EST to learn more! uhn.ca/corporate/Abou…

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