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MedEmail
COVID-19 news and more from the
Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
July 8, 2020 | Volume 28, Number 24
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In this issue: LGBTQ+ Health, Pride Month and Advocacy; Empirica Therapeutics Acquired by U.S. Firm; and Ashleigh Tuite on the future of COVID-19.
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Donnelly Study Reveals How Bacterial Toxins Might Evolve to Cause New Illnesses
The coronavirus pandemic is a daily reminder of the consequences brought by a successful invasion of human cells by a pathogen. As a new study on bacterial toxins led by Professor Mikko Taipale shows, it does not take much for these encounters to turn deadly.
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LGBTQ+ Health, Pride Month and Advocacy
Kristian McCarthy and David Lee are second-year MD students and co-presidents of Out in Medicine. They spoke about the importance of addressing health inequities faced by LGBTQ+ people, advocating for marginalized communities and using an intersectional lens when providing care.
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U of T Spin-off Empirica Therapeutics Acquired by U.S. Firm to Develop Immunotherapy for Glioblastoma
Empirica Therapeutics, a startup co-founded by Donnelly Centre investigator Jason Moffat, was acquired by a U.S.-based company developing off-the-shelf cell therapy products for cancer.
When Two are Better Than One: Why Some Gene Duplicates are Retained While Others Perish
Whole genome duplication followed by massive gene loss has shaped many genomes, including the human genome. Now, a Donnelly Centre study by Professors Brenda Andrews, Charlie Boone and colleagues has found that gene retention depends on interdependency between gene structure and function.
Gaps in Data Impact Patients Considering Gender Affirming Surgery
Professors Yonah Krakowsky, Ethan Grober and Kinnon Ross MacKinnon are calling for more data collection on gender affirming surgeries to better understand surgical techniques and improve care for transgender patients.
Ted Sargent Named U of T’s Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives
University Professor Ted Sargent has been named U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives for a four-year term.
Joseph Wong Named U of T’s Interim Vice-President, International
Professor Joseph Wong has been appointed U of T's interim vice-president, international, for a one-year term or until a permanent appointment is made.
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Events
Virtual Health Profession Education: Using Zoom Safely and Effectively
August 18, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Online
This session by the Centre for Faculty Development will guide you through best practices for using Zoom to deliver education to learners.
International Street Medicine Symposium
October 14 - 17
Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond Street West
The world’s premier educational event dedicated to the health care of unsheltered populations.
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CPD Resources for COVID-19
Dialogues in Diversity: Explorations of EDI
This 90-minute webinar is part of series of expert-led, moderated panel discussions.
Thursday, July 9, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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In Memoriam
Professors David MacLennan, Ronald Williams and Deborah Zamble
Three professors with links to the Department of Biochemistry passed away recently.
University Professor David MacLennan was Chair of the Banting and Best Department of Medical Research, with a cross-appointment to Biochemistry. He studied the regulation of calcium in muscle and was elected to the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.
Emeritus Professor Ronald Williams was Chair of Biochemistry and later Principal of Scarborough College. He combined a passion for biochemistry with concern for the environment, and was widely recognized for his book, The Molecular Biology of Gaia.
Professor Deborah Zamble was a faculty member in Biochemistry and Chemistry, with a research focus on how bacteria handle transition metal nutrients. She received many awards including the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal, and was highly regarded as a graduate mentor and teacher.
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