Recent news about the Diabetes Campaign at University Health Network
March 30, 2010 – Dr. Tony Lam Appointed Canada Research Chair
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January 30, 2009 – Dr. Tony Lam hailed for “medical milestone.” The Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) has announced that a research discovery by Dr. Tony Lam was a major medical milestone for 2008.
April 9, 2008 – Potential drug target identified for diabetes by studying novel gut-brain-liver circuit. Scientists at the Toronto General Research Institute have discovered a novel “signaling” pathway between three organs – the gut, the brain and the liver – that lowers blood sugar when activated.
August 7, 2007 – New partnership bolsters fight against diabetes. An innovative new partnership between UHN and the University of Toronto’s Banting & Best Diabetes Centre will enhance diabetes education, research and patient care and expand the search for a cure.


