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KITE researcher named Canada Research Chair in Swallowing and Food Oral Processing

Senior scientist Dr. Catriona Steele says she is honoured to have been recognized as a world leader by her peers.

KITE scientists receive $1.3 million in funding from CIHR

The funding will support research that will advance health-related knowledge, care and outcomes.

KITE researcher shares remarkable story about overcoming spinal cord injury and advocating for change

Anita Kaiser is sharing her personal and professional journey for Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness Month

CRANIA Conference 2023 Recap

Attendees were treated to a one-of-kind panel discussion about deep brain stimulation moderated by CRANIA scientist Dr. Alfonso Fasano

Rally For Rehab raises $180,000 to support research at KITE

Approximately 300 people participated in the event on September 10 at Rumsey Centre.

Dr. Kei Masani: A man of science and sports

Taking a closer look into one KITE scientist’s research in spinal cord injury and sports

KITE affiliate scientist recognized for outstanding contributions to the training and experience of graduate students at RSI.

Dr. Emily Nalder received the Dr. Patty Rigby Award for Early Career Excellence in Supervision at RWI Research Day

KITE trainee named UHN STEM Pathways volunteer of the month

Kaylie Lau helps create activities for outreach events involving elementary and secondary students

KITE’s Dr. Paul Oh reflects on new appointment as Clinical Research Unit Medical Lead for Toronto Rehab

Medical Leads play a critical role in advancing clinical research at UHN.

KITE Scientist receives Best Journal Paper Award at World Heart Summit

Dr. Ghisi was recognized for her work studying the impact of COVID-19 in cardiac rehab delivery.

Pair of teams selected to participate in the inaugural KITE-TRI Clinical Research Partnership Competition

Selected teams receive up to $7,500 in funding to complete their project.

KITE scientist advocates for improved equity in health care

Dr. Angela Colantonio exposes equity gaps with traumatic brain injury

KITE trainee honoured with RSI Research Excellence Award for novel sleep apnea treatment

This award recognizes research which shows the potential or realized significant impact on disciplines, practice, and society.

KITE launches new website to promote services of institute’s creative services team

KITE Studio offers a range of photography, graphic design, videography and branding services

Trio of KITE Trainees awarded 2023 TD Graduate Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Recipients receive scholarships worth up to $20,000.

KITE researcher harnesses the power of AI to reimagine rehab

Dr. Brokoslaw Laschowski was honoured with UofT's 2022 T-CAIREM Best Trainee Rounds Award for his research

Mobile innovation expert is first college professor to receive scientific appointment at KITE

Appointment of Dr. Edward Sykes marks important milestone in institute’s ongoing partnership with Sheridan College, which began in 2019 with the creation of FIBRE

Dr. Luka Milosevic appointed co-director of CRANIA

Dr. Milosevic will work alongside fellow co-director Dr. Taufik Valiante to continue delivering on CRANIA’s mission

Dr. Azadeh Yadollahi appointed director of Fabric Based Research Platform

Breathlessness and brain power: KITE scientist explores link between respiratory muscles and coordination

Dr. Darlene Reid is helping patients with chronic respiratory conditions reimagine their lives with small improvements