Gabrielle (Gabe) Giroday

I am thrilled that today was my first day with University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine as a media and communications specialist. I feel very lucky to be joining an amazing team, and to have the chance to work on the award-winning UofTMed Magazine. It's an incredible faculty!

Now, more than ever, we must stand up for science. In the new issue of #UofTMed magazine, we explore the importance of scientific integrity, progress and transparency. We also did a deep dive into the peer review process – it's a must-read. bit.ly/3XNxBR8

#UofT ranked 1st in Canada & among top 25 global universities by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy 🗺️ uoft.me/bM4

Sharing a personal essay honoring my father and the organ donors who gave us more precious time together. I hope it inspires more people to become donors, offers courage to those waiting, and peace to families who’ve given the ultimate gift of life. Read here: nejm.org/doi/full/10.10… @ihpmeuoft @UofTGSx @UofTSurgery @UHNTransplant @cst_transplant @NEJM

A team of researchers at #UofT & The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have created a set of tiny robotic tools that could enable keyhole surgery in the brain. utoronto.ca/news/tiny-robo…

Why is it so hard to get access to primary care in Canada right now? How did we get here? And what can we actually do to fix it? #TemertyMed Drs. Tara Kiran & Danielle Martin discuss these topics on newly-launched podcast #PrimaryFocus. Check it out: bit.ly/3Gle0Cv

Neurology resident, Dr. @NardinSamuel, is developing an analytics platform to help researchers identify biomarkers associated with neurologic and psychiatric disorders, in order to speed up clinical trials and pave the way for personalized treatment. thestar.com/business/brain…

#UofT is among the world’s top 10 universities powering global innovation in critical areas like technology, health care, sustainability & economic development, according to international data analytics company Clarivate. utoronto.ca/news/u-t-among…

@ichthys30 I'd be curious about how changes to household structure (two working parents etc.) has influenced (or possibly led to) this finding. I am fascinated with changes in global fertility rates over the past 50 years and would be curious if these two areas are linked. Feedback welcome!

With $4.25M in funding, #TemertyMed and partners will host a new national health hub to turn groundbreaking research into real-world innovations. Read more: bit.ly/3C6ec6P

@amor_fatti That your 20s is a decade to experiment (career, life etc.) and travel and learn and focus on your own growth. The friends you make? May last. The romantic relationships? May last. What will definitely last -- your investments in your education, your health, your family. :)

People in their 40s, what’s something people in their 20s don’t realize is going to affect them when they age?

A new issue of #UofTMed magazine is out! In this issue, we talk about transitions – how they transform care, bring new challenges and ultimately, spark progress. bit.ly/3DhFV4x

As his public stature grows, ‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton heads to Stockholm to accept his #NobelPrize. At home, #UofT will celebrate with watch parties and more “Nobel Week” events on all three campuses. 💙 Discover more: uoft.me/b7I

@howellspace @globeandmail Love that you are working on science coverage! Rad! :)

Pleased to announce I am at @globeandmail as a content editor! I'm part of a great team editing and organizing stories on the whole website (in science and many other topics.) I remain based in Ottawa, with visits to Toronto HQ as needed.

#UofT Prof. Hailey Banack has been appointed as the inaugural Novo Nordisk Research Professor in Health Equity of Chronic Illness Prevention @UTM bit.ly/3CA8WIk

I went to Winnipeg to see Murray Sinclair in assisted living earlier this year. There, he conducted his final interview. We also went to Selkirk and he showed me where he grew up. It was the culmination of a decade of trust building. Story here: theglobeandmail.com/politics/artic… #cdnpoli

The #TemertyMed International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation (ICDR) is collaborating with groups around the world to empower people with disabilities through research and education. bit.ly/3YRuIQK

@amil So glad you asked this! I read your writing in the Cut, and I think a LOT about fertility rates (and economics behind them). Really interesting reading the responses. I had my first kid at 41, and second at 43 -- so also think a lot about 'late parenthood.' More, please. :)

Thinking about low birth rates, I’m curious, what’s keeping you from having a kid/having more kids?

Dr. Frances Shepherd always knew she wanted to be a doctor. Now, she's a professor & a leader in lung cancer research at #TemertyMed/@pmcancercentre & a highly sought-after mentor. She talked about her career and balancing her personal & professional life: bit.ly/4f0DiCl

Universities thrive on thoughtful disagreement, but how do we keep debates from spiraling into hostility? Professor Randy Boyagoda is leading #UofT’s charge to encourage civil dialogue: uoft.me/boyagoda #civildiscourse #respectfuldebate #socialmedia

Regular reminder that I am always looking for interesting opinion pitches on almost any subject of interest to a @TorontoStar audience. And if you have ideas for an essay, a Q&A, a reflective slice of life piece with a point of view, also get in touch. It's nalang@thestar.ca