Dr Helen Dimaras, PhD

8-year-old Logan Dorna, who lost his eye to cancer, got a custom prosthetic “lucky eye” with the Toronto Blue Jay’s logo on it. He watched them win the American League last night!

We’re excited to announce the recipients of the @cancersociety #HealthEquity Research Grants! This funding program supports research teams working to create a more accessible and inclusive #cancer care system in Canada. Thanks to our donors, we’re investing $5.5 million to support 14 #research projects co-created by researchers and people affected by cancer and structural marginalization. The teams will work to understand and address the deeper issues that contribute to health disparities in Canada. Congratulations to everyone! Thank you to our donors and reviewers who have made these grants possible. Read more: cancer.ca/en/research/fo…

A 5.3 magnitude #earthquake struck in the area between #Santorini and #Amorgos at 22:16 local time on Monday night, according to the Geodynamic Institute.

The Deadly Rise of Anti-science: A Scientist’s Warning is now available in paperback. Many thanks to ⁦@JHUPress⁩ ⁦@JohnsHopkins⁩ for sending copies

Today, we stand in solidarity with the millions of people worldwide living with a rare disease. Together, we can raise awareness, inspire change, and create a more inclusive world. Learn more about Rare Disease Day and how you can make a difference! 💙💚💗

📣ICYMI - While cancer genetics research has advanced globally, Africa remains largely overlooked. A pioneering 🆕 study led by @SickKidsGlobal's Dr. Helen Dimaras & Dr. Lucy Njambi @uonbi is changing this by analyzing the genes of children in Kenya with retinoblastoma, an inherited childhood cancer. Read: tinyurl.com/3pm8p795 #SKResearch #Retinoblastoma #ChildhoodCancerResearch #GeneticsResearch

While cancer genetics research has advanced globally, Africa remains largely overlooked. A pioneering 🆕 study led by @SickKidsGlobal’s Dr. Helen Dimaras & Dr. Lucy Njambi @uonbi is changing this by analyzing the genes of children in Kenya with retinoblastoma, an inherited #childhoodcancer. Read more: tinyurl.com/3pm8p795 #SKResearch #Retinoblastoma #ChildhoodCancerResearch #GeneticsResearch

Excited to share our new paper in @NatureGenet about retinoblastoma genetics in Kenya: rdcu.be/dZOIz

The health system’s capacity in #Lebanon is deteriorating. @WHO’s medical supplies cannot be delivered due to the almost complete closure of Beirut’s airport.   WHO calls on urgent facilitation of flights to deliver health supplies to Lebanon. Lives depend on it!

A mum from County Caven is urging other parents to look out for the tell-tale signs of eye cancer this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, after her five-year-old daughter Rachel was diagnosed with retinoblastoma: buff.ly/3B8TSRd

#patientpartners want to attend the @PiPER_UHN Research Day for FREE? Fill out the application here shorturl.at/nwtnP or see post with more information. #patientorientedresearch #livedexperience #patientexperience #neurodiversity #inclusion

We teamed up with 10+ youth advisors (also co-authors!) to explore barriers & best practices for #YouthEngagement in health research. Together, we share real strategies for meaningful collaboration. @KBailey_MD @brookeallemang Read here: rdcu.be/dSMjJ

(1/2) September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth (CCAM) -- a time to raise awareness and express support for children and youth with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and their families and healthcare teams.

Great resource for people affected by #retinoblastoma - check it out!

This 4-year-old in Gaza has cancer in his eye. And Israel is blocking him from getting the treatment he needs.

Faiz Ramji from @WesternU is working with Dr. Helen Dimaras to test a new recruitment strategy for a study on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). The project aims to attract a large, diverse group of patients with different eye conditions to help validate a new PROM.

If you've spent time at SickKids as a patient, family or caregiver, we want to hear from you! Help inform SickKids' priorities and areas of focus in this 10-min survey👉 bit.ly/3WJ8BuE Thanks for your help in shaping the future of child and youth health!

Just leaving clinic — lots of Covid +++ out there. Pls take care of yourselves.

Do #digital tools & methods impact the quality, effectiveness, and inclusivity of #engagement? Our new paper finds that existing frameworks & guidelines need adjusting for digital contexts, w/ recommendations for improving engagement research & practice: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

🌍From our globally renowned MSc course, 2 modules are now available to take as standalone, face to face courses. Apply now! Epidemiological Methods Applied to Eye Diseases lshtm.ac.uk/study/courses/… Skills for Eye Health Field Research lshtm.ac.uk/study/courses/…