| Thursday, January 10, 2019 |
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New Research Shows that Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Are at Greater Risk of Mental Illness Postpartum
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For every 43 pregnancies, there is one extra case of mental illness in a woman with IBD
OTTAWA, January 10, 2019 – A study published today in the journal Gut shows that women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at greater risk of developing a mental illness after giving birth compared to the overall population. Study authors found that more than one-fifth of pregnant women with IBD had a new-onset mental health diagnosis. For every 43 pregnancies, there is one extra case of mental illness in a woman with IBD, compared to other women. The study used healthcare data on women who gave birth between 2002 and 2014 in Ontario, Canada to analyze the frequency of a new mental illness diagnosis in these women during and up to one year after a pregnancy.
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| Thursday, December 27, 2018 |
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CHEO Research Institute Senior Scientist Dr. Robert Korneluk Named Member of the Order of Canada
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Honour recognizes his tireless efforts in making pediatric health discoveries and training the next generations of researchers
OTTAWA, December 27, 2018 – The CHEO Research Institute is proud to announce that one of its longest-serving researchers, Dr. Robert Korneluk, C.M., has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada. He is one of the 103 new appointments to the Order of Canada made by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, today. The Order of Canada is one of the country´s highest civilian honours.
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| Friday, December 21, 2018 |
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CHEO Research Institute Celebrates Its Leading Lights Research Awards recognize dedication to excellence, integrity and collaboration
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| The CHEO Research Institute celebrated researchers and staff members and introduced a new award this year at its annual presentation of the Research Awards for Excellence. The six winners were recognized for their dedication to excellence in pediatric health research and making discoveries today for healthier kids tomorrow. Undertaking complex clinical trials and statistical analyses, providing guidance and direction to young researchers, leadership impact and living the core values of the CHEO RI are among the reasons why these awardees were recognized.
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