March 3, 2022

Yagnesh’s latest publication in Molecular Cancer Research

Congratulations Yagnesh!

His work identified a link between Vitamin D Receptor signaling and the Hippo pathway that could inform treatment strategies for metastatic neuroblastoma.  Read more here.

July 13, 2021

Latest publication in Cell Reports demonstrating the role of ALK in neuroblastoma metastasis

Great collaboration with Dr. Hao Huang, Dr. Rani George Lab and our own Meredith Irwin Lab members, Dr. Alexander Gont and Lynn Kee.

Read the article here.

June 27, 2020

Ivette’s latest publication in Cancer Research

Congratulations Ivette!

Her work identifies novel therapies for the treatment of relapsed neuroblastoma.  Read more here.

March 5, 2020

Dr. Meredith Irwin appointed Chief of Paediatrics at SickKids and Chair of Paediatrics at The University of Toronto (U of T)

She will assume her responsibilities on April 1, 2020.  Meredith is the first woman to be appointed Paediatrician-in-Chief and Chair of Paediatrics.

Read more here.

February 20, 2020

What it takes to be a successful female scientist: Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

In honour of the United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Women and Girls in Science, some notable female physicians and scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), including our very own, Dr. Meredith Irwin, were featured in an article answering questions on what it takes to be a successful female scientist; and what’s your advice for girls considering a career in science.

Read more here.

January 11, 2020
October 7, 2019

Dr. Irwin’s former mentor at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Dr. William Kaelin Jr., has been awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

 Dr. Meredith Irwin, Dr. William Kaelin Jr., Dr. Michael Ohh