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November 25, 2020
Message from Dr. Rhonda Crocker Ellacott
It is an honor and privilege for me to lead and serve our Hospital and Health Research Institute as your new President and CEO. As we begin our journey together, I look forward to reconnecting with you, our dedicated staff, Professional staff, Scientists, Patient Family Advisors and Volunteers. In this role, I am here to […]
Farewell Message from Jean Bartkowiak
November 17, 2020
I write to you today with so many emotions. Pride. Nostalgia. A heavy heart. But mostly, I feel a tremendous sense of gratitude. On November 20, 2020, I will officially retire as a senior health care leader and as President and CEO of our Hospital and CEO of the Health Research Institute. It seems like […]
Lakehead University and Health Research Institute team exploring new diagnostic drugs for cancer
October 2, 2020
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has provided a Lakehead University and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute team with a $98,655 grant to develop new drugs that will help prevent, diagnose and manage cancer. In Canada, cancer is the leading cause of death, which is why Dr. Jinqiang Hou, an Assistant Professor of Chemistry […]
New Leader Appointed for Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute
September 4, 2020
Dr. Rhonda Crocker Ellacott has been appointed as the President & Chief Executive Officer of Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre and Chief Executive Officer of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute, effective November 23, 2020. The announcement was made today by Matt Simeoni, Board Chair Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Chair […]
Lakehead researchers receiving $2.3 million from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
June 17, 2020
Lakehead University professors are receiving more than $2.3 million from Canada’s Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) for bold research exploring advancements in robotics, X-ray imaging technology, radio frequencies, and other important projects that will improve the lives of people around the world. One of these recipients is Dr. Alla Reznik, a Lakehead Professor […]
New Frontiers in Research Fund in Exploration Grant
June 2, 2020
Dr. Zubair Fadlullah, a Lakehead University-Health Research Institute Research Chair in Smart Health Technology, is one of two Lakehead University professors who have been awarded grants from the federal New Frontiers in Research Fund in Exploration to pursue important work that will benefit Canada and beyond. Dr. Fadlullah is receiving $250,000 over two years to […]
Dr. Guillem Dayer and the “New Wave” of Young Scientists
April 7, 2020
Dr. Guillem Dayer is part of the “new wave” of young scientists in Thunder Bay. Two years ago, he moved here to join the Zehbe Group at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute. He saw working with Dr. Ingeborg Zehbe as a great opportunity. And the story of how he got here is fascinating. […]
New Research Grant to Fund Cervical Cancer Treatment in Development in Thunder Bay
February 26, 2020
Dr. Guillem Dayer, a researcher at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute, won a prestigious Mitacs grant to continue research into new cervical cancer treatments. As part of the Zehbe Group, his research will build on the work of Dr. Ingeborg Zehbe, Dr. Melissa Togtema, and Dr. Robert Jackson into cervical cancer- and oral […]
Health Research Institute Board Member Profile: John Dixon
January 23, 2020
My research vision is to embed principles of two-eyed seeing into the development and translation of evidence-based health and social interventions for Indigenous led practice, holistic community-based prevention efforts, harm reduction, and changes that support the de-commodification of First Nation peoples in the health care system. Substance misuse issues in our region are complex social […]
Hospital’s President and CEO and CEO of the Health Research Institute Announces Planned Retirement
January 23, 2020
Jean Bartkowiak, President & CEO of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and CEO of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute, plans to retire at the end of his contract in January, 2021. “Mr. Bartkowiak has always been transparent regarding his planned retirement and remains committed to providing effective leadership as he completes his […]
Up-and-coming Thunder Bay researcher earns Mitacs & NCR-IRAP Award for Outstanding Commercialization
January 23, 2020
An up-and-coming researcher at Lakehead University, with strong ties to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute, has been recognized for his innovative work to develop a cutting-edge medical imaging technology that delivers high-resolution pictures at a much lower dose of radiation, providing a breast-imaging alternative to mammography, positron emission tomography (PET) scan and other […]