 This summer, Bloorview scientists Patty Rigby, Steve Ryan and Jan Andrysek, were awarded their PhDs from Utrecht University in the Netherlands - renowned internationally for conducting high-impact research in childhood disability.
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 Valerie McMurtry, president and CEO of Bloorview Kids Foundation: "This merger creates the largest concentration of private philanthropic investment in childhood disability in Canada. With these funds and our talented leadership team, Bloorview is positioned to further the cause of childhood disability to ensure that children with disabilities have the opportunity to thrive and pursue their dreams."
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Leona Aglukkaq, Canada's minister of health: "This research will help us create a country where children with disabilities have the same opportunities as their peers to lead full, meaningful lives."
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 Amy McPherson, research scientist: "Clients at Bloorview may have greater limitations than others, but my research involves empowering children to participate in their health care to whatever level they are comfortable."
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 Golda Milo-Manson, VP, medicine and academic affairs: "This is a great opportunity for Bloorview to push forward our Strategic Plan goal of excelling in teaching and learning by contributing to advanced practice learning in pediatric rehabilitation at the University of Toronto."
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 This summer, three pediatric fellows began their two-year fellowship at Bloorview. Nirit Brosh, Melissa Carter and Andrea Garbutt join us from Israel, Ottawa and Jamaica.
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Bloorview celebrates Lynette Norris, Terry Montgomery, Fraser Shein, and the Chillin' for Kids fundraising committee.
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Bloorview is one of 16 health-care organizations selected to participate in the RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) candidacy program. |
