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Highlights

Dr. Robert Devenyi (right) and his surgical team are the first in Canada to successfully implant
a retinal prosthesis that will restore a form of vision to blind patients. In this photo, he delicately
implants the internal portion of the device around the patient’s eye (Photo: UHN)

Ophthalmology — Successful implant of the first retinal prosthesis in Canada
The Donald K. Johnson Eye Centre team successfully implanted the first ARGUS II retinal prosthesis and is the
only centre in Canada to offer the device to patients suffering from advanced retinitis pigmentosa. Within
months of the procedure, the system allowed patients to detect white and black colours. click here

Neurosurgery – Launch of FRONTIER trial
Basic research conducted by Dr. Michael Tymianski over the past 18 years has culminated in a nation-wide
Phase 3 clinical drug trial that launched in March 2015. It is hoped the drug, called NA-1, will be used as an
emergency treatment to reduce the damaging effects of stroke. click here

Neurology - Ellen and Martin Prosserman Centre for neuromuscular diseases
Thanks to a $10 million gift, the Ellen and Martin Prosserman Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases was
established.The centre, helmed by Dr. Vera Bril, will significantly grow capacity to care for more people with
neuromuscular disease; further innovative research; and educate future leaders in the field. click here

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