May 11, 2026
PHRI at ESOC 2026
PHRI researchers took the stage at the European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2026, held on May 6-8 in Maastricht, Netherlands....
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May 5, 2026
Upcoming presentations at ESOC 2026
PHRI researchers will be presenting their work at the European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2026, taking place May 6-8 in Maastricht, Netherlands....
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April 16, 2026
New anti-clotting medication lowers risk of stroke without added bleeding
PHRI researchers have found asundexian, an investigational anti‑clotting medication, reduces the risk of a stroke in people who recently experienced...
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April 14, 2026
PHRI research at EHRA 2026
PHRI researchers participated at the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) 2026 Congress, with multiple presentations highlighting PHRI research. Senior scientist Jeff Healey presented research...
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April 7, 2026
Conversations on decolonial health justice
PHRI researchers participated in the Centre for Global Peace, Justice & Health Symposium: Decolonial Health Justice, held on March 25...
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April 7, 2026
Mike Sharma named 2026 Hnatyshyn lecturer
Mike Sharma, PHRI senior scientist, has been selected to deliver the prestigious 2026 Hnatyshyn Lecture at the upcoming Canadian Stroke Congress, in...
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March 21, 2026
ENRICH-AF: Finding a safer way to reduce stroke risk post brain hemorrhage in atrial fibrillation
For people living with atrial fibrillation, the risk of stroke is always present. Doctors often prescribe anticoagulant medications to lower...
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March 20, 2026
LEAST: Testing a diabetes drug to support recovery after severe stroke
PHRI researchers are studying whether a widely used type 2 diabetes medication could help improve recovery after large vessel occlusion...
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March 19, 2026
PROSPECT: Understanding cognitive and functional recovery after stroke
Stroke is a major contributor to death and disability globally, and its burden will increase dramatically with ageing populations. While advances...
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March 18, 2026
Clot‑busting meds + DOACs post stroke: DO-IT or not?
When someone has an ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by a blood clot), intravenous thrombolysis (IVT), a clot‑busting drug, can...
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March 17, 2026
Could targeting inflammation after brain hemorrhage safely reduce stroke and heart attack risk?
People who experience an intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) face a high risk of stroke, blood clots, and long‑term disability. Current treatments often do not reduce...
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March 16, 2026
Exploring a simple care change to improve recovery after stroke treatment
PHRI researchers are studying whether a simple, low‑cost change in care could improve recovery and reduce long‑term disability after stroke...
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March 8, 2026
International Women’s Day 2026
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of women everywhere and especially here at PHRI. Our women...
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March 7, 2026
Women Behind the Research: Jackie Bosch
Women Behind the Research is a PHRI Q&A series published in recognition of International Women’s Day 2026. The series features...
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March 7, 2026
Women Behind the Research: Flavia Borges
Women Behind the Research is a PHRI Q&A series published in recognition of International Women’s Day 2026. The series features...
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