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Cancer-fighting viruses soften up their victims before attacking
April 7, 2022
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A research team based at The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa has developed a virus that infects and kills cancer cells without harming normal cells, while also sending out signals to prepare nearby uninfected cancer cells for viral attac
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Nano therapy for micro-preemies protects lungs, brain in lab study
March 30, 2022
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Very premature babies need extra oxygen and mechanical intervention to breathe, but this damages their lungs, causing a chronic lung disease called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
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Tiny particles hold promise for treating acute and chronic lung disease
February 17, 2022
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A meta-analysis of lab studies found that tiny particles called extracellular vesicles (EVs) released by mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) have clear potential for treating acute lung injury,
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Tiny bits of blood vessel may warn of newborn complications
November 4, 2021
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A study published in Biomarker Research co-led by Drs. Dylan Burger and Denice Feig found that extracellular vesicles may be able to predict newborn outcomes, at least in pregnant people with diabetes.
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MicroRNA protects mice from acute kidney injury
October 6, 2021
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New research led by Dr. Kevin Burns shows that intravenous delivery of a type of microRNA can protect mice from acute kidney injury, a serious and untreatable condition.
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Feature grant: researchers investigate why women on hemodialysis are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease
June 5, 2019
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Drs. Dylan Burger and Marcel Ruzicka were awarded $48,000 to find out why women on hemodialysis seem to be at greater risk of cardiovascular disease.
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How “exosomes” target injured kidney cells and bring them back to life
December 20, 2018
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The kidneys are one of the most sensitive organs in the body. They are often the first to shut down during a critical illness like septic shock and the last to come back (if they come back at all). Dr. Kevin Burns and his team previously found that “
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Could tiny bits of kidney cells in the urine be a potential warning sign of kidney disease?
February 2, 2017
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Dr. Dylan Burger and his team have discovered that people with type 1 diabetes have more kidney microparticles in their urine than those without diabetes. These tiny pieces of cells released into the body by injured or dying cells have the potentia
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