Brian Ballios MD PhD
@BrianBallios
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Physician Scientist, Retinal Disease and Ocular Genomics, Assistant Professor | @UofTDOVS | @UofTmedicine | @DKJEI_UHN | @UHN | @Sunnybrook | Opinions my own
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joined November 2021
Our new study is out! “USH2A-Mutated Human Retinal Organoids Model Rod–Cone Dystrophy.” We identify early molecular changes and later degenerative features, suggesting USH2A RP begins in development before symptoms emerge and informing targeted therapies.
USH2A-Mutated Human Retinal Organoids Model Rod–Cone Dystrophy
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USH2A-Mutated Human Retinal Organoids Model Rod–Cone Dystrophy
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This Inherited Retinal Diseases (#IRDs) Month, we asked members of @DKJEI_UHN @UHN why they dedicate their work to IRD research and care. For more information on IRDs and current research, visit >> https://t.co/Jxz4HVhvH7
#IRDAwarenessMonth
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@KBI_UHN
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Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs) are a group of disorders affecting retinal function in 20,000+ Canadians. This #IRDAwarenessMonth, learn more about IRDs and how genetic testing guides patients through precise diagnoses. For more information, visit >> https://t.co/iaNo2VHWUN
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Meet Zahra Baghestani, who recently joined @DKJEI_UHN as the new Clinical Research Manager. In her new role, Zahra will support the coordination and regulatory management of clinical trial projects. Read in our newsletter >> https://t.co/TOsAYEMy8T
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ADAPTIVE OPTICS IN RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA Mihalache, Andrew MD(C); et. al. Retina 45(7):p 1375-1388, July 2025 https://t.co/S9RFgmM0OY
#retina
@AndrewMihalache @RSTHuang @PopovicMM @BrianBallios @RaHMu123
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#DYK: Usher Syndrome (USH) is a leading cause of combined hearing and vision loss. A new systematic review led by Dr. Brian Ballios @DKJEI_UHN, finds that most studies overlook the vision side of the condition, despite its profound impact >> https://t.co/yUEO2YwSOn (1/2)
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Drs. @BrianBallios and Thomas Wright (@uoftmedicine)'s study on development and validation of machine learning models to screen for #HCQ retinal toxicity: https://t.co/QMdf17XqSc
#VisionHealthMonth #EyeHealth #VisionLoss
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Grants & Awards funded by PSI Foundation
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Congratulations to Jackson, MSc student in Dr. @BrianBallios lab, for winning 1st place in the grad student oral presentation, also to Laura and Jennifer, both are PhD students in Dr. @karunsinghneuro lab, for coming in 2nd and 3rd in the grad student poster presentation.
🎉✨Please join us in celebrating the winners of the #KrembilResearchDay2025 for best poster and oral presentations! 🏅
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Dr. Matthew Benson, University of Alberta, is one of the recipients of the 2024 Fighting Blindness Canada Research Grant. He explains how important the grant is to his goals of developing therapies to prevent vision loss.
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#DKJEIYearInReview: Day 1 Earlier this year, @DKJEI_UHN's Clinical Research Unit opened @UHN, a dedicated space to translate discoveries into clinical applications, to help preserve and restore vision. Learn more about the CRU >> https://t.co/I6cSFhXI92
#KrembilYearInReview
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“The quality of all the research being done here at DKJEI is inspiring and it’s gratifying to know that our work will have translational benefits.” Meet Cassandra D’Amata, the Lab Manager for Dr. Brian Ballios’ lab @DKJEI_UHN. Read in our newsletter >> https://t.co/fGQxCSl7iB
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On Friday, we celebrated the incredible careers and lasting contributions of four retiring(ed) clinicians @DKJEI_UHN: Drs. Michael Brent, Yvonne Buys, Shaun Singer and Graham Trope. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this special moment!
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Meet Rita Kodida, who recently joined @DKJEI_UHN as a Genetic Counsellor. Rita is excited to be working with patients again and doing research to empower patients and their families with inherited retinal dystrophies. Read in our newsletter >> https://t.co/EMWF1Hy9UB
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We're hiring! UHN's @DKJEI_UHN is looking for a Principal Investigator in Visual System Circuitry to join our dynamic team of researchers. For more information and/or to apply, please visit ↓↓ 🔬 https://t.co/mxdjopNsZx 🔬 https://t.co/suAI2zFwF2 Deadline: Dec. 15, 2024
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Study presents pathway for patients with suspected inherited retinal disease, which may reduce time to molecular diagnosis and may expedite the pathway to subsequent gene therapy trials. https://t.co/HCWZtbBedl
@BrianBallios @HannanehF @YinGracee @UofTDOVS @UHN @QueensUHealth
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Do you know what a Genetic Counsellor is? September is Inherited Retinal Disease Awareness Month. Rita Kodida, from @DKJEI_UHN @UHN, explains #IRDs and the importance of #genetic testing. For more information on IRDs and current research, please visit >> https://t.co/Jxz4HVi3wF
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Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs) are a group of disorders affecting #retinal function in more than 20,000 Canadians. This #IRDAwarenessMonth, learn about #IRDs and how #genetic testing guides patients through precise diagnoses. For more information >> https://t.co/Jxz4HVi3wF
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Meet Carlos De la Cruz-Herrera, who recently joined @DKJEI_UHN as a Research Technician in Dr. Brian Ballios' lab. Carlos is excited about using organoids as a disease model to evaluate stem cell therapies. Read in our newsletter >> https://t.co/fMsRyeh0HY
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Streamlined Ophthalmologist-Led Pathway to Diagnosis and Accessibility of Genetics Testing for Patients with Inherited Retinal Dystrophies in Canada - Ophthalmology Retina
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To investigate the ability of a new clinical model to improve accessibility and expedite the pathway to molecular diagnosis for patients with suspected inherited retinal diseases (IRDs).
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