Dr. Cory Goldberg - Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Toronto

02/20/2026

🧠 What if a breakthrough cancer therapy could also fight Alzheimer’s disease?

In a new study published in PNAS, researchers led by Prof. Ido Amit at the Weizmann Institute of Science adapted CAR T-cell therapy, an immune cell therapy first developed at Weizmann, to target toxic amyloid plaques in the brain. In a mouse model of Alzheimer’s, the engineered cells reduced plaque buildup and brain inflammation.

This research, proudly supported by Canadian philanthropy, opens the door to applying powerful cancer immunotherapies to neurodegenerative diseases.

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02/13/2026

At its core, surgery is not just a medical event for the patient; it’s a shared journey that involves loved ones who provide support, reassurance, and practical care during recovery.

Partner, family member or friend, our latest blog shares some helpful tips on supporting a loved one post-surgery :

Valentine’s Day—a time to celebrate love, partnership, and caring for one another. At its core, surgery is not just a medical event for the patient; it’s a

02/11/2026

Some couples choose to coordinate surgery—either on the same day or in a staggered fashion.

Many couples find that this shared experience deepens connection and mutual appreciation. We asked a couple who recently chose to recover together to share their thoughts on shared recovery.

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01/16/2026

This one is concerning. It suggests that the west and Midwest will see less rain, and more heat. That means fire potential and a risk to food security. This is exactly the reason for the environmental sustainability and food security programs at the Weizmann Institute.

🌎 What if climate change is moving faster than our models can track?

In a new study published in Nature (Nature Portfolio), Dr. Rei Chemke of the Weizmann Institute of Science found that winter storms in the North Pacific are shifting north much faster than climate models predict.

This shift sends more heat and moisture toward Alaska, speeding glacier melt, while leaving the southwestern U.S. hotter and drier, conditions linked to extreme heat and wildfires. This research helps refine climate models by identifying trends they do not yet capture.

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01/09/2026

🔥 The same biology that helps tissue heal may also help cancer survive.

In a study published in Nature Communications (Nature Portfolio), researchers from Prof. Eli Arama’s lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science solved a 50-year mystery of how tissue repairs itself after injury. Certain cells activate enzymes that should cause them to die but instead survive and help damaged tissue regenerate.

While this resilience supports healing, it may also help explain why some cancers return after radiation therapy and become even harder to treat.

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01/08/2026

As we enter 2026, I invite you to think about how you want to face the world this year—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

December was a deeply inspiring month. I spent time at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, attending both a roundtable of longevity clinics and the Global Longevity Summit with Dr. Ron Somogyi

01/02/2026

🧬 What if the mutations that make cancer resistant to treatment could be its weak point?

In a study published in Cancer Discovery (American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)), Prof. Yardena Samuels’ lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science found that therapy-resistant mutations in metastatic prostate cancer could be used as targets for new immunotherapies.

The team, led by Dr. Shira Sagie and Dr. Nofar Gumpert, identified three neo-antigens, small markers created by these mutations. They showed these neo-antigens could help the immune system recognize and attack tumours that stop responding to standard treatments.

This work points to a new way to treat resistant cancers, offering therapies that could help larger groups of patients, not just individual cases.

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12/22/2025

Subtle changes, big impact.

12/20/2025

Feeling Festive 🎀

12/19/2025

This is cool. Prepared for next pandemic!

As described in Nature Nanotechnology (Nature), Prof. Roy Bar-Ziv and his team at the Weizmann Institute of Science have developed a cell-free biochip that can quickly produce viral proteins and test how antibodies interact with them. Unlike standard methods, it doesn’t require growing or purifying proteins and can measure dozens of antibody responses at once from less than a drop of serum.

Tested during COVID-19, the chip revealed unique immune "fingerprints" for each person, showing which variants their antibodies recognized. Some responses were even missed by conventional tests. Looking ahead, the platform could be used to study other viruses, screen treatments, and speed up AI-designed antibodies, offering a real-time tool for pandemic preparedness.

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12/17/2025

Very excited to win this original watercolour painted by my friend and mentor, Dr. John Semple. (this was a charity raffle that Dr. Semple ran to raise funds for Movember)

The image of surgeons around an OR table was used as the cover of a major plastic surgery textbook. It's an honor to be the steward of such a beautiful and significant piece of art.

12/12/2025

🌟 Congratulations to Prof. Yifat Merbl of the Weizmann Institute of Science, who has been named to Nature’s top 10 list of scientists whose work shaped science in 2025.

Her lab uncovered a new layer of the immune system hidden in the cell’s proteasome, the machinery cells use to recycle proteins. They found it produces peptides that can kill bacteria, revealing a previously hidden first line of defence that protects the body even before the immune system fully reacts.

This discovery not only changes how we understand immunity; it points to new ways to fight antibiotic-resistant infections and support people with weakened immune systems.

It also highlights the power of curiosity-driven research to lead to unexpected, world-changing breakthroughs.

📖 Read more about her work in Nature: https://loom.ly/CQsUVbU