“The Harquail Centre is truly one of a kind in Canada,” shares Dr. Nir Lipsman, Chief of the Hurvitz Brain Sciences program. “It offers a full range of direct-to-brain interventions for highly resistant mental health conditions, from ECT and rTMS to advanced techniques like focused ultrasound and deep brain stimulation.” These cutting-edge therapies promise hope for patients with conditions like depression and OCD, where traditional treatments often fall short. Additionally, the Centre includes Circadian Sleep Rooms, designed for patients requiring complete darkness and silence for extended periods. This innovative approach underscores the Centre’s commitment to advancing both care and research. Clinical trials are the backbone of medical progress, and the Garry Hurvitz Brain Sciences Centre is poised to be a hub for groundbreaking studies. “We currently have more clinical trials in the brain space than anywhere at Sunnybrook,” says Dr. Lipsman. By consolidating these efforts under one roof, the Centre fosters collaboration and accelerates the development of new therapies. Dr. Lipsman further noted that the Centre’s infrastructure supports every stage of the research process, from patient assessment to data collection. “The building and the data that comes from inside it will benefit patients not only by providing options for more experimental treatments but by ultimately delivering therapies developed here at home.” INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES Building a facility that met the technical demands of brain science care while ensuring architectural 41 FEB 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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