Tina Ceroni is in long-term remission after receiving an innovative stem cell transplant for stiff person syndrome at The Ottawa Hospital
The Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario is launching a campaign to get the word out about how Ontario’s research hospitals contribute to a province that is Healthier, Wealthier and Smarter. The campaign features Tina Ceroni, who is in long-term remission after receiving an innovative stem cell transplant for stiff person syndrome at The Ottawa Hospital. The transplant was performed by Dr. Harry Atkins and his colleagues in the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program.
Links:
- Watch Tina tell her story on YouTube.
- Explore the Healthier, Wealthier, Smarter website to learn how research hospitals across Ontario are making a difference.
- Learn more about the research and innovation behind Tina’s transplant in this media release from The Ottawa Hospital, or in the scientific publication JAMA Neurology.
- Help The Ottawa Hospital make more breakthroughs by supporting the Tender Loving Research Campaign

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