Research & Innovation

two female surgeons in an operating room May 22, 2024 Hospitals with higher ratio of female surgeons, anaesthetists have better patient outcomes: Study
"" May 21, 2024 U of T researchers lead discovery of natural compounds that selectively kill parasites
a police officer stands guard behind police tape at a police involved shooting May 21, 2024 Race-based police violence impacts wealth of Black families, study finds
"" May 16, 2024 A master neuron controls movement in worms, with implications for human disease: Study
a woman looks over a resume while the candidate looks on May 15, 2024 Investment in advanced talent key to Canada’s success in the knowledge economy: U of T study
a close-up of a mosquito taking blood from a person May 15, 2024 Fighting malaria with math? How one U of T researcher is studying the evolution of a parasite
"" May 13, 2024 U of T researchers' approach to producing neural cells could yield new treatments for Parkinson’s
Jenan Noureddine examines plants being grown indoors under a growth lamp May 10, 2024 U of T plant biologists use high-tech growth chambers to develop stronger crops
A coyote crosses a two lane road May 8, 2024 Climate change set to disrupt urban wildlife, study finds
A large group of students sit in a room for the hackathon May 6, 2024 Students tackle impact of climate change at U of T Climate Impacts Hackathon
Two students work under a fume hood at a U of T lab May 6, 2024 Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence and Innovation in Infectious Diseases awarded $72 million
A row of marijuana plants being grown in a commercial greenhouse April 29, 2024 U of T study challenges stereotypes about lazy, unmotivated cannabis users
April 25, 2024 What Now? AI, Episode 4: AI and Creativity
"" April 24, 2024 U of T, hospitals launch pilot program to boost commercialization of medical innovations
"" April 23, 2024 COVID-19 virus disrupts protein production, study finds
hand holding up microplastics on fingertips April 22, 2024 Scientists develop framework to measure plastic emissions
"" April 19, 2024 Deputy prime minister meets with university leaders, researchers, grad students at U of T's Acceleration Consortium
Biotech company Atorvia was recently named the first-ever winner of the SpinUp Blue Ticket program, sponsored by Merck. The program gives Atorvia space, financial support and mentorship opportunities to help treat acute kidney injury. April 19, 2024 Kidney therapy startup Atorvia named inaugural recipient of U of T Mississauga's Blue Ticket program
April 18, 2024 What Now? AI, Episode 3: Innovation for Good
"" April 15, 2024 U of T researcher's AI model could help optimize e-commerce sites for users who are colour blind