Research & Innovation

hand with eyedropper that's being pulled out of a small vial of CBD oil December 16, 2019 In a bid to develop future medicines, U of T study sheds light on complex, plant-based compounds
Astronauts brushing their teeth on the Space Shuttle Discovery December 13, 2019 Why do astronauts get cavities? U of T students drill into the data
Piles of citrus fruit at a Walmart December 13, 2019 Does sugar raise blood pressure? It depends where it comes from, U of T researchers say
an oil drill in the foreground with a row of wind turbines in the background December 12, 2019 Halting climate change means a world without fossil fuels – not merely curbing emissions: U of T researchers
an elderly man lies in bed trying to go to sleep December 12, 2019 Fragmented sleep may affect brain’s immune cells, impair cognition: U of T study
Tech tower in the foreground and the Atlanta skyline in the background December 12, 2019 Creative Destruction Lab expands to Georgia Tech
Portrait of Sharla Alegria December 9, 2019 U of T sociologist studies women's careers in 'exciting and terrifying' tech sector
Portrait of Anna Goldenberg December 9, 2019 Eight U of T artificial intelligence researchers named CIFAR AI Chairs
Michael Sefton speaks with two attendees at the Medicine By Design symposium at the Mars Discovery District December 9, 2019 Medicine by Design draws hundreds to annual research event, praise from federal innovation minister
Portrait of Cheryl Arrowsmith and Levon Halabelian December 6, 2019 'A molecular Swiss army knife': U of T researchers uncover versatility of ancient DNA repair mechanism
Cassie Brownell stands in front of a brick wall on Bloor St. December 5, 2019 ‘Not as naive as you might think’: U of T researcher creates space for children to talk about serious issues
Portrait of Joel Watts December 3, 2019 'Not all disease is the same': U of T study highlights protein variability in neurodegenerative diseases
Snowplow plowing snow on a Peel Region street December 3, 2019 Road salt is taking its toll on insects in Toronto area, U of T researchers find
vial of methadone and needle December 2, 2019 U of T researchers identify four types of opioid stigma contributing to the current crisis
Portrait of Carlos Quiñonez December 2, 2019 Study of Ontario's dental complaints highlights importance of communication in addition to clinical care
November 29, 2019 Changing the narrative: U of T researcher explores Black boys' experiences in Canadian classrooms
close up of a water flea on a black background November 29, 2019 U of T researchers develop early warning system for water pollution using tiny water fleas
Heather Reisman operating a back hoe during the groundbreaking of the reisman schwartz innovation centre November 29, 2019 U of T donor Heather Reisman walks BNN Bloomberg through her vision to make Toronto an innovation leader
Person lying down in a hospital bed with a monitor on their finger November 28, 2019 To improve their recovery, U of T graduate helps ICU patients get a better night's sleep
photo of Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen standing with his arms crossed November 28, 2019 Outdated understanding of psychopathy impairs treatment, contributes to stigma: U of T researcher