Research & Innovation

Photo of Chidozie Ojobar July 18, 2019 U of T PhD student wins global scholarship for combating antibiotic-resistant superbugs
photo of a doctor examining a patient's hands July 17, 2019 Early drug intervention reduces risk of cardiovascular events in rheumatoid arthritis sufferers: U of T study
Photo of Danielle Lee July 16, 2019 'Do I eat fruit or do I not eat fruit?' U of T undergraduate research award-winner investigates health effects of sugar
Wechat logo on a phone screen July 16, 2019 Citizen Lab research outlines how WeChat uses high-tech algorithms to censor images: South China Morning Post
Photo of Professor Shulamit Levenberg July 16, 2019 Leading researcher in regenerative medicine becomes first Medicine by Design scholar in residence
Photo of researchers Sonya MacParland, Ian McGilvray and Gary Bader July 15, 2019 U of T researchers part of international team awarded US$4 million by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to map human liver
Photo of Elisa Nuyten, Mikko Taipale, David Dime and Leah Cowen July 15, 2019 U of T's Mikko Taipale wins inaugural Catalyst Award to explore new research avenues in cancer drug discovery
Photo of Dana Philpott, Stephen Girardin and Mena Abdel-Nour July 12, 2019 Infection-fighting protein senses protein misfolding in non-infected cells, U of T researchers find
Photo of oil sands operations near Fort McMurray, Alta. July 11, 2019 U of T study of oil sands monitoring suggests poor understanding of emissions – and their impact
Photo of psychedelic mushrooms July 11, 2019 People who 'microdose' psychedelic substances report improved mood and focus: U of T study
Picture illustration of nurse holding patient's hands July 11, 2019 'Bite the bullet and call in sick': U of T study finds most hospital staff work while ill, putting patients at risk
Photo of researchers in lab July 11, 2019 U of T Engineering awarded three CREATE grants to train researchers, move knowledge from lab to real world
Mobile cinema in China July 10, 2019 For these U of T researchers, mobile cinemas in China are a lens on society
Photo of students examining plants in a forest July 10, 2019 Forest science and forestry education find new home in John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
Woman receiving a mammogram July 10, 2019 Annual mammography screenings aren't the best option for female survivors of some childhood cancers: U of T study
Photo of David Taylor in Delhi July 9, 2019 U of T researcher proposes new model to analyze world's 'intermittent' water systems
Photo of a soy plant July 9, 2019 U of T meta-study finds heart-healthy effects of soy over time – despite U.S. move to revoke health claims
July 8, 2019 These U of T researchers use tiny microrobots to 'scoop up,' transport and deliver cell material
An illustration of a parasitic whipworm July 8, 2019 Chance discovery by U of T researchers could lead to breakthrough in battle against drug-resistant parasites
Photo of Christine Allen July 5, 2019 Christine Allen appointed U of T's first associate vice-president and vice-provost, strategic initiatives