Research & Innovation

A composite image of hands holding stone, a sunny beach, traffic on the gardiner expressway in toronto with go train visible and a forest September 1, 2021 Massage stones help scientists uncover role of prefrontal cortex in sensory perception
a pregnant woman sits while holding her belly August 31, 2021 Iron deficiency affects half of pregnancies, yet many women aren’t screened: U of T study
Li Quan August 31, 2021 U of T researchers develop new quantum 'fingerprinting' protocol to improve information exchange
Children playing soccer August 26, 2021 In wake of COVID-19, U of T researcher finds 'steep decline' in youth participation in sport
Michael Sefton August 25, 2021 With a focus on skin cells, U of T's Michael Sefton seeks 'huge step forward' in diabetes treatment
Handicapped parking sign on a concrete wall August 19, 2021 Adults with disabilities face barriers accessing food, leading to food insecurity: U of T study
an elderly woman with a band aid on her arm after being vaccinated August 17, 2021 Moderna gives bigger antibody boost than Pfizer in elderly: U of T researchers
a woman smiling showing white teeth August 17, 2021 U of T researcher examines damaging effects of teeth-whitening products on dental cells
iphone screen with different social media pps like instagram, twitter, and facebook August 16, 2021 Smartphones and privacy: U of T researchers on why we give access to apps
Woman holding a baby while singing August 16, 2021 Babies prefer a familiar tune – even if it’s sung by a stranger: U of T study
low glycemic index vegetables August 12, 2021 Low-glycemic diet reduces cardiometabolic risks for people with diabetes: U of T study
Professor Gary Bader August 11, 2021 U of T's Medicine by Design helps unite international researchers working to map every human cell
Irena Creed August 10, 2021 Irena Creed named U of T Scarborough's vice-principal, research and innovation
Binbin Ying August 5, 2021 Researchers develop stretchable sensor material to power wearable electronics – and it works in extreme cold
TTC August 4, 2021 Air quality in Toronto’s subways improves with new trains, reduced friction braking: U of T study
"" August 3, 2021 U of T Mississauga alumnus explores colonial roots of local road names
Runners line up in the starting block at the Tokyo Games July 30, 2021 Elite athletes more likely to experience mental health disorders: U of T study
RoboWorm July 29, 2021 Pushing the boundaries of micro-robotics, U of T researchers create 'RoboWorm'
U of T Professor Brendan Frey July 28, 2021 U of T prof’s AI startup, Deep Genomics, raises US$180 million: The Globe and Mail
Photo illustration of two paper heads connected to each other by a line July 26, 2021 U of T researchers explore the concept of empathy in everyday life