Research & Innovation

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
Photo of Nick Mandrak July 5, 2019 When pets become pests: U of T researcher warns about impact of booming exotic pet trade on native species
Photo of Stephen Cook July 5, 2019 'Some of the deepest questions it's possible to ask': Stephen Cook's pioneering career in computational complexity
Photo of Olugbenga Olubanjo July 3, 2019 U of T entrepreneur to put reliable power in the hands of Nigeria's people
July 3, 2019 Introducing Viridian: U of T's Blue Sky Solar Racing unveils its latest solar car
Photo of Cristina Amon July 2, 2019 'One of our most successful deans ever': U of T celebrates Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering's Cristina Amon
Photo of Morgan Barense June 28, 2019 U of T researcher develops smartphone app to combat memory loss: CTV News