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Upcoming events and latest news
EPIC Microbiology & Infectious Disease Research Days
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 to | EPIC (Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium)
A two-day event to bring together the microbiology and infectious diseases community in Toronto. Both days are free and open to all faculty, staff, and trainees at an EPIC-partnered institution to attend.
TRANSFORM HF — 2026 Spring Network Event
Friday, May 29, 2026 | Transform-HF
Transform-HF brings together a diverse network of clinicians, scientists, trainees, people with lived experience, industry reps, and community partners for a dynamic morning, which will include Interactive demonstration booths, featuring the latest digital health technology from TRANSFORM HF trainees and researchers; research presentations from, including the next session in our Research Seminar Series, Point-of-Care Diagnostics in Heart Failure.
AI4X – ACCELERATE CONFERENCE 2026
Monday, June 15, 2026 to Friday June 19, 2026 | Acceleration Consortium
A joint event presented by the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials, National University of Singapore, and the Acceleration Consortium, University of Toronto
2026 Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport Conference
Friday, September 18, 2026 to Saturday September 19, 2026 | TISS (Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport)
The Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport Conference will bring together leading experts, scientists, and practitioners to share applications of cutting-edge research at the intersection of science, medicine, and analytics in sport.
Michael Hutchison appointed next director of TISS
May 8, 2026 | TISS (Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport)
Professor Michael Hutchison has been appointed director of the Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport (TISS). An internationally recognized expert in sport-related concussion research, Hutchison has secured more than $10 million in research funding and built a distinguished publication record. His research on sport-related concussion has had a meaningful impact on policy and practice in […]
New startup MaaTRx offers early warning system for drug shortages
May 6, 2026 | Institute for Health Emergencies and Pandemics
A new U of T platform, MaaTRx, aims to help predict and manage drug shortages by giving health leaders a clearer view of these risks before they escalate. MaaTRx was developed by Mina Tadrous, associate professor at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and an Institute of Health Emergencies and Pandemics (IHEP) member, together with co‑lead Shanzeh Chaudhry, alum of the Faculty who now plays a leading role in advancing the platform.
Data scientist says field is crucial to the success of AI boom: The Logic
May 5, 2026 | Data Sciences Institute
The artificial intelligence boom won't deliver on its promise without greater investment in data science, says Lisa Strug, a senior scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and and a professor in U of T’s departments of statistical sciences and computer science in the Faculty of Arts & Science.
TRANSFORM HF Researchers Make Headlines
March 31, 2026 | Transform-HF
A new study led by Dr. Heather Ross, Dr. Chris McIntosh, Dr. Yas Moayedi, and Will Gao was published in Nature Medicine! Featured on the cover, this research shows that wearable technologies, such as the Apple Watch, can help monitor heart failure by providing early signs of deteriorating health – often days to weeks before unplanned medical care is needed.
Lash Miller expansion breaks ground for AI-driven materials research
March 26, 2026 | Acceleration Consortium
The Lash Miller Building Expansion, set to open in fall, will include a new centre for the Acceleration Consortium.
Lawson Climate Institute — 2026-27 Catalyst Grant
March 25, 2026 | Lawson Climate Institute
The Lawson Climate Institute is accepting applications for the 2026-27 Catalyst Grant, open to all eligible proposals across the tri-campus that align with the LCI's broad goals. The Catalyst Grant is available in two streams: Societal Transformation and Technological Innovation. Deadline: April 20, 2026 at 11:59PM EST.
