Kohila Kurunathan
U of T-Nissan partnership to accelerate research at the intersection of EVs and electric grids
The partnership, facilitated by Climate Positive Energy, will support a research initiative focused on enabling secure, scalable vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems in North America, which allow electric vehicles to both charge from and supply power back to the grid.
On the Land Cultural Safety Learning
This three-day land-based course will provide TRANSFORM HF members with the opportunity to learn from Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous peoples with lived experience of heart failure.
The next medical frontier: Mitochondria are set to revolutionize disease treatment
The “MitoRevolution” research initiative was recently awarded $23.8 million over six years. The funding will support development of a therapeutic approach that delivers healthy mitochondria directly into damaged cells, promoting regeneration and recovery. “The goal for the end of the project, in six years, is to have a product available through Canadian Blood Services that can be used for any patient that needs it,” says Ana Andreazza, professor in pharmacology and psychology, Scientific Director of MITO2i, and nominated principal investigator on the project.
Toronto’s tech engine: How U of T is building the future of innovation
Leah Cowen, U of T’s vice-president of research and innovation, and strategic initiatives, explains how U of T is developing the infrastructure needed to sustain and accelerate Toronto’s tech boom
Alex Mihailidis inducted into French Republic's Ordre des Palmes académiques
Alex Mihailidis has been named a Chevalier (knight) of the Ordre des Palmes académiques by the French Republic. Mihailidis is U of T's associate vice-president, international partnerships; vice-chair, research at AGE-WELL; professor in the department of occupational science and occupational therapy (TFOM) and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (FASE).
CDHI Annual Report | 2024-2025
In 2024-25, CDHI faculty members published 119 innovative scholarly creations, hosted 16 events, and produced 19 digital research stories.
In-Demand Data Science Certificate for Doctoral Students Returns
The popular DSI and School of Graduate Studies’ (SGS) Data Science Certificate for Doctoral Students will continue next year. The not-for-credit certificate aims to equip PhD students with in-demand data science skills that complement their academic training and broaden their career opportunities.
Low-cost, open-source robotic system could make self-driving labs more accessible to students and researchers
Self-driving labs are promising to dramatically speed up the search for new materials. Now, a new robotic system designed and built by U of T Engineering undergraduate students could help lower the barriers to this kind of research.
2025 TISS Conference
TISS is bringing together leading experts, scientists, and practitioners in high performance sport research to share interventions that can enhance athlete health, wellness, and performance.
Towards a Research Agenda on Aging in Cities
Join the School of Cities for lunch, flash presentations, and lively discussion with panelists on technology in urban planning, data and information, and active aging.
Accelerate 2025
Registration and abstract submissions now open.
