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U of T and Sinai Health announce new gift from Larry and Judy Tanenbaum to establish the Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport
Established through a generous $20-million gift from the Larry and Judy Tanenbaum Family Foundation, the Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport at the University of Toronto will be a global centre of excellence for high-performance sport science and sports medicine. The Tanenbaum Institute will yield new knowledge at the intersection of research and practice, translating […]
Acceleration Consortium cements partnership with global technology leader Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
The Acceleration Consortium recently welcomed a visit from one of its new industry partners: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. The collaboration aims to advance the emerging field of accelerated discovery using self-driving labs, which combine artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced computing to rapidly design new materials and molecules. Self-driving labs can reduce the time and cost associated with bringing advanced materials to market from an average of 20 years and $100 million to as little as one year and $1 million.
School of Cities releases plan to boost mixed-use development in Toronto
Family shelters below upscale condos, student housing above a rec centre and affordable housing built on top of community spaces offering social services. These are a few local examples of mixed-use development, a kind of urban planning not often found in Toronto that blends residential, commercial and other uses. Amid pandemic-related economic pressures and skyrocketing […]
University research can inform sector-specific actions to reach ambitious net-zero goal
Industry, governments and university researchers have distinct roles to play in advancing Canada’s clean-tech economy, a forum on reaching the country’s net-zero targets heard recently. “Roadmap to 2050 Net Zero: Building Stronger University-Industry Partnerships” was a roundtable discussion hosted by the Toronto Region Board of Trade and led by David Sinton, Engineering Professor and lead […]
U of T partners with Moderna to advance research in RNA science and technology
U of T and Moderna, Inc. – known for its mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine – plan to work together to develop new tools to prevent and treat infectious diseases. Leah Cowen, U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives, said U of T is excited to work alongside Moderna to protect society from current and future health threats.
8th Annual Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice
The TC3 and the CCIC (Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids) joined forces to co-host the 8th Annual Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice conference conference on April 21 - 22, 2022 at The Carlu in Toronto.
What’s next for the Black Research Network? University Affairs profiles the growing initiative
The BRN seeks to enhance the research capacity of Black scholars at U of T through mentorship and pathways, funding and investment, collaboration and partnerships and research excellence.
The network represents “a big shift in terms of the university recognizing what’s been going on in the world … and really trying to talk about how we build toward a different today and a different future,” Beth Coleman, the network’s inaugural director, told University Affairs.
Efosa Obano and Suzanne Stewart recognized with Minister of Colleges and Universities’ Award of Excellence
University of Toronto Scarborough alumnus Efosa Obano, creator of the Black Founders Network, has received a Minister of Colleges and Universities’ Award of Excellence for his extraordinary contribution in supporting Black entrepreneurs and creating more Black-led businesses. “We’re just getting started in our mission to support aspiring and existing Black founders with community, capital and capacity […]
CRAFT & NRC hiring 5 research officers
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is aiming to hire five new Research Officers who will be integral members of the NRC, CRAFT and the University of Toronto research communities. Three of these Research Officers will develop and apply artificial intelligence methods for microfluidic device design, automated fabrication and data analytics to support discovery […]
Inaugural DSI Catalyst Grants support transformative data science research
The Data Sciences Institute (DSI) at the University of Toronto is funding seventeen cross-disciplinary research teams focused on using the transformative nature of data sciences to solve complex and pressing problems. “The global and research challenges we face today are increasingly complex. The DSI Catalyst Grant projects bring together collaborative research teams focused on the […]
ISI MITO2i partners with industry to pursue innovative research in mitochondrial gene risk
Mitochondrial Innovation Initiative (MITO2i) and the University of Toronto, alongside NertraMark Corp. and the MitoCanada Foundation have been selected by Mitacs Inc. to conduct research into mitochondrial genetics in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases. Mitochondria are complex organelles providing crucial energy for our body's cells to work. This level of complexity requires sophisticated models and strong partnerships […]
More homicides, fewer supports in Toronto’s predominantly Black neighbourhoods: U of T research
A new report and interactive map from The Centre for Research & Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims (the CRIB) provides insight into where homicides often happen, the factors that place Black communities at increased risk and the location of resources available to support those affected by homicide – including families and friends who are faced with the devastating challenge of grieving […]