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BSMI Team Presents at UTM's STTPA
On October 28, 2025, Profs. Rasoul Yousefpour, Shashi Kant, Tamer El-Diraby, and Research Assistant, Yasser Elfahli, represented the BSMI at the Sustainability: Transdisciplinary Theory, Practice, and Action Conference (STTPA), held at UTM.
Introducing the Institute for Health Emergencies and Pandemics
Formerly the Institute for Pandemics, our new name reflects our broader mission — advancing research, policy, and partnerships to strengthen global health resilience.
BSMI's Rasoul Yousefpour Presents at Annual Meeting of the Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners
In October 2025, Professor Rasoul Yousefpour delivered the event keynote address at the Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners (FNSWO) 25th Annual General Meeting.
TISS Hosts Minister van Koeverden at conference on sport medicine, science
In September 2025 TISS hosted their annual research conference. To kick off the first day, U of T was pleased to welcome the Hon. Adam van Koeverden, the federal government’s Secretary of State for Sport.
One Health workshop series
The University of Toronto One Health Consortium is hosting a dynamic series of workshops this fall that will help shape our strategic direction. October 22 @ UTSC, October 30 @ UTM, November 20 @ UTSG.
Professor Yousefpour speaks at True North Rising on how to drive real climate solutions
On October 1, Professor Rasoul Yousefpour participated in the Built Environment fireside chat panel at True North Rising, the kick-off event and flagship gathering for the Toronto Climate Week (TOCW).
Highland Creek clean up + TRCA Adventures of Salmon
On Sunday October 5 from 10am to 3pm, the U of T One Health Consortium will be on site sharing exciting insights into how human, animal, and environmental health are all connected. Stop by our booth to learn more about our research, ask questions, and discover how One Health is making a difference in your community. From 10am to 12pm join the Scarborough Zero Waste for a clean-up of the creek and its banks.
U of T Arts & Science and Indigenous Research Network to co-host research symposium
The symposium will offer insights from multidisciplinary U of T faculty, government representatives and community leaders on fostering respectful collaboration, supporting Indigenous knowledge systems and strengthening relationships across academic and community settings – while also inviting attendees to celebrate Indigenous cultures.
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.
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).