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The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is at the centre of one of North America’s largest biomedical research, education and clinical care networks. With nine fully affiliated research-intensive hospitals — and dozens of community and clinical care sites — Temerty Medicine offers unparalleled opportunities in Canada’s most dynamic city for our more than 9,000 faculty and staff and 7,000 learners at all levels.

Nov 6, 2024
An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has developed a system to screen for compounds that can stop the growth of amyloid proteins, using the C. elegans nematode. Through their own screen of over 2,500 compounds, the team found 40 that demonstrate the ability to inhibit amyloid formation.
Nov 4, 2024
A gift from Elly Reisman — which was inspired by his parents and brother Norman — will expand a longstanding U of T program that supports surgical residents as they pursue advanced research alongside their clinical training. 
Oct 31, 2024
The International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation is collaborating with groups around the world to empower people with disabilities through research and education. 
From Faculty leadership

Valuing community partners

A few months ago, I listened to an episode of a podcast by The New York Times featuring Robert Putnam, a political scientist known for his work on social capital. Putnam was talking about the value of community and connection in building a vibrant and resilient society. The conversation resonated and stayed with me because community and connection are also at the core of what we do here at Temerty Medicine. As we tackle the complex health challenges of our times, we strive to not only build relationships that bridge across disciplines and professions, but also to connect with communities in our work.

Giving Back

The impact of donor support begins by enhancing the work of our clinicians, researchers and trainees but then resonates throughout the health-care system and ultimately serves to improve human health.
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