Research

The University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine and our nine fully affiliated hospitals bring together one of the largest communities of health researchers in the world. More than 1,600 principal investigators in 26 academic departments conducted $821 million in research last year. Together, we are leading research innovation to do what can't be done, and improving the health of people and populations around the globe.

COVID-19 Updates for Researchers

With the provincial move to Step 2, and the ongoing improvements in vaccination rates and positive case counts, The Faculty will move from 65% to 75% maximum lab occupant capacity as of July 5. More information below under Research Resources.

What's New in Research Funding

University-wide COVID-19 updates

COVID-19 Research specific guidance

Temerty Medicine sharepoint

Guide for New Researchers

2021 Grant Writing Workshop

Sep 10, 2021

A New Endowed Department Chair in Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery

The George and Helen Vari Foundation has made a leadership commitment in support of a new endowed chair in the University of Toronto’s Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery.

Sep 9, 2021

Donnelly Centre Researchers Receive $1.9M to Study Effects of Genetic Variation on Health

Donnelly Centre investigators have received $1.9 million to shed light on how variation in our genomes affects disease risk and severity in a bid to improve interpretation of personal genome information.

Sep 8, 2021

Putting Down Roots

Human pluripotent stem cells have the potential to transform themselves into all the different kinds of cells of the body, including the cells of the pancreas that produce insulin. Harnessing this potential through cell transplants could revolutionize diabetes treatment. The new insulin source would help patients manage their blood sugar levels, potentially eliminating the need for insulin injections by syringe or pump.