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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 $916 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.

Realizing the Potential of Toronto's Health Research Ecosystem

The Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) is home to Canada's leading hospital-based research institutes together with the University of Toronto. This virtual panel discussion explores the progress that has been made and the work yet to be done in breaking down barriers to research collaboration across the network.
Jun 19, 2025
While he has held many health care leadership positions, Temerty Medicine alumnus Hugh E. Scully is particularly celebrated for his impact in motorsport medicine and safety worldwide. We talked to Scully about his long and varied career, including his pioneering roles in the fast lanes of cardiac surgery and motorsport.
Jun 19, 2025
How a chance encounter on the street evolved into a mentorship relationship that led now-Temerty Medicine internal medicine resident Amna Zulfiqar to pursue a career as a clinician-scientist.
Jun 18, 2025
A clinical trial involving adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) has found a combination therapy may reduce chronic kidney disease and improve health outcomes. The findings could help guide more precision care for young people with T1D.

If you have urgent health or safety concerns related to research restart:

Notify your Supervisor or your Joint Health and Safety Contact If you aren't sure who your JHS contact is, you can look them up on the EHS website.
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