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.

Jan 22, 2025

U of T researchers develop new approach using quantum computers to accelerate drug discovery

A study co-led by University of Toronto researchers and Insilico Medicine has demonstrated for the first time the potential of quantum computing and artificial intelligence to transform the drug discovery pipeline. In the new study published today in Nature Biotechnology, the researchers combined quantum computing and generative AI with classical computing methods to create molecules targeting a cancer-driving protein called KRAS, which had previously been considered “undruggable.”

Jan 15, 2025

Entrepreneurship in 3D: U of T trainees create new knot-tying board

Following the launch of their compact and modular knot tying board, Temerty Medicine learners Tiffany Ni and Marco Istasy established a company, RISE MD.

Jan 15, 2025

U of T to host new national hub for accelerating life sciences breakthroughs

The University of Toronto and its partners are receiving $4.25 million over the next five years to establish a national hub aimed at accelerating the commercialization of life sciences discoveries. Based at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, the national health hub will develop and deliver programs to help students and faculty bring breakthrough ideas to market, with a specific focus on addressing the unique regulatory challenges facing health and medical start-ups.