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.

Mar 24, 2025

New report highlights wins — and opportunities — for climate action and sustainability in health care

Health organizations across the Toronto Academic Health Science Network are taking action to improve sustainability in health care — and better prepare for the health impacts of climate change.

Mar 24, 2025

U of T researchers discover 9 genes used by bacteria to defend against viruses

University of Toronto researchers have discovered nine new genes used by bacteria to protect themselves against phages – viruses that infect them. The findings could have profound implications for the development of strategies to treat bacterial infections, particularly those that are drug resistant.

Mar 19, 2025

From lab to market: U of T spinoff aims to improve treatment of neurovascular disorders

University of Toronto researchers have co-founded Northern Vascular Systems (NVS), a medical technology company improving neurovascular disorder treatment. The startup is based on technology developed at Sunnybrook Research Institute by Yuta Dobashi, a PhD candidate at U of T’s Institute of Medical Science.