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.

Research Fundamentals Newletter

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Apr 16, 2025

Mitochondrial transplantation: Powering a revolution in regenerative medicine

The University of Toronto and partner institutions have received a $23.8 million New Frontiers in Research Fund – Transformation grant to pioneer mitochondrial transplantation therapy, an emerging field that could change how the world treats organ failure, chronic inflammation and degenerative diseases.

Apr 14, 2025

Radical or simple hysterectomy? U of T researcher says post-operative sexual health must be considered

For people with low-risk, early-stage cervical cancer, a simple hysterectomy provides improved bladder function and sexual health compared to a radical hysterectomy, says a University of Toronto-led international research team — and both procedures have similar cancer outcomes.

Apr 11, 2025

Daniel De Carvalho wins 2025 Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award

De Carvalho, an associate professor of medical biophysics at the U of T’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine, was recognized for his impactful contributions to cancer epigenetics.