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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 1,900 principal investigators in 26 academic departments conducted over $1 billion 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.
Sep 21, 2026
A study of blood samples collected up to nine years before a cancer diagnosis found changes in the DNA that captured the body’s response to early traces of cancer development.
Sep 21, 2026
Inspired by her personal experience and mentors – and with support from the Temerty Medicine community – Eunice Aluko is pursuing a future in dermatology focused on equity, access and ensuring patients feel heard.
Sep 21, 2026
Honesty, Michael, Nora and Shahad — four students from our occupational therapy, physical therapy, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute and speech-language pathology programs — share what inspired them to pursue careers in rehabilitation sciences.

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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