UHN and U of T receive $24-million federal grant for transplant research
January 13, 2022
Researchers at University Health Network (UHN) and the University of Toronto have received $24 million to advance technology to repair and rebuild organs outside the body for patients in need.
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'A visual healing experience': Que Rock mural adorns John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
January 13, 2022
The north facade of the building housing the University of Toronto’s John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design is now home to a sprawling work by multidisciplinary artist Que Rock, a member of Nipissing First Nation.
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Symptoms and traits of borderline personality disorder may run in families: U of T research
January 13, 2022
Family members of those with borderline personality disorder (BPD) show similarities in their brains and personalities – and even interpret some facial expressions similarly, according to a series of studies by researchers at the University of... Breaking Research, Our Community Mental Health, Research & Innovation, U of T Scarborough
‘If you have a dream, go for it’: U of T alumna lands job at Google by prioritizing herself
January 12, 2022
Marah Ayad believes in putting yourself first.
The alumna of the University of Toronto Scarborough’s management program is now a technical account manager at Google.
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The good life: Felix Cheung – who studies well-being – among U of T's 33 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs
January 12, 2022
Does economic growth contribute to happiness? With his research project on population well-being, the University of Toronto’s Felix Cheung hopes to find out.
Our Community Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Leah Cowen, Sunnybrook Health Sciences, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Unity Health, Donnelly Centre for Cellular & Biomolecular Research, Canada Research Chairs, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Faculty of Arts & Science, Hospital for Sick Children, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, Physics, Psychology, Research & Innovation, U of T Scarborough, University Health Network, Women's College Hospital
U of T computer scientist offers his take on how to prevent 'digital dreams' from becoming 'nightmares'
January 12, 2022
While the benefits and conveniences of the digital world are endless, Ronald Baecker also believes there’s a dark side to our obsession with technology.
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With gyms closed, online programs to keep U of T community fitness – and spirits – high
January 11, 2022
If you’re looking for ways to keep physically active despite the closure of indoor sport and recreational fitness facilities, experts at the University of Toronto have got you covered.
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Researchers study Milky Way's 'feeding habits' in search of clues about its origins
January 11, 2022
Astronomers are one step closer to revealing the properties of dark matter enveloping our Milky Way galaxy thanks to a new map of 12 streams of stars orbiting within our galactic halo.
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Female patients operated on by male surgeons more likely to die, suffer complications: U of T study
January 11, 2022
Female patients were more likely to die or experience complications after being operated on by a male – as opposed to a female – surgeon, according to a new study by researchers in the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine.
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Universities are guiding light for Canada's recovery, President Gertler tells University Affairs
January 10, 2022
The pandemic has exposed new challenges for pluralism, diversity, and opportunity and universities must play a leadership role in tackling them head-on, University of Toronto President Meric Gertler says.
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