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Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence and Innovation in Infectious Diseases awarded $72 million to strengthen talent development and health intelligence

Support for HI3 and the four funded research programs through the CBRF and BRIF is part of a larger investment in Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy

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U of T Engineering celebrates students, mentors and employers with PEY Co-op Awards

This year’s awards recognize recipients for 2022–2023

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Running a sweet family business: U of T Engineering alumni siblings tap a maple syrup venture

The Tomory family, with 11 U of T alumni among them, turned a hobby into the second-largest maple syrup producer in Ontario

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Heart-on-a-chip model created by U of T researchers uncovers insights into heart problems caused by COVID-19

New model more accurately captures the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection and its associated immune response on cardiac dysfunction

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New Canada Research Chairs advance research in regenerative medicine, sustainable housing and more

Professor Alison McGuigan (ChemE, BME) is among the three award recipients from U of T Engineering

Professor Yu Zou and a graduate student with a metal 3D printer (Photo: Neil Ta)

New U of T Engineering facility will enable multidisciplinary researchers to test materials under extreme conditions

U of T Engineering researchers receive $2.8M to build the Toronto Integrated Platform for Materials under Extreme Conditions

Pratish Gawand pipettes a coloured liquid in a beaker. Gaward, who appears to be in a lab setting, is dressed in a white lab coat.

From nature to the lab: U of T Engineering startup brews more sustainable food ingredients

Ardra Inc., a startup founded at U of T Engineering, aims to replace natural flavour ingredients in food with more sustainable alternatives

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Acceleration Consortium announces $1.2 million in funding for projects that accelerate scientific discovery

Twelve research projects, from across U of T, will leverage or drive the development of self-driving labs

In the foreground: a researcher adjusts air quality equipment. In the background: cars are driving by, on a major roadway.

U of T Engineering team embarks on two large-scale urban air quality studies

Research will assess non-exhaust pollutants and winter air quality in Toronto