Tag: research
Research suggests you are what you say
We’ve heard the expression, “You are what you eat,” which is true to some extent. But how many of us have heard that “we...
How An ‘80s Video Game Inspired a Potential Cure for Cancer
When we think of common treatments for cancer, strong medicine and radiation are typically at the top of the list. Muhammad Murtaza Hassan, a...
U of T adapts ROPs for the summer as pandemic continues...
COVID-19 has forced people across the globe to adapt their modus operandi to suit the demands of social distancing. Schools, universities, workplaces, and even...
Stem cells’ role in medicine and research
What are stem cells and what role can they play in medicine and
research? Stem cell research offers exciting possibilities in terms of
regenerative medicine. However,...
Jiaying Gu wins 2018 Polanyi Prize
Jiaying Gu, an assistant professor in UTM’s department
of Economics, was awarded the 2018 Polanyi Prize in Economic Science for her
statistical approach of measuring unobserved...
U of T receives $2.4 million for A.I. research
The University of Toronto has received a $2.45-million donation to establish a Chairperson to study how the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) will affect...
U of T announces new partnership
The University of Toronto recently announced a partnership with the Amgen Foundation, one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies.
The partnership will see the launch...
A week travelling in Hokkaido, Japan
During the 2018 fall reading week, Dr. Gary Crawford, a professor in UTM’s anthropology department who specializes in archaeological botany and environmental archaeology, ventured...
UTM expansion to bring new facilities
Since 1972, the main atrium of the William G. Davis building, known as the Meeting Place, has remained untouched. As of 2018, UTM embarked...
Clocking in a love for biology research
Little did curious-yet-indecisive high schooler Sara Hegazi, know, that only a few years later, she would find herself looking for answers to some of...
Beginner’s guide to killing cancer cells
With approximately $1.1 billion awarded in research funds, U of T has been recognized as a major force in research-intensive education across the globe....
Meet Ulrich Krull: the life-long student
Greeting me with a warm smile and a welcoming handshake, Professor Ulrich Krull, UTM’s newly appointed interim vice-principal and interim vice-president, takes a seat...