BRN Brilliance: Season Two

Our Network

The Black Research Network spotlights Black research excellence that plays an integral part of what makes the University of Toronto the top university in Canada. We are a vibrant network of award-winning, multidisciplinary and leading researchers shaping a better future, with local and global impact.

Network Features

Ezekiel Kennedy-Bissah
News | Tuesday, May 5, 2026

U of T students connects skin health to environment, equity and well-being

Ezekiel Kennedy-Bissah’s recently published research focuses on how everyday environments influence skin health.

Upton Allen
News | Thursday, April 23, 2026

U of T professor co-leads Genome Canada-funded project to advance precision medicine for Black Canadians

Upton Allen is part of a research team that has been funded by Genome Canada to support the development of precision medicine approaches tailored to Black populations in Canada. 

News | Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Announcing the BRN Faculty Fellows 3.0

The Black Research Network is pleased to announce the recipients of the BRN Faculty Fellowship 3.0.

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BRN Research Symposium 2026
News | Thursday, April 9, 2026

BRN symposium spotlights collaboration across research, community and practice

The Black Research Network (BRN) Research Symposium 2026 focused on what it means to transform research into impact.

Anuli Ndubuisi
News | Wednesday, April 1, 2026

OISE PhD student develops model to support diverse pathways in academia

To support students with non-traditional pathways to academia, Anuli Ndubuisi developed the Minority Scholars’ Professional Identity Development Conceptual Model.  

News | Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Announcing the BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0 recipients

The Black Research Network is pleased to announce the recipients of the BRN IGNITE Grant 5.0. 

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Husam Abdel-Qadir
News | Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Heart disease marker varies by African ancestry: BRN Faculty Fellow research 

Cardiovascular disease remains the second leading cause of death in Canada, after cancer.  One marker drawing increased attention is lipoprotein(a), a cholesterol-related…