Medical, Health, and Life Sciences

Events | Sunday, July 19, 2026
Physiology & Black Health Symposium
The Physiology & Black Health Symposium will be centred in the theme, “Representation and finding your pathway.” Hosted by the...
Events | Friday, July 10, 2026
Temerty Faculty of Medicine Research Showcase 2026
The Temerty Faculty of Medicine Research Showcase is a dynamic platform that shines a spotlight on groundbreaking research at Temerty...
Temerty Faculty of Medicine Research Showcase 2026: Abstract Submissions
Abstract submissions have opened for the Temerty Faculty of Medicine Research Showcase 2026. Taking place on July 10, this exciting...
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.
Events | Friday, May 29, 2026
TRANSFORM HF 2026 Spring Network Event
Join TRANSFORM HF on May 29 for an exciting morning of research presentations, technology demos, and networking with our community....
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. 
Network | Researcher Profile
Ibukun Abejirinde
Ibukun Abejirinde (MD, PhD) is a Scientist at the Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners where she leads a...
Events | Tuesday, April 07, 2026
Making Research Matter: Approaches to Strengthen Connections between Research, Policy, and Community
The Network for Improving Health Systems (NIHS) at the University of Toronto and the Ontario Drug Policy and Research Network (ODPRN) will host, “Making...
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...
News | Wednesday, March 4, 2026
U of T researchers unpack identity, safety and sport participation
More than 600,000 young people in Canada drop out of sports during adolescence, with girls and youth from equity-owed groups most...