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Researchers map pathway of infection for a common, potentially life-threatening respiratory virus
TORONTO, ON — Researchers at the University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), St. Paul’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia have identified a new treatment target for a virus that causes severe lung infections and an estimated 10% of common colds. The virus, called human respiratory syncytial virus or RSV, is […]
Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old lion adorning citadel gate complex in Turkey
TORONTO, ON – Archaeologists leading the University of Toronto’s Tayinat Archaeological Project in southeastern Turkey have unearthed the remains of a monumental gate complex adorned with stone sculptures, including a magnificently carved lion. The gate complex provided access to the citadel of Kunulua, capital of the Neo-Hittite Kingdom of Patina (ca. 950–725 BCE), and is […]
Study finds new ADHD genes, links susceptibility with autism and other neuropsychiatric conditions
TORONTO, ON – New research led by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the University of Toronto has identified more genes in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and shows that there is an overlap between some of these genes and those found in other neuropsychiatric conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study […]
Associate Dean appointed for Rotman MBA Program
TORONTO, ON – The director of the Desautels Centre for Integrative Thinking at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management has been appointed the first associate dean of the school’s flagship two-year MBA program. Mihnea Moldoveanu, who has been a faculty member at the Rotman School since 1999, will be responsible for the academic […]
Academics fronting ghostwritten medical journal articles as ‘guest authors’ should be charged with fraud, say UofT law professors
TORONTO, ON — Two University of Toronto Faculty of Law professors argue that academics who ‘lend’ their names, and receive substantial credit as guest authors of medical and scientific articles ghostwritten by industry writers, should be charged with professional and academic misconduct and fraud, even if they contain factually correct information. In an article published […]
Scholarship Established at University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management in Memory of Brad Griffiths.
TORONTO, ON – A scholarship has been established in memory of Brad Griffiths by the friends, family and colleagues of the Toronto financier at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. Griffiths was a fixture of the investment banking and energy industries in Canada for more than thirty years. A graduate of UofT (BCom’79), […]
Toronto Community Housing youth in the running for track scholarships
TORONTO, ON — On Wednesday, July 27th, more than 250 Toronto Community Housing tenants between the ages of 13 and 18 from across the city will compete for scholarships to the University of Toronto Track Club at the Search for Stars Track Meet. The scholarships give recipients access to professional athletic training, in-depth health workshops […]
Spare the rod and develop the child
TORONTO, ON – Children in a school that uses corporal punishment performed significantly worse in tasks involving “executive functioning” – psychological processes such as planning, abstract thinking, and delaying gratification – than those in a school relying on milder disciplinary measures such as time-outs, according to a new study involving two private schools in a […]
Bloomberg Nursing professor’s Ontario Early Researcher Award supports education of emerging sleep scientists
TORONTO, ON — The Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation has presented Bloomberg Nursing professor Robyn Stremler with an Early Researcher Award (ERA), which will help fund the education of the next generation of sleep scientists in the province – a field in which nurses are especially underrepresented. Stremler, a CIHR New Investigator, is the […]
U of T engineers put their heads together to reinvent the toilet
TORONTO, ON – I hope you’re sitting down – here’s a challenge for you. Design a toilet that’s off-the-grid – no running water, no sewerage system, no electricity. Make sure it’s self-contained: human waste goes in; clean water, carbon dioxide, mineral ash (for fertilizer) and energy comes out, in about 24 hours. Oh yes, and […]
Now accepting registrations for third annual CJF/Rotman School of Management Media Management Executive Education Program
TORONTO, ON — Applications are now being accepted for the third annual Media Management Executive Education Program (MMEEP), an intensive three-day program tailored to meet the needs of Canada’s media managers, jointly produced by the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) and the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. The registration deadline is September […]
Aaron Wheeler wins Analytical Chemistry 2011 Young Innovator Award
TORONTO, ON — Aaron Wheeler has won the Analytical Chemistry 2011 Young Innovator Award. This award honours exceptional technical advancement and innovation in the field of micro- or nanofluidics early in the investigator’s career. Wheeler’s innovative research explores the relationship between traditional enclosed microchannels and digital microfluidics, in which discrete droplets are manipulated on open […]
Former Toronto intern organizes events for Nelson Mandela Day 2011
TORONTO, ON ‑In recognition of Nelson Mandela International Day on Monday, July 18, recent Faculty of Information (iSchool), University of Toronto graduate, Lindsay Chick, has organized two volunteer opportunities for July 16 and 17 in honour Mandela’s call for 67 minutes of community service. Nelson Mandela International Day celebrates Mandela’s 93rd birthday. The premise is […]
New research shows forest trees remember their roots
TORONTO, ON — When it comes to how they respond to the environment, trees may not be that different from humans. Recent studies showed that even genetically identical human twins can have a different chance of getting a disease. This is because each twin has distinct personal experiences through their lifetime. It turns out that […]
U of T researchers build an antenna for light
TORONTO, ON – University of Toronto researchers have derived inspiration from the photosynthetic apparatus in plants to engineer a new generation of nanomaterials that control and direct the energy absorbed from light. Their findings are reported in a forthcoming issue of Nature Nanotechnology, which will be released on July 10, 2011. The U of T […]
UofT research suggests female minorities are more affected by racism than sexism
TORONTO, ON – Studies by the University of Toronto’s psychology department suggest that racism may impact some female minority groups more deeply than sexism. “We found that Asian women take racism more personally and find it more depressing than sexism,” said lead author and doctoral student Jessica Remedios. “In order to understand the consequences for […]
Shuttle Atlantis to launch with yeast developed by Canadian researchers
TORONTO, ON – When NASA’s final space shuttle mission launches today it will carry four astronauts and some unusual passengers – yeast cell growth experiments developed by Canadian researchers at the University of Toronto’s Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research. The Micro‑4 project will study simple yeast cells to better understand human disease. The […]
Worldwide study identifies top global challenges in mental health
TORONTO, ON – A Toronto-based researcher is at the helm of a massive, worldwide study that identifies the top global challenges in mental health. The paper resulting from the study appears in Nature today. Professor Abdallah S. Daar, senior scientist with the McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health at the University Health Network (UHN) and the […]
Bloomberg researcher named one of Canada’s Rising Stars in Global Health
TORONTO, ON — Grand Challenges Canada has awarded Bloomberg assistant professor LaRon E. Nelson a grant through the Canada Rising Star in Global Health initiative. He is one of only 19 recipients across Canada and will use the award to fund research to help prevent the spread of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. Nelson has dedicated […]
UofT student’s summer camp for girls reaches fourth successful year
TORONTO, ON – Camp Stella Puella, an inspiring camp for girls ages 5–12 in Dunnville, Ontario, is entering its fourth summer of confidence boosting, volunteer work and learning how to change the world. One of the directors, Mina Kazemi, is starting her second year at University of Toronto’s Victoria College this fall. The camp will […]