Institute of Medical Science

📢 New ChatGPD podcast episode! Unsure about your next career step? You’re not alone. 🎙️Dr. Tae Joon Yi, Scientific Director @KrembilF, shares his path from PhD to academia, start‑ups & non-profits—and how self‑awareness and embracing uncertainty shaped his journey. ims.utoronto.ca/news/chatgpd-e…

New research from @PMResearch_UHN introduces LUMI‑lab—a self‑driving lab that uses #AI & #robotics to discover new molecules. The technology could accelerate gene editing, mRNA vaccines, & other therapies. 🔗 Read more: uhnresearch.ca/news/4-16-2026…

GLP-1 medicine improves liver health independent of weight loss, according to a new study #UofT ➡️ uoft.me/cjP

🇨🇦 🇸🇬 @UofT_TCAIREM and @NTUsg invite @UofT-affiliated researchers to participate in a virtual 2-hour #AI #health collaboration workshop! 📆 DEADLINE: May 1 (Friday) 🔗 ow.ly/msjy50YJ0Yj #AI #HealthAI #AIinHealthcare #MedTech

New research from the @DanielJDrucker lab highlights how GLP‑1–based therapies can directly improve liver health, independent of weight loss. This work builds on decades of foundational GLP‑1 science and advances understanding of treatment options for metabolic liver disease. cnn.com/2026/04/14/hea…

Congratulations to IMS graduate students Mia Feldman and Andrew Youssef for receiving the Jay Keystone Award for Innovation in Scientific Communication for Co/LAB—an anthology and public launch event centering the human stories behind science. ims.utoronto.ca/news/colab-rec…

Happy National Medical Laboratory Week! 🧪 Mount Sinai Hospital labs ran over 3M+ tests last year. Go behind the scenes with Sinai Health's Jenny Wu to see how one swab moves through the lab - and the teams behind every diagnosis 👋 #LabWeek #SinaiHealth #MountSinaiToronto

IMS Weekly Digest — April 13, 2026 - mailchi.mp/60bf81f94030/i…

Congratulations to Dr. @DanielJDrucker, a 2026 Governor General's Innovation Award laureate! 🏅 This award celebrates Canadians who improve lives through innovation & Dr. Drucker's GLP-1 & GLP-2 discoveries have done exactly that. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4sZZ53N

Researchers have shown that smartwatch data can detect early signs of worsening heart failure days or weeks before medical care is needed #UofT ⌚️ uoft.me/cji

📢 Calling all graduate students at @UofT who are doing vision research. 🔬 The Vision Science Research Program (OSOTF Award) offers funding for graduate students who are asking novel questions in #visionscience. For more information and to apply >> bit.ly/41iXMkx

We're getting a new Temerty Building, and we're finally unveiling the plans for what it's going to look like! The 11-floor, 388,000sq ft. facility will bring together #TemertyMed and @UofTArtSci at the heart of the St. George campus. Learn more: bit.ly/4sZlsXh

Happening tomorrow at 1PM! There's still time to register: utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Fast Talks, Friendly Faces: Give a 7‑min research talk in a friendly, low‑pressure space and get private, anonymous feedback. Perfect for conferences, thesis defenses, or confidence‑building. 📍 Hart House 📅 Wed, Apr 22, 2026 | ⏰ 4:30–6 PM 🔗 Sign up to present & attend: eventbrite.com/e/fast-talks-f…

Meningococcal disease is a rare but potentially lethal bacterial infection. How can you protect yourself from it? #TemertyMed's Dr. Isaac Bogoch explains what you need to know about this disease. bit.ly/3PUjhWh

We had the best time attending MedComic Con 2026 and seeing medical science research turned into comic format by our talented students! 🖌️ Here's some more info about the event: bit.ly/4dxucPy.

Join @UofTDSI on April 27 for an interactive afternoon of networking, dialogue and industry insights with AstraZeneca as part of the DSI Industry Speakers Series. 🔗Register: eventbrite.ca/e/data-science…

Clinicians: advance your research training without leaving practice. IMS has launched a new part-time, thesis-based MSc designed for full-time healthcare professionals. 📅 Info session: April 28, 1:00 PM 🔗#success" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">utoronto.zoom.us/j/84772884877#…