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Enable healthy lives

Chronic disease, climate change, pandemics, and growing inequity all pose serious risks for health and well-being worldwide. Help our world-leading scholars and unparalleled network of partner hospitals overcome global health challenges and improve the lives of future generations.

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Chronic disease, climate change, pandemics and growing inequity all pose serious risks for health and well-being worldwide. Your generosity will help our world-leading scholars and unparalleled network of partner hospitals build on their rich history of medical breakthroughs — including the discovery of insulin and transplantable stem cells — to overcome complex global health challenges and improve the lives of generations to come.

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Bring quality dental care to vulnerable Canadians

The Faculty of Dentistry’s largest patient clinic is improving the health of a vast and diverse population in the GTA and beyond.

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Prevent the next pandemic

The Institute for Pandemics is helping to end the COVID-19 crisis—and already preparing for the next global health emergency.

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Propel collaborative research that supports student mental health

The Student & Youth Mental Health Research Initiative is working with students to ensure they have the support they need to realize their potential—in academia and beyond.

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Prepare pharmacists for their vital role in health care

Discovery Pharmacy will be a living laboratory that provides innovative training for students and leading-edge care for our community.

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Stop emerging infectious diseases in their tracks

Anchored by U of T’s Combined Containment Level 3 lab, the Emerging & Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) will advance Canada’s health security.

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Stop heart failure’s progression

The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research is collaborating to slow and stop heart failure in patients of every age and background.

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Power AI that can predict diseases

The Temerty Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education in Medicine is applying cutting-edge technology to create a healthier future.

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Drive scientific discovery
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