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August 19
Anonymized health database will improve patient care
Hospitals, clinics, universities and other health-focused organizations routinely collect data on everything from spinal scans to sleep study results – but much of that valuable intelligence stays tucked away in-house. It’s a missed opportunity for researchers employing artificial intelligence and other data analysis tools to improve health outcomes for patients. “Many organization collect data,” […]
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May 8
A new real-time tracker of American economic activity developed incoming A&S faculty member Michael Stepner with colleagues at Harvard and Brown universities will help policy-makers, non-profits and philanthropists better understand the dimensions of the COVID-19-induced economic downturn and identi... Read More
April 29
The University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies has launched a new fund to help those experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19 pursue their education and upgrade their skills. The Opportunity Fund will provide eligible students a one-time bursary of up to $750 towards the cost... Read More
April 15
Across labs at the University of Toronto, and in our nine partners in the University Health Network, U of T researchers have responded to the urgent call to arrest the damage to Canadians’ health, economy and social and community ties inflicted by the COVID-19 virus. Read More
March 29
U of T has put together an extensive page of resources and a FAQ for students, staff and faculty to help answer questions and concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More