Computational Biology & AI
Donnelly Centre Research Themes
We are making advances in the rapidly evolving fields of computational biology and artificial intelligence to bring new dimensions to studying cellular and molecular biology. Our faculty are at the forefront of large-scale and high-throughput analysis of genomic data for drug discovery.
Computational Biology & AI News
May 29, 2025
Charles Boone, professor of molecular genetics and Banting & Best Distinguished Scholar, has been recognized for his contributions to scientific research through his election to the National Academy of Sciences. Boone was one of 24 international members elected in 2024 and was inducted into the Academy at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. earlier this month.
May 23, 2025
Professor Benjamin Blencowe is among 54 exceptional biomedical and health scientists the Academy of Medical Sciences elected to its prestigious fellowship this year.
May 22, 2025
Artem Babaian is named one of 12 emerging research leaders who will join the 2025-2027 cohort of CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars. Since 2016, the CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program has empowered early-career researchers to strive for global impact by supporting opportunities for leadership development and championing bold ideas through deep, interdisciplinary collaboration.
Jan 22, 2025
A study co-led by University of Toronto researchers and Insilico Medicine has demonstrated for the first time the potential of quantum computing and artificial intelligence to transform the drug discovery pipeline.