Discovery Genomics
Donnelly Centre Research Themes
Historically, our faculty have made significant breakthroughs in genomics that serve as the foundation for biomedical research. We are continuously working to make the human genome more accessible and easier to understand, with the goal of informing more effective treatments of genetic disorders.
Discovery Genomics News
Feb 19, 2025
An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found a compound in ginger, called furanodienone (FDN), that selectively binds to and regulates a nuclear receptor involved in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Feb 4, 2025
Researchers at the University of Toronto have invented a new method that uses DNA sequencing to measure metabolites. This enables rapid and precise analysis of biological compounds, such as sugars, vitamins, hormones and the hundreds of other metabolites that are critical for health.
Dec 23, 2024
U of T researchers develop tool to fast-track measurement of protein interactions for drug discovery
A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has created a platform, called SIMPL2, that revolutionizes the study of protein-protein interactions by simplifying detection while improving measurement accuracy.
Nov 4, 2024
A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has uncovered new targets that could be the key to effectively treating glioblastoma, a lethal type of brain cancer. These targets were identified through a screen for genetic vulnerabilities in patient-derived cancer stem cells that represent the variability found in tumours.