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Advancing discovery, medicine and health

Donnelly Centre is a global research hub where scientists from diverse fields explore the power of genomic technology to advance discovery, medicine and health.
map of genetic interactions
Michael Costanzo
A global map of genetic interactions showing how thousands of genes work together to sustain cellular fitness.
May 3, 2024
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found naturally occurring compounds in the gut that can be harnessed to reduce inflammation and other symptoms of digestive issues. This can be achieved by binding the compounds to an important, but poorly understood nuclear receptor.
Apr 30, 2024
The Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research welcomes new Assistant Professor John Morris, who will be using cutting-edge technologies to determine the impact of variation across the human genome on traits and disease.
Apr 26, 2024
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found a way to better control the preclinical generation of key neurons depleted in Parkinson’s disease, pointing toward a new approach for a disease with no cure and few effective treatments.