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The Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) is an integrated network for researchers, trainees and partners working to confront infectious disease challenges. We unite members across the University of Toronto and its...
Meet Darrell Tan, the St. Michael’s physician-scientist rewriting Canadian guidelines for HIV prevention medication
Darrell Tan (Photo: Kevin Van Paassen) 19 December 2025 By Christine Davidson This article was originally published on the Unity Health Toronto News website. Darrell Tan, infectious diseases physician at St. Michael’s Hospital and member of the Emerging & Pandemic Infections Consortium, is the...
U of T and Moderna partner to advance vaccine science, cancer treatment and AI-driven therapeutics
Postdoctoral researchers Rick Lu (left) and Natalie Edner (right). 18 December 2025 By Rahul Kalvapalle This article was originally published on the University of Toronto News website. From COVID-19 to the seasonal flu and RSV, vaccinations for respiratory viruses are typically delivered via...
SickKids-led study reveals promising gut-targeted therapy for C. difficile infections
Using the structure of C. diff’s toxin B and its interactions with bile acids as a blueprint, the research team designed new synthetic bile acids that stay in the gut longer. This gut-restricted design helps the compounds work right where the toxin causes harm, maximizing their therapeutic...
Expanding antimicrobial stewardship and research: A recap of the 2025 AMR Symposium
Panel discussion moderated by Rishi Chanderraj (second from left) with international members of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Centers of Excellence Alliance 3 December 2025 By Aideen Teeling Enhancing all aspects of antimicrobial stewardship was the key takeaway from the fourth annual...
WORLD AIDS DAY 2025: How a Toronto lab is pioneering a new method to advance our understanding of HIV
From left: Claire Fernandes, Arvin Persaud, Christina Guzzo, Deepa Chaphekar, and Aiman Farheen 1 December 2025 By Aideen Teeling Researchers at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) in the Guzzo Lab are redefining what we know about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) biology by developing...
Study reveals how the gut builds long-lasting immunity after viral infections
Professor Jen Gommerman (left) and postdoctoral fellow Kei Haniuda 18 November 2025 By Betty Zou A new study led by University of Toronto researchers has shown that immune cells in the gut follow an atypical pathway to produce antibodies that provide long-term protection against viruses. The...
Mpox online image atlas launches to help reduce stigma, improve representation and enhance access to care
From left: Darrell Tan, Sharon Sukhdeo, and Garfield Durrant 11 November 2025 By Betty Zou A team of clinicians at Unity Health Toronto and the University of Toronto has created a new resource to help health care providers detect mpox earlier and to help patients get faster access to care and...Explain It Like I'm 6: An Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Education Contest
Explain It Like I'm 6: An Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Education Contest Welcome to the Explain It Like I’m 6: An Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Education Contest presented in partnership by CAN-AMR-Net,...