Research Clusters
The Emerging Pathogens & Infectious Diseases Consortium unites clinicians, scientists, engineers, and public health experts from across the University of Toronto and its hospital research institutes to tackle infection-related challenges with speed and scale. Our community has identified seven priority challenges where focused, transdisciplinary work can have the greatest impact. Our research is organized into interconnected clusters spanning pathogen biology, health systems, and public trust, with equity woven throughout.
Now open: Lead a research cluster
EPIC is seeking co-leads for each of its seven research clusters. Co-leads from distinct disciplines will convene workshops, shape EPIC’s priorities, and build partnerships and funding for their cluster.
Expression of interest deadline: December 14, 2026
Seven EPIC research clusters
Antimicrobial resistance
Protecting the effectiveness of the medicines we depend on.
Chronic infections and long-term sequelae
Addressing the long-term burden of infections that don’t resolve.
Emerging and re-emerging pathogens
Detecting and responding to new and re-emerging threats before they spread.
Health inequities
Ensuring infectious disease research and response reach everyone, equitably.
Health systems resilience
Building health systems that bend, not break, under infectious threats.
Misinformation, disinformation and public trust
Strengthening public trust through clear, credible information.
Sepsis and acute infections
Improving detection and treatment when every minute counts.