U of T to transform regenerative medicine thanks to historic $114-million federal grant

University Professor Emeritus James Till and Professor Peter Zandstra (photo by James Poremba)
University Professor Emeritus James Till and Professor Peter Zandstra (photo by James Poremba)

The University of Toronto is set to cement its position as one of the world’s leading centres for the design and manufacture of cells, tissues and organs that can be used to treat degenerative disease, thanks to a $114-million grant from the federal government.

“Our government is investing in research and innovation to create jobs, strengthen the economy and improve the quality of life of Canadians,” said the Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology). “This legacy investment in Medicine by Design will harness Canada’s strengths in regenerative medicine to treat and cure serious injuries and diseases that impact every Canadian family while creating new opportunities for Canadian health-related businesses.”

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