Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:48pm on 02 Sep 2023,Saturday Education
Two Indian-origin researchers are among the 36 recipients of Canada Research Chairs at the University of Toronto, supported by the government's Canada Research Chairs program (CRCP). Professor Anil Kishen from the dentistry faculty received Tier 1 funding for his research in oral health nanomedicine, focusing on bioactive nanoparticles and wound healing mechanisms. Rahul Gopalakrishnan, an assistant professor in computer science and laboratory medicine, aims to develop machine learning algorithms for a learning healthcare system, enhancing clinical care and understanding human and disease biology. These awards, amounting to over $300 million annually, bolster Canada's research and development excellence. [photos: University of Toronto and @yorkhillendo]
