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Advancing Genomic Medicine through Research and Education
Stephen Scherer, PhD DSc FRSC, Director, McLaughlin Centre

Message from the Director

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We have hit full stride in our mission to advance genomic medicine through research and education. The Centre’s investments have been instrumental in bringing the University of Toronto to the forefront in genome sequencing and its applications in medicine. We support the world’s largest ‘open science’ genome sequencing project applied to autism. We have enabled a generous partnership between Illumina Inc. and our researchers, for the application of genome sequencing to any family in need of diagnosis.

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May 13, 2026

Non-coding gene linked to core social and behavioural traits in autism: Toronto study

Findings help separate the biology of core Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) traits from cognitive impairment and show that this non-coding gene plays a distinct role in ASD biology.
Apr 29, 2026

Remembering J. Craig Venter, PhD

Dr. Venter was a visionary scientific leader whose work helped define modern genomics and launch the field of synthetic biology. He drove scientific and technological change by building interdisciplinary teams, pushing for bold ideas and faster methods, insisting that discovery should translate into real-world impact.
Jan 20, 2026

Canadian-led alliance harnesses AI and open science to advance drug discovery

LIGAND-AI, one of the largest global open-science drug discovery efforts, to create open protein-ligand datasets for AI-driven medicine
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