# Drive scientific discovery

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# Drive scientific discovery

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## The basic and applied sciences help answer fundamental questions about our world and pave the way for the medicines, technologies, and industries we rely on. Investing in this work creates a reservoir of ideas and discoveries to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

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From insulin to stem cells, deep learning and neural networks, the University of Toronto, together with its hospital and research partners, has a long history of making discoveries that completely change what’s possible in our world. But these kinds of advances do not happen without robust support for basic and applied research and teaching. By supporting free and open inquiry in the sciences, you can help lay the groundwork for tomorrow’s game-changing ideas, breakthroughs and discoveries.

## Discover how U of T is driving scientific discovery

[Unleash advanced materials and molecular breakthroughs](https://defygravitycampaign.utoronto.ca/initiatives/unleash-advanced-materials-and-molecular-breakthroughs/) 

The Acceleration Consortium deploys self-driving labs to spur discoveries for more eco-friendly products, green energy, and cutting-edge health care.

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[Transform drug discovery to reduce suffering](https://defygravitycampaign.utoronto.ca/initiatives/transform-drug-discovery-to-reduce-suffering/) 

The Centre for Medicinal Chemistry has made significant breakthroughs in redefining the methods and economics of drug discovery.

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[Translate Big Data into real-world solutions](https://defygravitycampaign.utoronto.ca/initiatives/translate-big-data-into-real-world-solutions/) 

The Data Sciences Institute draws actionable and ethical insights from the vast amounts of information collected around the world.

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[Open entirely new frontiers with robotics](https://defygravitycampaign.utoronto.ca/initiatives/open-entirely-new-frontiers-with-robotics/) 

The University of Toronto Robotics Institute is merging engineering and computer science to open worlds once beyond our reach.

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## Help us drive scientific discovery:

Choose a [featured initiative](https://defygravitycampaign.utoronto.ca/initiatives/) to support with a donation today, create a legacy through a [planned gift](https://engage.utoronto.ca/gift-planning) or [contact us](mailto:major.gifts@utoronto.ca?subject=Defy Gravity Campaign - Gift Inquiry) to discuss possibilities.

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