Rahul Kalvapalle

Daniel Drucker’s path to a discovery that would transform millions of lives began not with a breakthrough – but a setback. He had just arrived at Harvard Medical School in 1984 for a research fellowship, intending to focus on thyroid disease – an area he became interested in as a University of Toronto medical student and, later, as a fellow and resident at Toronto General Hospital.

Beginning your studies at the University of Toronto can stir a mix of emotions, ranging from excitement and joy to uncertainty and homesickness. Whether you’re moving into residence, commuting across the city or navigating a new country, the transition to university life can be both exhilarating and overwhelming – all at the same time. But remember: it’s a path many have walked before. 

The University of Toronto is moving forward with a reimagined vision for the building planned for 90 Queen’s Park Crescent – one that reflects evolving space requirements in the post-pandemic academic landscape and ensures long-term financial sustainability. The building – set to become a major centre for scholarship on urban issues, a hub for community engagement and a key gateway to the St. George campus – will now rise six storeys instead of eight and will occupy approximately 60 per cent less space than originally envisioned. 

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