The Impact of DRI-supported Research
Advanced computing, software and data management resources (DRI) are used in nearly all disciplines and sectors, from biotechnology to arts and theatre.
DRI powers AI and machine learning, and is critical for modern research and innovation, including pandemic modelling, drug discovery and design, next-generation materials and advanced manufacturing.
In 2023-2024 alone, over 7000 Ontario-based researchers (nearly 5000 of whom were trainees) made use of Ontario’s DRI systems. The stories on this page are wonderful examples of how these researchers make a difference.
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Using cutting-edge technology to understand tick-borne disease (Queen’s University)
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Discovering the blueprint of disordered proteins (University of Toronto)
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Designing climate-resilient, sustainable buildlings (Western University)
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Activating cultural archives (Queen’s University)
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Searching for dark matter (University of Toronto, SNOLAB)
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Designing unnatural molecules to cure disease (University of Windsor)
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Revitalizing Indigenous Languages (Queen’s University)
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Accelerating materials development (University of Toronto)
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Modelling the pandemic (McMaster University))
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Understanding disease factors (University Health Network)