Keith Pardee, Associate Professor
Keith Pardee pioneers the development of in vitro devices to host cell-free synthetic gene networks for broad applications in research and human health.
Associate Professor Keith Pardee recognized with inaugural Derrick Rossi Innovation Award
Five University of Toronto researchers have been recognized with the inaugural Derrick Rossi Innovation Awards for leading innovative projects with strong potential to transition research into real-world applications that achieve maximum impact.
GRIP 2025
“The diversity and often interdisciplinary nature of research in our department makes GRIP a unique platform to learn about the work of students and celebrate their successes.” – Ariel Corsano, GRIP co-chair
Global Collaborations Key to Solving Research and Environmental Challenges
UofT Pharmacy highlights the importance of global partnerships in tackling research and environmental issues.
#ImPharmacy Podcast: Prototyping Progress
Podcast discusses innovation and practicality in health prototypes with Mike Sullivan and Keith Pardee.
Schwartz Reisman Institute announces new faculty affiliates for 2024-25
A new cohort of 15 faculty affiliates has been appointed by the Schwartz Reisman Institute from across the University of Toronto. They bring expertise on the social impacts of advanced technologies and AI innovation from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds.
High School Students Learn About Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences During Research Exploration Opportunity
Students in Associate Professor Keith Pardee’s lab, guided by technician Quinn Matthews, purified proteins, gaining hands-on experience in synthetic biology–based, low-cost healthcare tools.
A saliva test for soldiers, athletes, and others aims to predict performanc
Associate Professor Keith Pardee is collaborating with scientists at Boston University and GE HealthCare to develop the saliva test that could ultimately have a variety of uses in civilian homes and clinics.
Field-based patient trial for cell-free Zika testing delivers highly accurate result
A team of researchers from the Pardee lab has led one of the first field trials for a synthetic biology-based diagnostic using patient samples.
International Partnership in the Production of Reagents and Diagnostic Tests
Fiocruz partners internationally to enhance production of diagnostic tools.
Faces of PharmSci: Evan Amalfitano
Spotlight on Evan Amalfitano's journey and research at UofT Pharmacy.
Discovery Matters Podcast: Paper-Based Diagnostics for Underserved Regions
Justin Vigar shares how PardeeLab is developing low-cost diagnostics for global health.
Harnessing Synthetic Biology to Create Low-Cost Diagnostics and Improve Infectious Disease Surveillance
EPIC highlights synthetic biology research improving disease surveillance.
Keith Pardee receives U of T award for graduate teaching and mentorship
Professor Keith Pardee of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is one of two faculty members honoured with a 2021 Early Career Supervision Award from the University of Toronto.
