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Tom Chau inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering
June 27, 2017 | IBBME paediatric rehabilitation researcher is among 50 inductees welcomed into Canada’s distinguished institution of engineers.
Craig Simmons appointed as interim director
June 23, 2017 | Simmons will lead the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering for a three-month term.
Grads to Watch—Spring 2017: Meet two biomedical engineering leaders
June 7, 2017 | Mark Blaser and Genevieve Foley are among 20 IBBME graduates who will take on global challenges in human health with their U of T biomedical engineering degrees.
Wound repair researcher and cardiovascular tissue engineer receive Canada Research Chairs
June 7, 2017 | Professors Rodrigo Fernandez-Gonzalez and Milica Radisic are among 28 researchers across U of T to receive the latest round of CRCs.
Three IBBME professors recognized with Ontario Professional Engineers Awards
June 6, 2017 | Jan Andrysek, Paul Santerre and Craig Simmons to be honoured for research, development and entrepreneurship achievements this fall.
Two IBBME PhD candidates named 2017 Vanier Scholarship recipients
June 6, 2017 | Neal Callaghan and Marta Overchuk are this year’s IBBME recipients of Canada’s top doctoral research award
IBBME Discovery Program stimulates high school students to explore the science behind prosthetics
May 26, 2017 | Discovery Symposium showcases pre-university students’ creativity behind biomedical engineering design challenges
IBBME research paves way for an off-the-shelf supply of cells for immunotherapy
May 25, 2017 | Two PhD candidates from Professor Peter Zandstra’s lab have developed new technologies that clear key barriers to developing a renewable source of cells for therapies.
IBBME startup wins Ontario Accessibility Tech Pitch Competition
May 18, 2017 | Professor Milos Popovic’s startup, MyndTec Inc, won the provincial competition’s top prize of $20,000 out of 24 invited companies from across Ontario.
Vicki Komisar receives 2017 IBBME Teaching Assistant Award of Excellence
May 15, 2017 | PhD candidate recognized for outstanding commitment and dedication to undergraduate biomedical engineering course instruction.
IBBME Annual Research Conference 2017 celebrates biomedical engineering research achievements at U of T
May 11, 2017 | The event formerly known as Scientific Day saw more than 300 community members attend and present on the theme of ‘Pushing Boundaries and Regaining Function.’
U of T inventor-entrepreneur honoured with Governor General’s Innovation Award
May 5, 2017 | Professor Paul Santerre among six Canadians recognized for contributions to the country’s success and inspiring the next generation.