Posts By: Institute of Biomedical Engineering

Meet the incoming class of 2024

In September, BME welcomed 100+ students into our graduate programs. We asked some of these students what they are looking forward to in graduate school, and why they chose our programs. Here's what they have to say.

What’s your story? – Professor Tom Chau

As a child, Tom Chau’s engineering journey began by dismantling toys to discover how they worked. Now, Chau and his team are developing technologies to give children with disabilities the ability to communicate better with others.

New Introduction to LaTeX workshops!

Join us at the Engineering & Computer Science Library at one of the following times for an Introduction to LaTeX workshop: OR LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to […]

Six BME graduate students receives 2024 NSERC Graduate Scholarships

Six graduate students from the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Toronto have been awarded a combined funding of over $462,000 over three years through the Natural Science and Engineering Research Councils of Canada (NSERC).

Exploring the intersection of AI and finance

Saba Rahimi earned her PhD in biomedical engineering in 2022 from Dr. Kullervo Hynynen's Focused Ultrasound lab. Rahimi's passion for AI and machine learning led her to seek out opportunities to integrate these technologies into her work. Now, as a senior AI research associate at JP Morgan Chase & Co., Rahimi leverages her diverse background to advance AI initiatives within the financial sector.

Researchers develop scalable DNA-based neural networks for molecular computing

Researchers at the University of Toronto have made an advancement in DNA-based neural networks, paving the way for more portable and scalable molecular computers. By implementing new strategies to overcome existing limitations, the team has developed neural networks that can process information quickly and accurately without relying on traditional electronic components.

BME welcomes the 2024 MasterCard Scholar cohort

Jennifer Akaade and Theophilus Ofori are two MasterCard Scholars who joined the Master of Engineering program at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering in September 2024. As a part of the MasterCard Foundation initiative, this Scholarship aims to further education, leadership, and skill development for young people from Africa, while working to address systemic barriers in higher education.
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