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University of Toronto researchers use a new multi-organ-on-a-chip platform to investigate why the heart is one of the least common sites of cancer metastasis, creating new opportunities for cancer research and drug discovery.
The Biomedical Engineering Graduate Mentorship Program (BME GMP) is returning for another year with a dedicated team of student leaders committed to building connections, supporting graduate students, and strengthening the BME community.
The University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is welcoming three new Mastercard Foundation Scholars whose academic backgrounds and professional experiences reflect a shared commitment to improving health outcomes through engineering and innovation.
Professor Hai-Ling Margaret Cheng of the University of Toronto's Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) has been awarded a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Spring 2026 Project Grant to support research aimed at improving the understanding and treatment of heart disease.
Five core faculty members at the University of Toronto's Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) have received funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada's (NSERC) latest Discovery Research Program competition, announced as part of a federal investment of more than $630 million in Canadian research. The national funding announcement was made on July 7 by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry, and supports researchers across Canada working to advance fundamental discovery and innovation.
Eight students in the University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) have been awarded the highly competitive Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s (CGRS M). The national award recognizes outstanding academic achievement and research potential among Canada’s top graduate trainees in health research.
Five faculty members affiliated with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Toronto have been promoted through the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, effective July 1, 2026. These promotions recognize their outstanding contributions to research, education, clinical innovation, and service across the biomedical engineering community.
Professor Craig Simmons receives the Engineers Canada Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education
Professor Craig Simmons (MIE, BME) has received the 2026 Engineers Canada Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education. This national award recognizes exemplary contributions to the education and development of engineering students and to engineering education in Canada.
Ferdinand (Reke) Avikpe and Sajida Chowdhury are among the University of Toronto doctoral students selected for this year’s cohort. The fellowship program, offered through the School of Graduate Studies, provides funding and training to support projects that engage audiences beyond academia and communicate the broader impact of research.
Four doctoral students in the University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) have been awarded the highly competitive Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D).
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