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The Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) welcomes Lucy Zuo (they/them) as the Operations Assistant & Events Coordinator, starting on September 9th, 2025. In this role, Lucy will serve as the first point of contact for general inquiries, supporting the administration team, including the Director, Manager of Operations, and Project Manager.
This top accolade is bestowed upon U of T Engineering graduates whose exceptional leadership and professional achievements have significantly benefited society, often on a global scale.
This prestigious accolade recognizes U of T engineering graduates who have developed, implemented, or discovered an innovative research program, process, or product that has made a significant impact on the profession, community, or society.
Professor Aaron Wheeler and his team has developed a new technique for analyzing evidence in sexual assault cases. The new approach could streamline the forensics pipeline and reduce delays in the processing of DNA evidence.
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a method for co-delivering therapeutic RNA and potent drugs directly into cells, potentially leading to a more effective treatment of diseases in the future. This research, recently published in Advanced Materials, explores how ionizable drugs can be used to co-formulate small interfering RNA (siRNA) for more effective intracellular delivery.
Professors Aereas Aung, Daniel Franklin, and Caitlin Maikawa were awarded the Connaught New Researcher Awards, which support early-career faculty members in establishing their research programs. They are among 8 researchers from the U of T Engineering who received support in the latest round.
Listen to the podcast hosted by The Hub, where they chat with University of Toronto professor and Canadian Research Chair of organ-on-a-chip engineering Milica Radisic discussing her world-leading research on organ-on-a-chip technology.
Heta Lad, a PhD candidate conducting research under the supervision of Professor Penney Gilbert, is one of the recipients of the award.
After completing her MHSc at BME in 2004, Dr. Amanda Mayo transitioned into medicine, specializing in Physiatry, also known as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Recently promoted to Chief of the St. John’s Rehab Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Dr. Mayo has dedicated over a decade to advancing patient care, collaborating on accessible prosthetics, and leading and mentoring in her field.
The Entrepreneurship for Cardiovascular Health Opportunities (ECHO) Program was founded by Dr. Soror Sharifpoor in 2018. Aimed at improving cardiovascular research commercialization, this 12-month program includes workshops, webinars, networking, and mentorship activities, culminating in a public pitch competition where ventures can win $250,000 in startup funding.
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