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New insights into sudden unexpected death in epilepsy through advanced brain wave analysis

Researchers from University of Toronto have developed a new approach to studying brain wave patterns that may offer vital clues into the mechanisms behind Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). By using a method called wavelet phase coherence, the team has uncovered significant differences in brain activity during epileptic seizures that could lead to better prevention strategies.

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.

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.

Faces of BME – Lucy Ma

Lucy Ma, a biomedical engineering graduate student, is developing iPSC-derived skeletal muscle tissues to create a sustainable cure for chronic genetic diseases like hemophilia, under the supervision of Dr. Michael Garton and Dr. Penney Gilbert. As captain of the Gold boat for the SKULE Iron Dragons, she draws on the teamwork and discipline of dragon boat racing to fuel her research and stay connected to her Asian heritage.
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