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Meet Gary Hoang, Teaching Lab and Design Studio Coordinator at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto. Gary shares his path from vaccine manufacturing at Sanofi to supporting hands-on learning at U of T. He talks about the work that happens behind the scenes to help students learn, explore, and build, and why connecting industry experience with engineering education is important to him.
At the Krembil Brain Institute, Dr. Luka Milosevic is developing data-driven approaches to neuromodulation and brain stimulation that help clinicians better understand, target, and influence the brain’s complex neural circuits.
Graduate school can be challenging, especially in your first year. From understanding research to finding your place, many students struggle to adjust. The Institute of Biomedical Engineering Graduate Mentorship Program helps make that transition easier.
We are celebrating students from the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto by sharing their reflections on their graduate journeys.
As the Community Outreach Director of the Biomedical Engineering Student Association (BESA), Megh Rathod reflects on this year’s Science Rendezvous, highlighting the impact of outreach in educating and inspiring young people about science and biomedical engineering.
Celebrating the 42nd Student Research Conference (ToBE) May 26, 2026 Share on Email Share on LinkedIn On May 25, 2026, the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto […]
Meet Savina Cammalleri, a third-year PhD student at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering, who shares how her work in microfluidics is advancing our understanding of how brain cells communicate; currently studying at the Max Planck Institute in Germany, she reflects on global research experiences, her leadership as Vice President of the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Mentorship Program, and how vulnerability and connection build stronger communities, while her work with Halo Health and Front Row Ventures highlights how science and entrepreneurship come together to create real-world impact and meaningful innovation.
Meet Amy Huang, an MASc student at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and one of two selected fellows for the 2nd IEEE EMBS x One Mind Accelerator Fellowship. Over three months, she explored healthcare innovation and industry‑driven biomedical solutions, culminating in an invitation to attend the OMA Closing Week in San Francisco. Amy shares what she learned from engaging with leaders in biomedical engineering, clinical innovation, and health technology.
At the Adaptive Neurorehabilitation Systems Lab, Professor Jose Zariffa and his team are developing technologies to support recovery after spinal cord injury and stroke. Using wearable sensors, neural interfaces, deep learning, and computer vision, the lab studies movement and nervous system activity to improve rehabilitation therapies and assistive technologies.
As a major sponsor of this year’s Toronto Biomedical Engineering Conference (ToBE), Medical Innovation Xchange (MIX) continues its commitment to strengthening Canada’s MedTech and healthtech ecosystem while engaging directly with students and emerging researchers.
Recently we chatted with Parisa Fataei, the Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Programs at MIX, where she shared more about its mission, impact, and why supporting academic initiatives matters.
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