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How can researchers better study how cells behave and communicate? In this episode of BME Basics, Yaren, a student specializing in applied genetics and biotechnology, demonstrates how she designs and builds a custom microfluidic device for cell culture. Unlike traditional flasks and well plates, this device allows researchers to independently access the top and bottom surfaces of polarized cells, providing greater control over experimental conditions.
Professor Penney Gilbert and her team study muscle stem cells and the environments that influence how they grow, repair tissue and regenerate muscle. By engineering miniature 3D models of human skeletal muscle, the lab can simulate muscle regeneration and test new therapeutic approaches in a controlled setting.
Meet the 2026-2027 Biomedical Engineering Student Association (BESA) executive team! BESA plays a key role in fostering a strong and connected graduate student community within the Institute of Biomedical Engineering. Throughout the year, the team organizes student events, professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and other initiatives designed to enhance the graduate student experience.
In this Faculty Spotlight, Luka Milosevic, Associate Professor at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Scientist at the Krembil Brain Institute, discusses his research on brain stimulation, neural activity, and the development of next-generation therapies. He also shares advice for graduate students pursuing research careers.
After experiencing rehabilitation firsthand following a spinal cord injury, University of Toronto biomedical engineering MASc student Mathew Szymanowski is working to improve the rehabilitation process for others. His research explores how augmented reality can make rehab more supportive, intuitive and accessible, drawing on both personal experience and a passion for advancing rehabilitation technology.
In September, BME welcomed 120+ 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.
Today, we welcomed more than 120 new students to our MEng, MASc, and PhD programs. Following orientation, students gathered at our annual BBQ to connect with peers, faculty, and staff. We look forward to seeing all they accomplish this year!
In this episode of BME Basics, MEng student Claire walks through the process of isolating extracellular vesicles from cultured cells. Learn how researchers collect cell culture media, remove unwanted debris through centrifugation, isolate vesicles using exosome precipitation reagents, and visualize the final sample using transmission electron microscopy.
Professor Sowmya Viswanathan her team's research at the Schroeder Arthritis Institute at UHN are studying how immune cells contribute to inflammation and cartilage breakdown in osteoarthritis. By uncovering the molecular and metabolic signals that drive disease progression, the lab aims to better understand osteoarthritis at the cellular level.
In this BME Basics video, Augusta walks through the process of isolating T cells from a mouse spleen. From tissue dissociation and centrifugation to flow cytometry and magnetic cell separation, you'll see how a common immunology workflow is performed in the lab.
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