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BME Student Fellowship
The BME Student Fellowship is aimed to fund top students in our graduate programs, where 100% of the proceed will directly go to students. Your contribution will have a positive and long-lasting impact in our student’s lives. Our goal is to raise $1 million in total fund. The Institute of Biomedical Engineering will provide a 1:1 match to your donation.
Biomedical Engineering Director's Fund
Contributions to Biomedical Engineering Director’s Fund give directors the flexibility to meet their students’ needs and the agility to seize opportunities as they arise in the rapidly evolving scientific and higher education sectors.
Mohammad & Zeynab Asadi-Lari Award
The Mohammad and Zeynab Asadi-Lari Award recognizes a MD/PhD student who has demonstrated excellence in innovation and brought about positive change.
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Meet the 2026-2027 Biomedical Engineering Student Association (BESA) executive team
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.
Meet the 2026-2027 BME Graduate Mentorship Team
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.
From Rehab Patient to Rehab Researcher | Mathew Szymanowski Student Spotlight
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.
Three Mastercard Foundation Scholars Join U of T’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering
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.
Meet the incoming class of 2026
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.
2026 BME Orientation & BBQ
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!
