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Samantha Unger receives Teaching Assistant Award
Samantha Unger, a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering, has received the Teaching Assistant (TA) Award. Since 2020, she has supported ESC180 and ESC190, consistently earning top marks for clarity and helpfulness. Known for making complex concepts accessible to all learners, she also designed and taught Physiology from the Inside Out for the DEEP Summer Academy and has contributed to designing education as a TA.
Engineered cardiac microtissues improve regenerative effectiveness
Engineered cardiac microtissues improve regenerative effectiveness A team of researchers, led by Professor Milica Radisic at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME), has developed a new approach […]
BME Research in Action – Professor Leo Chou
At the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Toronto, Professor Leo Chou is developing self-assembling molecular technologies to improve disease diagnostics, therapy, and personalized medicine. His team combines DNA nanotechnology, protein engineering, and computational design to create programmable molecular systems with potential applications in cancer immunotherapy and cellular diagnostics.
4 BME faculty members receives Connaught Innovation Awards in 2024-25 cycle
Aereas Aung, Michael Garton, Aaron Wheeler, and Paul Yoo are four of the BME faculty members among eighteen researchers at the University of Toronto are receiving 2024-25 Connaught Innovation Awards in support of their impactful research.
Building bridges through the Graduate Mentorship Program
Building bridges through the Graduate Mentorship Program Graduate school is an exciting yet challenging journey. Unlike undergraduate education, where coursework is structured and assignments have clear deadlines, graduate students must […]
Q&A: Why CCRM invests in future biomedical engineers
Q&A: Why CCRM invests in future biomedical engineers As a leader in regenerative medicine commercialization in Canada, CCRM is committed to fostering the next generation of innovators in the field. […]
Q&A: Why KITE-UHN invests in future biomedical engineers
Q&A: Why KITE-UHN invests in future biomedical engineers The KITE Research Institute at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute-part of the University Health Network (UHN)-is committed to shaping the future of rehabilitation […]
Q&A: Why Fujifilm VisualSonics Invests in Future Biomedical Engineers
Q&A: Why Fujifilm VisualSonics invests in future biomedical engineers For more than 25 years, Fujifilm VisualSonics has been at the forefront of ultra-high frequency ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging, revolutionizing biomedical […]
Two U of T Biomedical Engineering Professors Renew Canada Research Chairs
Azadeh Yadollahi (left), a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Cardiorespiratory Engineering, and Aaron Wheeler (right), a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Microfluidics Bioanalysis, are among 179 researchers across […]
BME graduate student receives Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award
Mohammadamir (Amir) G. Moghaddam has been named as the recipient of the 2025-26 Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award, recognizing his outstanding academic achievements and leadership. This prestigious award, established in honour of former U of T Vice-President and Provost Professor Adel S. Sedra, is given annually to a doctoral student who exemplifies excellence in research and extracurricular leadership.
Faces of BME – Aisha Raji
Faces of BME – Aisha Raji Growing up in Nigeria, Aisha Raji witnessed firsthand the challenges posed by limited healthcare resources, sparking her passion for biomedical engineering as a bridge […]
Black graduate engineering students expand community with new NSBE chapter
Thanks to a dedicated group of student leaders, Black-identifying members of U of T Engineering’s graduate student community now have more avenues for support and mentorship than ever before.
Faces of BME – Solumtobechukwu Ayadiuno
Faces of BME – Solumtobechukwu Ayadiuno Tochukwu Ayadiuno is a biomedical engineer with a passion for improving quality of life through advancements in medicine. Currently pursuing a PhD in Professor […]
Faces of BME – Theophilus Ofori
Faces of BME – Theophilus Ofori Theophilus Ofori, an MEng student at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, is an accomplished biomedical engineer specializing in medical equipment management, planning, and clinical […]
Faces of BME – Jennifer Akaade
Faces of BME – Jennifer Akaade Jennifer Akaade, a Mastercard Scholar pursuing her MEng at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, has built an impressive foundation in computer engineering. As the […]
Professor Elaine Biddiss Receives CIHR Grant to Advance Digital Motor Rehabilitation for Children with Disabilities
Professor Elaine Biddiss receives CIHR grant to advance digital motor rehabilitation for children with disabilities Young people with motor disabilities could soon benefit from more accessible and personalized rehabilitation, thanks […]
Professor Jonathan Rocheleau Awarded CIHR Grant to Investigate Key Mechanism in Diabetes Treatment
Professor Jonathan Rocheleau, a researcher at the University Health Network (UHN) and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME), has received a $100,000 grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to explore a crucial aspect of insulin release—a process essential for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.
Restoration of Rapid Wound Repair Despite Immunosuppressants
Researchers at U of T have determined that immunosuppressants used with transplant recipients slow wound repair by inhibiting the growth of cells adjacent to wounds. They have found ways to restore rapid wound repair in an in vivo animal model.