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Three BME Students Awarded CIHR Doctoral Research Scholarships
Three BME Students Awarded CIHR Doctoral Research Scholarships Three doctoral students from the University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) have received the highly competitive Canadian Institutes of Health […]
Professor Leo Chou awarded Ontario Early Researcher Award to advance vaccine and immunotherapy delivery
Professor Leo Chou awarded Ontario Early Researcher Award to advance vaccine and immunotherapy delivery Professor Leo Chou has received an Early Researcher Award from the Government of Ontario to support […]
BME Research in Action – Professor Jan Andrysek
Discover how Professor Jan Andrysek and the team at the PROPEL Lab are engineering a better future for people with lower-limb impairments. From innovative prosthetic and orthotic devices to developing rehabilitation systems, their research is transforming mobility, balance, and quality of life for individuals around the world.
Two BME MASc students receive Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence
Congratulations to incoming MASc students Isha Sharma (Supervisor: Daniel Franklin) and Mathew Szymanowski (Supervisor: Jose Zariffa) on receiving the prestigious Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence.
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.
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.
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.