Awards & Achievements
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U of T Engineering partners with NRC to commercialize biomedical innovations
U of T Engineering is partnering with Canada’s National Research Council (NRC) to create a national innovation hub focused on microfluidics.
Alumnus wins Douglas R. Colton Medal for Research Excellence
Alumnus Dr. Alphonsus Ng is the recipient of this year’s Douglas R. Colton Award for Research Excellence.
IBBME Youth Education Initiative Receives NSERC PromoScience Funding
Professors Dawn Kilkenny and Penney Gilbert are the recipient of the NSERC PromoScience award valued at >$22,000.
Meet four IBBME professors receiving academic promotions this summer
Jan Andrysek, Penney Gilbert, Dawn Kilkenny and Paul Yoo recognized for research achievements and teaching contributions in biomedical engineering at U of T.
Milos Popovic receives March of Dimes Canada lifetime achievement award
U of T biomedical engineering professor recognized with Jonas Salk Award for sustained scientific contributions to improving the lives of people with physical disabilities.
Tom Chau receives Governor General’s Innovation Award
U of T paediatric rehabilitation engineer to be honoured for contributions to country’s success and inspiring the next generation.
Warren Chan named Canada Research Chair in Nanobioengineering
IBBME cancer nanotechnology researcher receives federal government support in the form of a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair.
Craig Simmons elected fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
U of T mechanical and biomedical engineer receives one of the highest international distinctions in the profession.
PhD student named U of T Alumni Association Graduate Scholar
Locke Davenport Huyer is one of three students from across the university to be recognized in this category for scholarly achievements and community contributions.
Milica Radisic named a YWCA Toronto Woman of Distinction
U of T biomedical engineering professor recognized for achievements to improve the lives of women and girls in the community.
Federal government scholarship helps U of T PhD student gain international research experience
Meghan Wright received a Canada Graduate Scholarship and Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement to spend six months at Harvard Medical School for research exchange.
Paul Santerre named Baxter Chair of Health Technology and Commercialization
U of T biomedical engineering professor receives UHN support to drive commercialization and entrepreneurship opportunities for students and hospital trainees.
Two IBBME students receive 2018 Dorrington Awards for excellence in graduate research
Moshen Afshar and Alexander Vlahos have been recognized by the U of T Donnelly Centre for their work in muscle stem cells and a novel method to treat Type 1 Diabetes.
Professor Tom Chau awarded Order of Ontario
World leader in paediatric rehabilitation recognized for research and leadership contributions to the province.
Milos Popovic appointed research director of the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
IBBME professor to lead research initiatives at one of Canada’s leading rehabilitation hospitals
Three IBBME professors inducted into the Order of Canada
Professors Geoff Fernie, Michael Sefton and Molly Shoichet recognized for outstanding achievement and service to the nation.
Milica Radisic awarded Steacie Prize
IBBME cardiovascular tissue engineering professor receives prize honouring a scientist under 40 for notable contributions to research in Canada.
Professor Tom Chau, U of T alumni, awarded Governor General Meritorious Service Decoration
Virtual Music Instrument, developed by Chau and his team, has helped children with disabilities in seven countries worldwide
Warren Chan appointed director of IBBME
U of T Distinguished Professor of Nanobioengineering to head the Institute of Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering for a five-year term, effective January 1, 2018.
Molly Shoichet named Ontario’s first Chief Scientist
IBBME tissue engineering and regenerative medicine professor appointed to advance science and innovation in the province.
IBBME professors sweep Ontario engineering entrepreneurship, research awards
Jan Andrysek, Paul Santerre and Craig Simmons to be recognized for contributions to the field of engineering on Saturday, November 18.
Tom Chau awarded U of T Engineering Alumni Network 2T5 Mid-Career Award
IBBME professor recognized by his Alma Mater for contributions to paediatric rehabilitation engineering in the broader Canadian community.
Milica Radisic named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
U of T cardiovascular tissue engineer inducted into one of Canada’s highest honour societies.
Four IBBME students named 2017 Cecil Yip Doctoral Research Award recipients
PhD candidates studying nanoparticles for cancer drug delivery and biomaterials for nerve repair receive Donnelly Centre recognition.