Awards & Achievements
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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.
Michael Sefton to lead Medicine by Design as executive director
Tissue engineering pioneer appointed to lead U of T’s innovation initiative for regenerative medicine research.
Tom Chau inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering
IBBME paediatric rehabilitation researcher is among 50 inductees welcomed into Canada’s distinguished institution of engineers.
Craig Simmons appointed as interim director
Simmons will lead the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering for a three-month term.
Wound repair researcher and cardiovascular tissue engineer receive Canada Research Chairs
Professors Rodrigo Fernandez-Gonzalez and Milica Radisic are among 28 researchers across U of T to receive the latest round of CRCs.
Two IBBME PhD candidates named 2017 Vanier Scholarship recipients
Neal Callaghan and Marta Overchuk are this year’s IBBME recipients of Canada’s top doctoral research award
IBBME startup wins Ontario Accessibility Tech Pitch Competition
Professor Milos Popovic’s startup, MyndTec Inc, won the provincial competition’s top prize of $20,000 out of 24 invited companies from across Ontario.
Vicki Komisar receives 2017 IBBME Teaching Assistant Award of Excellence
PhD candidate recognized for outstanding commitment and dedication to undergraduate biomedical engineering course instruction.
U of T inventor-entrepreneur honoured with Governor General’s Innovation Award
Professor Paul Santerre among six Canadians recognized for contributions to the country’s success and inspiring the next generation.
Molly Shoichet receives Killam Prize in Engineering
IBBME professor awarded Canada Council for the Arts distinction for leading research in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
IBBME faculty, staff recognized for research, teaching and service distinction
Professors Warren Chan, Craig Simmons and teaching lab coordinator Andrey Shukalyuk celebrated for engineering excellence
PhD students recognized for volunteer service to U of T community
Nika Shakiba and Nimalan Thavandiran honoured with 2017 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards
Professor Christopher Yip to head international partnerships at U of T
IBBME director appointed to lead institution-wide portfolio in international partnerships
Early Career Teaching Award spotlight: Q&A with Dawn Kilkenny
IBBME award-winning educator shares her thoughts about great teaching
Craig Simmons receives 2017 Northrop Frye Award for integrating teaching and research
IBBME professor honoured with U of T Award of Excellence for contributions to student learning