Awards & Achievements

Explore the latest news, stories, and groundbreaking research happening at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering. Stay updated on innovative projects, impactful discoveries, and the achievements of our talented students, faculty, and alumni shaping the future of biomedical science and engineering.

Michael Sefton to lead Medicine by Design as executive director

June 28, 2017

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

June 27, 2017

IBBME paediatric rehabilitation researcher is among 50 inductees welcomed into Canada’s distinguished institution of engineers.

Craig Simmons appointed as interim director

June 23, 2017

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

June 7, 2017

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

June 6, 2017

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

May 18, 2017

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

May 15, 2017

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

May 5, 2017

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

May 2, 2017

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

April 27, 2017

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

April 26, 2017

Nika Shakiba and Nimalan Thavandiran honoured with 2017 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards

Professor Christopher Yip to head international partnerships at U of T

March 31, 2017

IBBME director appointed to lead institution-wide portfolio in international partnerships

Early Career Teaching Award spotlight: Q&A with Dawn Kilkenny

March 21, 2017

IBBME award-winning educator shares her thoughts about great teaching

Craig Simmons receives 2017 Northrop Frye Award for integrating teaching and research

March 14, 2017

IBBME professor honoured with U of T Award of Excellence for contributions to student learning

Two IBBME students named 2017 Jennifer Dorrington Graduate Research Award recipients

February 8, 2017

Doctoral candidates Yonatan Lipsitz and Stanley Ng recognized for research excellence

New, no-needle prenatal genetic disease test at U of T gets Connaught Fund support

February 1, 2017

Professors Cindi Morshead, Paul Santerre and Aaron Wheeler are among nine faculty members to receive the 2016-17 Connaught Innovation Award

Craig Simmons to receive U of T Engineering Faculty Teaching Award

January 30, 2017

IBBME professor to be recognized for outstanding classroom instruction and innovative teaching methods

MD/PhD student Amanda Khan named one of Canada’s most powerful women

January 9, 2017

U of T clinician-scientist trainee joins Women’s Executive Network’s (WXN) 2016 Top 100 list in the TELUS Future Leaders category

Tony Easty named Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada

December 23, 2016

IBBME clinical engineering faculty member recognized for exceptional contributions to the profession

Penney Gilbert named Canada Research Chair in Endogenous Repair

December 2, 2016

IBBME muscle stem cell researcher is one of 25 U of T faculty members to receive CRC appointments

Warren Chan named U of T Distinguished Professor of Nanobioengineering

November 2, 2016

Biomedical nanotechnology researcher recognized with distinguished professorship

Five U of T IBBME doctoral candidates receive Vanier Scholarships

October 17, 2016

U of T biomedical engineering PhD candidates awarded Canada’s top doctoral scholarship for excellence in academics, research impact and leadership

Molly Shoichet awarded 2016 Till & McCulloch Award

October 6, 2016

University Professor Molly Shoichet is the 2016 recipient of the Till and McCulloch Award, recognizing her contributions to global stem cell research. (Photo: Neil Ta). October 6, 2016 University Professor Molly […]

Peter Zandstra receives international recognition for outstanding contributions to the development and commercialization of stem cell-based therapies

October 3, 2016

U of T biomedical engineering professor wins Scale-Up and Manufacturing of Cell-Based Therapies Award from Engineering Conferences International