Awards & Achievements
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‘Bone tape’ startup by U of T Engineering alumnus takes home international prize
Cohesys, a biomedical device startup that makes biodegradable ‘bone tape’ to help heal facial fractures, recently took home US$20,000 at an international competition.
Six U of T Engineering projects earn support from Medicine by Design
Six U of T Engineering researchers are among nine teams awarded $1.2 million in funding from Medicine by Design to support critical new ideas in regenerative medicine.
Five U of T Engineering professors and alumni receive Ontario Professional Engineers Awards
Five U of T Engineering professors and alumni have been honoured by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) and Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) with Ontario Professional Engineers Awards.
RBC Fellowships Celebrates AI Research in Biomedical Engineering
Benjamin Kingston and Dr. Nasim Montazeri are two of the IBBME recipients of the 2019 Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Post-Doctoral & Graduate Fellowships.
Molly Shoichet named a Distinguished Woman in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
University Professor Molly Shoichet has been named a 2019 Distinguished Woman in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).
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.