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.

Molly Shoichet elected as Foreign Member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering

February 8, 2016

IBBME tissue engineering and regenerative medicine expert is one of four Canadians inducted into the NAE this year.

Craig Simmons named U of T Distinguished Professor of Mechanobiology

January 25, 2016

IBBME professor awarded prestigious academic title for a five-year term

Professor Michael Sefton awarded the Terumo Global Science Prize

January 12, 2016

IBBME University Professor receives international award for significant contributions to the field of regenerative medicine

Molly Shoichet receives national Fleming Medal for outstanding scientific outreach

November 12, 2015

IBBME professor joins the ranks of distinguished Canadian science outreach champions

IBBME PhD candidate awarded for effective drug-delivering nanoparticles research

October 28, 2015

Wilson Poon among four doctoral researchers to receive the Inaugural Cecil Yip Doctoral Research Award

Craig Simmons receives Heart and Stroke Foundation award to advance cardiovascular research

October 23, 2015

October 23, 2015 | By Luke Ng University of Toronto Engineering professor Craig Simmons (MIE, IBBME) has received the 2015 CP Has Heart Cardiovascular Award from the Heart and Stroke […]

Warren Chan honoured with Kabiller Young Investigator Award

October 5, 2015

October 5, 2015 | Tyler Irving Professor Warren Chan (IBBME) has received the inaugural Kabiller Young Investigator Award from the International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University. “I am very […]

IBBME Prof Wins 2015 Hatch Innovation Award

August 6, 2015

IBBME Prof Wins 2015 Hatch Innovation Award Professor Milica Radisic is the 2015 winner of the Hatch Innovation Award sponsored by the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering. The award is presented […]

Craig Simmons appointed Scientific Director of Translational Biology and Engineering Program

July 30, 2015

July 30, 2015 | Ann Perry University of Toronto Engineering Professor Craig Simmons (MIE, IBBME) has been appointed scientific director of the new Translational Biology and Engineering Program (TBEP), a […]

IBBME professor honoured with UHN Inventor of the Year Award

June 25, 2015

June 23, 2015 | Jelena Damjanovic                                 Professor Milos Popovic (IBBME) has been named the recipient of […]

Eight U of T engineers inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering

June 5, 2015

June 5, 2015 | Carolyn Farrell Eight members of the U of T Engineering community have been inducted as fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE). Professors Kamran Behdinan […]

U of T engineer takes L’Oréal-UNESCO honour for ‘stem cell space suits’

March 4, 2015

March 3, 2015 | Peter McMahon University of Toronto biomedical engineering professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE, IBBME) has been named the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science North American laureate for 2015. Already the […]

NSERC awards: big night for U of T as researchers take home three Steacie Fellowships, one postdoctoral prize

February 17, 2015

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council backs path-breaking work in diverse fields February 17, 2015 | Jenny Hall University of Toronto researchers working on topics ranging from extreme weather on distant […]

IBBME Professor appointed Joint Scientific Director of new $36.6M research network in technology and aging

January 21, 2015

January 21, 2015 | RJ Taylor University of Toronto Professor Alex Mihailidis from the Institute for Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) has been appointed joint scientific director for Canada’s first […]

Barbara and Frank Milligan Graduate Fellowships advance biomedical engineering research at U of T

December 16, 2014

December 16, 2014 | Jamie Hunter Alumnus Frank Milligan (MechE 4T8) knows there is vast potential in biomedical engineering when it comes to advancing health care, and he is playing […]

Peter Zandstra named Interim Scientific Director, Ted Rogers Program in Translational Biology and Engineering

November 28, 2014

Peter Zandstra named Interim Scientific Director, Ted Rogers Program in Translational Biology and Engineering Peter Zandstra has been appointed to the role of Interim Scientific Director for the Ted Rogers […]

Surgical navigation probe takes top prize in IBBME’s inaugural 2-minute video contest

November 26, 2014

Surgical navigation probe takes top prize in IBBME’s inaugural 2-minute video contest The detailing of an ultrasonic surgical probe for spinal surgery navigation; transcription factories in cells; surgical simulation and […]

Tissue engineering pioneer Michael Sefton named to the U.S. Institute of Medicine

October 21, 2014

Tissue engineering pioneer Michael Sefton named to the U.S. Institute of Medicine This week, University Professor Michael Sefton (ChemE, IBBME) was invited to join the United States Institute of Medicine […]

U of T inventor wins $100K Manning Award for anti-clotting medical innovation

October 6, 2014

Often singled out for his academic leadership and research, U of T Professor Paul Santerre is being celebrated for a different reason this month. His leadership in moving his biomaterials […]

IBBME Prof Wins TERMIS Young Investigator Award

July 1, 2013

IBBME Prof Wins TERMIS Young Investigator Award IBBME would like to congratulate core faculty, Assistant Professor Alison McGuigan, who has been selected as the 2013 Young Investigator Award recipient. The […]

A Discovery of Talent and Drive

June 4, 2013

A Discovery of Talent and Drive IBBME’s graduate students were in the spotlight at the recent Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) Discovery conference, held during the last week of May. […]

Convocation 2013: five U of T health leaders to watch

June 4, 2013

Convocation 2013: five U of T health leaders to watch As the class of 2013 graduates this June, U of T News looks at some of the students who will be […]

IBBME Cross-Appointee Eugenia Kumacheva named University Professor

June 2, 2013

IBBME Cross-Appointee Eugenia Kumacheva named University Professor Eugenia Kumacheva was born in Odessa, Soviet Union. She received her undergraduate degree (cum laude) from the Technical University in Saint Petersburg. She […]

Connaught New Researcher Awards Go to 13 U of T Engineers

May 24, 2013

Connaught New Researcher Awards Go to 13 U of T Engineers Forty-one researchers from across U of T have won Connaught New Researcher Awards to help them launch their academic […]