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Faces of BME – Cecil Chikezie
Meet Cecil Chikezie, a dedicated PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto, driven by a passion for improving healthcare outcomes globally.
Faces of BME – Danielle Serra & Janice Pang
Meet Danielle Serra and Janice Pang, two exceptional individuals seamlessly balancing the demands of academia and their passion for curling. In this profile Q&A, the duo shares their unique journeys into the world of curling, from a chance encounter at a university event to becoming members of the University Varsity Curling team.
Faces of BME – Ana-Maria Oproescu
Meet Ana-Maria, a PhD student in Dr. Omar Khan’s lab. Ana-Maria’s journey seamlessly weaves together her love for art, her dedication to advancing scientific frontiers, and her commitment to breaking barriers in the medical field.
Meet the 2023 Leadership of Biomedical Engineering Students’ Association
Introducing the Movers and Shakers of the Biomedical Engineering Students’ Association (BESA)! Meet the visionary leaders steering the Biomedical Engineering Students’ Association towards a brighter, healthier future in 2023.
Meet the incoming class of 2023
In September, BME welcomed 100+ students into our graduate programs. We asked some of these students why they chose our programs, and what they are looking forward to in this unusual year. Here’s what they have to say.
Introducing the 2023 Toronto Biomedical Engineering Conference Chairs: Zi Xuan Zhang and Eileen Zhong
As ToBE embarks on its latest chapter in 2023, we are proud to introduce the leadership duo at the helm of this year’s event: Zi Xuan Zhang and Eileen Zhong.
Two years apart: out of the pandemic and onto greener pastures
Back in 2021, one year into the lockdown, we sat down with 6 MASc and PhD students from BME, exploring their visions for a world changed in two years’ time. Recently, we had the opportunity to reconnect with these extraordinary individuals and witness the profound evolution of their perspectives.
Grads to Watch – Alex Gordon
Dr. Alex Gordon co-founded Revolve Surgical, aiming to make complex minimally invasive procedures accessible by developing affordable robotic systems. He is one of the students featured in the Grads to Watch 2023.
Celebrating the 39th Student Research Conference (ToBE)
The 2023 Toronto Biomedical Engineering Conference, held at Hart House, took attendees on an exhilarating journey into the realm of artificial intelligence in biomedical engineering. This year’s conference attracted an impressive gathering of over 300 students, reflecting the growing fascination with the intersection of AI and healthcare.
Faces of BME – Soowan Choi
Inspired by the need to help others, MASc candidate Soowan Choi is developing tools that incentivize children’s rehabilitation through video games. Ultimately, he wants to make these technologies more accessible to people, regardless of their background.
Faces of BME – Ali Howidi
Working as a MASc student in Dr. Paul Yoo’s lab, Ali is researching a novel method of recording continuous blood pressure through AI and machine learning. In his downtime, he finds solace in vinyl records.
Meet the incoming class of 2022
In September, BME welcomed 100+ students into our graduate programs. We asked some of these students why they chose our programs, and what they are looking forward to in this unusual year. Here’s what they have to say.
Faces of BME – Shaurya Gupta
For his research, Shaurya Gupta aims to develop imaging and robotic technology to facilitate the regeneration of severed nerve fibres. In his spare time, he pursues his passion for sailing.
Faces of BME – Amber Xue
Having exposure to biomedical sciences at a young age, Amber Xue continued her passion for clinical research at Molly Shoichet’s lab. She is also actively engaged in knowledge translation from academia to industry.
Applying scientific rigor in the beauty and wellness industry
David Zhang obtained a MASc in 2016. In 2021, David and his colleagues founded Revela, a startup company that aims to use the latest advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and biotechnology to create better consumer products.
Celebrating the 38th Student Research Conference (ToBE)
This marks one of the longest-running student research conferences at the University of Toronto. This was followed by an award ceremony dinner at the Royal Ontario Museum.
Grads to Watch – Sayeh Bayat
Dr. Sayeh Bayat, a recent graduate from Dr. Alex Mihalidis lab, was featured as one of the Grads to Watch.
Faces of BME – Amin Kamaleddin Ezabadi
As a recent graduate from Steven Prescott’s lab, Amin Kamaleddin Ezabadi developed therapeutics for neurological diseases. Meanwhile, Amin took on a leadership role as Graduate Student Governor at UofT.
Faces of BME – Lily Takeuchi
As a PhD candidate in Dr. Simmons’ lab , Lily Takuechi is researching the blood-brain barrier and its role in Alzheimer’s while leading entrepreneurship development.
Meet the incoming class of 2021
In September, BME welcomed 100+ students into our graduate programs. We asked some of these students why they chose our programs, and what they are looking forward to in this unusual year. Here’s what they have to say.
A day in the life of a graduate student – Johnny Zhang
Throughout the pandemic, our students are working hard to advance scientific knowledge. Check out our new video: “Day in the life of a graduate student”, featuring BME/Chemistry PhD student Johnny Zhang.
Faces of BME – Doris Adao
Originally from the Philippines, Doris Adao strives to help others through outreach and mentorship opportunities. By day she finds cures to cardiovascular diseases, by night she finds creativity in cooking.
Faces of BME – Samantha S.
Samantha Stuart, MASc candidate from the Frank Gu Lab is applying machine learning algorithms to biomedical applications in the lab, while leading & participating in science outreach initiatives like the Canada Wide Science Fair. Read about her journey here.
Faces of BME – Marta O.
Faces of BME – Marta O. I grew up in Ukraine in a family of artists, so it seemed natural that I too would become an artist. At the age […]
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