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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 […]
Faces of BME – Amalia G.
Faces of BME – Marta O. Communication is an important skill for all engineers to develop because it doesn’t matter if you have the best idea out there, if you […]
Interning at Microsoft through the lens of a Biomedical Engineer
Interning at Microsoft through the lens of a biomedical engineer Saba Rahimi is a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto. During the summer of 2020, she completed […]
By raising lab coats to the rafters, U of T biomedical engineering lab celebrates its student MVPs
By raising lab coats to the rafters, U of T biomedical engineering lab celebrates its student MVPs
Celebrating Excellence in Athletics and Academics
3 IBBME Students Receive Varsity Blues Award
Leo Chou joins IBBME as assistant professor
Dr. Leo Chou joined the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) as an assistant professor.
Michael Garton joins IBBME as new faculty member
Michael Garton joins IBBME to embark his research on designing “living drugs”.
Grads to Watch 2018: Meet two U of T biomedical engineering students graduating this spring
Mikhail Burke and Amanda Fleury are two IBBME graduates taking unique next steps in their careers.
Graduate Tales: Fall 2014
Graduate Tales: Fall 2014 Congratulations to all of our Fall 2014 graduates! From left to right: Padina Pezeshki, David Rees, Gillian Cook, Mario Kovacevic What are IBBME grads doing post-graduation? […]
IBBME’s Annual Scientific Day Wows Students, Companies, with Professional Turn
IBBME’s Annual Scientific Day Wows Students, Companies, with Professional Turn The Institute of Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) lived up to its long-standing spring tradition with this year’s Scientific Day, […]
IBBME Community Leaders Recognized
IBBME Community Leaders Recognized Zoryana Salo carries herself with an air of efficiency. It’s something she has cultivated through more than a few volunteer activities – from organizing two days […]
Game On!
Game On! A foosball-playing prosthetic forearm prototype – fashioned only from pieces of Lego – was the challenge put forth to teams of competitors by the University of Toronto’s Club […]
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