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They want to contribute to social good and improve patient recovery: Meet two undergraduate students pursuing summer research projects in IBBME
Ian Christie and Anya Friesen are two students participating in IBBME’s Undergraduate Summer Research Program this year.
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.
U of T team develops the first smartphone visual field test
A team led by IBBME professor Moshe Eizenman has developed a simple, inexpensive way for people to test their own vision for early signs of glaucoma.
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.
U of T researchers develop handheld 3D skin printer
This new 3D skin printer can help heal deep wounds by forming tissue in situ, depositing and setting in place in two minutes or less.
Lab-on-a-chip delivers critical immunity data for vulnerable populations
U of T chemistry and biomedical engineering researchers from Professor Aaron Wheeler’s lab validate first-of-its-kind portable diagnostic technology in Kenya.
U of T researchers uncover mechanism of scar-free wound healing in fruit fly embryos
A study published by Professor Rodrigo Fernandez-Gonzalez sheds light on how a network of proteins drive a wound repair process that leaves no scars.
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.
IBBME alumni’s startup seeks to improve cosmetic and mental outcomes for women with breast cancer
Polumiros, co-founded by Kyle Battiston and Soror Sharifpoor, is developing a polymer to fill the cavities left in breast cancer patients following a lumpectomy.
Two IBBME professors awarded Collaborative Health Research Projects funding
Professors Paul Santerre and Craig Simmons will be receiving federal government support for their research aimed at addressing heart disease.
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.
New joints research for arthritis suffers receive Connaught Innovation Award support
Professors Rita Kandel and Robert Pilliar are working on a promising new treatment that could see diseased joints replaced with new tissue-engineered joints.
New smart material helps fight against tooth decay
Three IBBME-affiliated researchers have developed a new material designed to stop cavity-causing bacteria in fillings.
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
Innovation machine: how an IBBME researcher is impacting the health startup space at U of T
Professor Paul Santerre is co-director of U of T’s Health Innovation Hub (H2i), a campus-based accelerator involved with more than 40 startups this year.