News & Stories

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.

Students in Alex Guenther's lab

U of T researchers develop handheld 3D skin printer

May 2, 2018

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.

Alphonsus Ng and Ryan Fobel working on a chip device

Lab-on-a-chip delivers critical immunity data for vulnerable populations

April 25, 2018

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

April 23, 2018

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.

Portrait of Craig Simmons

Craig Simmons elected fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering

April 9, 2018

U of T mechanical and biomedical engineer receives one of the highest international distinctions in the profession.

Purple Day: Meet U of T students researching new ways to understand epilepsy

March 26, 2018

Several teams of biomedical engineering graduate students are working on solutions to improve treatments and quality of life for individuals facing the neurological disease.

PhD student named U of T Alumni Association Graduate Scholar

March 13, 2018

Locke Davenport Huyer is one of three students from across the university to be recognized in this category for scholarly achievements and community contributions.

Portrait of Milica Radisic

Milica Radisic named a YWCA Toronto Woman of Distinction

March 8, 2018

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

March 6, 2018

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

February 26, 2018

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.

Craig Simmons giving a speech

Two IBBME professors awarded Collaborative Health Research Projects funding

February 22, 2018

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

February 22, 2018

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

February 21, 2018

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.

Jennifer Robinson

New joints research for arthritis suffers receive Connaught Innovation Award support

February 2, 2018

Professors Rita Kandel and Robert Pilliar are working on a promising new treatment that could see diseased joints replaced with new tissue-engineered joints.

Portrait of Ben Hatton, Yoav Finer and Cameron Steward in a lab

New smart material helps fight against tooth decay

January 31, 2018

Three IBBME-affiliated researchers have developed a new material designed to stop cavity-causing bacteria in fillings.

Professor Tom Chau awarded Order of Ontario

January 29, 2018

World leader in paediatric rehabilitation recognized for research and leadership contributions to the province.

Portrait of Milos Popovic

Milos Popovic appointed research director of the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

January 10, 2018

IBBME professor to lead research initiatives at one of Canada’s leading rehabilitation hospitals

Portrait of Geoff Fernie, Michael Sefton and Molly Shoichet

Three IBBME professors inducted into the Order of Canada

December 29, 2017

Professors Geoff Fernie, Michael Sefton and Molly Shoichet recognized for outstanding achievement and service to the nation.

Portrait of Milica Radisic

Milica Radisic awarded Steacie Prize

December 18, 2017

IBBME cardiovascular tissue engineering professor receives prize honouring a scientist under 40 for notable contributions to research in Canada.

Awardees at the Governor General Meritorious Service event

Professor Tom Chau, U of T alumni, awarded Governor General Meritorious Service Decoration

December 12, 2017

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

December 8, 2017

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.

Warren Chan in biomedical lab

Warren Chan appointed director of IBBME

November 20, 2017

U of T Distinguished Professor of Nanobioengineering to head the Institute of Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering for a five-year term, effective January 1, 2018.

Portrait of Molly Shoichet

Molly Shoichet named Ontario’s first Chief Scientist

November 17, 2017

IBBME tissue engineering and regenerative medicine professor appointed to advance science and innovation in the province.

Researcher and students in a lab

IBBME professors sweep Ontario engineering entrepreneurship, research awards

November 15, 2017

Jan Andrysek, Paul Santerre and Craig Simmons to be recognized for contributions to the field of engineering on Saturday, November 18.

Portrait of Craig Simmons

IBBME-led "Global Fibrosis Network" receives U of T Connaught Global Challenge Award

November 14, 2017

Professor Craig Simmons will be leading an international team to address a disease that affects 2.5 billion people worldwide.