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Engineered stem cell platform gives new insights into beginnings of human development
A team of researchers from the labs of Professors Rodrigo Fernandez-Gonzalez and Peter Zandstra have built a new platform that enables human embryonic stem cells to self-organize into a structure with embryo-like features.
Neurotechnological innovation and organ-on-a-chip engineering centres receive more than $10 million in new funding
New projects led by Professors Milos Popovic and Milica Radisic gain support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
Microfabrication and disease modelling expert receives Connaught Fund McLean Award
Professor Alison McGuigan’s research on predicting how well promising drugs will work in patients is making “significant progress towards one of the most difficult and important goals in biological engineering.”
Addressing unique patient needs with technology: U of T offers engineering training to medical students
Master of Engineering program gives MD students advanced tools to develop medical technologies.
Google Glass app helps autistic children with social interactions
Professor Azadeh Kushki’s Google Glass app can recognize conversational prompts and provide the user with suitable responses in return.
Milica Radisic named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
U of T cardiovascular tissue engineer inducted into one of Canada’s highest honour societies.
Four IBBME students named 2017 Cecil Yip Doctoral Research Award recipients
PhD candidates studying nanoparticles for cancer drug delivery and biomaterials for nerve repair receive Donnelly Centre recognition.
The best place to treat type 1 diabetes might be just under your skin
New research from Professor Michael Sefton’s lab demonstrates viability of implanting pancreatic cells under the skin to treat type 1 diabetes.
Injectable tissue patch could help repair damaged organs
Professor Milica Radisic’s lab has developed a flexible tissue scaffold that could enable new minimally-invasive surgery techniques.
Targeting tumours: IBBME researchers investigate biological barriers to nanomedicine delivery
A team from Professor Warren Chan’s lab has developed a new way to observe nanoparticle travel into tumours.
IBBME professors lead interdisciplinary research team to explore ways to stimulate muscle to fix itself
Professors Sefton, Gilbert lead Medicine by Design-funded stem cell therapy research team comprised of experts spanning SickKids, UHN and U of T.
Michael Sefton to lead Medicine by Design as executive director
Tissue engineering pioneer appointed to lead U of T’s innovation initiative for regenerative medicine research.
Tom Chau inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering
IBBME paediatric rehabilitation researcher is among 50 inductees welcomed into Canada’s distinguished institution of engineers.
Craig Simmons appointed as interim director
Simmons will lead the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering for a three-month term.
Grads to Watch—Spring 2017: Meet two biomedical engineering leaders
Mark Blaser and Genevieve Foley are among 20 IBBME graduates who will take on global challenges in human health with their U of T biomedical engineering degrees.
Wound repair researcher and cardiovascular tissue engineer receive Canada Research Chairs
Professors Rodrigo Fernandez-Gonzalez and Milica Radisic are among 28 researchers across U of T to receive the latest round of CRCs.
Three IBBME professors recognized with Ontario Professional Engineers Awards
Jan Andrysek, Paul Santerre and Craig Simmons to be honoured for research, development and entrepreneurship achievements this fall.
Two IBBME PhD candidates named 2017 Vanier Scholarship recipients
Neal Callaghan and Marta Overchuk are this year’s IBBME recipients of Canada’s top doctoral research award
IBBME Discovery Program stimulates high school students to explore the science behind prosthetics
Discovery Symposium showcases pre-university students’ creativity behind biomedical engineering design challenges
IBBME research paves way for an off-the-shelf supply of cells for immunotherapy
Two PhD candidates from Professor Peter Zandstra’s lab have developed new technologies that clear key barriers to developing a renewable source of cells for therapies.
IBBME startup wins Ontario Accessibility Tech Pitch Competition
Professor Milos Popovic’s startup, MyndTec Inc, won the provincial competition’s top prize of $20,000 out of 24 invited companies from across Ontario.
Vicki Komisar receives 2017 IBBME Teaching Assistant Award of Excellence
PhD candidate recognized for outstanding commitment and dedication to undergraduate biomedical engineering course instruction.
IBBME Annual Research Conference 2017 celebrates biomedical engineering research achievements at U of T
The event formerly known as Scientific Day saw more than 300 community members attend and present on the theme of ‘Pushing Boundaries and Regaining Function.’
U of T inventor-entrepreneur honoured with Governor General’s Innovation Award
Professor Paul Santerre among six Canadians recognized for contributions to the country’s success and inspiring the next generation.