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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.
IBBME welcomes record number of summer research students
More than 80 undergraduate students from across Canada and the U.S. to conduct biomedical engineering research at U of T this summer.
MusiKinesia device could ease therapy for patients with Parkinson’s
Biomedical engineering undergraduate students develop wearable electronic therapy device as part of fourth-year design course.
Molly Shoichet receives Killam Prize in Engineering
IBBME professor awarded Canada Council for the Arts distinction for leading research in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
IBBME faculty, staff recognized for research, teaching and service distinction
Professors Warren Chan, Craig Simmons and teaching lab coordinator Andrey Shukalyuk celebrated for engineering excellence
PhD students recognized for volunteer service to U of T community
Nika Shakiba and Nimalan Thavandiran honoured with 2017 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards
Professor Christopher Yip to head international partnerships at U of T
IBBME director appointed to lead institution-wide portfolio in international partnerships
Penney Gilbert leads international team to study how physical stress turns on genes in stem cells
Can muscle stem cells turn genes on and off?
Early Career Teaching Award spotlight: Q&A with Dawn Kilkenny
IBBME award-winning educator shares her thoughts about great teaching
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Paul Wang (1937-2017)
IBBME honours the life of one of its former faculty members and biomaterials pioneer
New therapy for overactive bladder could improve quality of life for millions of older adults
Professor Paul Yoo is leading a clinical trial to test a novel treatment for overactive bladder (OAB), a condition that affects 18 per cent of Canadian adults
Craig Simmons receives 2017 Northrop Frye Award for integrating teaching and research
IBBME professor honoured with U of T Award of Excellence for contributions to student learning
Two IBBME students named 2017 Jennifer Dorrington Graduate Research Award recipients
Doctoral candidates Yonatan Lipsitz and Stanley Ng recognized for research excellence
New, no-needle prenatal genetic disease test at U of T gets Connaught Fund support
Professors Cindi Morshead, Paul Santerre and Aaron Wheeler are among nine faculty members to receive the 2016-17 Connaught Innovation Award
Craig Simmons to receive U of T Engineering Faculty Teaching Award
IBBME professor to be recognized for outstanding classroom instruction and innovative teaching methods
Engineered smart scaffolds could help repair damaged hearts and muscles
IBBME researchers are leading innovative discoveries at U of T’s Translational Biology & Engineering Program and Medicine by Design initiatives
MD/PhD student Amanda Khan named one of Canada’s most powerful women
U of T clinician-scientist trainee joins Women’s Executive Network’s (WXN) 2016 Top 100 list in the TELUS Future Leaders category
Tony Easty named Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada
IBBME clinical engineering faculty member recognized for exceptional contributions to the profession
New stem cell-based gene test predicts patient risk in acute myeloid leukemia
IBBME PhD candidate Stanley Ng applies machine learning background to design smarter, faster test to help leukemia doctors select the best treatment for their patients