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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.
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?