Research News and 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.

Medicine Meets MacGyver

April 22, 2013

Medicine Meets MacGyver A cheap and portable diagnostics device fashioned from your basic laser jet printer and a children’s toy. A look at how every day common foods can help […]

Spreading the Word

March 18, 2013

Spreading the Word What does a discussion among approximately 140 high school students, volunteers, teachers, and world-leading scientists on the subject of stem cells sound like? Oddly personal, important, and […]

Pour, Shake and Stir

February 28, 2013

Pour, Shake and Stir A diagnostic “cocktail” containing a single drop of blood, a dribble of water, and a dose of DNA powder with gold particles could mean rapid diagnosis […]

Warren Chan, global leader in nanotechnology

February 27, 2013

Warren Chan, global leader in nanotechnology Warren Chan is a professor at the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) at the University of Toronto, where he holds a Canada […]

Paul Santerre: making medical devices safer and better

February 27, 2013

Paul Santerre: making medical devices safer and better Professor Paul Santerre began his career at the University in 1993 in the Faculty of Dentistry and is a member of the […]

Can a Smart Phone Save Lives?

February 7, 2013

Can a Smart Phone Save Lives? Researchers at the Centre for Global eHealth Innovation – funded jointly by the University Health Network (UHN) and the University of Toronto – are […]