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BME Professor secures CIHR funding to improve autism medication selection

March 28, 2024

Dr. Azadeh Kushki (BME) has been awarded funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for her work in improving medication selection for autistic children. Along with Dr. Danielle Baribeau, Dr. Melanie Penner, and Marlee Vandewouw at the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, this funding provides operational support to perform research.

Heart-on-a-chip model created by U of T researchers uncovers insights into heart problems caused by COVID-19

March 27, 2024

University of Toronto researchers have created a unique heart-on-a-chip model that is helping untangle the causes of COVID-19-induced heart inflammation and uncover strategies to reduce its impact.

New Canada Research Chairs advance research in regenerative medicine, sustainable housing and more

March 13, 2024

New ways of growing human tissues outside the body, developed by Professor Alison McGuigan and her team, will help expand the ability of researchers to understand and control cell behaviour.

CRAFT-led team awarded $17.5M to create new generation of ‘distributed’ diagnostics

March 13, 2024

A team of researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T), Unity Health Toronto (Unity), University Health Network (UHN) and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) have been awarded a $17.5M grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation and partners to build the Diagnostic Horizons Lab (DHL) in Toronto.

Wellspring Data Limited and University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering Partner to Advance Cardiovascular Health Monitoring 

March 6, 2024

Wellspring Data Limited announces a strategic partnership with BME. This collaboration aims to revolutionize cardiovascular health monitoring through cutting-edge research and innovative technology solutions.

Dr. Omar Khan comments on rising measles cases | CityNews

March 5, 2024

Dr. Omar F. Khan comments on the rising measles cases surge worldwide. Ensure your vaccinations are up to date, especially in BC where access to records varies.

Two BME faculty members were awarded the Accelerate Seed Grant and Accelerate Moonshot grant

February 29, 2024

Milica Radisic and Leo Chou are two BME faculty members who were awarded the Accelerate Seed Grant and Accelerate Moonshot grant, as a part of a $1.2 million total funding from the Acceleration Consortium

Faces of BME – Ferdinand (Reke) Avikpe

February 29, 2024

Ferdinand (Reke) Avikpe, originally from Warri, Nigeria, came to Canada at 15 to pursue undergraduate degrees at the University of Winnipeg. Now he is pursuing AI research, focusing on computational models of stem cell differentiation under Dr. Cristina Amon at the University of Toronto.

Faces of BME – Isdora Msigwa

February 28, 2024

Meet Isdora Msigwa, a Mastercard Foundation scholar hailing from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, currently pursuing her MEng degree at the University of Toronto. Upon completing her studies, Isdora envisions herself thriving in the dynamic field of healthcare consulting, leveraging her expertise as both an R&D engineer and a Business Development Specialist within pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

Faces of BME – Jemila Abdulai

February 27, 2024

Meet Jemila Abdulai, a vibrant member of the biomedical engineering community at the University of Toronto. Her aspirations upon graduating from the MEng program include venturing into the medical device industry, where she aims to apply her skills and knowledge for meaningful contributions.

Faces of BME – Cecil Chikezie

February 26, 2024

Meet Cecil Chikezie, a dedicated PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto, driven by a passion for improving healthcare outcomes globally.

UHN and UofT Collaborate to Fast-track Tech Research into Applications

February 20, 2024

Groundbreaking collaboration between UHN and UofT aims to accelerate the transition of cutting-edge technology research into practical applications.