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BME Professor secures CIHR funding to improve autism medication selection
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
UHN and UofT Collaborate to Fast-track Tech Research into Applications
Groundbreaking collaboration between UHN and UofT aims to accelerate the transition of cutting-edge technology research into practical applications.