Three Mastercard Foundation Scholars Join U of T’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering
The University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is welcoming three new Mastercard Foundation Scholars whose academic backgrounds and professional experiences reflect a shared commitment to improving health outcomes through engineering and innovation.
September 15, 2026
The University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is welcoming three new Mastercard Foundation Scholars whose academic backgrounds and professional experiences reflect a shared commitment to improving health outcomes through engineering and innovation.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program supports talented, service-oriented young people in pursuing higher education while developing leadership skills and creating positive social impact in their communities. The program works with partner institutions around the world to help scholars access education, leadership development and career opportunities. The Foundation has committed more than 58,000 scholarships and aims to expand that impact to 100,000 young people by 2030.
This year’s incoming scholars, Sador Yemane, Mahlet Berhane Woldegabriel and Job Atubigah, bring diverse technical expertise and a strong focus on addressing healthcare challenges in low-resource settings.
Sador Yemane
Sador Yemane joins BME with a background in biomedical engineering and experience supporting medical imaging systems and healthcare technologies. His interests include medical imaging and diagnostic solutions, with a focus on improving access to quality healthcare technologies in resource-constrained settings. Through his graduate studies, he hopes to contribute to the development of practical diagnostic tools that can support healthcare systems in East Africa and beyond.
Mahlet Berhane Woldegabriel
Mahlet Berhane Woldegabriel is a mechanical and industrial engineering graduate whose interests lie in entrepreneurship, industry and medical innovation. Drawing on experience in both medical and industrial environments, she is interested in developing healthcare technologies that are practical, reliable and sustainable. Her long-term goal is to establish a medical device company that creates solutions designed for communities with limited infrastructure.
Job Atubigah
Job Atubigah joins BME with a background in disability and rehabilitation studies and a strong interest in assistive technologies. He is the founder of Autoease Wheelchair, an initiative focused on mobility solutions for users in low-resource settings, and was the winner of PitchPerfect Africa 2025. At BME, he hopes to continue developing assistive technologies that address local needs while improving accessibility and independence for users across West Africa and beyond.
