Posts Tagged: Research Funding
Professor Elaine Biddiss, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Senior Scientist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, is among the project leads for one of 14 initiatives receiving national funding from Kids Brain Health to improve outcomes for children and youth with neurodisabilities and their families across Canada.
Several core faculty members from the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) have received Project Grant funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) in the Fall 2025 competition. These awards support research across all areas of health, from early‑stage discovery to clinical application.
Professors Aereas Aung and Freeman Lan from the Institute of Biomedical Engineering have been awarded funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund in recognition of their innovative research in vaccine development and microbiome analysis.
The Discovery Grant program supports researchers exploring new frontiers to address critical challenges, including environmental protection, food security, and sustainable construction in cold climates. It seeks to sustain a diverse and high-quality research ecosystem in the natural sciences and engineering at Canadian universities, foster excellence, and create an engaging environment for research training.
Five BME faculty members awarded Stem Cell Network funding to advance regenerative medicine research
Five BME Faculty members Awarded Stem Cell Network Funding to Advance Regenerative Medicine Research Five researchers affiliated with the University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) have received funding […]
Azadeh Yadollahi (left), a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Cardiorespiratory Engineering, and Aaron Wheeler (right), a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Microfluidics Bioanalysis, are among 179 researchers across […]
Professor Elaine Biddiss receives CIHR grant to advance digital motor rehabilitation for children with disabilities February 6, 2025 Share on Email Share on LinkedIn Young people with motor disabilities could […]
Professor Jonathan Rocheleau, a researcher at the University Health Network (UHN) and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME), has received a $100,000 grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to explore a crucial aspect of insulin release—a process essential for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.
Three faculty members at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) have been awarded Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).
Professor Leo Chou has been awarded $130,000 in funding from The Cancer Research Society (CRS) to propel forward an ambitious project aiming to boost the effectiveness of cancer vaccines. This award places him among 100 distinguished Canadian recipients this year, each selected to push boundaries in cancer research with innovative solutions.
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