Posts Tagged: Research

Nine BME affiliated Professors awarded NSERC Discovery Grants

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.

BME Research in Action – Milica Radisic Lab

From organ-on-a-chip platforms that mimic the heart, kidneys, and vasculature to advanced biomaterials that promote healing and fight inflammation, the Radisic Lab is driving breakthroughs at the intersection of engineering and human health. Their innovations are helping researchers better understand disease, accelerate drug development, and bring regenerative therapies closer to clinical use.

Caitlin Maikawa wins 2024 John Charles Polanyi Prize

Assistant Professor Caitlin Maikawa of the University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) has been awarded the 2024 John Charles Polanyi Prize in Chemistry, recognizing her innovative research into biomaterials that could transform the way chronic diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are monitored and managed.

BME Research in Action – Professor Jan Andrysek

Discover how Professor Jan Andrysek and the team at the PROPEL Lab are engineering a better future for people with lower-limb impairments. From innovative prosthetic and orthotic devices to developing rehabilitation systems, their research is transforming mobility, balance, and quality of life for individuals around the world.
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