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Researchers highlight ‘regenerative healing’ as a framework for health innovation

Framework may better reflect Indigenous perspectives on health and wellness, and support more inclusive conversations about emerging biomedical therapies

The study was led by Professor Milica Radisic (BME), left, and Mary Chuan Liu (BME PhD student). (photo courtesy of BME)

U of T study shows that fractal geometry can help kidney cells grow in a more mature form

The findings could improve disease modelling and contribute to the development of better treatment strategies

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‘If we in academia don’t go after the hardest challenges, nobody else will’: U of T researcher aims to do it all

Cell and tissue engineer Molly Shoichet (ChemE, BME) abandoned her plans to attend medical school, opting to focus on improving medicine itself

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Professor J. Paul Santerre elected to the U.S. National Academy of Inventors

The NAI recognizes exceptional academic inventors whose research has led to technologies that make a meaningful impact on society

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IBET Momentum Fellow Paige McFarlane aims to use microfluidics to design faster, more accurate medical tests

BME PhD student will study point-of-care diagnostics, including how they can account for biomarkers and variations specific to women

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Professor Milica Radisic elected fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Fellows from universities, healthcare and research institutes evaluate Canada’s most complex health challenges and recommend strategic, actionable solutions

Left to right: Co-leads on the study, Professor Caitlin Maikawa (BME) and Lucia Huang (BME MSc student), say the technology could make monitoring and treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases easier and accessible. (Photo by KITE Studio/UHN)

Researchers develop swallowable sensor that offers simpler way to monitor gut inflammation

U of T Engineering professor Caitlin Maikawa (BME) is co-leading the development along with researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School

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U of T professor Alex Mihailidis appointed Knight of the Ordre des Palmes académiques

Originally established by Napoleon in 1808, the honour recognizes contributions to the advancement of education and scholarship

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Three members of the U of T Engineering community appointed to the Order of Canada

Professor Tom Chau (BME), Professor Emeritus Adel Sedra (ECE) and alumnus Nathan Leipciger (ECE 5T5, Hon LLD 2019) are among 83 individuals appointed by the Governor General of Canada