Mining the dark transcriptome: U of T Engineering researchers create the first potential drug molecules from long noncoding RNA
Professor Omar F. Khan (BME) and his team synthesized molecules with anti-inflammatory properties from long noncoding RNA, demonstrating a new paradigm in drug development
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
