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Radisic smiles at the camera

Professor Milica Radisic elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Honour recognizes Radisic’s contributions to the field of organ-on-a-chip engineering

Moghaddam stands with his arms crossed, smiling at the camera, with lab equipment behind him

BME student receives Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award

Mohammadamir Moghaddam is recognized for strong academic performance and leadership in university and community activities

Five members of NSBE Graduate Student Chapter at the University of Toronto showcase clothing from their cultural backgrounds.

Black graduate engineering students expand community with new NSBE chapter

National Society of Black Engineers Graduate Chapter at U of T to provide mentorship and supportive environment to increase Black representation in engineering

From left to right: Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE, BME) and Mickaël Dang (ChemE PhD 2T4), postdoctoral fellow in Shoichet’s lab. (photos by Roberta Baker, courtesy of Mickaël Dang)

This new drug delivery method could offer long-lasting relief for eye diseases

Colloidal drug aggregates prolong effect of glaucoma medicine up to seven weeks with a single, non-invasive injection

Sadi Loai, left, in a blue and black t-shirt and Professor Hai-Ling Margaret Cheng, right, with beige glasses and beige shirt.

New study points to leg muscle as a potential early warning system for heart failure

Research led by Professor Hai-Ling Margaret Cheng (BME) opens the door to earlier treatment and better outcomes

From left to right: headshot photos of Travis Douglas, Shana Alexander, and Professor Leo Chou all wearing lab coats. The lab is blurred in the background.

U of T Engineering researchers are designing synthetic immune complexes using DNA nanotechnology

This work could advance the understanding of immune system responses and pave the way for improved vaccines and immunotherapies

Left to right: Professors Milos Popovic (BME), Deepa Kundur (ECE) and Ali Dolatabadi (MIE) are among five recipients from the U of T Engineering community to be recognized by the Engineering Institute of Canada. (photos courtesy of BME, ECE, MIE

U of T Engineering professors and alumni honoured by the Engineering Institute of Canada

Recipients recognized for their distinguished contributions to engineering

Left to right: Professors Cindi Morshead and Hani Naguib led research to develop a flexible, biodegradable electrode capable of stimulating neural precursor cells (NPCs) in the brain. (photos courtesy of Professors Cindi Morshead and Hani Naguib)

U of T Engineering researchers develop biodegradable brain stimulation electrodes for neural repair

The work is led by Professors Cindi Morshead (Surgery, BME) and Hani Naguib (MSE, MIE)

Two rows of students pose together with their competition prize.

U of T student team earns international prizes for leveraging AI to tackle antibiotic resistance

iGEM Toronto competed at the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition in Paris, France in October