U of T researchers improve maturity of lab-grown heart cells for disease modelling
The team produced heart tissue that beats more forcefully and exhibits greater structural organization than previous models, while remaining simpler to implement in standard laboratory settings than other specialized approaches
Freshwater mussel protein offers new source of inspiration for medical-grade glues
U of T Engineering researchers identify how some organisms attach themselves in wet environments and could inform the design of adhesives under water
U of T Engineering professors and TAs honoured by the faculty for excellence in teaching and research
Recipients recognized for excellence in classroom instruction, innovative teaching methods and distinction in research
New MRI technique enables long-term tracking of transplanted stem cell-derived heart cells
The method developed by U of T Engineering researchers could help scientists improve therapies for patients with heart damage
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
