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Six U of T Engineering professors have received Early Researcher Awards from the Ontario Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science.

Early Researcher Awards support U of T Engineering research on smart materials, cancer technology and more

Awards provide critical support that helps promising scientists and engineers in the first five years of their academic careers build their research teams

Vahid Raeesi (Photo: Tyler Irving)

Multi-functional, modular nanoparticles could help fight cancer

New cancer-fighting nanoparticles developed at U of T Engineering carry out multiple functions to kill cancer cells while leaving healthy ones alone. They consist of a gold nanorod core (yellow, at left) surrounded by smaller gold spheres and linked via strands of DNA containing anti-cancer drug (red). The spheres are coated with a polymer film […]

U of T researchers Sonya MacParland (right) and Kim Tsoi (IBBME PhD 1T6) are the lead authors on a four-year study that showed how the liver and spleen trapped cancer nanomedicine, preventing them from reaching their intended targets. (Photo: Peter Church)

Understanding a key roadblock behind nanoparticle cancer drug delivery

A new paper from Prof. Warren Chan and colleagues is shedding light on how the liver interacts with nanoparticles

University of Toronto professor John E. Davies (IBBME) is part of a research team that has engineered stem cells to improve antibody therapy used to treat conditions such as Crohn’s Disease and certain cancers. (Photo: Luke Ng)

Engineering stem cells to enhance antibody therapy

Canadian researchers first to demonstrate that stem cells can be used to deliver antibodies more effectively than administration of the antibodies themselves

The Sandford Fleming Building is just one of the U of T Engineering facilities that received funding through a major investment from the Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund. (Image: Neil Ta)

$31.6M investment will support lab infrastructure at U of T Engineering

Funding will accelerate infrastructure improvements across U of T Engineering, catalyzing world-class research and enhancing the student experience

Nazir Kherani (at right) is just one of the six U of T Engineering professors and five alumni inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering today. (Photo: Jacklyn Atlas)

11 U of T Engineering professors and alumni inducted into Canadian Academy of Engineering

Six professors and five alumni named fellows in the CAE’s Class of 2016

Professor Paul Yoo (right) and PhD candidate Zainab Moazzam are part of a team working on a novel therapy for overactive bladder disorder, an affliction faced by 18 per cent of Canadian adults. (Credit: Luke Ng)

Paul Yoo awarded AGE-WELL research grant for treating overactive bladder disorder

Researchers recently discovered a neural mechanism that can inhibit bladder function by applying electrical pulses to peripheral nerves

U of T biomedical engineer Tom Chau (left) pictured with his research students, is this year’s recipient of the March of Dimes Canada’s Jonas Salk Pioneer Award, recognizing his sustained scientific contributions to improving the lives of people with physical disabilities. (Photo: Neil Ta)

Tom Chau receives March of Dimes Canada lifetime achievement award

IBBME professor recognized for his world-leading research and education in the field of paediatric rehabilitation

Grads to watch 2016.

Grads to Watch: Meet 16 global engineering leaders

This year’s 16 “Grads to Watch” are just a few of the talented and accomplished Engineering graduates who will receive their degrees at Spring Convocation