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Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) news

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Researchers are working to enable the design of faster-degrading drug delivery systems

Study sheds new light on the relationship between lipid structure and biodegradation, a crucial challenge in the field of nucleic acid drug delivery

Kai Slaughter is smiling on the left in a dark grey suit, white shirt and blue tie. Molly Shoichet is smiling on the right in a white blazer and black top.

Researchers develop new method for delivering RNA and drugs into cells

“This could be a game-changer for treating complex conditions where targeting multiple pathways is beneficial, such as cancer and viral infections”

Professor Caitlin Maikawa (BME) pictured in her lab where her team is developing unique treatments for chronic diseases. (photo by Qin Dai)

This U of T Engineering professor is developing novel biomaterials to improve the treatment of chronic diseases

Professor Caitlin Maikawa’s (BME) research will be funded by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation John R. Evans Leaders Fund (CFI-JELF)

From left to right, a composite image of Shira Landau, Yimu Zhao and Professor Milica Radisic

U of T Engineering researchers integrate crucial immune cells onto heart-on-a-chip platform

Researchers say this technology could lead to more accurate disease models and more effective treatments for heart conditions

Professor Aereas Aung's lab is developing new tools to study and manipulate immune cells and their reaction to vaccines. (photo by Tim Fraser)

Connaught New Researcher award supports research to create next generation vaccines against sexually transmitted infections

Professor Aereas Aung (BME) is developing a novel strategy to target the mucosal immune system

Professor Molly Shoichet.

University Professor Molly Shoichet named inaugural Pamela and Paul Austin Chair in Precision and Regenerative Medicine

New research chair will catalyze bespoke approaches to drug delivery, discovery, and tissue regeneration

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Shaghayegh (Shay) Chavoshian receives 2024 TA Teaching Excellence Award

Award recognize the outstanding contributions of teaching assistants at the University of Toronto

From left to right: David Li (BME PhD student), Erica Floreani (BME PhD student), Alexander Krawciw (UTIAS PhD student) and Bhabishya Khaniya (CivMin PhD student). (photos courtesy of David Li, Erica Floreani; Alexander Krawciw photo by Dewey Chang Photography; Bhabishya Khaniya photo by Phill Snel)

Meet four U of T Engineering doctoral students awarded 2024 Vanier Scholarships

Funding supports research on brain-computer interfaces, stem cell transplantation, bioretention systems and mobile robot navigation

A composite photo. Top row, left to right: Alfred Yu and Professor Natalie Enright Jerger; bottom row, left to right: Benoit Boulet, Susan Doniz and U of T Engineering Dean Christopher Yip.

U of T Engineering Dean, professor and alumni elected to the Canadian Academy of Engineering

Five members of the U of T Engineering community are among 54 new Canadian Academy of Engineering fellows