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Researchers working in the Device Foundry

CRAFT 2.0: Academic hospital network joins centre for research on microfluidic devices for human health

The Centre for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies (CRAFT) is a unique collaboration between U of T and the National Research Council of Canada, and now, Unity Health Toronto

Professor Freeman Lan.

New sequencing method opens pathways to explore microbial diversity and functions at single-cell level

Study led by Professor Freeman Lan (BME) introduces easily adaptable droplet microfluidics workflow

Two researchers seated before a computer station. The two appear to be focused on the data displayed on a monitor.

U of T Engineering researchers use generative AI to design new viral vector subspecies for gene therapy delivery

Method for protein design, developed by Professor Michael Garton (BME) and Suyue Lyu (BME PhD candidate), could improve the efficacy of gene therapy

Head shot of Milica Radisic

Professor Milica Radisic elected Fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors

NAI Fellows Program honours the achievements of outstanding academic inventors

Professor Milica Radisic (BME, ChemE) and U of T alumna Marianne Wauchop (ChemE) developed a heart-on-a-chip device to study the effects of a genetic mutation that causes dilated cardiomyopathy. (Photos: supplied)

With heart-on-a-chip, researchers study genetic mutation underlying cardiac muscle disease

Device used to observe the effects of a sodium channel mutation that disrupts regular electrical activity in the heart

Professor Freeman Lan.

‘Teaching science and engineering as it is done’: Meet Professor Freeman Lan

Professor Lan’s research goals include understanding and engineering the human gut microbiome

Headshots of Craig Simmons and Bharam Mirani

U of T Engineering researchers develop new method for engineering soft connective tissue

Novel approach, developed by Professor Craig Simmons (BME, MIE), Bahram Mirani (MIE PhD candidate) and collaborators, leverages computational modelling, statistical optimization and Melt Electrowriting

BME professor Leo Chou creates DNA nanostructures that can serve as a platform to deliver instructions to a body's immune cells in a way that would elicit an effective response towards a disease. His team has developed a new way to visualize 3D nanostructures made of human DNA. (Photo: the Connaught Fund Committee)

‘DNA origami’ may bring researchers one step closer to a cancer vaccine

Professor Leo Chou (BME) has developed a new way to visualize 3D nanostructures made of human DNA under the microscope

Professor Daniel Franklin (BME) holds up two devices that make up the wearable cardiovascular monitoring system. (Photo: Qin Dai)

New wearable medical device aims to redefine cardiovascular monitoring

Professor Daniel Franklin (BME) is collaborating with researchers from Northwestern University on the device