
U of T Engineering researcher Paul Chen earns Schmidt Science Fellowship
One of only 29 Fellows from around the world this year, Chen will receive US $100,000 per year to pursue interdisciplinary postdoctoral studies at an institution of his choice.

National platform to prepare researchers to lead digital health solutions for older adults
Professor Alex Mihailidis (BME, Medicine) was the principal applicant for the federally funded training platform to get health solutions more quickly for older Canadians and their caregivers

Organ-on-a-chip research identifies new strategy for treating health complications associated with COVID-19
U of T Engineering researchers used lab-grown models of human vasculature to screen potential drug candidate molecules for effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 vascular dysfunction and cytokine storm

From soft robotics to treating neurological disorders: Three U of T Engineering projects supported by CFI
Funding from the John R. Evans Leaders Fund will help develop new technologies and train highly qualified personnel

Mending the Gap: Professor Molly Shoichet joins multidisciplinary team working to develop new treatments for spinal cord injuries
International collaboration is supported by $24 million from Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund

Seven U of T Engineering researchers awarded Canada Research Chairs
Funding will advance innovations in sustainable materials, more efficient transportation and new disease therapeutics

University Professor Emeritus Michael Patrick Collins appointed to the Order of Canada
Honours for outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation also recognize bioengineering pioneer Professor Peter Zandstra