Advancing rapid diagnostics to help slow the spread of infectious disease
The New Frontiers in Research Fund will support Professor Freeman Lan (BME) in his efforts to reduce the time needed to identify effective antibiotics for bacterial infection, a key challenge in Canadian healthcare
Polymer ‘bristles’ could help repel proteins — and germs — from surfaces in medical settings
U of T Engineering researchers have created a new coating made of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) that prevents proteins from sticking to surfaces
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
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
