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Two CREATE grants support training programs in organ rejuvenation and repair, and equitable care for heart failure

Programs will be led by Professor Michael Sefton (BME, ChemE) and co-led by Professors Azadeh Yadollahi (BME) and Craig Simmons (MIE, BME)

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New study explores ways to reduce second- and third-hand THC exposure from indoor cannabis smoke

A lab group led by Professor Arthur Chan (ChemE) is working to understand the consequences of indoor air pollution from cannabis smoke

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Professor Ariel Chan receives the U of T Northrop Frye Award for faculty

Chan is the primary instructor for two key courses that consolidate lab components from all third year ChemE core courses

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From tires to brakes, U of T researchers tackle ‘non-tailpipe’ air pollution from vehicles

U of T researchers conducting a three-year study to learn more about tailpipe vs. non-tailpipe emissions

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Professor Molly Shoichet elected Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

Shoichet is recognized for creating outstanding inventions that have made a positive impact on quality of life and society

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New Canada Research Chairs advance research on clean energy, air pollution and more

Three U of T Engineering professors have received new or renewed Chairs, designed to recognize and support research excellence across Canada

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Professor Ariel Chan receives the 2022 Wighton Fellowship

Recognizing excellence in lab-based courses, fellowship is given to only one recipient nationwide each year

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A new model for innovation? How Elizabeth and Aled Edwards are driving an open science revolution

The U of T open science industry partnership roadmap is driving similar projects across Canada

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New insight into how nanoparticles form could advance technologies from solar cells to medical tests

Researchers from U of T Engineering have discovered a distinctive mode of growth that could be leveraged to customize nanoparticles for a variety of applications