U of T Engineering set to host first-ever virtual research conference
With many projects paused during the pandemic, UTERC connects students with industry and alumni to further their academic development
U of T researchers develop ‘piggyback’ vehicle to escape the endosomal trap and deliver RNA therapeutics
Their platform has shown to downregulate critical genes in cancer cells, and could be used for other genetic diseases
A U of T Engineering team is manufacturing coronavirus ‘parts’ for COVID-19 research
The newly launched COVID-19 Protein Manufacturing Centre at U of T will distribute virus proteins to the science community free of cost
U of T Engineering team programs single-board computers to remotely monitor COVID-19 patients and protect health care workers
Solution developed by Professor Willy Wong (ECE, IBBME) and his team also helps preserve precious supplies of personal protective equipment for front-line workers
Can lowering emissions improve the odds against COVID-19? A U of T Engineering expert examines the evidence
Professor Greg Evans discusses the impact of air pollution on COVID-19 cases
How does COVID-19 invade our bodies so easily? U of T Engineering team uses ‘organ-on-a-chip’ model to find out
To develop COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral drugs, researchers first need to understand why this virus spreads so easily and quickly
Smart finger pads for robots among six U of T Engineering projects awarded with Connaught Innovation funding
Emerging technologies in areas such as human health and advanced manufacturing receive funding boost
Engineering professor and alumni elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering
Michael Sefton was inducted for his accomplishments in tissue engineering, Raffaello D’Andrea was honoured for contributions to conventional and aerial robotics, and Abigail Sellen was recognized for her contributions to ensuring that human capabilities are considered in the design of computer systems
