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Molly Shoichet

Molly Shoichet named a Distinguished Woman in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Shoichet is a renowned researcher working at the intersection of engineering, chemistry and biology

PhD candidate Yimu Zhao (IBBME) demonstrates the BioWire II, a platform for growing heart cells outside the body that could enhance drug development and personalized medicine. (Photo: Bill Dai)

U of T Engineering researchers design ‘training gym’ for lab-grown heart cells

The BioWire II platform advances drug development and personalized medicine by growing and analyzing human heart tissue in real time

Professor Jane Howe uses her expertise in electron microscopy to study materials that could advance renewable energy, such as those used to make lithium-ion batteries. (Photo: Tyler Irving)

Advanced materials for sustainability: Meet Professor Jane Howe

Before joining U of T Engineering as an Associate Professor this month, Howe spent nearly 20 years in industry, working on advanced materials and imaging methods

A row of homes in Fort McMurray located just across from where the wildfire took place in May 2016. (Credit: Arthur Chan)

Fort McMurray homes have normal levels of indoor toxic substances, U of T Engineering study reveals

In the aftermath of the Fort McMurray wildfire, Professor Arthur Chan (ChemE) and his team reveal results from dust collected in more than 60 homes

“If this could obviate the need for people to take opioids in the first place, it would have a real societal benefit,” says University Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE). (Credit: Roberta Baker)

U of T startup raises $3.25 million to eliminate prescription opioids after surgery

Gel-based technology, developed in the lab of University Professor Molly Shoichet (ChemE, IBBME) dramatically extends the duration of local anesthetics injected at the site of a surgical incision

Professor Levente Diosady (ChemE, at left) has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada. U of T Engineering alumnus Dr. Arthur Slutsky (EngSci 7T0, MASc MIE 7T2) was also named a Member of the Order of Canada. (Photo: Roberta Baker).

U of T Engineering professor and alumnus named to the Order of Canada

Recipients recognized for contributions to food engineering and pioneering new methods of mechanical ventilation in hospitals

Professor Frank Gu (ChemE), the new NSERC Senior Industrial Research Chair (IRC) in Nanotechnology Engineering, and his team are applying cutting-edge nanotechnology in health care.

New NSERC Industrial Research Chair leverages nanotechnology to enhance health care

Professor Frank Gu (ChemE) named NSERC Senior Industrial Research Chair in Nanotechnology Engineering

Air pollution in Point Lisas, a major industrial area in Trinidad and Tobago. A new U of T Engineering study led by alumna Kerolyn Shairsingh (ChemE 0T8, PhD 1T8) measured local traffic-related emissions on Trinidad and Tobago. (Photo courtesy of Kerolyn Shairsingh)

First study of traffic-related pollution in Trinidad and Tobago reveals high levels of black carbon

U of T Engineering researcher Kerolyn Shairsingh decided to apply her expertise in air quality after suffering asthma attacks when she returned to her hometown in Trinidad

Axel Guenther, Associate Professor Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, November 23, 2018. (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

U of T Engineering partners with NRC to commercialize biomedical innovations

The Centre for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies (CRAFT) will bring new technologies to market in microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip and organ-on-a-chip engineering