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Left to right: Co-leads on the study, Professor Caitlin Maikawa (BME) and Lucia Huang (BME MSc student), say the technology could make monitoring and treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases easier and accessible. (Photo by KITE Studio/UHN)

Researchers develop swallowable sensor that offers simpler way to monitor gut inflammation

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New modelling tool for intermittent water distribution systems could improve service for over a billion people

Bertrand Neyhouse smiles at the camera, in front of a U of T building

‘Electrochemistry for a sustainable future’: Meet new ChemE professor Bertrand Neyhouse

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Professor Marianne Touchie’s (CivMin) research will look for links between specific aspects of the built environment and wellness outcomes of the people living and working in these spaces. (Photo: Kevin Soobrian)

New research project to prioritize well-being in U of T’s building retrofitting process

ECE Professor Nicolas Papernot delivers a talk on his research in computer security and privacy. He was awarded the 2022 Sloan Research Fellowship for contributions to the field and the potential of his research for future significant impact. (Photo: Caitlin Free)

Sloan Fellowship powers professor’s research into trustworthy AI

As part of their research on water equity in India, a multi-disciplinary team at U of T will examine water distribution infrastructure, such as this tube well seen in New Delhi, India in 2017. (Photo: iStock)

How data science could enhance water practices and equity in India

Dr. Xue Wang, a postdoctoral researcher in the lab of Professor Ted Sargent (ECE) installs a new electrocatalyst, made of copper doped with silver and ruthenium, that can efficiently convert waste carbon into 1-propanol. The innovation could offer a new path to upcycling captured carbon. (Photo: Geonhui Lee)

Bridging the propylene gap: Electrocatalyst offers new path for converting captured carbon into valuable products