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‘An exciting, inspirational and team-focused community’: Professor Lindsey Fiddes joins BME

Professor Craig Simmons (BME, MIE), left, and his collaborators have developed a new way to mature lab-grown heart cells so that they more closely mimic adult human heart tissue. (photo by Tim Fraser, KITE Studio)

U of T researchers improve maturity of lab-grown heart cells for disease modelling

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Freshwater mussel protein offers new source of inspiration for medical-grade glues

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Kristina Menton (MechE 1T4 + PEY) next to two prototypes of the BlackFly. As the Director of Operations - Flight Testing & Propulsion Lead at Opener, she is a key member of the team bringing this electric-powered personal aerial vehicle to market. (Photo: Opener LLC)

This U of T Engineering grad is pioneering a ‘Jetsons-style’ personal aircraft

Fourth-year student Morris Huang has been recognized with the Difference Maker Award for his leadership through the student-run non-profit, Global Spark. (Photo courtesy Morris Huang)

U of T Engineering student leader receives inaugural Troost ILead Difference Maker Award

Gamma Knife radiosurgery, performed mainly on the brain, uses medical imaging to create a treatment plan, which can be optimized by a quantum-inspired technology called the Digital Annealer. (Photo by Nikita Karchevskyi via Envato)

Researchers apply quantum-inspired technology to reduce radiation treatment planning time

Lab Manager Emily Hopkins adjusts the Vici HPLC in the Aspuru-Guzik laboratory. (Photo by Johnny Guatto)

New Acceleration Consortium at University of Toronto applies artificial intelligence to discovery of advanced materials