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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

1 person sits staring into a microscope while two people stand behind him observing.

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

The U of T team, left to right: Jacky Shen, Vicky Yan, Ian Chen, Saeed Abdi, Hayden Wong, Evie Xu and David Xu. (photo submitted)

U of T team sets new record at premier student bridge‑building competition

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From left to right: Chan-min Roh (Munk One program), engineering science students Abnash Bassi and Shiqi Xu (photo: Johnny Guatto)

From animal rights to climate activism: Meet U of T Engineering’s 2019 Loran Scholars

October 28, 2019

Dean Chris Yip with four of the five of this year’s Pearson Scholars. From left: Santiago Gomez Montenegro, Urvi Verkhedkar, Dean Yip, Jose Pablo Siliezar Carillo and Silvia Lopez Portillo. (Photo: Roberta Baker)

‘Incredible and incredibly busy’: International Pearson Scholars on their first month at U of T Engineering

October 17, 2019

Co-founders Weiwei Li (left) and Catherine Chan (right) poses in front of a mural in Toronto depicting participation and volunteerism. Honeybee Hub provides the general public the opportunity to participate and volunteer in research studies to advance knowledge. (Photo: Honeybee Hub, Inc.)

Honeybee Hub has researchers buzzing

October 15, 2019

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Soft robot programmed to move like an inchworm

October 4, 2019

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