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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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Professor Alison McGuigan (ChemE) is among seven U of T Engineering researchers receiving funding through the Connaught Innovation Award program. (Photo courtesy: Alison McGuigan)

Connaught Innovation Awards recognize promising technologies from seven U of T Engineering researchers

March 14, 2019

Xian Wang (MIE PhD candidate) has developed a magnetic nano-scale robot that can be moved anywhere inside a human cell. The tool could be used to study cancer and potentially enhance its diagnosis and treatment. (Photo: Tyler Irving)

‘Fantastic Voyage’: U of T Engineering researchers create nano-bot to probe inside human cells

March 13, 2019

UTIAS Professor Craig Steeves (background, right) and federal aircraft accident investigator Ewan Tasker (left), who lead a new graduate course at the institute, which focuses on investigating a real-life air accident site. (Photo credit: Liz Do)

U of T Engineering aerospace expert Craig Steeves on investigation into fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash

March 12, 2019

Huda Idrees (IndE 1T3) is an accomplished entrepreneur and a passionate advocate for diversity in the tech industry. (Credit: Pam Lau)

U of T Engineering alumna Huda Idrees named YWCA Young Woman of Distinction

March 8, 2019

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