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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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The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, takes a closer look at Professor Angela Schoellig’s “robotic swarming” drones, which are designed to be self-contained units that can communicate and observe its closest-neighbour robots and make decisions based on its own observations. (Credit: Tristan McGuirk)

Two U of T Engineering faculty named Canada Research Chairs

November 13, 2018

Professor Natalie Enright Jerger (ECE), a leading researcher in computer optimization, has been named an ACM Distinguished Member. (Credit: Roberta Baker)

Natalie Enright Jerger named ACM Distinguished Member

November 9, 2018

George Myhal (IndE 7T8) has received an honorary Doctor of Laws from U of T. (Photo courtesy of George Myhal)

George Myhal receives honorary degree from U of T

November 8, 2018

Dean Cristina Amon (second from left) with 2018 EAN Award recipients (L toR:) Larry Seeley, Alfred Aho, Elias Kyriacou, Alfred Mok, Janis Chodas, Huda Idrees, Reena Cabanilla and Bob Howard (Credit:

Remarkable U of T Engineering alumni honoured at 2018 EAN Awards

November 7, 2018

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