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Professor Freeman Lan (BME) is developing a rapid, accessible diagnostic workflow capable of delivering results up to ten times faster than current methods. (photo by Tim Fraser, KITE Studio)

Advancing rapid diagnostics to help slow the spread of infectious disease

Jiayu (Sunny) Shi and Lucas Xie

‘I’m deeply grateful’: How a gift from alumnus Paul Cadario is catalyzing experiential learning with impact

The U of T Engineering members are among 50 new fellows announced by the Canadian Academy of Engineering. (photo by Daria Perevezentsev)

U of T Engineering professors and alumni elected to the Canadian Academy of Engineering

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Six U of T Engineering professors have received Early Researcher Awards from the Ontario Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science.

Early Researcher Awards support U of T Engineering research on smart materials, cancer technology and more

Vahid Raeesi (Photo: Tyler Irving)

Multi-functional, modular nanoparticles could help fight cancer

A sign indicating the location of an automated external defibrillator (AED) is pictured. Research led by U of T Engineering Professor Tim Chan showed that up to 30 per cent of the time, AEDs are locked inside closed buildings when someone suffers cardiac arrest in a public place. (Credit: U of T Engineering)

Many life-saving defibrillators behind locked doors during off-hours, study finds

U of T researchers Sonya MacParland (right) and Kim Tsoi (IBBME PhD 1T6) are the lead authors on a four-year study that showed how the liver and spleen trapped cancer nanomedicine, preventing them from reaching their intended targets. (Photo: Peter Church)

Understanding a key roadblock behind nanoparticle cancer drug delivery