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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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A photo composite of PhD student Adam Gravitis on the left wearing a white shirt, and Professor Berj Bardakjian on the right in a blue turtleneck sweater. Both are looking at the camera and smiling.

Advanced brain wave analysis yields new insights into sudden unexpected death in epilepsy

Lembit Maimets (CivE 5T6) displays his recent awards while posing for a photo at his home in Toronto. (photo by Phill Snel, CivMin/University of Toronto)

U of T Engineering alumnus wins innovation award for sci-fi design

A composite photo of three U of T Engineering researchers.

Researchers are working to enable the design of faster-degrading drug delivery systems

Members of the UTAT Rocketry division pose with their rocket, Defiance Mk. IV, at Launch Canada 2024. (photo courtesy of UTAT Rocketry)

UTAT team set amateur rocketry altitude record at Launch Canada 2024