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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

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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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Machine learning analysis sheds light on who benefits from protected bike lanes

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New research reveals how large-scale adoption of electric vehicles can improve air quality and human health

Left to right: CivMin professors Kamran Esmaeili, Sebastian Goodfellow, CivMin Chair Professor Marianne Hatzopoulou, His Excellency Bandar Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia, and Saudi Arabian officials. (photo by Phill Snel)

U of T Engineering welcomes Saudi delegation led by His Excellency Bandar Alkhorayef

Kejah Bascon is photographed smiling, wearing glasses and a white t-shirt with decorative fruit imagery.

IBET Momentum Fellow Kejah Bascon aims to innovate robotic neurosurgical tools using a human factors approach