‘An exciting, inspirational and team-focused community’: Professor Lindsey Fiddes joins BME
Fiddes is developing courses that allow students to design their own experiments and gain practical research experience
U of T researchers improve maturity of lab-grown heart cells for disease modelling
The team produced heart tissue that beats more forcefully and exhibits greater structural organization than previous models, while remaining simpler to implement in standard laboratory settings than other specialized approaches
Freshwater mussel protein offers new source of inspiration for medical-grade glues
U of T Engineering researchers identify how some organisms attach themselves in wet environments and could inform the design of adhesives under water
U of T Engineering professors and TAs honoured by the faculty for excellence in teaching and research
Recipients recognized for excellence in classroom instruction, innovative teaching methods and distinction in research
Professor Mohini Sain receives U of T President’s Impact Award
The award recognizes Sain’s research and innovation in low‑carbon materials and sustainability‑driven energy and manufacturing solutions
From snake robots to clean energy: U of T announces Stage 1 recipients of Eva and Allen Lau Commercialization Catalyst Prize
The Continuum Robotics Lab and Cardinal Volta have secured stage one funding through the Eva and Allen Lau Commercialization Catalyst Prize, accelerating the path from lab to market
Cosmetics from waste? New microbial discovery could enable more sustainable production of high-value chemical products
Professor Chris Lawson (ChemE) and his team have shown how to encourage chain-elongating bacteria to produce medium-chain fatty acids, which are used in everything from detergents to cosmetics
