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Professor Luka Milosevic's research leverages an interdisciplinary foundation in biomedical engineering and neurophysiology to advance data driven methods of neuromodulation and brain stimulation. (photo courtesy of KITE-UHN)

Professor Luka Milosevic awarded NSERC CREATE grant to advance neuromodulation training

$1.65 million grant will directly support graduate students by providing integrated training that bridges both the clinical and engineering dimensions of neuromodulation

Professor Craig Simmons (MIE, BME) has developed innovative curriculum, established inclusive research programs and promoted experiential learning opportunities across various departments and faculties. (photo courtesy of Craig Simmons)

Professor Craig Simmons receives the Engineers Canada Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education

Award celebrates exemplary pedagogical approaches, the development of educational tools and contributions that improve engineering education in Canada

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

The New Frontiers in Research Fund will support Professor Freeman Lan (BME) in his efforts to reduce the time needed to identify effective antibiotics for bacterial infection, a key challenge in Canadian healthcare

Drying protein droplets

Polymer ‘bristles’ could help repel proteins — and germs — from surfaces in medical settings

U of T Engineering researchers have created a new coating made of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) that prevents proteins from sticking to surfaces

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

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

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

U of T Engineering researchers identify how some organisms attach themselves in wet environments and could inform the design of adhesives under water

Two people in lab coats stand inside a lab looking at something in the one person's hands.

New MRI technique enables long-term tracking of transplanted stem cell-derived heart cells

The method developed by U of T Engineering researchers could help scientists improve therapies for patients with heart damage

Omar F. Khan and Janice Pang

Mining the dark transcriptome: U of T Engineering researchers create the first potential drug molecules from long noncoding RNA

Professor Omar F. Khan (BME) and his team synthesized molecules with anti-inflammatory properties from long noncoding RNA, demonstrating a new paradigm in drug development

Michael Sefton stands in a U of T building.

Researchers highlight ‘regenerative healing’ as a framework for health innovation

Framework may better reflect Indigenous perspectives on health and wellness, and support more inclusive conversations about emerging biomedical therapies