Not all stem cells are created equal
“Elite” cells appear to outcompete their neighbours in the process of becoming stem cells
U of T Engineering alumna Huda Idrees named YWCA Young Woman of Distinction
Idrees was recognized for her outstanding achievements in improving the lives of women and girls in her community
Meet the U of T Engineering alumnus who dedicated his career to helping patients breathe easier
Arthur Slutsky is one of the world’s most-cited researchers in the field of mechanical ventilation and research contributions have led to important changes to how the technology is used to treat patients around the world
Artificial lung cancer tissue could help find new drug treatments
A 3D hydrogel created by researchers in University Professor Molly Shoichet’s (ChemE, IBBME) lab is helping University of Ottawa researchers to quickly screen hundreds of potential drugs for their ability to fight highly invasive cancers. Cell invasion is a critical hallmark of metastatic cancers, such as certain types of lung and brain cancer. Fighting these […]
U of T alumni startup uses digital technology to manage chronic pain
As founder and CEO of Managing Life, Tahir Janmohamed (Skoll CompE 0T4 + MBA 0T6) helps chronic pain sufferers regain control over their lives
How to wash your hands: U of T startup aims to solve major health-care problem
U of T Engineering students help develop the Fian Bar, an interactive device that guides users through the stages of handwashing
U of T Engineering researchers design ‘training gym’ for lab-grown heart cells
The BioWire II platform advances drug development and personalized medicine by growing and analyzing human heart tissue in real time
