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Anna Jiang (MIE MASc candidate) demonstrates her passive water controller for community members in Pedro Arauz, Nicaragua. The device could help farmers make more efficient use of irrigation water. (Photo: Anna Jiang)

U of T Engineering invention could help Nicaraguan farmers save water

May 30, 2017

Electricity-free solution developed by master’s student ensures that water is delivered only when crops require it

Professor Baher Abdulhai, seen here with civil engineering undergraduate students Andrew Lau and Marie-Sophie Wint, has created a new research centre dedicated to studying the impact of transformative transportation systems, from car sharing to self-driving vehicles. (Photo: Neil Ta).

Driverless cars, artificial intelligence and e-sharing are transforming transportation. Are our cities ready?

May 26, 2017

U of T Engineering transportation research institute aims to model the impact of self-driving cars, car-sharing and other transportation innovations

Shreya Shukla (third from right) meets stem cell pioneer James Till (second from right), as he tours the laboratory of Peter Zandstra (right) in July 2015. Also pictured are graduate students Jennifer Ma (front) and Nimalan Thavandiran (left). (Photo: James Poremba).

U of T Engineering research paves way for an off-the-shelf supply of cells for immunotherapy

May 25, 2017

Two new papers led by U of T Engineering grad students could lead to new cell therapies for boosting patients’ immune systems against disease, and for cancer immunotherapy, in which immune cells can be engineered to attack tumours

Left to right: U of T Engineering students Oliver Wu, Andrew Ilersich, Erik Chau, Winston Liu, Kevin Dong, Kevin Xu, Rikky Duivenvoorden and Spencer Zhao. This team took first place at the Unmanned Systems Canada UAS Student Competition. (Courtesy: UTAT)

U of T Engineering student team takes first place at national drone competition

May 15, 2017

Students built and programmed drones to survey goose populations and retrieve eggs for research

Professor Paul Santerre (IBBME), pictured with PhD candidates Yasaman Delaviz and Meghan Wright, is among the six recipients of the 2017 Governor General’s Innovation Awards. (Credit: Neil Ta).

U of T inventor-entrepreneur to be honoured with Governor General’s Innovation Award

May 5, 2017

Professor Paul Santerre honoured among outstanding Canadians who contribute to the country’s success and inspire the next generation

U of T Engineering professor Brendan Frey is the founder and CEO of Deep Genomics, a startup company applying deep learning techniques to revolutionize genomic medicine. The company is now applying its platform to accelerate the development of genetic medicines that could be used to treat disorders of the eye, liver and central nervous system. (Courtesy: Deep Genomics).

Deep Genomics applies machine learning to develop new genetic medicines

May 3, 2017

U of T Engineering spinoff company combines leading research in both artificial intelligence and genomic science to accelerate development of highly tailored medical treatments for genetic conditions

Team MoveQ are Simon Spichak, Sharif Nami, Jae Lee and Kathryn McIntosh. (Photo: Simon Spichak)

MusiKinesia device could ease therapy for patients with Parkinson’s

May 2, 2017

U of T invention offers auditory cues to assist with practicing upper body movements

University Professor Molly Shoichet is among the winners of this year’s Killam Prizes, which celebrate working scientists, writers, doctors and researchers who have dedicated their careers to solving challenges in our daily lives. (Photo: Roberta Baker).

Molly Shoichet receives Killam Prize in Engineering

May 2, 2017

Award presented to Canadians who risk, innovate and lead the next generation of brilliant minds to a stronger future

Jody Mou adapted this 3D printer to produce unrollable tumour models for studying cancer, earning her first place in the Sanofi Biogeneius Canada Greater Toronto regional competition. (Photo: Tyler Irving)

High school student wins Sanofi Biogenius Canada competition for 3D tumour research at U of T Engineering

May 1, 2017

Jody Mou designed a system to rapidly manufacture 3D tumour models used in cancer research

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