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Dr. Dale Podolsky is a reconstructive surgery resident and IBBME PhD candidate at the University of Toronto. As a member of the U of T Surgeon Scientist Training Program, he is researching ways to improve the surgical process for cleft lip and palate repair, which is the most common birth defect worldwide. (Photo: Dan Haves / University of Toronto)

3D-printed cleft palate simulator improves surgery training

October 28, 2016

While working on robotic surgical tools to help with cleft palate surgery, Dale Podolsky created a cleft palate simulator which has been internationally recognized as an incredible training tool for surgeons

Quantum ‘secret keys’ to keep personal data safe

October 28, 2016

Two U of T Engineering researchers are working to make quantum security protocols accessible and inexpensive, so when the quantum era dawns, your personal data will stay safe

‘Slithering sperm’ research earns MIE alumnus Colton Medal

October 21, 2016

Reza Nosrati was recognized with the 2016 Douglas R. Colton Medal for Research Excellence for his pioneering work using nanotechnology and microfluidics to treat male infertility

Professor Naomi Matsuura (MSE, IBBME), an expert in the design of new materials that interact with medical imaging radiation, joined the Faculty in July 2016. (Credit: Kevin Soobrian)

Treating cancer from within: Q & A with Naomi Matsuura

October 17, 2016

Professor Naomi Matsuura (MSE, IBBME), an expert in the design of new materials that interact with medical imaging radiation, joined the Faculty in July 2016.

University Professor Michael Sefton (IBBME, ChemE) has received $1.1M in research funding to advance treatment for type 1 diabetes that involves transplanting pancreatic cells under the skin. (Credit: Neil Ta)

Michael Sefton receives $1.1M from JDRF for type 1 diabetes research

October 12, 2016

Funding supports investigation of experimental treatment that involves transplanting healthy pancreatic cells into patients living with the disease

A rendering of a classroom at University of Toronto Schools, part of the U of T Engineering team proposal to compete at the Green Energy Challenge in Boston. (Courtesy: CECA/NECA U of T).

U of T Engineering student team competes at Green Energy Challenge finals

October 7, 2016

Students design energy saving lighting retrofit for downtown Toronto high school

University Professor Peter Zandstra (IBBME) will be receiving the Scale-Up and Manufacturing of Cell-Based Therapies Award from Engineering Conferences International. (Credit: Neil Ta).

Peter Zandstra recognized for contributions to development and commercialization of stem cell-based therapies

October 3, 2016

IBBME University Professor to receive Scale-Up and Manufacturing of Cell-Based Therapies Award at Engineering Conferences International

University Professor Michael Sefton (IBBME, ChemE), University of Toronto biomedical engineering University Professor Michael Sefton (IBBME, ChemE) has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine International Society. (Credit: Neil Ta)

Michael Sefton to receive Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine International Society

August 29, 2016

The award, issued by the organization’s Americas chapter, recognizes immense contributions to the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

Converting greenhouse gas emissions into energy-rich fuel using nano silicon (Si) in a carbon-neutral carbon-cycle. (Credit: Chenxi Qian).

Multidisciplinary research cluster closer to converting CO₂ emissions to fuel

August 25, 2016

Team has found a way to convert climate-warming emissions into energy-rich fuel in a carbon-neutral cycle that uses inexpensive and abundant silicon

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