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From left: Professors Tim Chan (MIE), Angela Schoellig (UTIAS) and PhD candidate Justin Boutillier (IndE) found that drone delivery of automatic external defibrillators could shave crucial minutes off ambulance response times in both rural and urban regions. (Credit: Liz Do).

Drone-delivered AEDs offer novel approach to saving lives at home

November 14, 2016

Drone delivery could shave crucial minutes off the median ambulance response times in both rural and urban regions

“The convergence of a healthy biking culture and few cars in the heart of the city is truly a breath of fresh air," says Kerolyn Shairsingh (ChemE PhD candidate) about Utrecht, where she has been on research exchange since October 2016. (Courtesy: Kerolyn Shairsingh).

ChemE PhD student finds breath of fresh air in the Netherlands

November 11, 2016

Exchange is part of University of Toronto’s first-ever tripartite research collaboration with Utrecht University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Sam Harrison (Year 3 EngSci) has been chosen as a member of the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition at the global UN climate change summit COP22. (Credit: Marit Mitchell).

EngSci student represents Canadian youth at UN climate summit

November 2, 2016

Sam Harrison selected to join Canadian Youth Delegation at COP22 in Marrakech, Morocco

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

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